SR18 Result: Lions 08 v 14 Crusaders {1-4-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Crusaders claimed their fourth win of the Super Rugby season on Sunday as they edged the Lions 14-8 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Tries from Sam Whitelock and Jack Goodhue saw them to the points while Madosh Tambwe went over for the Lions, who suffer a third defeat. Despite the

SR18 Result: Bulls 33 v 23 Stormers {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby Adriaan Strauss marked his record-breaking appearance with a hat-trick as the Bulls beat the Stormers 33-23 at Loftus on Saturday. After four losses on the trot since their opening day win over the Hurricanes, this derby victory is a significant boost for the men from Pretoria. The day belonged to former

SR18 Result: Brumbies 17 v 24 Waratahs {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Waratahs continued with their impressive recent form when they secured a 24-17 win over the Brumbies in their Australian derby in Canberra on Saturday. In a tightly contested battle, the Waratahs outscored their hosts two tries to one with Taqele Naiyaravoro scoring both the visitors' five-pointers and the result

SR18 Result: Blues 40 v 63 Sharks {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Sharks ended a two-match losing streak when they secured a deserved 63-40 victory over the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. The two sides gave the ball plenty of air throughout although, as the scoreline suggests, but the game will never be used in defensive coaching manuals.  Both

SR18 Result : Rebels 19 v 50 Hurricanes {30-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Hurricanes consolidated their position among the tournament's frontrunners when they claimed an impressive 50-19 win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. Despite the scoreline, the Hurricanes were made to work hard for this win as the Rebels held the upper hand early on. But the men from Wellington

SR18 Result: Chiefs 27 v 22 Highlanders {30-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Chiefs continued with their impressive recent form when they claimed a deserved 27-22 win over the Highlanders in Hamilton on Friday. In a typical New Zealand derby, filled with lots of thrilling action, the Chiefs dominated for large periods but the Highlanders delivered a plucky performance and both sides

SR18 Preview: Lions v Crusaders {1-4-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby It's a repeat of last year's Super Rugby Final on Sunday as the Lions and Crusaders go toe-to-toe again in front of the Ellis Park crowd. Revenge could well be in the air for the home team after that disappointing game last August and a victory would do them a

SR18 Preview: Bulls v Stormers {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby There should be plenty of thrilling action when South African heavyweights the Bulls and Stormers go head-to-head in Pretoria on Saturday. Despite playing at home, the Bulls are under pressure as they have won just one of the five matches they have played so far this season and are currently

SR18 Preview: Brumbies v Waratahs {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Brumbies host the Waratahs in a match which pits Australia’s two most successful Super Rugby franchises against each other. How times change, however, with both teams attempting to rekindle past glories. While the Canberra outfit qualified for the play-offs in 2017, they won just six of the 15 regular-season

SR18 Preview: Blues v Sharks {31-3-18}

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Sharks will desperately be looking to turn their season around when they visit the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday. After a torrid start which has seen three losses, a draw and a win, the knives are out for coach Robert du Preez. The latest defeat, a 46-14