Brilliant Batho Hlekani earns plaudits as he shines on international debut for Lions
Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani enjoyed a superlative debut in the red and white of the Lions in their Challenge Cup victory over Lyon in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The big freeze: Cheetahs v Ulster Challenge Cup clash postponed due to unsafe pitch
Storm Goretti has brought snow and frigid conditions to much of Europe this week. The below-freezing conditions saw overnight snow at Dukes Rugby Club and while the ground staff cleared the artificial surface, it was not enough. Just minutes before the kickoff, the pitch was deemed unsafe to play.
"Following a pitch inspection by the Toyota Cheetahs v Ulster Rugby match day referee Kevin Bralley, his decision is that the pitch is unplayableç," read a statement from the EPCR.
"His recommendation to EPCR, Toyota Cheetahs and Ulster Rugby is that the pitch at Dukes Rugby is not safe for today's fixture to take place as scheduled at 14:00 local time.
"The match is thus postponed until further notice. EPCR will convene its Board Crisis Management Group to consider the next step."
The Cheetahs are playing their home games in Amsterdam as part of a pre-arranged deal to reduce player travel.
Werner Kok backs Juarno Augustus to break into Springbok squad
Ulster wing Werner Kok is confident it is only a matter of time before Juarno 'Trokkie' Augustus is called up by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Lions hold their nerve to beat Lyon and keep Challenge Cup hopes alive
The Lions held on to secure a thrilling 43-33 victory over Lyon in a pulsating EPCR Challenge Cup encounter at Ellis Park.
Bad weather forces change in venue and kickoff time for Cheetahs v Ulster clash
The third-round Challenge Cup match between the Toyota Cheetahs and Ulster has been moved to a new venue and brought forward by more than two hours ahead of Sunday's scheduled kick-off.