Aus into U20 final, Wales stun NZ

Australia kicked hosts Argentina out of the race for the U20 Championship with a 34-13 semi-final win, while Wales and England will contest the fifth-place final.

Carbonel kicks Junior Boks out

France flyhalf Louis Carbonel kicked five penalties to help his side beat the Junior Springboks 20-7 in the U20 Championship semi-final in Rosario on Monday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Sharks coach blasts ‘cockroach’ critics

Sharks coach Robert du Preez fired back at his critics following their narrow 12-9 victory over the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Hurricanes sneak win over Blues

The Hurricanes scored three second-half tries to claim a 29-24 victory over the Blues in a dead-rubber match in Wellington on Saturday.

Gatland motivated by 2009 tour loss

Reappointed British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says his unfinished business with the Springboks was a motivator for him to retain the job. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stormers wary of Sharks’ surprises

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says they are prepared for the Sharks to come up with a few tricks when they meet in a do-or-die match at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Superbru: Stormers or Sharks?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby matches.

Junior Boks have talent to burn

The Junior Springboks are showing the benefits of long-term investment, which needs to continue when the players return to their respective unions, writes DYLAN JACK. 

Beast back for Sharks

Tendai Mtawarira has returned in one of three changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup to face the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

Junior Boks through to U20 playoffs

The Junior Springboks claimed a 25-17 victory over New Zealand U20 in Rosario on Wednesday to progress to the semi-finals of the U20 Championship. DYLAN JACK reports.