Australia warmed up for the Bledisloe Cup opener against New Zealand with a comfortable 50-12 win over Super Rugby Selection side in a trial game at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney on Friday.
Crusaders continued their domination in the Super Rugby as they went on clinch their ninth title following a 37-18 win over Lions in the final in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Crusaders assistant coach Jason Ryan has hit back at the allegations made by Lions on illegal scrummaging as the intensity between the two teams heat up ahead of the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Sharks have acted swiftly to ensure South Africa international Jean-Luc du Preez remains with the Durban outfit amid rumours of rivals Bulls showing interest on the flanker.
As the 2018 edition of Super Rugby has reached its climax, let us take a look at the stats ahead of the final between Crusaders and Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.
Lions head coach Swys de Bruin urged his team to be at their best when they take on the defending champions Crusaders in the Super Rugby final in Christchurch on Saturday.
Lions have kept their hope of winning their maiden Super Rugby title alive as they completed a 44-26 victory over Waratahs at Emirates Airlines Park to set up the final with Crusaders.
Brumbies have confirmed that Australia international Christian Lealiifano has extended his stay with the Super Rugby club after signing a new one-year deal.
Australia will step up their preparations for the Bledisloe Cup opener as they are set to face an Aussie Super Rugby Selection side next Friday at Leichhardt Oval in Sydney.
Hurricanes, Crusaders, Waratahs and Lions have progressed to the semi-finals of the ongoing Super Rugby season. Here is a round-up of all the action from the previous weekend.