Flip fires for rampant Clermont

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.

Tigers win Anglo-Welsh Cup

The Leicester Tigers beat the Exeter Chiefs 16-12 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final, while there were wins for Clermont, Bayonne, La Rochelle and Toulouse in the French Top 14.

Paris rugby merger cancelled

The planned merger between Racing 92 and Stade Francais has been called off amid strong opposition.

Lucky Sharks scrape past Kings

Curwin Bosch kicked a 71st-minute penalty as the Sharks battled to an unimpressive 19-17 win over the plucky Kings in Durban on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Hurricanes vs Highlanders (2017)

The Hurricanes ran in seven tries to secure a resounding 41-15 bonus-point win against the Highlanders in Wellington. 

Brumbies continue to bully Tahs

Henry Speight scored a brace as the Brumbies beat the Waratahs 28-12 in Sydney to claim the inaugural Dan Vickerman Cup on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Rebels vs Chiefs (2017)

The Chiefs scored 13 points in the last five minutes to clinch a 27-14 bonus-point win against the Rebels in Melbourne.

Late flurry lifts Chiefs past Rebels

The Chiefs scored 13 points in the last five minutes to secure a laboured 27-14 bonus-point win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Merger leaves Boks in limbo

Springboks Morné Steyn, Johan Goosen and Willem Alberts may not make the cut if the merger of Paris clubs Racing 92 and Stade Français goes ahead.

Johan Ackermann on Gloucester job offer

Lions coach Johan Ackermann admits he is considering an offer to join English Premiership club Gloucester.