Nel double gives Stormers home playoff

Ruhan Nel scored a brace of tries to help the Stormers claim a late bonus-point win over the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday and secure a home Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final.

Roaring finish for Lions in Newport

The Lions fought back to close their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign on a high with victory over Dragons at Rodney Parade on Saturday.

Hat-trick hero Hendricks hurdles Bulls into third

Cornal Hendricks scored three tries in Swansea on Friday as the Vodacom Bulls beat Ospreys to leapfrog into third in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship standings.

Slow start sinks Sharks in Belfast

A gallant fightback from the Sharks fell short as Ulster punished the tourists for a slow start on Friday night.

Bulls survive yellow peril to reclaim top spot

The Vodacom Bulls survived two yellow cards and a second-half fightback from Griquas to reclaim pole position in the Currie Cup with victory at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night.

Cheetahs overhaul lightning Lions

The Cheetahs clawed back to maintain their unbeaten run in the Currie Cup with a win against the Lions at Ellis Park on Friday night.

Pumas shock sluggish Sharks

The Pumas streaked to a surprise victory against the Sharks in Durban to bank their fourth win of the season in the first of two Friday night Currie Cup clashes.

Sharks crush Connacht to book playoff berth

The Sharks clinched a place in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoffs with a bonus-point win over Connacht at Kings Park on Saturday.

Fitting farewell for Lions skipper

The Lions gave skipper Burger Odendaal the perfect send off with a rousing victory against Benetton on Saturday afternoon at Ellis Park.

Connacht end Lions’ unbeaten home run

A late Jack Carty penalty for Connacht denied the Lions a share of the spoils and snap a four-game winning run for the Joburgers at Ellis Park on Saturday evening.