Brumbies’ victory boosts Lions
The Brumbies did the Lions a favour when they beat the Waratahs 40-31 in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Border thump Free State
Border left their best performance for last as they beat Free State 33-17 in the U18 Craven Week in Paarl on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Bridge hat-trick buries Blues
George Bridge scored three tries as the Crusaders hammered the Blues 54-17 in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Highlanders’ win hands Sharks a lifeline
The Highlanders overturned a 14-point deficit to defeat the Rebels 43-37 in Dunedin on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
U18 Craven Week (Day 5)
Fixtures and results from day five of Craven Week and Academy Week at Paarl Boys’ High’s Brug Street field.
Kwagga set for Japanese stint
Lions flank Kwagga Smith has signed a short-term deal with Yamaha Júbilo in Japan and will return to Johannesburg for next year’s Super Rugby.
Lance, Reds bow out on a high
The Reds concluded their season with a convincing 48-27 victory against a 14-man Sunwolves in Brisbane on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Chiefs stun Hurricanes
The Chiefs scored an impressive 28-24 win in Hamilton on Friday, but could not prevent the Hurricanes from securing a home quarter-final. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Craven Week Hero of the Day (Day 4)
Flyhalf Lionel April was named the U18 Craven Week Hero of the Day after scoring a try in Boland’s 19-17 win against the Blue Bulls.
Sharks set to face WP in main game
The Sharks, in all likelihood, booked a place in Saturday’s final game of the U18 Craven Week when they beat Free State 29-20 in Paarl on Thursday. THEO GARRUN reports.
