Waratahs power into pole position

The Waratahs beat the Brumbies 39-8 in Sydney on Saturday to move into first place on the combined Vodacom Super Rugby log, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Hurricanes sneak past Saders

The Hurricanes ground out a 16-9 win over the Crusaders to put themselves back into play-off contention. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Reds rout Rebels

The Reds ran in six tries to thrash the Rebels 36-20 in their basement battle in Melbourne. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Highlanders march on

The Highlanders moved top of the New Zealand conference and all but ended the Chiefs' play-off hopes with a 29-25 win in Dunedin. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Hodgson to halt Blues onslaught

Force captain Matt Hodgson will have an important role to play against the Blues in Perth on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Potgieter out to batter Brumbies

Jacques Potgieter will look to continue from where he left off when the Waratahs resume their campaign with a match against the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Barrett could sink Crusaders

Beauden Barrett's all-round brilliance could be what earns the Hurricanes yet another win over the Crusaders in Wellington this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Reds wary of Woodward

Outgoing Rebels fullback Jason Woodward will look to kick the Reds while they're down in Melbourne on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cruden to call the shots

Aaron Cruden may have been off-colour for the All Blacks, but he'll still be the key man for the Chiefs'‬ visit to Dunedin on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Carter, Read on Crusaders bench

Dan Carter and Kieran Read will start on the bench for the Crusaders' match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.