Montpellier bounce back in style

Ruan Pienaar starred as Montpellier thrashed 14-man Toulouse 66-15, while there were also wins for Bordeaux, Toulon, Grenoble, La Rochelle, Racing and Stade Français in the French Top 14.

Clinical Cardiff upset Munster

The Cardiff Blues stunned Munster 37-13, while there were also wins for the Dragons, Connacht, Leinster and Ospreys in the Pro14.

Western Province steamroll Griquas

Western Province clinched a 38-12 bonus-point victory against Griquas at Newlands on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Cheetahs cruelly denied by Ulster

Billy Burns kicked an 82nd-minute conversion to snatch a dramatic 39-39 draw for Ulster against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pro14 preview (Round 4)

The Cheetahs and Kings are both looking to end three-match losing streaks, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Cronjé to lead Lions

The return of captain Ross Cronjé is one of three changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for their clash against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Springboks rise, Wallabies fall

The Springboks have regained fifth position in the World Rugby rankings after their 36-34 win over the All Blacks in Wellington.

Le Roux’s Bok availability in doubt

Fullback Willie le Roux says he is unsure whether he’ll be available for the Springboks’ home Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Super Stade sink Toulon

Morné Steyn starred with the boot as Stade Français defeated Toulon 37-10, while there were also wins for Lyon, Castres, Clermont, Agen, Toulouse and La Rochelle in the French Top 14.

Rampant Warriors down Cheetahs

The Glasgow Warriors scored seven tries to register a 52-24 bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.