Electric crowds in Pretoria and CT suggest SA franchise rugby is back: 'It felt like the old days'
South African franchise rugby, for the first time in a long time, is thriving.
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WATCH | 'It's a brilliant score!' - Stormers dazzle against Edinburgh
While they didn't always click on attack in their 28-17 United Rugby Championship quarter-final win over Edinburgh on Saturday evening at Cape Town Stadium, the Stormers did produce one long-range try that had the home faithful on their feet.
Mike Blair proud of Edinburgh performance against Stormers in Cape Town but left to rue two key moments
Mike Blair expressed pride at his players’ efforts but was left to rue a couple of sloppy moments at the start of each half as Edinburgh lost 28-17 to the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.
Stormers 28-17 Edinburgh: Scottish pride intact but hosts prove too strong in Cape Town
In the shadow of Table Mountain Scottish involvement in the United Rugby Championship was ended as Edinburgh went down 28-17 to the Stormers.
Ulster set for SA return, Leinster host Bulls on Friday
Ulster will face an away trip to South Africa after the DHL Stormers beat Edinburgh in their URC quarter-final play-off.
Dates, times for Stormers, Bulls URC semi-final clashes confirmed
With the Stormers and Bulls winning their respective quarter-finals, the dates and times for their semi-final matches in the United Rugby Championship have been confirmed.
New Zealand out for 285, England take team hat-trick
LONDON : Daryl Mitchell reached his century but Tom Blundell fell agonisingly short as New Zealand were bowled out for 285 runs in their second innings on Saturday, setting England a target of 277 to win the first test at Lords.