Lions roar as Bulls blow it
The Bulls' play-off hopes suffered a potentially mortal blow when they lost 32-21 to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Bulls' play-off hopes suffered a potentially mortal blow when they lost 32-21 to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The hosts maintained their unbeaten record at Eden Park this season with a 37-24 win.
The hosts scored a try three minutes after the hooter to snatch a 38-31 win in Brisbane.
The Brumbies put their disappointing South African tour behind them with a 37-10 victory over the Rebels in Canberra. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
The Blues stormed to a 37-24 victory over the Hurricanes on Saturday to maintain their unbeaten record at Eden Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Chiefs' title defence looks likely to end with a whimper after a 33-17 defeat to the Waratahs in New Plymouth, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Highlanders' play-off hopes were dealt a major blow when they went down 38-31 to the Reds in Brisbane on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
The Crusaders retained their position at the top of the New Zealand conference with a 30-7 win against the Force in Christchurch. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
The Sharks' cause will be aided by the inclusion of Willem Alberts, while the Stormers' willl be hurt by the absence of Schalk Burger, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Expect Jan Serfontein to play a key part in the Bulls' quest for a bonus-point win against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.