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

No date for ARU Super Rugby cull

There is no further clarity over which Australian franchise will be cut from Super Rugby next year despite an emergency general meeting in Sydney on Tuesday.

SA Super Rugby decision set for July

SA Rugby has called a special general meeting for 7 July to confirm the four South African entrants to a revised Super Rugby competition from 2018.

Injury boost for Stormers

Scarra Ntubeni, Dan du Plessis, Rynhardt Elstadt and Steph de Wit have overcome their respective injuries and will return to full training next week.

Kings suffer prop blow

Schalk van der Merwe has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.

Chiefs overcome Hurricanes

The Chiefs claimed an 11th win of the season as they edged the Hurricanes 17-14 in Wellington on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Force agree to arbitration

The Force have agreed to enter into arbitration with the Australian Rugby Union over the dispute related to their possible axing from Super Rugby.

Savea returns for Canes

Julian Savea will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap after he was recalled to the Hurricanes’ starting XV for Friday’s match against the Chiefs in Wellington.