Baa-Baas humble uninspiring England

Chris Ashton scored a hat-trick as the Barbarians recorded a 63-45 win against England at Twickenham on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Mitchell: We let it slip

Bulls coach John Mitchell accepted responsibility for his side’s stunning 38-28 loss to a 14-man Brumbies in Pretoria on Saturday.

Lions coach: Stormers are a good team

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says he still believes the Stormers are a good side, despite their last-gasp 26-23 loss to the Johannesburg side at Newlands on Saturday.

South African trio cited

Ruan Botha, Raymond Rhule and JJ Engelbrecht have been cited following their disciplinary transgressions this weekend and will appear before Sanzaar’s foul play review committee.

Lions keep Jaguares at bay

The Lions will head into the June break six points ahead of the second-placed Jaguares in the South African conference standings, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bismarck, Steyn back for Boks

Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn have been included in a 43-man Springbok squad that includes 17 new caps.

Lions prosper after Stormers see red

The Lions beat the Stormers 26-23 at Newlands on Saturday in a result shaped by the sending off of Raymond Rhule. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Brumbies stun Bulls despite red card

The Brumbies scored two late tries, while playing with 14 men, to beat the Bulls 38-28 at Loftus on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Saracens dethrone Exeter Chiefs

Schalk Brits and Vincent Koch won the English Premiership title with Saracens, who beat the Exeter Chiefs 27-10 in the final at Twickenham on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Castres shock Racing to make final

Flyhalf Benjamin Urdapilleta kicked four penalties to steer Castres to a 19-14 Top 14 semi-final win against Racing 92 in Paris on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.