Both sides scored a try each, but the kicking boot of Brumbies skipper Matt Giteau proved to the difference in the end.

Wallabies ace Giteau has had an indifferent 2011 season thus far, but he put that all behind him as he slotted one conversion and five penalties – the last of which came at full-time and cost the hosts that crucial losing bonus.

The Reds had a try by fullback Ben Lucas and three Quade Cooper penalties to show for their efforts but they were never contenders in a match which also saw them lose backline stars Will Genia and Digby Ioane to injuries in the second half.

Brumbies hooker Stephen Moore, a former Reds player, scored his team’s only try and was full of running all night long, whilst Giteau controlled the match well from the No.10 jersey – winning his one-on-one battle with Queensland star Cooper.

The scorers:

For the Reds:
Try: Lucas
Pens: Cooper 3

For the Brumbies:
Try: Moore
Con: Giteau
Pens: Giteau 5

The teams:

Reds: 15 Ben Lucas, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Anthony Faingaa, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Quade Cooper, 9 Will Genia, 8 Radike Samo, 7 Ben Coridas, 6 Scott Higginbotham, 5 James Horwill (captain), 4 Rob Simmons, 3 James Slipper, 2 Saia Faingaa, 1 Ben Daley.
Replacements: 16 James Hanson, 17 Greg Holmes, 18 Adam Wallace-Harrison, 19 Jake Schatz, 20 Ian Prior, 21 Will Chambers, 22 Dom Shipperley.

Brumbies: 15 Pat McCabe, 14 Henry Speight, 13 Tyrone Smith, 12 Christian Lealiifano, 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 10 Matt Giteau (captain), 9 Patrick Phibbs, 8 Ita Vaea, 7 Julian Salvi, 6 Mitchell Chapman, 5 Mark Chisholm, 4 Ben Hand, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Jono Owen.
Replacements: 16 Anthony Hegarty, 17 Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 18 Peter Kimlin, 19 Henry Vanderglas, 20 Nic White, 21 Robbie Coleman, 22 Andrew Smith.

Referee: Garratt Williamson
Assistant referees: Ian Smith, Simon Moore
TMO: Steve Lesczcynski

Source: rugby365.com

Pic: abc.net.au

The Waratahs scored four tries through fullback Kurtley Beale (2) and wing Drew Mitchell (2). Flyhalf Berrick Barnes landed three conversions and two penalties.

The Hurricanes replied with a try by replacement wing David Smith. Scrumhalf Piri Weepu kicked a conversion and three penalties.

The Waratahs picked up a full-house of five points for their efforts and moved into second position in the standings, confirming their playoff spot no matter the results of the remaining Round 14 fixtures. The Hurricanes left empty-handed and remain in sixth spot – and out of the semi-final race.

In the Crusaders game the scoreline would underline their dominance, but the game was played in driving rain, and the most impressive aspect was not just their clinical finishing but their impressive handling in the wet weather.

Scorers:

Crusaders:

Tries – Sean Maitland, Kieran Read, Owen Franks, Richie McCaw, Zac Guildford. Conversions – Dan Carter (3). Penalties – Carter (3).
Brumbies:
Tries – Tyrone Smith, Ben Alexander, Huia Edmonds. Conversions – Matt Giteau (2). Penalty – Giteau

Source:   sport24.co.za;    supersport.co.za

Vodacom Bulls 27 The Sharks 19
Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Gerhard van den Heever; Conversion: Morne Steyn; Penalties: Steyn (5).
The Sharks – Try: Rory Kockott; Conversion: Kockott; Penalties: Andy Goode (4).

Vodacom Cheetahs 36 Blues 32
Vodacom Cheetahs – Tries: Juan Smith, Jongi Nokwe, Bjorn Basson, Phillip van der Merwe, Waltie Vermeulen; Conversions: Naas Olivier (2), Meyer Bosman (2); Penalty: Olivier.
Blues – Tries: Isaia Toeava, Rene Ranger, Alby Mathewson, Anthony Tuitavake; Conversions: Stephen Brett (3); Penalties: Brett (2).

