Bulls shock Hurricanes
The Bulls claimed a well-deserved 21-19 win against the Hurricanes in Pretoria on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Lions maul Jaguares
Aphiwe Dyantyi scored two tries as the Lions claimed a 47-27 bonus-point win against the Jaguares at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Cheetahs blow it again
The Cheetahs conceded a 78th-minute try to slump to a 27-26 loss to the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.
Stockdale double flays Wales
Jacob Stockdale scored a brace as Ireland claimed a 37-27 bonus-point win over Wales in Dublin on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. Ireland came into this Test riding a wave of confidence after two contrasting victories against France and Italy. They were installed as favourites to beat Wales, who had struggled for consistency and with selection, because of several injuries. The two… Read more →
Waratahs break Stormers’ hearts
Ned Hanigan scored an 81st-minute try as the Waratahs claimed a thrilling 34-27 win over the Stormers in Sydney on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. The Stormers will look back at this result and wonder how on earth they managed to blow it. The game looked sure to end in a draw, but the Stormers lost a lineout late in the game… Read more →
Saders surge past Chiefs
The Crusaders finished with a flourish to kick off their title defence with a 45-23 bonus-point win over the Chiefs in Christchurch on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. On Friday, the Super Rugby fraternity was in raptures following the first New Zealand derby of the season, which saw the Highlanders claim a 41-34 victory over the Blues in a cracking contest…. Read more →
Brumbies survive Sunwolves scare
The Brumbies came back from 19-8 down to beat the Sunwolves 32-25 in Tokyo on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports. Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar will be pleased that his side was able to come away with a win after their lacklustre first-half performance where they lost the gainline and breakdown battles. After the Brumbies took an early 3-0 lead with a… Read more →
Machenaud boots France to win over Italy
Maxime Machenaud kicked 17 points as France beat Italy 34-17 at the Velodrome in Marseille on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. Coming into the game, France and Italy were winless in the tournament and occupied the two spots at the bottom of the log. Staying true to that form, this fixture failed to transfer into a high-quality clash and yet it… Read more →
Leinster crush hapless Kings
Leinster scored 10 tries as they thrashed the Kings 64-7 in a woefully one-sided contest at the RDS Arena on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Highlanders outlast errant Blues
The Highlanders fired in the second half to claim a hard-earned 41-34 win over the Blues in Dunedin on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
