State of the URC: SA sides push on to playoffs

The Stormers and Sharks will look to firm up their prospects of reaching the playoffs when the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship resumes this week.

Blitzboks finish strong to stay top

The Blitzboks claimed fifth place in the Canada Sevens on Sunday to remain at the summit of the World Sevens Series after six rounds with 111 points.

Blitzboks fall short once again

The Blitzboks suffered a second Cup quarter-final defeat in two weeks, a second-half fightback not enough to trump Samoa at the Canada Sevens on Sunday.

Blitzbok coach on Samoa: Let’s get physical

Assistant coach Renfred Dazel says the Blitzboks are ready to get up close and personal with Samoa in Sunday’s Cup quarter-finals at the Canada Sevens.

Watch: Bok star left dummy-struck

Andre Esterhuizen was sold one of the best dummies ever seen in the lead-up to an incredible try for Harlequins on Saturday.

Unbeaten Blitzboks set up Samoa showdown

The Blitzboks will face old rivals Samoa in the Cup quarter-finals of the Canada Sevens on Sunday night after a clean sweep of Pool C at BC Place on Saturday.

Duane: I was in a bad spot in South Africa

Duane Vermeulen says he could have stayed at the Vodacom Bulls, but chose to join Irish side Ulster rather than being “stuck in one place”.

Watch: Outta my way, ref!

Match referee Francisco Gonzalez found himself on the ‘wrong side’ of the whistle after getting bundled over by a charging Paddy Kelly at the Canada Sevens on Saturday.

Super Rugby: Blues ‘turn the tide’ to go top

The Blues clung on to clock their first win against the Crusaders at Christchurch in 18 years and top the Super Rugby Pacific table leading into the trans-Tasman component of the competition next week.

Blitzboks give Spain the Shakes

Two tries from skipper Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi helped kick off the Blitzboks’ Canada Sevens campaign with a convincing victory over Spain on Saturday.