What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the 12th round of Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks squeak past Jaguares

Pat Lambie slotted an 80th-minute penalty to hand the Sharks a 25-22 win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Defence, goal-kicking aided Sharks

Composed goal-kicking, and gutsy defence in the second half, enabled the Sharks to secure a 25-22 win over the Jaguares, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Lethal Lions roar past Blues

Lionel Mapoe scored a hat-trick of tries as the Lions recorded a 43-5 bonus-point win over the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Lions produced complete performance

An outstanding all-round display enabled the Lions to romp to a 43-5 win over the Blues on Saturday, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Tahs punish battling Bulls

Nick Phipps scored a brace of tries as the Waratahs clinched a comfortable 31-8 bonus-point win over the Bulls in Sydney on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bulls’ poor discipline proves costly

The Bulls’ discipline and decision-making let them down against the Waratahs in Sydney, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Euro glory for Montpellier

Demetri Catrakilis contributed 16 points as Montpellier recorded a 26-19 win over Harlequins in the European Challenge Cup final in Lyon on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlanders overpower Crusaders

Waisake Naholo and Matt Faddes each scored a brace of tries as the Highlanders secured a 34-26 bonus-point win over the Crusaders in Dunedin on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Defence laid Landers’ foundation

The Highlanders again displayed the value of a sound defensive system in their win over the Crusaders on Friday, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.