Sharks grind out ugly win
The Sharks beat the Cheetahs 19-8 in a disappointing Super Rugby match in Durban, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Sharks beat the Cheetahs 19-8 in a disappointing Super Rugby match in Durban, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Colin Slade kicked six penalties to give the visitors an important win.
The Waratahs beat the Bulls 19-12 on Saturday to end their nine-year losing streak against the Pretoria franchise. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Toulon climbed to the top of the Top 14 log with a 46-31 win over Perpignan, while Stade Français knocked on the door of the top six by beating Bordeaux 37-23.
The top six English clubs are still fighting for Premiership play-off positions, but at least they have secured their place in the new European championship next year.
The Crusaders fought back from a 17-9 deficit to beat the Chiefs 18-17 in Hamilton on Saturday.
The Force's five-match winning streak came to an end in Melbourne.
The Canes won their third match in a row when they cruised past the Blues.
MARK KEOHANE picks the winners of this weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.
The Rebels snapped the Force's five-match winning streak when they won 22-16 in Melbourne.