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

Highlanders battle past Brumbies

The Highlanders held on for a hard-fought 15-9 win over the Brumbies in Friday's Super Rugby quarter-final in Canberra. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Elton must guide Lions

Accurate game management from Elton Jantjies will be key to the Lions' cause in Saturday’s quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Barrett to torture Sharks

Beauden Barrett's distribution and kicking game will prove too hot to handle for the Sharks in the quarter-final in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Schalk must lead assault

Talismanic skipper Schalk Burger has to fire if the Stormers are to beat the Chiefs in the quarter-final at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Landers to put the boot in

The Highlanders should have the tactical superiority to overcome the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Burger targets winning send-off

Stormers legend Schalk Burger is determined to end his 13-year run at Newlands with a playoff victory against the Chiefs. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Whiteley set to face Crusaders

Warren Whiteley has been cleared to start at No 8 for the Lions' quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Du Preez returns for Stormers

Rob du Preez will start at flyhalf when the Stormers host the Chiefs in Saturday’s quarter-final at Newlands.