Reinach thrives in Durban

Sharks No 9 Cobus Reinach was the superior scrumhalf in Durban on Saturday, writes JEREMY PROOME.

Kockott jeered as Toulon triumph

South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott was jeered as Toulon took a morale-boosting 19-13 win off Castres in the Top 14.

Van Velze takes Saints to the top

Two tries by former Bulls back-row Gerrit-Jan van Velze helped Northampton to a 30-14 win over Worcester and a return to the top of the English Premiership log.

Fantasy Team of the Week (Round 1)

There are some interesting leaders after the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby, along with a few familiar familiar faces.

Saracens back in front

Saracens returned to the top of the English Premiership with a dour 15-10 win over Sale on Friday night.

Clermont miss chance at the top

Clermont missed the opportunity to enhance their position at the top of the Top 14 log when they went down 16-13 to Grenoble on Friday.

Put money on big Sharks, Cheetahs wins

MARK KEOHANE expects the two home sides to make him some cash in Super Rugby on Saturday.

Saffas shine for Force

The Western Force won both of their warm-up games against the Pampas XV and Samoa A in Perth on Friday.

Clean sweep for Rebels

The Rebels beat the Reds 18-13 in Ballymore on Friday to claim their third consecutive warm-up win.

Waratahs down Highlanders

A strong Waratahs side full of Wallabies scored two tries to beat the Highlanders 19-16 in their Super Rugby warm-up fixture in Newcastle on Friday.