Saracens see off committed Newcastle
Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.
Davids: Discipline cost Kings
Coach Deon Davids says the Kings will have to improve their discipline after losing 32-16 to Zebre in Parma on Friday.
Analysis: Boks must improve execution
CRAIG LEWIS analyses some missed opportunities that the Springboks must avoid in the two away Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Wallabies bulk up for Bok clash
Fullback Israel Folau is one of four players to be recalled to the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for their Tests against the Springboks and Argentina.
Kolbe could get Bok fullback chance
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Cheslin Kolbe could get an opportunity to play at fullback.
‘Boks, Wallabies will be desperate’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are determined to put things right against the Wallabies in Brisbane next Saturday after their loss to Argentina.
Valke stun defending champions
A last-minute try gave the Valke a thrilling 56-52 win against the Griffons, while there were also wins for the SWD Eagles and Leopards in the Currie Cup First Division.
Cooney boots Ulster past Scarlets
Ulster clinched a dramatic 15-13 victory over the Scarlets, while there were also wins for Leinster, the Ospreys, Glasgow and Treviso in the Pro14.
Munster blank Cheetahs
Munster began their Pro14 title challenge with a 38-0 bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Limerick on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Dayimani double boosts Lions
Hacjivah Dayimani scored a brace as the Golden Lions claimed a 38-35 bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
