Preview: Bulls, Sharks set for brutal battle
The Bulls head into Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Sharks knowing they would most likely qualify for the final if they can get a single bonus point from the encounter.
The Bulls head into Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Sharks knowing they would most likely qualify for the final if they can get a single bonus point from the encounter.
Chiefs wing Sean Wainui scored five tries as his side delivered a dominant second-half performance to put the Waratahs to the sword in Sydney.
No 8 Hoskins Sotutu scored two tries as the Blues beat the Force on Saturday to secure a Trans-Tasman home final against the Highlanders next week.
All Blacks wing Sevu Reece scored a hat-trick of tries as the Crusaders gave themselves a chance of progressing to the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final with a bonus-point win over the Rebels on Saturday.
Racing 92 powered to a 38-21 derby victory over Stade Francais in Paris on Friday to set up a French Top 14 semi-final against La Rochelle.
Jesse Kriel has praised the impact of veterans Morne and Frans Steyn in the current Springbok squad.
The second of scrumhalf Aaron Smith’s two tries sparked a second-half surge as the Highlanders secured a bonus-point win against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.
Look back at the chaotic scenes that ultimately led to Leicester captain Tom Youngs being stood down for the final Premiership match of the season after he was charged with disrespecting referee Ian Tempest following the controversial loss to Bristol Bears.
The Reds conceded two yellow cards and the Hurricanes made the most of the opportunity to score six tries in a record win at the Cake Tin in Wellington on Friday.
The 2002 Crusaders continued their unbeaten run by thrashing Jake White’s Brumbies 35-10 in Game 10 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament in Christchurch.