Crusaders’ surge stuns Canes

The Crusaders' three tries during their impressive second-half performance helped defeat the Hurricanes 41-15 after trailing 15-14 in their Super Rugby warm-up match in Levin on Friday.

EP in eight-team Currie Cup

The Eastern Province Kings will compete in the 2014 Currie Cup Premier Division and not challenge the last-placed South African franchise for a place in the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Goodbye to bye points

Sanzar has confirmed that log points will not be awarded for byes in Super Rugby this season.