WP take top honours at Academy Week

 Western Province were crowned unofficial U18 Academy Week champions after hammering Free State 73-0 in Paarl on Saturday.

Highlights: Waratahs vs Brumbies

Highlights of the Brumbies’ 40-31 win against the Waratahs in Sydney.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Blues

Highlights of the Crusaders’ 54-17 win against the Blues in Christchurch.

Watch: The Breakdown

CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE discuss the importance of tapping into the knowledge of experienced former and current players, and make their predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches at Ellis Park and Kings Park.

Watch: Sunwolves flank red-carded

Sunwolves flank Ed Quirk was shown a red card for an apparent ‘punch’ on a Reds player.

Highlights: Reds vs Sunwolves

Highlights of the Reds’ 48-27 win against the Sunwolves in Brisbane.

Highlights: Chiefs vs Hurricanes

Highlights of the Chiefs’ 28-24 win against the Hurricanes in Hamilton.

Watch: Ross Cronjé on Lions

Ross Cronjé hopes an experienced Lions team will peak at the right time of the Super Rugby season.

Watch: Lions press conference

Lions coach Swys de Bruin and captain Warren Whiteley address the media ahead of their Super Rugby match against the Bulls on Saturday.

Watch: Sharks coach on Jaguares’ clash

Robert du Preez says the Sharks have to beat the Jaguares no matter what happens between the Highlanders and Rebels earlier in the day.