Teams

Advantage Stormers

Losses for the Bulls and Lions in round 13 see the Stormers well-placed to finish at the top of the South African conference. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders hammer Cheetahs

The Highlanders beat the Cheetahs 45-24 in Bloemfontein to cap off a miserable weekend for South African teams. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Clinical Brumbies tame Lions

The Brumbies eased to a 30-20 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday to move back to the top of the Australian conference. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Tahs triumph in Sharks tussle

The Waratahs held off a spirited second-half showing from the Sharks to record a 33-18 win in Sydney on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Blues manhandle Bulls

The Blues turned in an outstanding physical performance to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 23-18 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pocock can tame Lions

The Lions will need to overcome David Pocock's presence at the breakdown if they're to triumph over the Brumbies at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Folau out to flay Sharks

Israel Folau and company will be looking to rediscover the form that made them Vodacom Super Rugby champions against the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Matfield must soar for Bulls

Expect Victor Matfield and the Vodacom Bulls to target the Blues' lineout in their season-defining clash in Auckland on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.