Super Rugby

Maligned first five Elton Jantjies was at his mercurial best as South Africa's Lions booked a Super Rugby semi-final berth with a bruising 40-23 victory over the Jaguares.

NSW Waratahs captain Bernard Foley has spearheaded a remarkable comeback as his side overturned a 17-point halftime deficit and beat the Highlanders 30-23 in their Super Rugby quarter-final.

The Crusaders have swatted aside a gritty challenge from the Sharks 40-10 to set up a mouth-watering Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes.

Super Rugby - The Crusaders have taken out their quarter-final game against the Sharks 40 -11.

TJ Perenara's second try with less than 20 minutes remaining sparked an increase in intensity from the Wellington Hurricanes as they beat the Waikato Chiefs 32-31 in their Super Rugby quarter-final.

Super Rugby - The Hurricanes have taken out the first of the quarter-finals in Wellington against the Chiefs 32-31.

The Hurricanes and Chiefs will meet for the third time this season as they kick off the Super Rugby play-offs with a grudge match in Wellington tonight.

Keeping a full contingent on the park will be the first step for the Highlanders if they are to wipe the painful memories of their last Super Rugby trip to Sydney.

Scott Robertson doesn't hide from the fact he's drowning in talent after naming a fearsome Crusaders team for their Super Rugby play-offs clash with the Sharks.

Former Hurricanes utility back James Marshall is returning to the club for the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Sanzaar will launch a review into television match official (TMO) interventions, admitting current rules are "clearly not working" after a string of recent controversies in Super Rugby.

North Harbour coach Tom Coventry is returning to the Super Rugby ranks, joining the Blues as an assistant coach.

The South African rugby side the Sharks have grabbed the eighth and final Super Rugby play-off spot after a 20-10 win over an under-strenght Jaguars side in Durban.

Veteran fullback Israel Dagg has ruled himself out of All Blacks contention for the rest of the year after signing a short-term Japan contract.

The Crusaders have enhanced their status as Super Rugby favourites with an effortless 54-17 win over the Blues in their final-round match.

Super Rugby: The table topping Crusaders hosted New Zealand conference strugglers the Blues in Christchurch. Recap the match with Jamie Wall.

The Highlanders have finished their regular season on a high note with a five-try 43-37 Super Rugby win over the Melbourne Rebels in Dunedin.

The Queensland Reds have rounded out their most successful Super Rugby season in five years with a 48-27 victory over the Sunwolves.

Super Rugby: The Chiefs have held on to beat the Hurricanes at Hamilton's Waikato Stadium. Look back on live updates with Jamie Wall.