Highlights: WP vs Free State Cheetahs

Highlights of Western Province’s 32-0 win against the Free State Cheetahs at Newlands.

Highlights: Sharks vs Blue Bulls

Highlights of the Sharks’ 26-10 win against the Blue Bulls at Kings Park.

WP overpower Cheetahs in the wet

Western Province made an encouraging start to their Currie Cup title defence as they beat the Free State Cheetahs 32-0 in torrid conditions in Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Sharks punish wasteful Bulls

The Sharks began their quest for Currie Cup honours with a 26-10 win victory over the Blue Bulls in Durban on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Boland, Leopards make early statement

Boland and the Valke claimed convincing victories in the opening round of the Currie Cup First Division, while the Leopards also made a winning start.

Heyneke makes winning start

Morné Steyn scored 13 points as Stade Français thrashed newly promoted Perpignan 46-15 in the opening round of the French Top 14 on Saturday.

Watch: All Blacks press conference

What coach Steve Hansen and captain Kieran Read had to say after the All Blacks’ 40-12 win in Auckland.

Watch: Wallabies press conference

What coach Michael Cheika and captain Michael Hooper had to say after the Wallabies’ 40-12 loss in Auckland.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Wallabies

Highlights of the All Blacks’ 40-12 win against the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

Barrett’s four floors Wallabies

Beauden Barrett scored four tries as the All Blacks romped to a 40-12 win over the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.