Revitalised Lions rise again
The Lions celebrate a try

Revitalised Lions rise again

The Lions claimed a decisive bonus-point win over the Stormers in round eight of Super Rugby, while the Sharks let a golden opportunity slip against the Hurricanes, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Brave Blitzboks lose to Fiji
The Blitzboks in a huddle

Brave Blitzboks lose to Fiji

Fiji erased a 12-point deficit to defeat the Blitzboks 26-24 in the Cup semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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SA Rugby relaxes selection rule
Rassie Erasmus

SA Rugby relaxes selection rule

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be allowed to pick overseas-based players who have less than 30 Test caps if he gives valid reasons for their selection. (more…)

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Cheetahs claim crucial victory
Cheetahs wing Sibhale Maxane scored two tries

Cheetahs claim crucial victory

An 87th-minute penalty try gave the Cheetahs a dramatic 29-27 win over the Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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Lions lash Stormers
Madosh Tambwe goes over for his hat-trick try

Lions lash Stormers

Madosh Tambwe scored four tries as the Lions claimed a resounding 52-31 win over the Stormers in Johannesburg on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Players named for second Springbok camp
Damian Willemse

Players named for second Springbok camp

Aphiwe Dyantyi and Damian Willemse are among 22 players from the Lions and Stormers who have been invited to the second Springbok alignment camp from 8 to 11 April. (more…)

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Stormers are not intimidated
Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi complete a big tackle on Ross Cronjé

Stormers are not intimidated

The Stormers have yet to win a game away from home this season, but assistant coach Russell Winter says there is no fear in going up to face the Lions at Ellis Park this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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