Highlights: France vs Scotland

Highlights of France’s 27-10 win against Scotland in Paris.

Highlights: Sharks vs Blues

Highlights of the Sharks’ 26-7 win against the Blues at Kings Park.

SA contracting model gets green light

SA Rugby has announced that dozens of home-based players will be taken into Springbok succession planning in 2020 as part of a ‘radical’ new contracting strategy.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Chiefs

Highlights of the Brumbies’ 54-17 win against the Chiefs in Canberra.

Watch: Mataele’s magical offload

Crusaders wing Manasa Mataele put in an early contender for try-assist of the year with this effort against the Hurricanes.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Highlights of the Crusaders’ 38-22 win against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

Highlights: Sunwolves vs Waratahs

Highlights of the Waratahs’ 31-30 win against the Sunwolves in Tokyo.

Cheetahs tweak lineup for Scarlets clash

The return of outside centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is one of three changes to the Cheetahs’ starting XV for Sunday’s match against the Scarlets in Llanelli. 

Lions bracing for Stormers rally

Lions coach Swys de Bruin is anticipating a big response from the Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby match at Newlands on Saturday.

Strong Ireland to front Italy

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has resisted calls to experiment, with just four changes to his starting lineup to face Italy in Rome on Sunday.