Reaction

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.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

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.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

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.

Match report

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.

Vodacom United Rugby Championship

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.