Lions limp into semi-finals
Franco Mostert clashes with Etienne Oosthuizen at Ellis Park

Lions limp into semi-finals

The Lions needed a late penalty goal to book their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals, while the Stormers were knocked out by a more accurate Chiefs side at home, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Pumas upset Lions
Justin van Staden on the run against the Lions

Pumas upset Lions

Justin van Staden scored 18 points as the Pumas clinched a 43-36 bonus-point win against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Stormers’ playoff curse continues
Chiefs flyhalf Damian McKenzie

Stormers’ playoff curse continues

The Chiefs beat the Stormers 17-11 on Saturday to set up a semi-final showdown with the Crusaders, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands. (more…)

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Late Combrinck penalty rescues Lions
Ruan Combrinck slots the match-winning kick

Late Combrinck penalty rescues Lions

Ruan Combrinck kicked a 55m penalty in the 78th minute as the Lions completed a thrilling 23-21 comeback win over the Sharks in Saturday’s quarter-final at Ellis Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Crusaders power past Highlanders
Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo'unga kicks for territory

Crusaders power past Highlanders

The Crusaders produced a superior physical and tactical performance to hammer the Highlanders 17-0 in a weather-afflicted quarter-final in Christchurch on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Free State slay understrength Sharks
Zee Mkhabela scores the Cheetahs' last try

Free State slay understrength Sharks

The Free State Cheetahs began the defence of their Currie Cup crown with a 47-12 bonus-point win against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes wear down Brumbies
Jordie Barrett scores

Hurricanes wear down Brumbies

Jordie Barrett scored 20 points, while Wes Goosen secured a brace of tries as the Hurricanes clinched a 35-16 win over the Brumbies in Friday’s quarter-final in Canberra. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Fekitoa leaves New Zealand rugby
Malakai Fekitoa

Fekitoa leaves New Zealand rugby

All Blacks and Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa says it was the most difficult decision of his life to leave New Zealand rugby to join French club Toulon. (more…)

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