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

Domestic tournaments overhauled

SA Rugby has unveiled the formats for its 2021 domestic competition and Currie Cup as voted for at its special general meeting on Tuesday.

Watch: Jake’s Bulls are back!

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss the Super Fan Saturday matches after the Vodacom Bulls claimed a convincing win over the Sharks and the Stormers overcame the Lions at Loftus.

Sharks-Lions to kick off Super Rugby Unlocked

The Sharks will face the Lions in Durban on 9 October in the first match of a new-look, seven-week local competition.

Western Province and Stormers flank Nama Xaba

Watch: Xaba fires for Stormers

Stormers flank Nama Xaba was impressive during this past weekend’s Super Fan Saturday victory over the Lions at Loftus, with the former Ikeys captain particularly effective at the breakdown.

Five Lessons: Super Fan Saturday

SARugbymag.co.za highlights five talking points after domestic rugby returned to South Africa with Super Fan Saturday in Pretoria.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 26: Dan du Plessis of the Stormers scores a try and celebrate with teammates during the SuperFan Saturday match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Lions vs Stormers

A dominant first-half display from the Stormers’ forward pack provided the platform for a solid victory over a spirited Lions side at SuperFan Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 26: David Kriel of the Bulls on the offensive during the SuperFan Saturday match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on September 26, 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Highlights: Bulls vs Sharks

Jake White’s tenure as Vodacom Bulls coach began with a comprehensive victory over the Sharks on Saturday, with several of the squad’s new recruits impressing at Loftus.

Watch: Strong pack part of the Bulls’ DNA

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White praised the efforts of his forwards, while also hailing the impact of the sevens players, following their victory over the Sharks.

Impressive Bulls outplay Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls made a statement of intent ahead of the domestic season by beating a rusty Sharks side 49-28 on Super Fan Saturday in Pretoria. DYLAN JACK reports.