Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the quarter-finals of Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Combrinck kick rescues Lions

Ruan Combrinck kicked a 55m penalty in the 78th minute as the Lions completed a thrilling 23-21 comeback win over the Sharks in Saturday's quarter-final at Ellis Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Canes wear down Brumbies

Jordie Barrett scored 20 points, while Wes Goosen secured a brace of tries as the Hurricanes clinched a 35-16 win over the Brumbies in Friday’s quarter-final in Canberra. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Preview: Lions vs Sharks

A clinical and composed approach from the Lions should see them secure a comfortable win over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday to progress to a second successive home semi-final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Three changes for Chiefs

All Black Sam Cane returns to the Chiefs' loose-trio for this Saturday's quarter-final against the Stormers at Newlands.

Fekitoa lost to New Zealand rugby

All Blacks and Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa says it was the most difficult decision of his life to leave New Zealand rugby to join French club Toulon.

Unchanged Lions to tackle Sharks

The Lions have named an unchanged team to face the Sharks in Saturday's quarter-final at Ellis Park.

Bosch back at 10 for Sharks

Curwin Bosch will return to the flyhalf berth when the Sharks take on the Lions in Saturday's quarter-final at Ellis Park.

Whiteley gutted to miss playoffs

Warren Whiteley says he dreads to even think about his injury-enforced absence from the Super Rugby playoffs.

Sexton played through the pain

Johnny Sexton played the final Test of the British & Irish Lions’ series against New Zealand with a fractured wrist and ruptured ankle tendon.