Sharks down Canes in brutal scrap
The Sharks were made to fight for the spoils in their 27-9 victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.
The Sharks were made to fight for the spoils in their 27-9 victory against the Hurricanes on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI.
The Reds had to fight all the way for their 27-17 win over last year's finalists, the Brumbies, on Saturday.
The Highlanders endured a spirited and physical second-half resurgence by the Blues to win 29-21 in Dunedin on Saturday.
Israel Folau scored three of the Tahs' six tries in Sydney.
The Reds scored three tries to one to beat last year's finalists in Canberra.
The hosts raced out to a 24-0 lead and then withstood a fightback from the visitors.
The Cheetahs beat the Bulls 15-9 on Friday to record their first-ever win over the Pretoria franchise in Vodacom Super Rugby, reports JON CARDINELLI.
Rory Kockott has re-signed with French champions Castres for three more years, causing the club to pay Toulon compensation.
The Crusaders missed seven penalties and conceded a last-minute intercept try as the Chiefs won 18-10 in Christchurch.
The Waratahs and Force will take good pre-season form into their opening Super Rugby match in Sydney on Sunday.