Highlanders

A late try from Hosea Gear helped the Highlanders win in Dunedin against the Crusaders on Saturday. At half time, they were winning 20-10 after tries from Andrew Hore and Phil Burleigh.

A brilliant hat-trick from centre Tom Carter helped the Waratahs coast past the Highlanders in a rain soaked encounter in Sydney.

A last minute try by second row Wikus van Heerden gave the Lions their second win on the road this season and moved them off the foot of the table

The Chiefs came out on top in an error strewn and attritional battle in Hamilton, and sent the Highlanders crashing to second consecutive defeat

The Highlanders commitment and sharp execution helped them claim a massive victory over the Crusaders on Saturday