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

Sharks to start 2017 Down Under

The Sharks will play their first two matches of the 2017 Super Rugby season in Australia, while the Bulls, Cheetahs, Kings, Lions and Stormers will start the new season in South Africa.

Super Rugby: More review to come

Sanzaar has requested further analysis and input from consulting firm Accenture after a two-day Super Rugby season review in Sydney.

Chiefs cautioned in stripper saga

Formal cautions have been issued to all Chiefs players after an investigation into a post-season party where a stripper alleged that she was sexually assaulted.

Wessels named Force coach

The Western Force have appointed former assistant Dave Wessels as head coach for the next two Super Rugby seasons.

Cooper returns to Reds

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper has signed a three-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union.

SA could lose Super Rugby team

Australia and South Africa could each lose a Super Rugby team under a new 16-team model presented to the Australian Rugby Union board last week.