Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 14)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 14 rounds.

Bulls, WP claim important wins

The Blue Bulls claimed a last-minute 27-20 win against the Golden Lions XV in Oudsthoorn, while there were also wins for Western Province, the Free State XV, Griquas, Boland Cavaliers and Pumas in round five of the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

Brumbies lock gets three-week ban

Rory Arnold has received a three-week suspension for a high tackle on Elton Jantjies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Franks cops two-match suspension

Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been banned for two matches for striking an opponent during their 32-24 win against the Blues on Saturday.

Sports minister: Suspend Mallett, Naas

South Africa’s sports minister Tokozile Xasa says SuperSport must suspend Nick Mallett and Naas Botha during its investigation into an incident involving Ashwin Willemse.

Six takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the 14th round of Super Rugby, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Lions rebound, Stormers hit bottom

The Lions got their campaign back on track with a win over the Brumbies while the Stormers’ playoff chances took a big hit after a historic loss to the Sunwolves, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Uncapped trio in All Blacks squad

Shannon Frizell, Jordan Taufua and Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi have been included in the All Blacks’ 33-man squad for the three-Test series against France in June.

Highlights: Jaguares vs Bulls

Highlights of the Jaguares’ 54-24 win against the Bulls in Buenos Aires.

Jaguares bully Bulls into submission

The Jaguares scored seven tries to defeat the Bulls 54-24 in Buenos Aires on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.