Overview
- A late rolling-maul try from prop Ntuthuko Mchunu sealed the Stormers’ 13-8 derby win over the Bulls, keeping them unbeaten and reported top on 36 points.
- Stormers coach John Dobson praised his side’s defence and composure in the tight Cape Town contest as focus shifts to upcoming Champions Cup fixtures.
- Leinster crushed Connacht 52-17 with eight tries and a 33-0 second half, overcoming early indiscipline that included a Joe McCarthy yellow card.
- Leo Cullen lauded Leinster’s bench impact and flagged discipline fixes as they prepare to host La Rochelle in the Champions Cup next weekend.
- The Lions edged the Sharks 23-22 in Durban through a late Haashim Pead score to climb the standings, while the Bulls’ skid hit six straight defeats as they pivot to Bristol in Europe.