Tahs set up Saders showdown
The Waratahs will host the Super Rugby final after beating the Brumbies 26-8 in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Kieran Read interview
The Crusaders captain on the importance of a week's rest and big-game experience, the return of Richie McCaw, and their loss to the Sharks earlier in the season.
White: Do away with play-offs
Sharks director of rugby Jake White has questioned whether the current Super Rugby format favours the home teams in the knockout stages.
Bismarck to lead Sharks’ crusade
The Sharks need their best player and captain to fire if they're to defy the odds and win the semi-final in Christchurch, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Folau to take Tahs to the brink
Israel Folau will prove the difference between the two teams when the Waratahs take on the Brumbies in Saturday's semi-final in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Brumbies unchanged for Tahs
The Brumbies have named an unchanged team for their semi-final clash with the Waratahs in Sydney.
McCaw starts for Saders
Richie McCaw will start at blindside flank in one of two changes to the Crusaders' starting XV for their semi-final against the Sharks in Christchurch.
Sharks can’t just rely on structure
Ollie le Roux says the Sharks need to trust their instincts if they're to overcome the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Saders aim to stop Sharks maul early
Wyatt Crockett says the Crusaders forwards will have to be organised when trying to stop the Sharks' maul in Christchurch on Saturday.
Beast ruled out of semi-final
Thomas du Toit looks set to continue in the Sharks front row this Saturday with news that injured Bok Beast Mtawarira did not make the journey to Christchurch.
