Plaudits for record-breaking ‘Ash Splash’

Coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to Chris Ashton after the Leicester wing ran in a hattrick to become the English Premiership’s all-time leading try-scorer on Saturday.

Sharks crush Connacht to book playoff berth

The Sharks clinched a place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with a bonus-point win over Connacht at Kings Park on Saturday.

Fitting farewell for Lions skipper

The Lions gave skipper Burger Odendaal the perfect send off with a rousing victory against Benetton on Saturday afternoon at Ellis Park.

Cipriani’s Bath exit opens gap for Bosch

Danny Cipriani’s decision to leave Bath makes Curwin Bosch an even more attractive recruit for new coach Johann van Graan.

Bulls’ home playoff hopes take a hit

The Vodacom Bulls relinquished second spot in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship after Munster beat Cardiff on Friday night.

Lions homecoming for Bok fullback

Fullback Andries Coetzee is set to feature against his former team when Benetton square up against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Leinster rookies to front Stormers

Springbok Herschel Jantjies will be licking his lips for a scrumhalf duel against rookie Cormac Foley in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

England prop still fears ‘The Beast’

Kyle Sinckler says childhood idol and Springbok great Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira was the toughest player he has faced in his career so far.

Pienaar to wing it again for Lions

Stean Pienaar returns to the right wing for the Lions in Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton at Ellis Park.

Jake bullish about Moodie’s move to 15

Jake White says shifting Canan Moodie from wing to fullback against Glasgow Warriors affords the Vodacom Bulls boss more moves on the chessboard.