Brive halt Racing’s charge

Brive defeated Racing 33-27, while there were also Top 14 wins for Bordeaux, Clermont, La Rochelle, Stade Français, Toulouse and Toulon.

Brache hat-trick sinks Sunwolves

Marcel Brache scored a hat-trick to guide the Force to a 40-22 win over the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Forward dominance lifts Force

The Force’s set-piece dominance helped them achieve a 40-22 win against the Sunwolves in Tokyo, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Free State floor Lions

The Free State XV beat the Golden Lions XV 29-15 in round five of the Currie Cup qualifiers, while there were also wins for the EP Kings, Sharks XV, Griquas, Griffons, Boland and Pumas.

Crusaders to crush Reds

The Crusaders will be far too strong for the Reds in Christchurch on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Sunwolves to go back-to-back

The Sunwolves' match against the Force on Saturday provides them with a rare opportunity to win successive games in Tokyo. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pinpoint Pienaar inspires Ulster

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend's English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.

Montpellier turn heat up on leaders

Montpellier thrashed Grenoble 51-10, while there were also Top 14 wins for Racing, Toulouse, Castres, Bordeaux, Oyonnax and Agen.

Exeter make dash for home semi

The Exeter Chiefs beat Wasps 24-3, while there were also Premiership wins for Leicester, Northampton, Gloucester, Harlequins and Saracens.

Sensational Jaguares crush Kings

Leonardo Senatore scored a hat-trick as the Jaguares thrashed the Kings 73-27 in Buenos Aires on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.