Lions look to Bordeaux blueprint

The Lions head into Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin with a clear reference point – Bordeaux Bègles’ big win against Leinster.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe fires Sungoliath into semis

Cheslin Kolbe was the star of the show as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. 

Schools wrap: Paul Roos too strong for Paarl Boys’

Paul Roos earned a thrilling win against Paarl Boys’ at the Markötter Stadium, while Stellenberg, Westville and Garsfontein also claimed notable victories.

Superbru: Bordeaux go back-to-back in Bilbao

Bordeaux Bègles defend their Investec Champions Cup title while Montpellier win the EPCR Challenge Cup final, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Saffas Abroad: Trio make their mark in France

Stade Français’ Jeremy Ward and Perpignan duo James Hall and Tristan Tedder got on the scoresheet as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across England and France.

Schools wrap: Affies outplay Grey, Stellenberg stumble

Affies earned their first win against Grey College since 2015, while Paarl Boys’ ended Stellenberg’s seven-match winning streak.

JP: Balance of Sharks group is beautiful

JP Pietersen bid farewell to senior players after the Sharks’ final Vodacom URC match of the season, but his youngsters provided plenty of encouragement.

Sharks give Siya fitting farewell

Departing flank Siya Kolisi scored two tries while debutant flyhalf Vusi Moyo ran the show in a dominant win for the Sharks at Kings Park against Zebre on Saturday.

Superbru: Stormers sink Cardiff, Bulls batter Benetton

The Stormers and Vodacom Bulls end the league stage on a high, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Lions not bothering to do the maths

Captain Francke Horn and forwards coach Wessel Roux say the Lions are ignoring playoff permutations and focusing on one thing – beating Munster on Saturday.