Tournaments

Crusaders hold off Highlanders

The Crusaders rebounded from their opening day defeat with a hard-fought 26-20 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Canes battle past Bulls

A 67th-minute try from Julian Savea guided the Hurricanes to a 17-13 win over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Waratahs repel Rebels

The Waratahs recorded a 38-28 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Chiefs snatch late win

Aaron Cruden kicked a last-minute penalty goal to give the Chiefs a 19-17 win over the Brumbies in New Plymouth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Hunt in cocaine controversy

Reds back Karmichael Hunt has been served with a notice to appear in court after allegedly supplying cocaine and will not play against the Force on Saturday.

Koch can give Stormers edge

The scrum battle between Vincent Koch and Tony Woodcock will have a profound influence on the game between the Stormers and Blues at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.