Stormers wary of zipping Zebre

The DHL Stormers beat Zebre by almost 50 points last season, but the defending champs anticipate a stiffer challenge when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams meet in Parma on Saturday.

Leicester icon lambasts Pollard

Injury-plagued Springbok Handre Pollard is an expensive, ageing flyhalf who isn’t a “decent fit” for Leicester, according to former Tigers lock Jim Hamilton.

Power-pack Matanzima charges Bulls bench

Prop Simphiwe Matanzima has starred as a super-sub for the Vodacom Bulls but the 25-year-old’s left shoulder is primed to carry the hit as a starter in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

RECAP: Griquas v Bulls XV

Watch the live action as Griquas take on the Vodacom Bulls XV in a #ToyotaChallenge match in Bloemfontein.

Lions change two for Edinburgh clash

The Lions have made one alteration each to their starting pack and backline for Friday’s @Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh. #URC

All eyes on pocket rocket Abrahams

Cell C Sharks speedster Thaakir Abrahams has shown opponents in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship that what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in heart, pace and guile.

By the numbers: Zebre vs Stormers

The DHL Stormers will look to pick up another full house of points when they travel to Parma to face Zebre after blitzing the Italian outfit by 48 points last season.

Analysis: Bok attack fired in Rugby Champs!

A deep dive into the Rugby Championship has revealed the Springboks were second only to the All Blacks in terms of a successful attack during the tournament.

Tough road ahead for SA at Women’s World Cup

All eyes will be on Eden Park on Saturday when South Africa and France kick off the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.

By the numbers: Edinburgh vs Lions

The Lions will look to become the first South African team to win in Scotland’s capital when they face Edinburgh in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.