Auto & General Lions 12 Western Force 33
Auto & General Lions – Penalties: Herkie Kruger (4).
Western Force – Tries: Scott Staniforth, David Hill, Mark Bartholomeusz; Conversions: Hill (3); Penalties: Hill (4).

Brumbies 32 Reds 12

The Brumbies kept their chances of qualification for the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 semi-finals alive after they defeated the Reds 32-12 in Canberra on Saturday.

The Reds have never recorded an away win against the Brumbies in Super Rugby and were guilty of making numerous handling errors during this match. The hosts scored four tries and gained maximum points from this fixture.

Brumbies – Tries: Ben Alexander (2), Mark Chisholm, Josh Valentine; Conversions. Matt Giteau (3); Penalty: Giteau (2).
Reds – Penalties: Quade Cooper (4).

Hurricanes 33 Chiefs 27

The Hurricanes are back in the race of a place in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 semi-finals following their 33-27 victory over the Chiefs in this New Zealand derby played in Wellington on Saturday.

Both teams played exciting attacking rugby in this match which saw the Waikato side and the hosts scoring four tries before the half time break.

Hurricanes – Tries: Ma`a Nonu (2), Cory Jane, Neemia Tialata; Conversions: Aaron Cruden, Piri Weepu; Penalties: Cruden (2), Weepu.
Chiefs – Tries: Jackson Willison, Sona Taumalolo, Tim Nanai-Williams, Liam Messam; Conversions: Callum Bruce (2); Penalty: Bruce.

Highlanders 26 Waratahs 10

The Highlanders recorded their third victory in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 when they defeated the Waratahs 26-10 in Invercargill on Friday.

The defeat kept the Sydney franchise in fifth position on the log. However the Waratahs are now 10 points behind the Vodacom Bulls who are in first position and nine points away from the second placed Vodacom Stormers.

Highlanders – Tries: Adam Thomson (2), Steven Setephano; Conversion: Israel Dagg; Penalties: Matthew Berquist (3).
Waratahs – Try: Kurtley Beale; Conversion: Daniel Halangahu; Penalty: Halangahu.

Source + Pic: sarugby.co.za

Chiefs 25 Vodacom Cheetahs 25
Chiefs – Tries: Colin Bourke, Hika Elliot, Toby Smith, Dwayne Sweeney, Liam Messam.
Vodacom Cheetahs – Tries: Devon Raubenheimer, WP Nel, Meyer Bosman; Conversions: Naas Olivier (2); Penalties: Olivier (2).

Vodacom Bulls 51 Auto & General Lions 11
Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Gerhard van den Heever (2), Derick Kuün, Morné Steyn, Wynand Olivier, John Mametsa; Conversions: Morné Steyn (3); Penalties: Steyn (5).
Auto & General Lions – Try: Wandile Mjekevu; Penalties: Herkie Kruger (2).

The Sharks 23 Blues 10
Scorers: The Sharks – Tries: Ruan Pienaar; Penalties: Pienaar (4), Kockott (2).
Blues – Tries: Peter Saili; Conversion: Stephen Brett; Penalty: Brett.

Western Force 24 Crusaders 16

The Western Force secured a surprise 24-16 win over the Crusaders and denied the Canterbury side valuable log points in this game played in Perth on Friday.

The result for the Crusaders ensured that they ended round eleven on equal log points with the Vodacom Stormers and the Reds, but are currently trailing the Vodacom Bulls and the Cape side due to their points’ differential.

Western Force – Tries: Pek Cowan, Matt Hodgson, Brett Whitaker; Conversions: David Hill (3); Penalty: Hill.
Crusaders – Try: Kahn Fotuali’i; Conversion: Dan Carter; Penalties: Carter (2); Drop goals: Fotuali`i, Carter.

