Du Preez puts boot into Bulls

Robert du Preez scored 23 points in the Stormers’ 33-9 win against the Bulls at Newlands on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks overpower Kings

The Sharks scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to secure a 43-8 bonus-point win over the Kings on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Sunwolves make Lions sweat

The Lions claimed a 26-13 bonus-point win against the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.

England end Ireland’s title reign

England went back to the top of the Six Nations table after securing a 21-10 win over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday, reports CRAIG LEWIS.

Castres dent Racing’s title hopes

Castres claimed a stunning 13-9 win over Racing 92 in the Top 14, while Grenoble, Bordeaux, Clermont, Agen, Toulon and Montpellier were all victorious.

Wasps whack Quins

Wasps scored six tries to beat Harlequins 42-10 on Sunday, while there were also Premiership wins for Northampton, Gloucester, Exeter and Leicester.

Chiefs outgun Crusaders

The Chiefs finished strongly to beat the Crusaders 27-21 in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Waratahs make winning start

The Waratahs recorded a 30-10 bonus-point win against the Reds in Sydney. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.