Super Rugby

Crusaders extended their dominance in the 16th week of the ongoing Super Reason while Rebels inch closer to the top of the Australian Conference. Here is a roundup of all the action from the previous week.

Melbourne Rebels hooker Jordan Uelese has been ruled out of the remainder of the Super Rugby season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

Brumbies overcame a late surge from Sunwolves as they registered a 41-31 victory in their Super Rugby encounter at GIO Stadium on Sunday.

Waratahs ran a seven-try riot as they reclaimed their position at the top of Australian Conference with a 41-52 win over Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby face-off at Suncorp Stadium.

Crusaders consolidated their position at the top as they went on to defeat Chiefs 20-34 in their Super Rugby clash at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Bill Meakes scored a double as Rebels stretched their winning streak to three games following their 10-20 victory over Blues in their Super Rugby encounter at Eden Park on Saturday.

Highlanders dominated the second half as they completed a 30-14 victory over Hurricanes in their Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Friday.

The 15th week of the ongoing Super Rugby saw Crusaders stretch their winning streak to claim the pole position in the overall standings and Lions and Waratahs have managed to remain in top three despite their mixed outing in the second half.

Sharks lock Ruan Botha has been handed a four-week ban following the red-card incident in the recently concluded Super Rugby game against Jaguares at Estadio Jose Amalfitani last weekend.

Handre Pollard contributed with 18 points but it was Brumbies, who returned back to winning ways following a 28-38 win over Bulls in their Super Rugby encounter at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Lima Sopoaga kicked the decisive penalty in the closing stage as Highlanders edged out Queensland Reds 15-18 in their Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

Damian McKenzie contributed with 22 points including a double as Chiefs went on to defeat Waratahs 39-27 in their Super Rugby encounter at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Jaguares recorded their sixth straight win as they defeated Sharks 29-13 in their Super Rugby clash at Estadio Jose Amalfitani on Friday.

Rebels inched closer to top placed Waratahs following a 40-13 victory over Sunwolves in their Super Rugby encounter at AAMI Park on Friday.

Crusaders maintained their impressive run as they went on to defeat Hurricanes 24-13 in their Super Rugby face-off at AMI Stadium on Friday.

Australia international James Slipper has been banned for two months after he was tested positive for cocaine twice.

The Sunwolves hosted the Stormers in a ‘hot, humid and sticky’ Hong Kong on Saturday afternoon.

Crusaders prop Owen Franks has been handed a two-week suspension following the recently concluded Super Rugby encounter against Blues at Eden Park.

Nicolas Sanchez kicked 24 points as Jaguares stretched their winning streak to five following a 54-24 bonus point victory against Bulls in their Super Rugby encounter at Estadio Jose Amalfitani.

Lions ran a six-try riot as they returned back to winning ways after defeating Brumbies 42-24 at Emirates Airlines Park on Saturday.