Cheetahs’ late show sinks Kings

Luan de Bruin scored an 86th-minute try as the Cheetahs secured a dramatic 24-17 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Triple boost for Kings

Kings utility back Sibusiso Sithole is available for selection for Friday’s match against the Cheetahs, while Masixole Banda and Tertius Kruger have recovered from their injuries.

Cheetahs too good for Zebre

The Cheetahs scored 15 unanswered points in the second half to clinch a 27-12 victory over Zebre in Parma on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Edinburgh put Kings to the sword

Edinburgh punished a sloppy performance from the Kings to claim a 38-0 bonus-point win at Murrayfield on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kings conclude R45-million buyout deal

The Kings have become South Africa’s first privately-owned rugby franchise.

Preview: Pro14 (Round 13)

The Kings and Cheetahs will be looking for a successful resumption of the Pro14 after a short break during December, writes DYLAN JACK.

Maxwane in Cheetahs touring squad

Cheetahs wing Rabz Maxwane has recovered from injury to take his place in the 25-man squad for their match against Zebre on Saturday.

Smith: Cheetahs benefited from break

Cheetahs coach Franco Smith says their four-week break in December came at the right time ahead of Sunday’s clash against Zebre in Parma. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kings edging closer to key deal

The Kings and relevant stakeholders will meet this Sunday for final negotiations aimed at finalising a ‘historic’ change in ownership. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Kings fall to Benetton Treviso

Hooker Epalahame Faiva scored a hat-trick as Benetton Treviso beat the Kings 22-19 in Port Elizebeth on Saturday.