Leicester Tigers capture Wiese

The Leicester Tigers have confirmed the acquisition of loose forward Jasper Wiese from the Cheetahs for the 2020-21 European season.

Watch: Stormers provide injury, squad update

A number of the Stormers’ high-profile players have recovered from injury and are expected to ready for action when a local competition can get under way.

Cheetahs unveil squad to see out season

The Cheetahs have named 39 players who will represent the team for the remainder of the current season.

Hurricanes drop Van Wyk

Kobus van Wyk has been left out the Hurricanes’ match-day 23 for Saturday’s crucial clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Injury-hit Crusaders bring in Jordan

Will Jordan will start at fullback for the Crusaders in place of the injured David Havili against the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Saturday.

Rebels recall Hodge

Reece Hodge has returned to the Rebels starting lineup for Friday’s Super Rugby AU showdown with the Waratahs in Sydney.

Waratahs tweak bench

The Waratahs have named an unchanged starting lineup, but made four changes to the bench ahead of their showdown with the Rebels in Sydney on Friday.

Watch: NZR boss on Super Rugby, Rugby Champs

On Sky Sports’ weekly show, ‘The Breakdown’, New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson chats about establishing a new Trans-Tasman competition in 2021 – which would exclude South African teams and include a Pacific Island team – and preparations for the Rugby Championship later this year.

Brumbies back rookie flyhalf

Bayley Kuenzle will start at flyhalf as one of five changes to the Brumbies lineup for Saturday’s match against the Force in Sydney.

Ex-All Black set for Force debut

Former All Blacks centre Richard Kahui is set to make his Western Force debut after being named on the bench against the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday.