Ireland’s Ryan laid low for finale

Ireland lock James Ryan has been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations finale against Scotland after a head injury forced him off early in his side’s win against England.

LIVE STREAM: Varsity Cup Round 5

Catch all the untelevised Round 5 Varsity Cup action from around the country.

Why still limited fans, asks Sharks boss

Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee is desperate to know when more spectators will be allowed into local stadiums for sports matches.

‘Celtic nations no match for Boks’

The Springboks playing in the Six Nations would all but kill off any hopes that the Celtic nations have of winning the competition.

Van Graan: Bulls win a good advert for URC

Rather than dwell on the defeat, coach Johann van Graan has accepted Munster’s loss to the Vodacom Bulls as “a good advert” for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Watch: Fans swamp Boks’ RWC opponents Spain

Spain beat Portugal 33-28 in Madrid on Sunday to become the 16th team to qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in the process booking a date with the reigning champions, the Springboks.

Lions claw Cardiff to restore some pride

The Lions ended a five-game losing streak in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a well-earned victory over the Cardiff Blues at Ellis Park.

White: I don’t think Bismarck’s tackle was dirty

Jake White has downplayed the severity of Bismarck du Plessis’ tip tackle in the Vodacom Bulls’ narrow win against Munster.

Whitelock: I want to play SA teams in Super Rugby

Crusaders’ Sam Whitelock says he misses the physicality of South African teams in Super Rugby, and is desperate for another opportunity to lock horns with them in SA. 

Bismarck sees red as Bulls survive Munster fightback

The Vodacom Bulls did just enough to avoid an embarrassing Vodacom United Rugby Championship defeat against Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.