Dupont makes injury return

France superstar Antoine Dupont made a winning return after eight months on the sidelines, helping Toulouse smash Racing 48-24 in a bonus-point victory. The result sends the champions five points clear at the top of the French Top 14. Dupont – who tore his cruciate...

Blitzboks finish fifth in Dubai

The Blitzboks head into their home tournament in Cape Town knowing they’ll need a much-improved showing. The South Africans had to settle for fifth place in Dubai after beating Spain 21-12 on Sunday. The Blitzboks were knocked out of the Cup race after a defeat to...

Cash hails Lions’ Loftus breakthrough

Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions’ 43-33 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus was the result of a month-long drive to reach a new competitive level. Reflecting on the performance, Van Rooyen said the result was built on physicality, clarity and a willingness to...

De Villiers lauds unbeaten Stormers’ belief

Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers’ stock keeps rising after yet another standout performance in the Vodacom URC on Saturday. The gritty ball jackal proved to be a handful as the Stormers overturned a 21-6 half-time deficit to beat Munster 27-21 and remain the...

Ackers: Bulls own worst enemy

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team’s decision-making and inaccuracy after a costly 43-33 defeat to the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. The Bulls scored five tries but repeatedly squandered scoring chances and handed the Lions momentum through soft...