Lions hold off Sharks
The Lions’ powerful scrum laid the foundation for a season-opening 26-19 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Scrappy Stormers survive late scare
The Stormers hung on for a 28-20 win against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Leinster top with Scarlets win
Leinster beat defending Pro14 champions the Scarlets 20-13 to go top of Conference B, while there were also wins for the Cardiff Blues, Edinburgh, Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors and Zebre.
Whiteley back for Lions
Warren Whiteley will lead the Lions against the Sharks in Saturday’s clash at Ellis Park.
New recruits start for Sharks
Flyhalf Rob du Preez and wing Makazole Mapimpi have been included in the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby opener against the Lions at Ellis Park.
Makase to wing it for Kings
Michael Makase will start on the left wing for the Kings against the Ospreys in Swansea on Friday.
Smal rebuffs Cardiff links
Western Province director of rugby Gert Smal has denied rumours linking to him to the Cardiff Blues head coaching job.
Tahs demolish Rebels
Israel Folau scored a try in the Waratahs’ 47-15 warm-up win against the Rebels in Sydney on Thursday.
Highlanders hammer Crusaders
A Matt Faddes hat-trick powered the Highlanders to a 42-26 win over the Crusaders in a Super Rugby warm-up game at Fred Booth Park.
Canes too good for Blues
The Hurricanes scored four tries to beat the Blues 26-14 in their pre-season match in Warkworth on Thursday.