Hurricanes 31 Highlanders 33

The Hurricanes kept their mathematical chances of making the Vodacom Super 14 semi-finals alive following their 33-21 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

Eight tries were scored in the first half with both teams scoring four tries a piece. However after the break, both sides dropped their intensity levels and as a result were both guilty of making numerous mistakes on attack.

Highlanders – Tries: Jimmy Cowan, Alando Soakai, Ben Smith, Jason Rutledge, Bronson Murray; Conversions: Israel Dagg (3).
Hurricanes – Tries: Karl Lowe, Michael Paterson, Tyson Keats, Aaron Cruden, Ma`a Nonu; Conversions: Cruden (3), Piri Weepu.

Waratahs 19 Brumbies 12

The Waratahs are one point away from the Vodacom Stormers, Crusaders and the Reds who are all on 34 log points following their 19-17 win over the Brumbies in this Australian derby played in Sydney on Saturday.

The game was dominated by the boot as both teams resisted the temptation to run the ball from within their half of the field. Waratahs winger Lachlan Turner was the only try-scorer in this match.

Waratahs – Try: Lachlan Turner; Conversion: Daniel Halangahu; Penalties: Halangahu (4).
Brumbies – Penalties: Matt Giteau (4).

Source: sarugby.co.za

Reds 19 Vodacom Bulls 12
Reds – Tries: Scott Higginbotham, Rod Davies; Penalties: Quade Cooper (3).
Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Dewald Potgieter, Pedrie Wannenburg; Conversion: Morne Steyn.

Crusaders 45 Vodacom Cheetahs 6
Crusaders – Tries: Thomas Waldrom (2), Kahn Fotuali`i, Ryan Crotty, Sean Maitland, Ben Franks, Zac Guildford; Conversions: Colin Slade (5).
Vodacom Cheetahs – Penalties: Riaan Viljoen, Meyer Bosman.

Auto & General Lions 28 The Sharks 32
Auto & General Lions – Tries: Michael Killian, Franco van der Merwe, Derick Minnie; Conversions: Herkie Kruger (2); Penalties: Kruger (3).
The Sharks – Tries: Patrick Lambie, Odwa Ndungane, Bismarck du Plessis, Jacques Botes; Conversions: Ruan Pienaar (3); Penalties: Pienaar (2).

Blues 38 Western Force 17

Joe Rokocoko scored a hat trick of tries as the Blues recorded their fifth win of the Vodacom Super 14 by defeating the Western Force 38-17 in Auckland on Saturday.

The victory ensured that the Blues ended round 10 in seventh position on the log with 25 points and kept their playoff hopes alive. The Blues now travel to South African in preparation of their next match against the Sharks in Durban.

Blues – Tries: Joe Rokocoko (3), Tony Woodcock, Alby Mathewson, Rudi Wulf; Conversions: Luke McAlister (4).
Western Force – Tries: David Peacock, Penalty try; Conversions: James O`Connor (2); Penalty: O`Connor.

Brumbies 13 Hurricanes 23

The Hurricanes kept their Vodacom Super 14 semi final hopes alive after they defeated the Brumbies 23-13 in Canberra on Friday. Flyhalf Aaron Cruden scored 13 points by kicking three penalties and converted the tries scored by Conrad Smith and Victor Vito.

Brumbies – Tries: Patrick Phibbs, Matt Giteau; Penalty: Giteau.
Hurricanes – Tries: Conrad Smith, Victor Vito; Conversions: Aaron Cruden (2); Penalties: Cruden (3).

Source: sarugby.co.za

Chiefs

Chiefs – Try: Brendon Leonard; Conversion: Stephen Donald; Penalties: Donald (4).
Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Gerhard van den Heever, Pierre Spies, Gary Botha, Dewald Potgieter; Conversions: Morne Steyn (2); Penalties: Steyn (3).

