Highlanders

Crusaders too strong for Highlanders

The Crusaders claimed their fourth successive win against the Highlanders with a bonus-point 33-13 victory in Christchurch on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Super Rugby Try of the Week

Makazole Mapimpi’s second try in the Sharks’ win against the Highlanders in Dunedin was the best of the week in the second round of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Watch: Super Rugby Try of the Week (Round 2)

Makazole Mapimpi was on hand to finish off a superb counter-attack from the Sharks during their win over the Highlanders, with the flying wing’s second try declared the Vodacom Super Rugby Try of the Week for round two.

Aphelele Fassi is one of SA rugby's most highly rated backs

Highlights: Highlanders vs Sharks

A brace from both Makazole Mapimpi and Aphelele Fassi saw the Sharks claim an entertaining 42-20 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Mapimpi, Fassi sizzle for Sharks

The Sharks struck an excellent balance between defence and attack to claim a 42-20 win against the Highlanders and begin their Australasian tour on a high. JON CARDINELLI reports.

LIVE: Highlanders vs Sharks

Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Sharks take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Everitt: Sharks expecting direct rugby

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says he expects a completely different challenge from the Highlanders when the two teams clash in Dunedin on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Highlanders start Smith against Sharks

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith will start for the Highlanders in their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Dunedin on Friday.

‘Sad’ day if SA rugby leaves southern hemisphere

Highlanders assistant coach Tony Brown says SA Rugby’s potential exit from southern-hemisphere competitions would be akin to the loss of an old and treasured friend.