Watch: Manie, PSDT make early mark in Japan

Watch: Manie, PSDT make early mark in Japan

Manie Libbok and Pieter-Steph du Toit shone in the opening round of Japan Rugby League One. Libbok made it look easy on his debut for the Kintetsu Liners, while Du Toit scored a try and had a hand in another in his first appearance for the Toyota Verblitz since May...

Springbok mulls Premiership return

A double World Cup-winning Springbok is reportedly considering a return to the English Premiership. Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk’s contract with the Yokohama Canon Eagles expires at the end of the current Japan Rugby League One season in June. The 34-year-old recently...

Leinster stutter before beating Leicester

Leinster edged the Leicester Tigers on Friday night to open round two of the Investec Champions Cup pool stage. The four-time champions sputtered at Welford Road before pulling ahead to win 23-15. The Irish province dominated territory from the start but made repeated...

Ackers: Defence a big thing for Bulls

Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive issues can’t be viewed in isolation. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Pretoria-based franchise is under pressure heading into Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup match against the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens...