Simon Borchardt

Simon Borchardt

Bismarck gets four-week ban

Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis will sit out the next month of Vodacom Super Rugby after pleading guilty to kicking Chiefs No 8 Michael Leitch in the head.

Jean aims for July return

Jean de Villiers's amazing recovery from a knee injury could see him back for the Rugby Championship.

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the sixth round of Vodacom Super Rugby, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

England win but Ireland take title

Ireland won the Six Nations on points difference for the second consecutive season after England were only able to beat France 55-35 in a thrilling match at Twickenham. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Ireland smash sorry Scots

Ireland claimed a record-equalling 40-10 win against Scotland at Murrayfield to put one hand on the Six Nations trophy. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Wales run riot in Rome

George North scored a second-half hat-trick as Wales thrashed Italy 61-20, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Cape Town Sevens

World Rugby takes a look at the new host city of the South African leg of the Sevens World Series.