Two tries in three minutes helped the Sharks book their ticket to the Super Rugby semi-finals with a victory over the Highlanders on Saturday.

The Crusaders beat the Highlanders 34-8 to win the New Zealand conference in Super Rugby.

A fast-flagging Otago Highlanders have escaped with the narrowest of victories to get back on track with a 23-22 victory over the Golden Lions.

The Bulls are on the cusp of securing a home semifinal in Vodacom Super Rugby after beating the Highlanders 35-18.

Colin Slade has scored a second-half try among 15 points as the Highlanders broke an eight-match losing run with a 25-22 win over the Sharks.

Sharks flyhalf Patrick Lambie surpassed 300 points in Super Rugby as he scored all his team’s points in their 28-16 victory against the Highlanders.

Tom Carter’s hat-trick kept the Waratahs in line for a Super Rugby play-off spot, beating the Highlanders 33-7 in Sydney.

The Golden Lions have not been contacted by New Zealand authorities about an alleged sexual assault by one of their players, the club’s union says.

Highlanders winger Siale Piutau has been cited for striking Lions’ Michael Rhodes twice in the head after the flanker pulled him out of ruck.

The Bulls, refreshed from last week’s bye, look set to keep the heat on their Super 14 title chasers when they host the Highlanders on Saturday.

Fullback Israel Dagg kicked 14 points to help the Highlanders notch their first Super 14 away win in two years with a 31-24 win over the Cheetahs.

Australia flanker Phil Waugh celebrated his 100th Super 14 appearance by leading the Waratahs to a 34-16 win over the Highlanders on Friday.

The Hurricanes scored two tries in the final five minutes to come from behind to beat the Highlanders 22-17 in a Super 14 rugby clash on Friday.

Christian Lealiifano kicked a last-minute drop to hand the Brumbies a 33-31 win over the Highlanders in a thrilling start to the Super 14 on Friday.

Super 14 will be on the cusp of change when its fourth year begins on Friday, inflaming tension over audience share with summer sports.

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