2019 super rugby
Mighty Crusaders wary of 'really dangerous' Jaguares
The mighty Crusaders have brushed off claims by the Jaguares of being underdogs in Saturday's historic Super Rugby final despite the Christchurch-based side...
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Crusaders lose injured Crotty, Barrett for Super Rugby final
The Crusaders said veteran centre Crotty suffered a broken thumb in an intense semi-final against Wellington Hurricanes, while fellow All Black Barrett broke his index finger.
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No action on Crusaders' abuse claims after probe
NZR said there would be no disciplinary action against George Bridge or Richie Mo'unga, both of whom are expected to play in the Super Rugby final against Argentina's Jaguares on Saturday.
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Crusaders win cliffhanger to make Super final against Jaguares
The Crusaders led 13-0 after 39 minutes before a dramatic turn in the game when the Hurricanes dropped their kicking plan and took to running the ball.
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Jaguares trample Brumbies to reach first Super Rugby final
Entering the semifinal after six straight victories, the Jaguares reacted to a 30,000 singing, clapping crowd by winning far more comfortably than expected.
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Jaguares, Brumbies take winning streaks into semifinal showdown
While the Argentines are eyeing a first final appearance only three years after debuting, the Brumbies hope to reach the title decider a fourth time having won the competition twice.
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Brumbies wary of Sharks as semis loom
The Australian franchise have won eight of their past nine games, including seven in a row at Canberra Stadium.
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Sharks without Mtawarira, Du Preez for Super Rugby playoff
The Sharks secured a last gasp 12-9 victory to reach the playoffs and face the Brumbies, but the absence of powerful scrummager Tendai Mtawariwa is a setback to their chances.
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Sharks steal the show at Newlands
The KZN side scored in extra time and secured a place in the Super Rugby play-offs next week.
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Bulls and Highlanders share the spoils in entertaining draw
This is the second draw in as many weeks for the Pretorias side who drew 22-22 with the Blues last time out.
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Sharks brace for tough Jaguares test
The Sharks head into the game off the back of a 30-17 loss to the Hurricanes last time out
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Pollard returns to captain much-changed Bulls
The pivot missed the last two matches on tour due to injury, but returns in a much-changed back line from the one that drew against the Blues last week.
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Injury curse continues to beset Whiteley
The 31-year-old, who has been beset with injuries since he was named South Africa captain two years ago, suffered the injury during a match against the Chiefs in April and he said it is taking longer than expected to heal.
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Jaguares coach hits back at Super Rugby axing calls
Quesada told Friday's Sydney Morning Herald it was wrong to suggest the Jaguares' introduction to Super Rugby was part of a deliberate plan to strengthen the national side.
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'They're the national team' - Jaguares face call to get boot from Super Rugby
Wallabies great Phil Kearns has called for the Jaguares to be kicked out of Super Rugby, claiming they have an unfair advantage as their line-up is so similar to Argentina's national team.
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Stormers skipper to undergo scan on injured knee
Kolisi, who is also the Springbok captain, left the field before half-time after being injured during the Stormers’ 34-22 win over the Highlanders on Saturday.
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Sharks beat Lions for third time in a row to move 2nd in SA conference
The match ended 27-17 in favour of the home side as the Lions remian winless against South African opposition.
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Crusaders hold on against Blues, Rebels thrash Sunwolves
The table-topping Crusaders put a torrid week behind them to hold off the Blues 19-11 on Saturday while the Rebels stepped up the pressure in the Australian conference.
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Chiefs survive Reds onslaught stay in finals contention
The New Zealanders scored three tries to one despite being outplayed for most of the match and failing to notch a point in the second half.
