What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the Currie Cup semi-finals, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Highlights: Tasman vs Canterbury (2014)

Tasman ended Canterbury's six-year New Zealand Cup reign with a 26-6 semi-final win in Napier.

Highlights: Taranaki vs Auckland (2014)

Taranaki scored three tries in extra-time to beat Auckland 49-30 in the first New Zealand Cup semi-final at Yarrow Stadium.

McKenzie quits Wallabies

Ewen McKenzie has resigned as Wallabies coach following their 29-28 defeat to the All Blacks in Brisbane on Saturday.

Juan de Jongh on Currie Cup semi-final

The Western Province captain looks ahead to the clash against the Blue Bulls at Newlands.

Deon Stegmann on Currie Cup semi-final

The Blue Bulls captain looks ahead to the clash against Western Province at Newlands.

Golden Lions on Currie Cup semi-final

Boots & All talks to Warren Whiteley and Johan Ackermann about the Lions' Currie Cup semi-final against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Sharks on Currie Cup semi-final

Boots & All talks to the Sharks coaches and players about their semi-final against the Golden Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

All Blacks snatch late win

Malakai Fekitoa scored a try on the full-time hooter as the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 29-28 in the third Bledisloe Cup match in Brisbane, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Saracens make good start

David Strettle and Chris Ashton each scored two tries as Saracens claimed a bonus-point 30-23 win over Clermont in their European Champions Cup match at Allianz Park on Saturday.