Red Bulls break Lions hearts

The Lions suffered a late defeat to the Newcastle Red Bulls in Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Kingston Park. The visitors will be wondering how they managed to lose a match they had dominated and led for 78 minutes. Replacement prop Murray McCallum’s converted...
JP brings joy as Sharks hold off Saracens

JP brings joy as Sharks hold off Saracens

The Sharks launched the JP Pietersen era with a bonus-point Investec Champions Cup win over Saracens at a rain-soaked Kings Park on Saturday. Trailing 15-7 late in the first half, the hosts struck twice before the break to take the lead and then scored a crucial...
Stormers subdue spirited La Rochelle

Stormers subdue spirited La Rochelle

Flanker Paul de Villiers starred in the Stormers’ bonus-point Investec Champions Cup win against La Rochelle in Gqeberha on Saturday. The Cape franchise ran out 42-21 winners after leading 16-7 at the break, but were made to work for the five log points by a youthful...

Second-half Stade Français blitz sinks Cheetahs

Stade Français powered to a commanding EPCR Challenge Cup victory over the Cheetahs in Amsterdam on Saturday. A brace of tries from scrumhalf Thibaut Motassi and flyhalf Louis Foursans-Bourdette’s 15 points from the tee secured a comfortable 45-22 win against Frans...
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...