Bulls down brave Lions
The Vodacom Bulls returned to the top of the SA conference with a thrilling 35-33 bonus-point win over the Lions at Loftus. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Stormers kicking themselves
The Stormers' hopes of winning the South African conference suffered a setback when they lost 25-17 to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Rebels boost play-off hopes
The Rebels fended off a second-half fightback from the Chiefs to claim a 16-15 win in Melbourne, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Barrett steers Canes to big win
Beauden Barrett scored 14 points in the Hurricanes' 29-23 bonus-point victory over the Crusaders in Wellington. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Blues batter Force
The Blues claimed a 41-24 bonus-point victory over the Force in Auckland on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Sharks plunge new depths
The Highlanders compounded the Sharks' woes as they ran out 48-15 victors in Dunedin on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Tahs scrap past Brumbies
The Waratahs closed the gap at the top of the Australian conference with a 13-10 win over the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Bakkies out to create history
Bakkies Botha can become the first player to win three major titles in both hemispheres when Toulon meet Clermont in the European Champions Cup final, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Faf key to Lions renaissance
In-form Lions scrumhalf Faf de Klerk can do more damage to the Vodacom Bulls' play-off hopes at Loftus on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Damian to destroy Cheetahs
Damian de Allende will hold the key to the Stormers' bonus-point hopes when they battle the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
