A short history of the EPCR Challenge Cup
The Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs will join teams from all over Europe in the EPCR Challenge Cup this weekend, so let's look back at the history of this entertaining competition.

Lights, action, music – it’s HSBC CT Sevens week
As the triumphant Blitzboks settled back into Cape Town after their fourth successive victory in the Emirates Dubai Sevens, the supporting cast was also tuning up for another three days of Mother City magic at the weekend.

Dream starts for Duarttee and Van Wyk in Dubai
The Emirates Dubai Sevens Trophy fitted nicely in Ricardo Duarttee's arms as he walked around the Springbok Sevens changeroom at the completion of the second round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. He was smiling, crying and shaking his head, taking in a remarkable debut for the Blitzboks.

Four from four for SA teams over Welsh opposition
It was a perfect round for the four South African teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship as the competition reached the halfway stage, with the local teams proving too strong for their Welsh visitors on a weekend that delivered 26 tries in the Republic.

Lions go fifth with Welsh double
The Emirates Lions powered up to fifth place on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings with a second successive victory over Welsh opposition, cruising to a 32-15 victory (halftime 18-5) over the Scarlets on a scorching Sunday afternoon in Johannesburg.

Fourth title in a row for the Blitzboks in Dubai
The Springbok Sevens clinched a fourth consecutive Emirates Dubai Sevens title on Saturday by beating Ireland 21-5 at The Sevens, delivering some commanding performances in the process. Earlier in the day, the Blitzbok outplayed Samoa and New Zealand for a place in the final, with the win edging them towards first spot on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series log, alongside Australia.

Stormers outlast Dragons in Nelson Mandela Bay
The DHL Stormers outlasted the Dragons 34-26 in a thrilling Vodacom United Rugby Championship contest at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, earning them their sixth win in eight outings this season.

Dazel pleased with effort in Dubai
Springbok Women's Sevens interim coach Renfred Dazel rated his squad's performance at the Emirates Dubai Sevens International Invitational tournament as "a success with objectives reached".

Incredible team effort secured Dubai glory
The lifting of the Emirates Trophy on Saturday evening in Dubai was one thing, the knowledge that so many people worked so hard towards that moment was another, according to Springbok Sevens coach Sandile Ngcobo, after the Blitzboks’ 21-5 victory over Ireland in the final of only his second tournament as coach.

Bulls overpower Cardiff at Loftus Versfeld
The Vodacom Bulls scored six tries in their 45-9 triumph over Cardiff in Round 9 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday evening.