Ruan Pienaar and Nico Janse van Rensburg starred as Montpellier beat Oyonnax 43-30, while there were also Top 14 wins for Toulon, Pau, Toulouse, Lyon, Castres and Racing 92. In a thrilling nine-try contest, Montpellier ultimately prevailed to come away with a bonus-point victory which extends their lead at the top of the log. The visitors had seven South Africans… Read more →
The Stormers moved to the top of the South African conference standings, while the Lions began their campaign with an important win over the Sharks in round one, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Pukke will be looking to remind the rest of the Varsity Cup competition of their attacking potency when they host UJ on Monday, while NMU play Wits, Maties face CUT and Shimlas travel to UCT.
The Lions’ powerful scrum laid the foundation for a season-opening 26-19 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Stormers hung on for a 28-20 win against the Jaguares at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Leinster beat defending Pro14 champions the Scarlets 20-13 to go top of Conference B, while there were also wins for the Cardiff Blues, Edinburgh, Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors and Zebre.
The Glasgow Warriors scored five tries to beat the Cheetahs 37-23 at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Two second-half penalty tries saw the Ospreys overturn a five-point half-time deficit to claim a 26-12 win over the Kings at the Liberty Stadium on Friday night.
The Cheetahs are well placed to inflict a rare defeat on a weakened Glasgow Warriors outfit in the Pro14 on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS. GLASGOW WARRIORS vs CHEETAHS (Friday, 21:35) In the first match between the sides – in round six in October – the Cheetahs heartbreakingly conceded a late try as the Warriors snatched a thrilling 29-26 victory in… Read more →
Take a look at who is playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks. GLASGOW WARRIORS vs CHEETAHS (Friday, 21:35) Glasgow Warriors – 15 Ruaridh Jackson, 14 Lee Jones, 13 Nick Grigg, 12 Sam Johnson, 11 Niko Matawalu, 10 Adam Hastings, 9 George Horne, 8 Matt Fagerson, 7 Chris Fusaro, 6 Rob Harley, 5 Scott Cummings,… Read more →
