Super Rugby Round 5 highlights

Round 5 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament delivered some outstanding match-ups between the competition’s biggest teams, and we have all the highlights for your right here.

Hurricanes sneak past Highlanders

The Hurricanes managed to sneak past the Highlanders in a tightly-contested 23-19 victory in Dunedin on Friday, 15 March 2013.

Cheetahs grab cliffhanger win against Waratahs

The Cheetahs managed to overcome a Waratahs comeback in Sydney to win 27-26 in an incredibly tight encounter in Round 5 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament.

Chiefs defeat spirited Kings

Despite a spirited performance by the Kings on Friday, 15 March, the Chiefs managed to defeat the home team 35-24 in Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, in Round 5 of the 2013 Super Rugby tournament.

Crusaders tame Bulls in Christchurch

An underwhelming Bulls side fell 41-19 to a rejuvenated Crusaders side in Christchurch on Saturday, 16 March 2013.

Force stun unsuspecting Reds

The Western Force managed to stun the Reds in Brisbane with a 19-12 win that saw the 2011 Super Rugby champions deal with their second loss, despite the return of star-scrumhalf Will Genia.

Brumbies outshine uninspired Sharks

An underwhelming Sharks performance allowed the Brumbies to defeat Plumtree’s men 29-10 in Durban on Saturday, 16 March 2013.