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

Lions add Smit to interim squad

Dillon Smit has been named in the Lions' preliminary squad as injury cover for Ross Cronjé for Saturday's semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park.

Peyper to ref Lions semi

Jaco Peyper will referee the Lions’ Super Rugby semi-final against the Highlanders at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Lions wait on Cronjé

Scrumhalf Ross Cronjé is an injury doubt for the Lions' semi-final against the Highlanders in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Banks boost for Landers

Playmaker Marty Banks has made a timely return from injury to boost the Highlanders ahead of their semi-final against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Reds stick with Stiles

Former Wallabies prop Nick Stiles has been appointed head coach of the Reds for the next two years.

Lions need Chiefs to fire

Wins for the Lions and the Chiefs in the coming semi-finals will see the Super Rugby decider being staged at Ellis Park for the first time, writes JON CARDINELLI.