Mariette Adams

Mariette Adams

Two play-off spots taken

Six play-off spots in this year’s Community Cup are still up for grabs going into the final weekend, after a penultimate round of pool action yet again characterised by late heroics.

Stade suffer shock defeat

Grenoble stunned Stade Français in their Top 14 clash with a convincing 30-21 victory in Paris.

Rebels hold off Force

The Rebels claimed a scrappy 21-17 victory against the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Blue Bulls lash Leopards XV

The Blue Bulls beat the Leopards XV 46-25 in their second-round Vodacom Cup match in Pretoria on Friday, while there were also wins for the Pumas and Golden Lions.

Harris to punish Force indiscipline

Mike Harris's goal-kicking will have a significant role to play for the Rebels against the Force in Perth, says MARIETTE ADAMS.

Community Cup preview (Round 4)

Raiders face an acid test on Saturday when they host Pretoria Police in a Community Cup tie that may decide which of the two qualify for the play-offs.

Reds change three

The Reds welcome back James Horwill to their starting XV to face the Brumbies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Burton at fullback for Force

Force coach Michael Foley has made one change to his starting XV for their clash with the Rebels in Perth on Friday.