Lions prosper, Sharks stall

The Lions remain in touch with the trendsetting Crusaders, while the Sharks are less secure following their loss to a spirited Kings side in round 12 of the Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Gutsy Kings stun Sharks

Pieter-Steyn de Wet scored a 78th-minute try to hand the Kings a thrilling 35-32 win over the Sharks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Fekitoa breaks Bulls hearts

Malakai Fekitoa scored a late try to give the Highlanders a 17-10 win over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Louw blow for Boks

The Springboks will be without Francois Louw for the June series against France after the veteran flanker underwent a shoulder operation.

Lions battle past Brumbies

The Lions secured an eighth successive win of the season as they held on to edge the Brumbies 13-6 in Canberra on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.