Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the fourth round of Super Rugby and the Six Nations season, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Rampant Lions rout Reds

Winger Courtnall Skosan scored four tries as the Lions secured an emphatic 44-14 win over the Reds in Johannesburg on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Clinical Canes overpower Highlanders

Ngani Laumape and Vince Aso scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes recorded a 41-15 win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Crusaders comeback stuns Blues

The Crusaders overturned a 19-point deficit to clinch a thrilling 33-24 win over the Blues in Christchurch on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Six Nations preview (Round 5)

A win over Ireland will see England clinch the tier-one record for successive Test wins, while completing consecutive Grand Slams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Super Rugby preview (Round 4, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final four matches in round four of the competition.

New global calendar from 2020

A new global calendar will see the annual June Test window moved to July from 2020, so that Super Rugby can be played without interruption.

Six Nations preview (Round 5)

A win over Ireland will see England clinch the tier-one record for successive Test wins, while completing consecutive Grand Slams, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Injury blows for Blitzboks

Blitzboks star Justin Geduld has been ruled out of the remaining four tournaments of the World Rugby Sevens Series as the result of a foot injury.

Lions back to full strength

A host of Boks have returned to the Lions' starting lineup for Saturday's clash against the Reds at Ellis Park.