Craig Lewis

Miracle kick saves Saders

Replacement Mitchell Hunt struck an 83rd-minute drop goal from the halfway line to hand the Crusaders a stunning 25-22 win over the Highlanders in Christchurch on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Blues battle past Reds

Stephen Perofeta scored a 74th-minute try as the Blues secured a hard-fought 34-29 win over the Reds in Apia on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Reinach: Why I accepted overseas deal

Cobus Reinach says his decision to join the Northampton Saints at the end of the year was not a case of choosing club over country, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Gatland prioritises team ‘harmony’

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he won't repeat the mistakes made by predecessor Graham Henry on the 2001 tour to Australia.

‘Be open about transformation’

Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold says there should be greater transparency when it comes to the subject of transformation in South African rugby.

Warburton leads strong Lions side

Sam Warburton will captain a powerful British & Irish Lions team in Saturday's tour-opener against a Provincial Barbarians XV in Whangarei.

Mvovo, Ackermann to join SA A

Lwazi Mvovo and Ruan Ackermann have been called up to the South Africa A squad to face the French Barbarians in June.

Junior Boks salvage draw

Juarno Augustus scored a last-gasp try to secure a 23-23 draw for the Junior Boks against France in Wednesday’s opening U20 Championship clash. CRAIG LEWIS reports.