Saints survive Bears thriller

Northampton beat Bristol 45-40 in an 11-try cliffhanger, while there were Premiership wins for Wasps, Exeter, Harlequins, Saracens and Leicester.

Scarlets crush Kings

Scarlets captain Jonathan Davies scored twice in his side’s 54-14 hammering of the Kings in Llanelli on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

EP to take action after 173-0 humiliation

EPRFU president André Rademan says radical action will be taken to address the shocking performances of their junior teams. DYLAN JACK reports.

Cheetahs blow it against Cardiff Blues

The Cardiff Blues came from behind to beat the Cheetahs 24-21 in Cardiff on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Currie Cup preview (Round 7)

In the only fixture of the round, Western Province welcome the Sharks to Newlands in a top-of-the-table clash, writes DYLAN JACK.

Province to target Sharks ball-carriers

Western Province coach John Dobson says his side must stop the Sharks’ momentum if they are to stand a chance of beating them at Newlands on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Dobson: Notshe’s Bok start brilliant news

Western Province coach John Dobson says he ‘could not be happier’ for Sikhumbuzo Notshe, who will make his first start for the Springboks on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kriel: Nel call-up has sent a message

Western Province centre Dan Kriel says Ruhan Nel’s call-up to the Springboks has inspired the rest of the squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

Saracens down Gloucester

Saracens claimed a 38-15 win against Gloucester, while there were also English Premiership wins for the Worcester Warriors, Wasps, Bristol Bears, Bath and Exeter Chiefs.

Classy Kings stun Warriors

A powerhouse first-half performance saw the Kings beat the Glasgow Warriors 38-28 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.