Highlights: Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked Rd 1 - Toyota Cheetahs v Phakisa Pumas

Tournaments

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

Log positions key as Vodacom URC returns to action

Securing the best possible positions on the log will be the main driving force when the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returns to action this weekend as the pressure mounts with only five rounds remaining before the quarter-finals.

European Professional Club Rugby

New French threat to Leinster’s European ambitions

Leinster’s imperious performance in their quarter-final ensured that this year it won’t be Stade Rochelais pipping them to the post in the Investec Champions Cup, but they do face a French obstacle that is as formidable.

European Professional Club Rugby

Sharks book historic EPCR semi-final spot

The Hollywoodbets Sharks succeeded in their quest to become the first South African team to advance to the semi-final of the EPCR Challenge Cup, but it was a weekend of disappointment for the Vodacom Bulls who were knocked out of the Investec Champions Cup competition.

Women's Premier Division

Tries aplenty in thrilling 2024 opening round

The defending champions and runners-up in the Women’s Premier Division, the Bulls Daisies and DHL Western Province, scored convincing wins in the opening round of the 2024 season on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames and the Golden Lions Women also started their campaigns with impressive home victories.

SA Cup

Home teams dominate in SA Cup fourth round

The Airlink Pumas, Suzuki Griquas, Toyota Cheetahs and Leopards again made it a profitable weekend for home teams in the SA Cup when all of them gained important victories at home to pick up crucial league points, while only two sides remain unbeaten.