Currie Cup needs internship programme

American rugby coach PHIL TERRIGNO, who completed a coaching and management apprenticeship with Griquas last year, says Currie Cup teams would benefit from an internship programme.

Highlights: Zebre vs Cheetahs

Highlights of the Cheetahs’ 27-12 win against Zebre in Parma.

Highlights: Edinburgh vs Kings

Highlights of Edinburgh’s 38-0 win against the Kings at Murrayfield.

Barrett endorses Plumtree’s credentials

Beauden Barrett believes former Sharks coach John Plumtree has the potential to replace Steve Hansen at the helm of the All Blacks after this year.

Former Springbok captain dies

Former Springbok captain Johan Claassen passed away on Sunday at the age of 89.

Watch: Serfontein try for Montpellier

Jan Serfontein scores a try for Montpellier during their French Top 14 match against Lyon.

Watch: Warner scores for Stade Français

Replacement scrumhalf André Warner scores Stade Français’ bonus-point try against Perpignan in the French Top 14.

Watch: Elstadt scores try for Toulouse

Toulouse flank Rynhardt Elstadt scores a try against Agen in the French Top 14.

Warner helps Stade Français into top four

Stade Français claimed a 27-8 victory over winless Perpignan to climb into fourth place on the Top 14 log, while there were also wins for Clermont, Castres, Lyon, Pau, Toulouse and Racing 92.

Munster go top with Connacht victory

Munster climbed to the summit of Conference A by beating Connacht 31-24, while there were also Pro14 wins for Benetton Treviso, the Scarlets, Ospreys, Edinburgh and Leinster.