SR18 Result: Sunwolves 63 v 28 Reds {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Sunwolves claimed their first victory of the season when they beat the Reds 63-28 in an entertaining encounter in Tokyo on Saturday. Hayden Parker was the home side’s hero as he contributed 38 points – which is a new point-scoring record for the Sunwolves – courtesy of seven penalties,

SR18 Preview: Bulls vs Sharks {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby Inconsistency has plagued both the Bulls and Sharks this season, but this game offers them an ideal opportunity to improve their play-off prospects. It is another crucial contest in the race for the quarter-finals, with these sides having the potential to put pressure on the Lions at the top of

SR18 Preview: Stormers vs Chiefs {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Stormers will be looking for their third Super Rugby victory on the bounce when they play host to the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday. Robbie Fleck’s side overcame the Rebels and Bulls in recent outings and will fancy their chances against a Chiefs team hurting from their loss to

SR18 Preview: Brumbies vs Rebels {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Brumbies and Rebels rather epitomise the current issues of the Australia Conference having struggled over recent weeks. It was such a promising start for the Melbourne outfit in particular, but matters have got increasingly worse week-by-week. Defeat has followed defeat and, although it is usually no disgrace to lose

SR18 Preview: Crusaders vs Waratahs {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Crusaders will be determined to consolidate their position at the top of the table when they host the Waratahs in Christchurch on Saturday. This encounter pits New Zealand and Australia’s leading sides against each other but the difference in class between these teams is huge, with the Crusaders 13

SR18 Preview: Sunwolves vs Reds {12-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Reds travel to Tokyo on Saturday following a bye week to take on a Sunwolves outfit still searching for their first win of the season. Saturday’s encounter will only be the second meeting between the sides, with the Reds emerging 35-25 victors in Brisbane back in 2016. The Sunwolves

SR18 Preview: Blues vs Hurricanes {11-5-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Blues and Hurricanes will get Round 13’s Super Rugby action underway in what promises to be a thrilling New Zealand derby in Auckland on Friday. There’s plenty at stake for the Blues who have found the going tough against fellow New Zealand teams. They are winless in their last

Perenara returns to Hurricanes squad for Blues match

Follow @RedefinedRugby Vice-captain TJ Perenara will make his comeback to the Hurricanes squad via the bench on Friday night against the Blues at Eden Park. Perenara has been sidelined since early April after injuring his knee against the Sharks in the Investec Super Rugby match in Napier but has made excellent progress