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The Melbourne Rebels in a huddle/MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES

Rebels’ home game against Saders relocated

The Rebels’ home game against the Crusaders has been moved from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities are still battling to contain a new Covid-19 outbreak in the state of Victoria.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Cornal Hendricks of the Springboks makes a break on his way to scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 13, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) centre

Rassie on Hendricks: Why he wasn’t selected

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has shed some light on the omission of Bulls centre Cornal Hendricks from the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.

Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the match winning penalty during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009 in Pretoria

Steyn’s consistency bought him a Bok ticket

Jacques Nienaber says Morne Steyn’s consistency was the key aspect that led to his inclusion in the 46-man Springbok squad for the British & Irish Lions series.

Chiefs bounce back against Rebels

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown starred as the Chiefs claimed a 36-26 victory over the Rebels in Sydney on Sunday.

Brumbies buck Hurricanes to claim first victory

The Brumbies withstood a late onslaught to claim a narrow 12-10 victory over the Hurricanes in Canberra, their first in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament.

Smit’s Sharks keep Super Rugby dreams alive

The John Smit-captained Sharks produced a monumental defensive effort to beat the 2011 Crusaders 25-20 in Game 9 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Highlanders whack woeful Waratahs

The Highlanders ran in nine tries to claim a record-breaking 59-23 bonus-point win over the Waratahs in Dunedin on Saturday.

Blues survive Reds fightback

The Blues faded after a fast start but held on to deny the resurgent Reds for a 31-24 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman win in Brisbane on Friday.

Jordan carries Crusaders past fervid Force

Crusaders fullback Will Jordan crossed for two tries in a scrappy 29-21 win against the Western Force in a Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match in Christchurch on Friday.

Chiefs shift home game to accommodate Rebels

The Chiefs have had to extend their stay in Australia after their home game against the Rebels was moved from Hamilton to Sydney due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Victoria.