Rebels scrumhalf suspended
Nic Stirzaker has received a one-week ban for stamping on Richie McCaw in Christchurch on Friday.
Nic Stirzaker has received a one-week ban for stamping on Richie McCaw in Christchurch on Friday.
The defending Six Nations champions recorded an 18-11 win in Dublin.
Duane Vermeulen led from the front as a young Stormers side beat the Vodacom Bulls 29-17 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Cheetahs claimed a four-try bonus point as they defeated the Sharks 35-29 at Kings Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Blitzboks won both of their pool matches on day one.
Damian McKenzie scored 13 points on debut to guide the Chiefs to a 23-18 victory over the Blues in Albany on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Jonathan Sexton kicked five penalties as Ireland claimed an 18-11 win over France in Dublin on Saturday.
Jonathan Joseph scored two tries as England thrashed Italy 47-17 at Twickenham on Saturday.
The Springbok Sevens began the defence of their Las Vegas title by beating Portugal 19-0 and Japan 42-5 on day one.
The Lions were made to pay for their missed opportunities as the Hurricanes claimed a 22-8 win at Ellis Park on Friday night, writes BRENTON CHELIN.