Bulls close gap on Lions

The Bulls claimed a massive win while the Stormers and Sharks suffered significant setbacks in round 13, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Leinster crowned European champions

Isa Nacewa kicked a 79th-minute penalty goal as Leinster beat Racing 92 15-12 in Bilbao to claim a record-equalling fourth European title. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Bulls win derby humdinger

The Bulls scored five tries as they claimed a well-deserved 39-33 win over the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday evening. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Chiefs snap Stormers’ streak

The Chiefs beat the Stormers 15-9 on Saturday to end the Cape side’s five-game winning run at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rebels snatch crucial win in Canberra

The Rebels overturned a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Brumbies 27-24 on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Highlanders wear down Lions

The Lions suffered a third successive defeat overseas as the Highlanders claimed a deserved 39-27 victory in Dunedin on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Epic Crusaders comeback stuns Tahs

The Crusaders fought back from 29-0 down after 29 minutes to beat the Waratahs 31-29 in Christchurch on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Sunwolves smash Reds

The Sunwolves got their first win of the season in style as they scored six tries to thrash a poor Reds side 63-28 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Junior Boks outplay England

The Junior Springboks scored four tries in their 26-12 win against England in Worcester on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

European Champions Cup final preview

Leinster will go into Saturday’s European Champions Cup final against Racing 92 at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao as overwhelming favourites to win their fourth title. GRAEME PEACOCK reports.