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

Rebels flank gets four-week ban

Lopeti Timani will miss the next month of Super Rugby after pleading guilty to kicking Rory Arnold in the head during Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies in Melbourne.

Lions power into pole

The Lions moved to the top of the South African group with their bonus-point victory at Newlands, while the Bulls ground out an important win against the Jaguares in round eight, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls scrap past Jaguares

The Bulls ended a three-match losing streak as they secured a much-needed 26-13 win over the Jaguares in Pretoria on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Lions bully Stormers

The Lions produced a superior physical and tactical performance to claim a 29-16 bonus-point win over the Stormers on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands.