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England star Billy Vunipola accepted he had a problem “knowing when to stop” as he explained the circumstances behind his alcohol-fuelled arrest in Mallorca. The 31-year-old appeared in court on Sunday following the early hours episode at a bar in the island”s capital Palma in which police tasered him. The Saracens and England No 8 […]

John Plumtree has warned about Clermont’s ability to “butcher” teams as the Sharks tackle the French side in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. The Sharks will come up against an international-laden Clermont side when they run out at Twickenham Stoop at midday on Saturday. Among Clermont’s starting lineup is Australian fullback Alex

Jan-Hendrik Wessels has signed a new deal with the Vodacom Bulls to extend his stay at Loftus Versfeld for the next two years. The Vodacom Bulls announced on Friday that Wessels has signed on until June 2026. The 23-year-old hooker is the latest player to commit their long-term future to the Tshwane-based outfit. Wessels began

Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi was delighted with his return to the sevens circuit, as the unbeaten Blitzboks got their Singapore campaign off to a flying start on Friday. Victories for the South Africans over Pool B rivals Spain (31-7) and Samoa (15-10) effectively booked their spot in the cup quarter-finals. The Blitzboks defended well at times

Skipper Selvyn Davids scored one of three tries as South Africa sunk Samoa to edge closer to the Singapore Sevens quarter-finals on Friday. Scores from Quewin Nortje and Shilton van Wyk helped the Blitzboks claim a 15-10 win and continue their unbeaten start to the tournament, after thrashing Spain 31-7 in their opening Pool B

The Sharks secure a spot in the Challenge Cup final against Gloucester, while Leinster set up a Champions Cup final showdown with Toulouse, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Champions Cup Semi-finals Leinster vs Northampton (Saturday, Dublin, 18:30) Devin Hermanus: Leinster by 15 Rienk de Beer: Leinster by 24 Zelím Nel: Leinster by 14 Simon Borchardt:

Ruben van Heerden has committed to calling the shots as a second-row powerhouse for the DHL Stormers after putting pen to paper on a contract extension. The imposing 26-year-old joined the Stormers in the middle of last season and has quickly established himself as a vital cog in the pack. Able to play at either

Two-time World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi will start in a Springbok-laden Sharks lineup against Clermont in the Challenge Cup playoff at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday. Hooker Mbonambi, who sat out last week’s win over Scarlets in Wales, packs down in a formidable front row with Bok props Ox Nche and Vincent Koch. Lukhanyo Am will

All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara claimed a record 63rd Super Rugby try as the Hurricanes thrashed the Waratahs on Friday. Perenara touched down with the last of the hosts’ seven tries at Sky Stadium, pulling clear of previous record-holder Julian Savea as the competition’s all-time top try scorer. The 80-Tests All Black claimed the record

An action-packed opening to the 2024 Wildeklawer Festival in Kimberley saw Affies dismantle Paarl Boys High, while Paul Roos survived an almighty tussle against Monument. Affies sent a message of intent to Grey College ahead of their clash in Pretoria on 18 May by putting four tries past Paarl Boys’ High to earn a 43-21