Super rugby news
Here are some recent news updates from Super Rugby:
Recent Results:
- Round 14:
- Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 33-22
- Chiefs beat the Rebels 24-17
- Sharks won against the Stormers 24-17
- Brumbies defeated the Waratahs 24-17
- Jaguares lost to the Bulls 24-21
- Round 13:
- Lions defeated the Sunwolves 63-28
- Blues beat the Highlanders 33-26
- Reds lost to the Chiefs 24-17
- Stormers defeated the Cheetahs 24-17
- Bulls beat the Sharks 24-17
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Crusaders prop Joe Moody has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury
- Hurricanes lock James Blackwell has been suspended for two weeks after a red card in their match against the Crusaders
- Chiefs prop Nepo Laulala has been ruled out for several weeks with a knee injury
- Sharks fly-half Curwin Geldenhuys has been suspended for one week after a yellow card in their match against the Stormers
Team News:
- The Crusaders have named a strong team for their match against the Chiefs, with All Blacks stars Richie Mo'unga and David Havili starting at fly-half and full-back respectively
- The Hurricanes have made several changes to their team for their match against the Brumbies, with All Blacks prop Jeff Toomaga-Allen starting at loosehead prop
- The Lions have named a strong team for their match against the Sunwolves, with All Blacks star Elton Jantjies starting at fly-half
Standings:
- Top 4:
- Crusaders (44 points)
- Chiefs (38 points)
- Hurricanes (36 points)
- Lions (34 points)
- Bottom 4:
- Sunwolves (14 points)
- Cheetahs (16 points)
- Rebels (18 points)
- Waratahs (20 points)
Playoffs:
- The top four teams in each conference will qualify for the playoffs, with the top team in each conference receiving a bye in the quarterfinals
- The quarterfinals will be played on June 20-21, with the semifinals on June 27-28
- The final will be played on July 4