ARU sanctions Force duo

Dane Haylett-Petty and Pek Cowan have each been fined A$5,000 (R55,200) for breaching the Australian Rugby Union's player code of conduct.

Highlanders cruise into playoffs

The Highlanders advanced to the knockout stage with a 34-8 bonus-point win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Jaguares own worst enemies

The Jaguares' high error rate cost them against the Highlanders, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered statistics.

Crusaders humiliate Rebels

The Crusaders scored 13 tries in their crushing 85-26 win over the Rebels in Christchurch on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

McNicholl punished rubbish Rebels

Johnny McNicoll produced a fine all-round display in the Crusaders’ 85-26 demolition of the Rebels, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats

Blues punish hapless Brumbies

Jerome Kaino and Matt Duffie each scored two tries to guide the Blues to a 40-15 bonus-point win over the Brumbies in Auckland on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rebels face Crusaders backlash

The Crusaders must beat the Rebels in Christchurch on Saturday to keep their New Zealand conference title hopes alive. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Chiefs to run Reds ragged

The Chiefs will be aiming for a bonus-point win over the Reds in Brisbane on Friday to stay top of the New Zealand conference. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Brumbies require rare Auckland win

The Brumbies need to beat the Blues at Eden Park on Friday to maintain their challenge for the Australian conference title, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.