Blitzboks boss: It’s as if we’ve forgotten how to play

The Blitzboks slumped to second in the World Sevens Series after a nightmare France leg, in what Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”.

Schools wrap: Boishaai do a number on Paul Roos

Paarl Boys’ overcame a red card to claim a 20-point win against Paul Roos while Grey College thumped Affies on a thrilling Saturday of schools rugby.

Wallaby great set for political victory

Wallaby great David Pocock was poised to win a seat in the Australian Senate on Sunday and become the first independent to hold the role for the national capital Canberra.

Watch: A complete waste of time

England delayed scoring the try that would take them through to the quarter-finals of the France Sevens – and Argentina, also going through, let them.

Nel double gives Stormers home playoff

Ruhan Nel scored a brace of tries to help the Stormers claim a late bonus-point win over the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday and secure a home Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final.

Roaring finish for Lions in Newport

The Lions fought back to close their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with victory over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday.

Blood runs as Blitzboks thump Japan

Debutant Dalvon Blood scored a hat-trick as the Blitzboks demolished Japan in their Plate quarter-final of the France Sevens on Saturday.

Jake: Bulls ready for road race

Jake White isn’t bothered whether or not the Vodacom Bulls secure a home quarter-final in the United Rugby Championship because “they’ve shown that they can win away from home”.

Toulon boss retreats from Etzebeth criticism

Eben Etzebeth’s barnstorming performances for Toulon have won over club president Bernard Lemaître, who has walked back his criticism of the Springbok enforcer earlier this year.

Blitzboks need a big one against Samoa

Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks must beat Samoa convincingly to book a place in the Cup quarter-finals of the France Sevens.