Blues 21 Vodacom Stormers 33

Blues – Tries: Serge Lilo, Luke McAlister, Joe Rokocoko; Conversions: Stephen Brett (3).
Vodacom Stormers – Tries: Jaque Fourie, Dewaldt Duvenhage, Anton van Zyl; Conversions: Peter Grant (3); Penalties: Grant (4).

Brumbies 61 Vodacom Cheetahs 15

Brumbies – Tries: Ben Alexander (2), Stephen Hoiles, Patrick Phibbs, Tyrone Smith, Rocky Elsom, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Toomua, Alfi Mafi; Conversions: Matt Giteau (6), Julian Huxley (2).
Vodacom Cheetahs – Tries: Sarel Pretorius, Adriaan Strauss; Conversion: Riaan Viljoen; Penalty: Naas Olivier. Auto & General Lions 26 Reds 41

Auto & General Lions – Tries: Michael Killian (2), Franco van der Merwe, Herkie Kruger; Conversions: Kruger (3).
Reds – Tries: Rod Davies (2), Quade Cooper, Saia Faingaa, Peter Hynes, Ezra Taylor; Conversions: Cooper (4); Penalty: Cooper.

Other results:

Crusaders 20 Waratahs 13

Flyhalf Dan Carter scored 15 points as the Crusaders defeated the Waratahs 20-13 in Christchurch on Saturday. The win for the Canterbury franchise ensured that they ended round nine in joint second position on the log with the Waratahs who are on 29 points.

Crusaders – Try: Kahn Fotuali’i; Penalties: Dan Carter (5).
Waratahs – Try: Rob Horne; Conversion: Daniel Halangahu; Penalties: Daniel Halangahu, Berrick Barnes.

Highlanders 27 Western Force 41

Cameron Shepherd and Ryan Cross each scored a brace of tries to steer the Western Force to a comfortable 41-27 win over the Highlanders on Saturday. Six tries were scored by the visitors in this match as the Perth franchise moved to 12th position on the Vodacom Super 14 log after securing five points against the Highlanders.

Highlanders – Tries: Chris King, Steven Setephano, Fetu’u Vainikolo; Penalties: Matt Berquist (4).
Western Force – Tries: Cameron Shepherd (2), Ryan Cross (2), James O’Connor, Justin Turner; Conversions: O’Connor (4); Penalty: O’Connor.

Source: sarugby.co.za

And indeed they were dominant from start to finish, eventually overwhelming the Cheetahs by nine tries to two.

But they will acknowledge that against quality opposition the unforced errors they made would cost them dearly.

Their skills improved after half-time but they will be disappointed at the ball they coughed up and for much of the game both sides were guilty of sloppy play. In the first half especially, it was a scrappy game with the home team disrupted by the Cheetahs spoiling approach.

There was enough constructive play though, to leave the Brumbies happy if not excited about their performance. They won set-piece ball, their recycling was quick at times, they succeeded in bits and pieces at putting together impressive continuity and some of their support play was excellent.

Their composure was appreciably better in the second half than the first, but they will appreciate that they will have to raise their skills level – and play more consistently for the full 80 minutes – if they are to beat the Hurricanes and Waratahs in the next two weeks.

For the Cheetahs, it was another disappointing performance. They spent much of the first half just defending and though they did show glimpses of attacking flair, they will need to look at their defensive organisation and commitment if they are to be competitive.

Conceding nine tries against a team clearly not at their attacking best was disappointing indeed, and some serious soul-searching would be in order.

The Cheetahs took a 3-0 lead in the fifth minute when the Brumbies were penalised for collapsing a scrum and Naas Olivier goaled the penalty.

But it was the home team who were enjoying territory and possession and attacking momentum and in consultation with TMO George Ayoub, referee Bryce Lawrence awarded Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles a try after a period of strong pressure close to the Cheetahs goal-line. Giteau converted to give the Brumbies a 7-3 lead after 10 minutes.

