Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the first round of Vodacom Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Highlights: Jaguares vs Lions

Highlights of the Lions’ 25-16 win against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.

Lions break Buenos Aires duck

Marnus Schoeman scored a hat-trick as the Lions claimed a 25-16 win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Highlights: Bulls vs Stormers

Highlights of the Vodacom Bulls’ 40-3 win against the Stormers at Loftus. 

Rampant Bulls trample Stormers

Rosko Specman scored two tries as the Vodacom Bulls thrashed a disjointed Stormers side 40-3 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Connacht fire late to sink Cheetahs

Jarrad Butler scored a late try as Connacht secured a 25-17 victory against the Cheetahs in Galway on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Highlights: Sunwolves vs Sharks

Highlights of the Sharks’ 45-10 win against the Sunwolves in Singapore.

Sharks overpower Sunwolves

The Sharks scored six tries as they claimed an emphatic 45-10 bonus-point win over the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Munster punish ill-disciplined Kings

An understrength Munster team scored seven unanswered tries to clinch a 43-0 win against the Kings in Cork on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Bet on Lions to lose to Jaguares

THE MONEY MAN and MARK KEOHANE chat about New Zealand’s plan to rest All Blacks players during the Vodacom Super Rugby season, what they expect from SA’s franchises, and betting tips for this weekend.