Mitchell: Stormers won forward battle

Bulls coach John Mitchell conceded that his pack came off second best in their 29-17 defeat to the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Fleck: We showed great character

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck praised his side for their defensive improvement after they overcame the Bulls 29-17 at Newlands on Saturday.

Stander spares WP blushes

Western Province needed a late penalty to beat the Boland Cavaliers 23-21, while there were also wins for the Blue Bulls, Sharks XV, Golden Lions XV, SWD Eagles and Free State XV in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Wasps, Saracens on collision course

Wasps beat the Newcastle Falcons 39-22, while there were also wins for Saracens, Exeter, Bath, Leicester and Northampton in the English Premiership.

Racing grab automatic semi-final berth

Racing 92 crushed Agen 42-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Lyon, Castres, La Rochelle, Pau, Clermont and Brive.

Ruthless Scarlets school Cheetahs

Steff Evans bagged a brace of tries as the Scarlets claimed a 43-8 win against the Cheetahs in Llanelli to book a place in the Pro14 semi-finals. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Grey end Boishaai’s unbeaten run

Grey College became the first South African team to beat Paarl Boys’ High since 2014 when they won 34-20 in Paarl on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Glenwood break Affies’ hearts

Glenwood extended their unbeaten run by beating Affies 37-34 in a nine-try thriller in Pretoria on Saturday. THEO GARRUN reports. 

Paul Roos power past Gimmies

Paul Roos produced a strong second-half performance to beat Paarl Gim 32-13 in Paarl on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Munster eliminate Edinburgh

Munster beat Edinburgh 20-16 in Limerick to advance to the semi-finals of the Pro14.