Ulster beat Stormers to lock’s signature

Ulster have strengthened their lock stocks by snapping up a towering Zimbabwean also linked with the Stormers. According to Rapport, Eli Snyman has signed a two-year contract with the Irish province and will arrive in Belfast in July. The 29-year-old has been an...
Sale battle past second-string Sharks

Sale battle past second-string Sharks

Sale claimed Sharks bragging rights with a hard-fought Investec Champions Cup win against their Durban-based namesakes in Manchester on Saturday. The 26-10 bonus-point win booked Sale’s place in the round of 16 while the Sharks remain fifth in Pool 1 with a home clash...

Ackers: Bulls players felt scoreboard pressure

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann pinpointed several factors that contributed to his side’s chaotic 61-49 defeat to the Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld. The Bulls were 21-0 down after only eight minutes in a must-win Investec Championship pool match and Ackermann...
Brilliant Batho helps Lions outlast Lyon

Brilliant Batho helps Lions outlast Lyon

The Lions survived a furious second-half fightback from Lyon to secure a thrilling EPCR Challenge Cup victory at Ellis Park on Saturday. The hosts ultimately prevailed 42-33 – their first win of the European campaign – having led 28-14 at half-time. The tone was set...