Canes cruise past Reds

The Hurricanes moved back to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby standings with a 35-19 bonus-point win over the Reds in Brisbane. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Duane denies Bulls

Duane Vermeulen blocked a last-minute drop goal attempt to help the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 15-13 at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders bulldoze Blues

The Crusaders cruised to a 29-15 bonus-point win against the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Toulon, Clermont slip up

La Rochelle scored a last-minute try to snatch a 32-29 bonus-point win over Toulon in the French Top 14, while Clermont lost 31-10 to Castres.

Pocock punishes hapless Highlanders

A first-half hat-trick from David Pocock helped the Brumbies to a convincing 31-18 win over the Highlanders in Canberra on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Chiefs hold off fiery Force

The Chiefs kept pace at the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby log with a 35-27 bonus-point win over the 14-man Force in Hamilton on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.