Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the quarter-finals of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Sharks

It was a disappointing end to the season for the Sharks as they succumbed to a 38-13 defeat by the Brumbies in the fourth and final quarter-final.

Highlights: Hurricanes vs Bulls

Despite a brave effort from the Vodacom Bulls, it was the Hurricanes who progressed to the semi-finals with a 35-28 victory in Wellington on Saturday.

Canes end Bulls’ campaign

The Hurricanes staved off a gutsy fightback from the Vodacom Bulls to claim a 35-28 victory in Saturday’s quarter-final in Wellington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Notshe highlights Boks’ honesty policy

Reflecting on his debut Test season in 2018, Sikhumbuzo Notshe has hailed the honesty of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Highlanders

Richie Mo’unga scored 23 points as the Crusaders clinched a comfortable 38-14 win over the Highlanders in Christchurch on Friday.

Clinical Crusaders power into semis

The Crusaders displayed their championship credentials when they beat the Highlanders 38-14 in Friday’s Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch. JOHN GOLIATH reports.

Kolisi surprises injured player

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi this week paid a surprise hospital visit to a club rugby player, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in April.

Mitchell blasts Folau’s ‘greed’

Drew Mitchell has hit out at his former Wallabies teammate Israel Folau over a GoFundMe page that has already seen over $250 000 raised to contest Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his contract over controversial social media posts.

Watch: Folau’s plea for donations

Israel Folau has posted a video highlighting a GoFundMe page set up in the hope of receiving a whopping $3 million in legal fees from donors to contest Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his contract over controversial social media posts.