Crusaders roll Highlanders to reach Super Rugby semis
The Crusaders have rediscovered their winning touch in emphatic style, overwhelming the Highlanders 17-0 in a drenched Super Rugby quarter-final.
Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie slotted all four penalty shots as his team ground out a 17-11 Super Rugby quarter-final win over the Stormers in Cape Town.
The Crusaders have rediscovered their winning touch in emphatic style, overwhelming the Highlanders 17-0 in a drenched Super Rugby quarter-final.
Departing coach Stephen Larkham says the future is bright for the Brumbies despite their first-round Super Rugby finals exit.
The Brumbies have failed to overcome the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby quarter-final in Canberra on Friday night.
The Highlanders are stuck at Dunedin Airport and a road trip to Christchurch looks unlikely due to flooding.
Brumbies co-captain Sam Carter says they are relishing the underdog tag as they prepare to host the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby quarter-final.
Wallabies selectors have included 11 uncapped players in the train-on squad for upcoming internationals.
Scott Sio never doubted his Wallabies and Brumbies teammate Christian Lealiifano would return to rugby after being diagnosed with cancer.
Japanese back-rower Amanaki Mafi has won Melbourne's Super Rugby player of the year award in his debut Super Rugby season.
Kurtley Beale wants a crack at the Wallabies' inside centre spot but acknowledges he faces opposition from incumbent Karmichael Hunt and Reece Hodge.
The NSW Waratahs were embarrassed by the Force, but coach Daryl Gibson denies they waved the white flag.
