South African rugby shouldn't expect its franchises to challenge for both URC and EPCR titles anytime soon - prioritisation will likely remain in place.
Saracens and England star Billy Vunipola has been given a formal warning by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) following his arrest in Mallorca last month.
It may be how he gets the best out of his players by having such high expectations, but Orlando Pirates' seventh straight victory on Wednesday against Chippa United did not feed head coach Jose Riveiro's ego one bit.
It may be a case of getting a little too excited given their long history of suffering at major events, but the Proteas have a batting line-up that can see them go the distance at the T20 World Cup.
Jannes Kirsten's belated return to the Bulls fold swells the ranks of Jake White's band of underrated but consistent performers.
The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea.
Marc Marquez approaches the French MotoGP emboldened by his impressive display in Spain where he finished second after a thrilling duel with two-time defending champion Francesco Bagnaia.
The Bulls have secured long-term contract extensions with three key playing members.
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an "absolute disaster" as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
That Sharks assistant Joey Mongalo is in his third continental competition with different franchises yet has never been sounded out for a senior coaching job remains a baffling but clear message, writes Khanyiso Tshwaku.
Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku has had his admirers wherever he has played, yet that didn't stop him from almost washing out of the game. Why did it take so long for the system to show faith in him?
Jose Riveiro's countryman, Pablo Franco Martin, did him a big favour by AmaZulu holding Stellenbosch to a goalless draw while Orlando Pirate beat Chippa United 2-0 to move within a point of Stellies.