Barend Pieterse was sin-binned for what the referee called a ‘cynical’ infringement after the ref had allowed advantage repeatedly for Cheetahs players straying off-side.

Much of the game was being played inside the Cheetahs 22, and the Brumbies were enjoying a surfeit of possession, but the Cheetahs were spoiling effectively and the Brumbies butchered one opportunity to score after another, with their handling letting them down.

The half was eventually rescued from the doldrums – briefly at least – by sharp play from Brumbies scrumhalf Patrick Phibbs, who gathered a deliberate tap-down by his Cheetahs opposite number Tewis de Bruyn, and then beat De Bruyn to slip through for a try from a five-metre scrum. Giteau converted and the home team led 14-3 after 29 minutes.

Outside centre Tyrone Smith added some life to the game when from another scrum inside the Cheetahs 22, he did a switch with inside centre Giteau and cut inside a group of defenders to score a neatly executed try which Giteau converted. With two minutes left in the half the Brumbies led 21-3.

The start of the second half provided better skills than we had seen in the entire first half, with an excellent try scored by Rocky Elsom three minutes into the half after a break by Giteau and good support from Phibbs, Michael Hooper and Ben Hand. Giteau goaled and the Brumbies led 28-3.

Sarel Pretorius replaced De Bruyn for the Cheetahs and with the visitors at last able to string a couple of phases together, the scrumhalf sub burst through to score a try almost immediately after arrival on the field. Olivier fluffed the conversion but the visitors had at least made their presence felt on the scoreboard (28-8 after 46 minutes).

But three minutes later the Cheetahs defence cracked again as Julian Huxley fed Adam Ashley-Cooper and when the left wing was tackled just short of the goal-line, Ben Alexander forced his way over. Giteau converted and the home team led 35-8.

In the 56th minute, Ashley-Cooper scored his first try of the season, with support all around him and defenders scarce. Giteau goaled again (42-8).

With the game in the bag, the Brumbies brought on a host of replacements and in the 62nd minute Cheetahs skipper Adriaan Strauss took advantage of the Brumbies wandering focus to score a try which Riaan Viljoen converted (42-15).

In the 72nd minute Matt Toomua scored the Brumbies seventh try when he beat a series of less than committed defenders. With Giteau resting on the subs’ bench, Huxley goaled the conversion (49-15).

With three minutes to play, Kabamba Floors was yellow-carded for a dangerous tackle and from the line-out close to the Cheetahs tryline, Alexander scored his second try. Huxley could not convert (54-15).

From the restart, replacement Alfie Mafi scored, Huxley converted and the Brumbies had won 61-15.

And so ended a fairly satisfactory, if at times hesitant outing for the Brumbies, and another unhappy game for the Cheetahs. The former remain very much in the running for a semifinal spot, while unless there is a marked improvement, the latter look set to battle the Lions for 13th and 14th places on the log.

Man of the Match: In a game which was never going to be a tight contest, there was no-one who stood out like a beacon for excellence, but youngsters Matt Toomua and Michael Hooper showed enough to suggest they have very bright futures and Matt Giteau displayed touches of wonderful skill. But our Man of the Match must be Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles, who as so often before, excelled when the game opened up and he was able to display his attacking skills and excellent support play.

The scorers:

For the Brumbies:
Tries: Hoiles, Phibbs, Smith, Elsom, Alexander 2, Ashley-Cooper, Toomua, Mafi
Cons: Giteau 6, Huxley 2

For the Cheetahs:
Try: Pretorius, Strauss
Con: Viljoen
Pen: Olivier

Yellow card(s): Barend Pieterse (Cheetahs, 17th minute - professional foul); Kabamba Floors (Cheetahs, 77th minute - dangerous tackle).

