Mapimpi, Fassi sizzle for super Sharks
Makazole Mapimpi scores for the Sharks

Mapimpi, Fassi sizzle for super Sharks

The Sharks struck an excellent balance between defence and attack to claim a 42-20 win against the Highlanders and begin their Australasian tour on a high. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Bulls snatch Dunedin draw
Jason Jenkins scores

Bulls snatch Dunedin draw

The Bulls scored a 74th-minute try to steal a 24-24 draw with the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports. (more…)

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Gutsy Lions outlast Highlanders
Kwagga Smith celebrates one of his tries

Gutsy Lions outlast Highlanders

No 8 Kwagga Smith bagged a brace to guide the Lions to a nervy 38-29 win over the Highlanders at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Crusaders surge sinks Highlanders
Braydon Ennor scores

Crusaders surge sinks Highlanders

The Crusaders overturned a 10-point deficit to claim a 43-17 bonus-point win over the Highlanders in Christchurch on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes hold on for crucial win
Ardie Savea

Hurricanes hold on for crucial win

Influential flanker Ardie Savea scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes claimed a thrilling 31-28 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Laumape lashes Highlanders
Hurricanes centre Ngani Laumape

Laumape lashes Highlanders

Ngani Laumape scored two tries to boost the Hurricanes to a 25-22 win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Highlanders hold off Reds
Highlanders flank Shannon Frizell

Highlanders hold off Reds

Shannon Frizell scored a brace as the Highlanders edged the Reds 36-31 in Dunedin on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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