Munster’s desperation could be a warning for the Bulls
For long-time supporters of top Irish provincial team Munster, a glance at the current Vodacom United Rugby Championship log must be both an unusual and depressing experience.

Under-21 playoff contenders confirmed
The Lions and Leopards booked the two remaining semi-final spots in the SA Rugby Under-21 Cup competition following the completion of the regular league fixtures over the past weekend, while the SA Rugby U21 Shield fixtures were also concluded at the same time, with big wins for the Griffons and the Valke.

Lions and Stormers victorious up north
The Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers flew the South African flag on a weekend where the local teams’ stranglehold on the Vodacom United Rugby Championship was broken as the Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls came up short on the road.

Experienced French too good for SA in RWC opener
France beat South Africa by 40-5 (half-time 19-0) in their Rugby World Cup opening game in Auckland on Saturday morning (SA time), and while the No 4-ranked team in the world showed more tactical awareness and composure, the Springbok Women fought throughout and left the field with their heads held high.

Sweet and sour for Bok Women in RWC opener
The Springbok Women experienced a mixed bag of emotion in Auckland earlier on Saturday when lapses in concentration on defence paved the way for France to beat them in their opening game of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

Glasgow outplay Bulls for second home win
The Glasgow Warriors produced a superb performance on attack and defence against the Vodacom Bulls in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow on Saturday to outscore the visitors five tries to three for a well-deserved 35-21 victory.

Strong second half sees Leinster shut out Sharks in Dublin
Vodacom United Rugby Championship log-leaders Leinster produced a stunning second-half flourish in their fourth round clash against the Cell C Sharks in Dublin on Saturday to secure a 54-34 victory, which saw the Durban side suffer their first defeat in the competition this season.

Stormers open European leg with solid Parma win
Defending champions the DHL Stormers continued with their winning start to the new season when they defeated Zebre Parma 37-20 in their fourth-round Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter in Parma on Saturday afternoon.

Belief and relief for Bok Women in RWC opener
The Springbok Women believe that their preparations are spot on, that their gameplan is solid and that the will to win is as strong as it has ever been, which adds up to make them a dangerous opponent in Saturday's Rugby World Cup opening match against France at Eden Park in Auckland, according to team captain Nolusindiso Booi.

Lions grab third win on road in Edinburgh
The Emirates Lions showed plenty of guts against a strong Edinburgh side to win their third consecutive Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour match in the Northern Hemisphere by 22-19 in the Scottish capital on Friday evening.