Highlights

Rugby - Carling Currie Cup 2022 - Western Province v Griquas - Danie Craven Stadium - Stellenbosch Luther Obi of Griquas celebrates as Griquas beat Western Province 41-43 during the Carling Currie Cup 2022 match between the Western Province and Griquas held at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 3 June 2022

Highlights: Griquas edge Pumas in Nelspruit thriller

The Pumas were the latest victims of a Griquas comeback as a last-gasp penalty gave the visitors the Currie Cup win in Nelspruit on Friday night.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Ebenezer Tshimanga of WP during the Carling Currie Cup match between DHL Western Province and Cell C Sharks at Danie Craven Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Highlights: WP dash Sharks’ playoff hopes

Western Province denied the Sharks a spot in the Currie Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought win in their coastal derby in Stellenbosch on Friday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 10: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Highlights: Defence carries Crusaders to final

The Crusaders put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their perfect home playoff record, surviving a first-half onslaught and a red card against the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday to progress to yet another Super Rugby decider.

Watch: Best of Stormers, Ulster backs

Ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final between the Stormers and Ulster, rewind back to some of the best tries scored by the backline players on show.

Highlights: Smith drop-kicks Bulls into semis

A Chris Smith drop goal in injury time sealed a dramatic Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final victory for the Vodacom Bulls over the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday.

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos against Edinburgh

Highlights: Stormers shake off errors in three-try victory

A second-half surge pushed the Stormers to victory against Edinburgh on Saturday in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Cape Town.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Tom Wright of the Brumbies celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium on March 18, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Highlights: Brumbies down Hurricanes

A late try saw the Brumbies beat the Hurricanes in Camberra on Saturday to prevent an all-Kiwi lineup in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Blues makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and the Highlanders at Eden Park on June 04, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Blues cruise past Highlanders

Former rugby league superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored his first Super Rugby Pacific try as the Blues thumped the Highlanders at Eden Park to advance to next week’s semi-finals.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Waratahs

A brace of tries from captain Brad Weber helped the Chiefs end the Waratahs’ gallant revival season with a comfortable victory in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton on Saturday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 03: Jack Goodhue of the Crusaders gets tackled by the defence during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Crusaders and the Queensland Reds at Orangetheory Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders overpower Reds to reach semis

The Crusaders used their powerful pack to devastating effect as they advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Christchurch on Friday.