Decent draw for Blitzboks
The Blitzboks have been drawn alongside the USA, Canada and Wales in Pool D for the Las Vegas Sevens in March.
The Blitzboks have been drawn alongside the USA, Canada and Wales in Pool D for the Las Vegas Sevens in March.
South African rugby is desperately in need of a good-news story, with the general perception of the game’s current state of affairs having dwindled to an undeniably low ebb, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The injury-hit Blitzboks suffered a 12-7 defeat to Australia in their Sydney Sevens Cup semi-final, before then losing 26-12 to Fiji in the third-place play-off on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
George Kruis and Jack Nowell scored for England as they clinched a 15-9 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Sharks have a considerable injury concern after captain and key flyhalf Pat Lambie suffered suspected AC joint damage against Toulon.
Captain Reniel Hugo scored a brace of tries as the Cheetahs beat the Bulls 28-10 in a pre-season match in Harare on Saturday.
The Blitzboks will face Argentina in the Cup quarter-finals of the Sydney Sevens after beating Kenya 26-19 on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Saru CEO Jurie Roux was allegedly involved in an 'undeniable conflict of interest' when he awarded bursaries during his time as chairman of the Maties Rugby Club.
The Rebels have signed Japanese international Kotaro Matsushima for this Super Rugby season.
New Zealand coach Gordon Tietjens has made one change to the team that won last weekend's Wellington Sevens.