Sharks to fly SA flag in 2014
The Sharks represent South Africa's best, and only, hope of a Super Rugby title in 2014, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Sharks represent South Africa's best, and only, hope of a Super Rugby title in 2014, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ireland have climbed to seventh on the IRB rankings following their 26-3 win against Wales.
Arch-rivals Maties and UCT will go head-to-head in Stellenbosch on Monday.
France scored three tries within 10 minutes of the second half to defeat Italy 30-10 in Paris on Sunday.
England scored two tries in difficult conditions to defeat Scotland 20-0 on a crumbling Murrayfield pitch on Saturday.
Morné Steyn was a helpless spectator as Morgan Parra scored all Clermont's points in a comprehensive 25-13 win over Stade Français on Saturday.
A masterclass by Jonathan Sexton and the Ireland pack set up an emphatic 26-3 victory over Wales in Dublin.
New Zealand were too good for the Blitzboks in the Cup final.
The Blitzboks' valiant efforts in the rain-drenched Cup final of the Wellington Sevens were in vain as New Zealand won 21-0.
Saracens lost their place at the top of the English Premiership log with a surprise 22-13 defeat by lowly London Irish.