Lions boss banks on playmakers

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is excited about his options at 9 and 10 as the Joburgers return to South Africa from an unbeaten Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.

Kitshoff signs for European club

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is reportedly set to leave the DHL Stormers and head overseas.

No shocks in All Blacks tour squad

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is sticking with the players who won the Rugby Championship, saying they “deserve” selection in the squad named on Sunday to tour the northern hemisphere.

Leinster sink spirited Sharks in tryfest

The Sharks scored sensational tries but sank to their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship loss after Leinster blitzed the tourists in Dublin on Saturday.

RECAP: Glasgow Warriors vs Vodacom Bulls

Follow the live action as the Vodacom Bulls face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium.

@Vodacom #URC #GLAvBUL

Bok Women rue ‘sweet and sour’ start

The Springbok Women say “soft opportunities” and a lack of composure against a more experienced France cost SA in the women’s Rugby World Cup opener on Saturday.

RECAP: Leinster vs Sharks

Follow the live action as the Sharks face Leinster in Dublin.

RECAP: Zebre vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face Zebre Parma in a @Vodacom #URC clash at the Stadio Lanfranchi.

#ZEBvSTO

Record-breaking start to women’s World Cup

England and France romped to big wins while hosts New Zealand survived a scare on Saturday in front of a record crowd on the opening day of the women’s Rugby World Cup.

Matfield: Love rugby with all its risks

Victor Matfield has concurred with former teammate John Smit’s view that rugby will never be 100% safe.