Toulon boss retreats from Etzebeth criticism

Eben Etzebeth’s barnstorming performances for Toulon have won over club president Bernard Lemaître, who has walked back his criticism of the Springbok enforcer earlier this year.

Blitzboks need a big one against Samoa

Coach Neil Powell says the Blitzboks must beat Samoa convincingly to book a place in the Cup quarter-finals of the France Sevens.

Hat-trick hero Hendricks hurdles Bulls into third

Cornal Hendricks scored three tries in Swansea on Friday as the Vodacom Bulls beat Ospreys to leapfrog into third in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

Slow start sinks Sharks in Belfast

A gallant fightback from the Sharks fell short as Ulster punished the tourists for a slow start on Friday night.

Blitzboks bounce back with Davids double

The Blitzboks recovered from a shock opening Pool D defeat at the Toulouse Sevens to record a convincing win against Spain on Friday.

RECAP: Ulster vs Sharks

Follow the live action as Ulster host the Sharks in a crunch @Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash in Belfast.

RECAP: Ospreys vs Vodacom Bulls

Follow the live action as the Ospreys host the @Vodacom Bulls in a final-round Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Swansea Stadium. #URC

Ungerer makes Stormers return in key URC clash

There are two changes to the Stormers’ starting line-up for their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.

Watch: Why we back the Stormers for playoff glory

Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel break down the South African playoff hopes in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Kolisi extends with Sharks until 2027

Springbok skipper and loose forward Siya Kolisi looks set to pack down for the Sharks for the remainder of his career.