Exeter secure home semi

Wing Jack Nowell scored a hat-trick as Exeter beat Harlequins 62-24 on Saturday, while there were also English Premiership wins for Bath, Northampton, Sale, Wasps and Saracens.

Highlights: Chiefs vs Highlanders (2016)

Waisake Naholo scored two tries as the visitors won 26-13 in Hamilton.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Bulls (2016)

The hosts scored two unanswered tries as they won 23-6 in Canberra. 

Highlights: Crusaders vs Reds (2016)

The hosts scored six tries in their 38-5 bonus-point win.

SA must maximise strengths

The Sharks’ results against the best of the Kiwi opposition, as opposed to that of the Lions, asks the question of who is getting it right, writes MARK KEOHANE in Business Day.

Bank on Canes to beat Sharks

THE MONEY MAN is putting R2,500 on the Hurricanes to win by three or more points at Kings Park.

Venter back as Cheetahs ring changes

The Cheetahs have made eight changes for Saturday's match against the Waratahs in Sydney.

Marshall at fullback for Canes

James Marshall returns from a concussion to start for the Hurricanes against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Polota-Nau to face Cheetahs

Tatafu Polota-Nau will start at hooker for the Waratahs against the Cheetahs in Sydney on Saturday.

‘Law must be applied correctly’

Three former Springboks on whether the law that prevents players being tackled in the air needs to change.