Pumas power into Rugby Challenge final

The Pumas scored two tries in the final 15 minutes to grab a 30-17 win against the Sharks in the Provincial Rugby Challenge semi-final in Nelspruit on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Reds outmuscle Rebels

The Reds did the Sharks a favour when they beat the Rebels 37-23 in Brisbane on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Brumbies stun struggling Canes

The Brumbies earned their third win in a row by shocking the Hurricanes 24-12 in Canberra on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Waratahs take charge of conference

The Waratahs scored two second-half tries to claim a 31-26 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Folau banned for one match

Fullback Israel Folau has been handed a one-match suspension for his aerial challenge during the Wallabies’ 20-16 loss to Ireland in the third Test last Saturday.

Whiteley leads Lions past Bulls

The Golden Lions XV beat the Blue Bulls 47-29 in Johannesburg, while there were also wins for Western Province, the Sharks XV, Pumas, Boland and Griquas in the Provincial Rugby Challenge.

USA cruise past Canada

No 8 Cam Dolan scored a hat-trick as the USA thrashed arch-rivals Canada 42-17 in Halifax on Saturday.

Ireland claim series win Down Under

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton kicked five penalties as Ireland beat the Wallabies 20-16 in Sydney, reports DYLAN JACK.

Tonga late show stuns Fiji

Tonga exploited a yellow card to score a try and snatch a 27-19 win against Fiji in Suva on Saturday.

Bulls CEO to leave union

Barend van Graan will leave the Blue Bulls Rugby Union when his contract comes to an end in January 2019.