State of the URC: Storm brewing on home front

It’s do or die for the Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks this week as the countdown to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs gets into the single digits.

Watch: Unmissable miss-a-line moment 

Japan winger Yuki Ishii fluffs a simple try by exiting the in-goal area before knocking the ball on during Sunday’s London Sevens clash against Canada.

On this day: Super win for Bulls in Soweto

On 29 May 2010, the Vodacom Bulls secured a third Super 14 title in four seasons with a thrilling victory over the Stormers at Orlando Stadium.

Swanepoel on song as Lions end losing run

The Lions earned a first win in the Currie Cup this season after beating fellow bottom-tablers Western Province at Ellis Park on Saturday evening. 

Twickenham to host Boks vs All Blacks?

The Springboks will reportedly battle the All Blacks at the home of England rugby in a blockbuster match between the old rivals next year.

Lions coach: Hendrikse will learn to tackle in sevens

Coach Ricardo Loubscher has backed Jordan Hendrikse to return to the Lions from his time with the Blitzboks a more all-round player.

Watch: Flying Fijians go coast to coast

Vinaya Habosi beat four defenders to set up Kalaveti Ravouvou for this terrific touchdown in Saturday’s pulsating Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Fijian Drua and Chiefs.

Cheslin corralled as Lyon claim cup glory

A last-gasp try from Cheslin Kolbe was too late to swing momentum Toulon’s way as Lyon overpowered their French rivals to clinch their first European title on Friday night.

Bulls comeback takes shine off De Klerk hat-trick

The Pumas saw red and the Vodacom Bulls responded with 19 unanswered points in the second half to complete a thrilling comeback in a Currie Cup match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.

Blitzboks: Argentina opener is crucial

Certain things used to be a given for the Blitzboks, such as laying the foundation in the first match of a World Sevens Series tournament, and coach Neil Powell is hoping for a return to these staples in London on Saturday.