Highlights: Rebels vs Crusaders

The visitors scored six tries in their 41-19 win in Melbourne.

Crusaders cruise past Rebels

The Crusaders scored six tries in their 41-19 bonus-point win against the Rebels in Melbourne on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Highlights: Highlanders vs Waratahs

The hosts scored five tries in their 44-28 win in Dunedin.

Highlights: Sunwolves vs Cheetahs

The visitors scored seven tries in their 47-7 win in Tokyo.

MTN set to sponsor Springboks

MTN is set to sign a four-year Springbok sponsorship deal with SA Rugby, worth between R40-million and R50-million a year. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Kings lose Cronjé for Lions clash

Pieter-Steyn de Wet will start at flyhalf for the Kings against the Lions at Ellis Park in the absence of Lionel Cronjé.

Highlights: Reds vs Force

The visitors scored four tries in their 40-26 win in Brisbane.

Kriel back for Lions, Faf starts

Jaco Kriel will make his return from injury off the Lions bench against the Kings at Ellis Park on Sunday.

Highlights: Blues vs Chiefs

Three tries were scored in this 16-16 draw at Eden Park.

Blues frustrate Chiefs

The Blues held the Chiefs to a 16-16 draw in Auckland on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.