Bath, Gloucester play to thrilling draw

Gloucester needed a late try to draw 31-31 with Bath, while there were English Premiership wins for Saracens, Northampton, Leicester, Exeter and Sale.

Bulls complain about RFU

The Bulls have lodged a formal complaint with World Rugby over the conduct of the RFU in its pursuit of John Mitchell.

Ex-Pumas boss to coach Griquas

Brent Janse van Rensburg will become Griquas’ new head coach after signing a three-year deal.

Maties may take Varsity Cup to court

Defending champions Maties are set to open court proceedings against the Varsity Cup due to its reluctance to approve one of the university’s prospective sponsors.

Border stun Boland in First Division

The Border Bulldogs beat the Boland Cavaliers 24-17, while the Leopards and SWD Eagles also won in the Currie Cup First Division on Saturday.

Scarlets take down Leinster

The Scarlets claimed a thrilling 23-21 victory over Leinster, while there were also wins for Glasgow, Ulster, Connacht and Treviso in the Pro14.

Ospreys hammer Cheetahs

Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric scored two tries each as the Ospreys beat the Cheetahs 46-14 in Swansea on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie: Bongi was struggling

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says hooker Bongi Mbonambi was substituted before half-time against the Wallabies because he had emptied the tank.

Lions roar past Free State

Shaun Reynolds scored 22 points as the Golden Lions recorded an emphatic 47-14 victory over the Free State Cheetahs in Johannesburg on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Dragons hold off committed Kings

Flyhalf Josh Lewis scored 17 points as the Dragons beat the Kings 27-22 in Newport on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.