Sharks face fight for respect
Forget the play-offs. The Sharks will need to play out of their skins in Australasia just to restore their 2014 reputation. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Flip the surprise omission
The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Force scrumhalf cops three-week ban
Force scrumhalf Ian Prior has received a three-week ban for his tip-tackle on Tim Nanai-Williams during his side's defeat to the Chiefs on Friday.
Canes cruise past Reds
The Hurricanes moved back to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby standings with a 35-19 bonus-point win over the Reds in Brisbane. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Duane denies Bulls
Duane Vermeulen blocked a last-minute drop goal attempt to help the Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls 15-13 at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Lions edge Ellis Park thriller
The Lions overturned a half-time deficit to claim a 34-29 bonus-point victory over the Cheetahs on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Waratahs survive Rebels fightback
The Waratahs beat the Rebels 18-16 in Sydney on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Crusaders bulldoze Blues
The Crusaders cruised to a 29-15 bonus-point win against the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Ian Prior’s tip-tackle on Tim Nanai-Williams
The Force scrumhalf was red-carded in the 28th minute of the match against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Pocock punishes hapless Highlanders
A first-half hat-trick from David Pocock helped the Brumbies to a convincing 31-18 win over the Highlanders in Canberra on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
