Five takeaways from past weekend

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

Naas named India coach

Former Springbok flyhalf Naas Botha has been appointed head coach of India’s national rugby team.

Chiefs clinch late win against Jaguares

Damian McKenzie contributed 20 points as the Chiefs fought their way to a 30-27 win against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Bulls deny Sharks once again

The Vodacom Bulls extended their undefeated streak against the Sharks to nine matches after claiming a 19-16 win in Durban on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Munster through to semi-finals

Keith Earls scored a brace as Munster defeated Edinburgh 17-13 in their European Champions Cup quarter-final at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Paul Roos nail Napier Boys’

Paul Roos produced another scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Napier Boys’ High 62-7 in the final match of the World Schools Festival on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Affies snatch dramatic draw

Affies scored a last-minute converted try to draw 31-31 with Christchurch Boys’ High at the World Schools Festival in Stellenbosch on Saturday. DYAN JACK reports.

Grey College blank Southland Boys’

Grey College scored seven tries in their 54-0 thrashing of Southland Boys’ High School at the World Schools Festival in Stellenbosch on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Classy Cooper helps Rebels sink Reds

Quade Cooper made a victorious return to Brisbane as the Rebels beat the Reds 32-13 on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Blues punish sloppy Stormers

The Blues downed a woefully inaccurate Stormers side 24-9 in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.