The teams:

Brumbies: 15 Julian Huxley, 14 Pat McCabe, 13 Tyrone Smith, 12 Matt Giteau, 11 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 10 Matt Toomua, 9 Patrick Phibbs, 8 Stephen Hoiles (captain), 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Rocky Elsom, 5 Ben Hand, 4 Mitchell Chapman, 3 Salesi Ma’afu, 2 Stephen Moore, 1 Ben Alexander.
Replacements: 16 Huia Edmonds, 17 Guy Shepherdson, 18 Mark Chisholm, 19 Colby Faingaa, 20 James Stannard, 21 Ed Stubbs, 22 Alfi Mafi.

Cheetahs: 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Wilmaure Louw, 13 Corné Uys, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Jongi Nokwe, 10 Naas Olivier, 9 Tewis de Bruyn, 8 Kabamba Floors, 7 Barend Pieterse, 6 Hendro Scholtz, 5 Walti Vermeulen, 4 Izak van der Westhuizen, 3 WP Nel, 2 Adriaan Strauss (captain), 1 Coenie Oosthuizen.
Replacements: 16 Ryno Barnes, 17 Wian du Preez, 18 Nico Breedt, 19 Davon Raubenheimer, 20 Sarel Pretorius, 21 Riaan Viljoen, 22 Robert Ebersohn.

Referee: Bryce Lawrence
Assistant referees: Steve Walsh, Angus Gardiner
TMO: George Ayoub

Source: rugby365.com

Pic: supersport.co.za

Force 16 Stormers 15

Scorers: Western Force – Try: David Pocock; Conversion: James O’Connor; Penalties: O’Connor (2); Drop goal: David Hill.
Vodacom Stormers – Penalties: Peter Grant (5).

Blues 32 Bulls 17

Scorers: Blues – Tries: Isaia Toeava, Joe Rokocoko; Conversions: Stephen Brett: (2); Penalties: Brett (5).
Vodacom Bulls – Try: Pierre Spies; Penalties: Morne Steyn (3); Drop goal: Steyn (1).

Waratahs 40 Cheetahs 17

Scorers: Waratahs – Tries: Rob Horne, Benn Robinson, Al Baxter, Kurtley Beale, Josh Holmes; Conversions: Daniel Halangahu (2), Berrick Barnes; Penalties: Halangahu (3).
Vodacom Cheetahs – Tries: WP Nel, Corne Uys; Conversions: Meyer Bosman (2); Penalty: Naas Olivier.

Sharks 30 Reds 28

Scorers: The Sharks – Tries: Odwa Ndungane, Jacques Botes, JP Pietersen; Conversions: Ruan Pienaar (3); Penalties: Pienaar (3).
Reds – Tries: Will Chambers (2), Quade Cooper, Greg Holmes; Conversions: Cooper (4).

Hurricanes 26 Crusaders 26

The Hurricanes and the Crusaders played out an exciting 26-26 draw which saw seven tries scored at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday.

Flyhalf Dan Carter added 11 points by kicking three penalties and a conversion while George Whitelock, Zac Guildford and Ti`i Paulo scored tries for the Canterbury side. Ma’a Nonu and Jeremy Thrush added five-pointers for the hosts which were both converted by flyhalf Willie Ripia. Hurricanes scrumhalf Piri Weepu also kicked four penalties.

The result ensured that the Crusaders maintained their position at three on the Vodacom Super 14 log while the Hurricanes ended the round in 9th place after eight games.

Scorers: Hurricanes – Tries: Ma`a Nonu, Jeremy Thrush; Conversions: Willie Ripia (2); Penalties: Piri Weepu (4).
Crusaders – Tries: George Whitelock, Zac Guildford, Ti`i Paulo; Conversion: Daniel Carter; Penalties: Carter (3).

Chiefs 27 Highlanders 21

The Chiefs are in joint sixth position on the Vodacom Super 14 log along with the Reds and Brumbies following their 27-21 victory over the Highlanders on Saturday.

