The Bulls have beaten the Crusaders 31-19 this morning.

The Bulls outscored the Crusaders by three tries to one in the match but the damage was done by Handre Pollard’s boot as he kept the home side’s scoreboard ticking through four penalties and two conversions.

Also this morning the Sharks had to come from behind in their 15-9 Super Rugby victory over the Western Force at Kings Park in Durban.

Despite being outplayed for much of the game at Kings Park stadium, the Sharks bagged four points and climbed four places to third on the table and dropped the Stormers to sixth.

In last night’s games, the Waratahs earned their fourth victory of the season when they beat the Blues 23-11.

The result added more pain and more pressure for Blues coach John Kirwan who’s are still without a win after six matches.

The Highlanders beat the Stormers 39-21 while the Chiefs beat the Cheetahs 37-27.