Jon Cardinelli

Kings for a day

The Kings scored a historic victory in Sydney, while there were significant wins for the Lions and Bulls in round nine of the Super Rugby tournament, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Spoils shared in Durban clanger

Reece Hodge kicked an 80th-minute penalty as the Rebels drew 9-9 with the Sharks in a dour match in Durban on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Sarries power into final

Defending champions Saracens beat Munster 26-10 in Dublin on Saturday to secure their place in the European Champions Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Crusaders crush Stormers

The Crusaders scored eight tries in their 57-24 demolition of the Stormers in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions remain a cut above

The Lions combined grunt with guile to stall the Stormers and send a powerful message to would-be New Zealand opponents, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions power into pole

The Lions moved to the top of the South African group with their bonus-point victory at Newlands, while the Bulls ground out an important win against the Jaguares in round eight, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions bully Stormers

The Lions produced a superior physical and tactical performance to claim a 29-16 bonus-point win over the Stormers on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands.

Reds overrun Kings

The Reds fired in the second half to score a 47-34 win over the Kings in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.