Centre Stephen Donald added 17 points for the hosts after he scored a try, kicked two penalties and converted the five-pointers scored by Sione Lauaki and Sona Taumalolo. For the Highlanders Hayden Triggs and Fetu’u Vainikolo added their names to the try scoring sheet. Robbie Robinson kicked a drop goal while fullback Israel Dagg added two penalties and one conversion.

Scorers: Chiefs – Tries: Stephen Donald, Sione Lauaki, Sona Taumalolo; Conversions: Donald (3); Penalties: Donald (2).
Highlanders – Tries: Hayden Triggs, Fetu’u Vainikolo; Conversion: Israel Dagg; Penalties: Dagg (2); Drop goal: Robbie Robinson.

Source: sarugby.co.za

The Sharks recorded their second win in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 after defeating the Hurricanes and became the fourth South African franchise to defeat the Wellington outfit in consecutive weekends.

Western Force 15 – Vodacom Bulls 25
Scorers: Western Force – Penalties: James O`Connor (5). Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Pierre Spies, Morne Steyn, Zane Kirchner; Conversions: Steyn (2); Penalties: Steyn (3).

Highlanders 39 – Auto & General Lions 29
Scorers: Highlanders – Tries: Hayden Triggs, Kenny Lynn, Penalty try; Conversions: Israel Dagg (3); Penalties: Dagg (6). Auto & General Lions – Tries: Wigan Pekeur (2), Michael Killian, Cobus Grobbelaar, JP Joubert; Conversion: Carlos Spencer, Earl Rose.

Vodacom Cheetahs 10 – Reds 31
Vodacom Cheetahs – Try: Ashley Johnson; Conversion: Naas Olivier; Penalty: Meyer Bosman. Reds – Tries: Will Genia, Peter Hynes, Digby Ioane; Conversions: Quade Cooper (2); Penalties: Cooper (3), Genia. Other results:

Brumbies 30 – Chiefs 23
The Brumbies recorded their fifth win in the 2010 Vodacom Super 14 on Friday after they defeated the Chiefs 30-23 in Canberra. Flyhalf Matt Toomua who represented Vodacom Western Province during last year’s Absa Currie Cup scored the hosts’ third try of the match with three minutes remaining after both sides were locked at 23-23. Scorers: Brumbies – Tries: Josh Valentine, Michael Hooper, Matt Toomua; Conversions: Matt Giteau (3); Penalties: Giteau (3). Chiefs – Tries: Brendon Leonard, Richard Kahui; Conversions: Stephen Donald (2); Penalties: Donald (3).

Waratahs 39 – Blues 32

The Waratahs moved to fourth spot on the Vodacom Super 14 log following their 39-32 victory over the Blues in Sydney on Saturday.

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The Waratahs ran in 11 tries to thrash the Lions 73-12 at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday.
The hosts fired on all cylinders as they outclassed a sorry-looking Lions side who have now lost five in a row. Drew Mitchell scored four tries, Lachie Turner and Josh Holmes both got braces while Wycliff Palu, Dean Mumm and Tom Carter also got in on the act.

The Brumbies managed to scrape past the Sharks for a narrow win in Canberra on Saturday.
For the second time in the week there was heartbreak for the Sharks as they fought all the way to death when a Matt Giteau penalty snatched back the lead to hand the home side victory.

The Reds put fellow Australian side the Western Force to the sword with a first half blitz to condemn John Mitchell’s side to their fourth straight defeat this season.
The Reds, the surprise package of the season thus far, continued their good form by putting in a polished display on Sunday as they romped to an easy victory.

The Bulls stretched their home winning streak to 14 when they secured a comfortable 50-35 bonus point victory over a gutsy Highlanders side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

A clinical Stormers side blew away the Hurricanes to record a comprehensive 37-13 bonus point win at Newlands on Saturday.
The Cape-based franchise again displayed their unrivalled defence and moved up to second place on the log while the ‘Canes dropped down to seventh.

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