The latest news and videos from the southern-hemisphere tournament involving teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Japan

Preview: Brumbies vs Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have all the necessary firepower to blitz the Brumbies in what should be a one-sided quarter-final in Canberra on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers’ defence in spotlight

The Stormers’ defence will have everything to prove in the quarter-final against the Chiefs following an inconsistent and at times embarrassing performance across the conference stage, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks to lift intensity

Powerful prop Thomas du Toit says the Sharks will look to produce a well-structured, high-intensity performance in Saturday’s quarter-final against the Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions to lean on set piece

The Lions' exceptional first-phase stats bode well for the coming clash against the Sharks as well as the possible later match-ups against the Hurricanes and Crusaders, writes JON CARDINELLI.

All Blacks duo boosts Canes

Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles have been named in the Hurricanes team for Friday's quarter-final against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Cane wary of ‘Kiwi’ Kolisi

All Blacks openside Sam Cane has highlighted the threat of opposite number Siya Kolisi ahead of the quarter-final clash between the Chiefs and Stormers on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Centre blow for Chiefs

Charlie Ngatai has been ruled out of the Chiefs' quarter-final against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Mitchell on SA teams in Europe

Bulls director of rugby John Mitchell believes having the Cheetahs and Kings in Europe will mean the best of both worlds for SA Rugby.