The Shortball (Week 17)

The best tries, biggest hits and funniest bits from the past weekend's Super Rugby matches.

Duane ‘unlikely’ to face Sharks

Stormers captain Duane Vermeulen will visit a neurosurgeon on Monday to determine the severity of a neck injury. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers claim conference title

The 19-19 draw at Newlands on Saturday allowed the Stormers to take an unassailable lead at the top of the South African conference. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Waratahs whack Cheetahs

The Waratahs smashed the Cheetahs 58-33 to keep themselves in the hunt for a home semi-final. RYAN VREDE reports.

Rebels knock Bulls out

The Rebels ended the Vodacom Bulls' Super Rugby play-off hopes with a 21-20 win in Melbourne on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Chiefs bully Reds

The Chiefs scored a 24-3 win against the Reds in Brisbane to book their place in the play-offs. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders thump Blues

The Crusaders kept their play-off aspirations alive with a 34-11 bonus-point victory over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Brumbies book play-off place

The Brumbies secured a 33-20 bonus-point victory over the Force in Perth to ensure a top-six finish. RYAN VREDE reports. 

Hurricanes clinch Kiwi title

The Hurricanes smashed the Highlanders 56-20 in Napier on Friday to win the New Zealand conference and earn a home semi-final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

The WrapAround (Week 17)

Rugby HQ's Sean Maloney takes a look at the wild and wacky from the world of rugby.