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

Sharks bolstered for Canes

Willie le Roux, Paul Jordaan and Ruan Botha have been included in the Sharks' 25-man squad for this Saturday's quarter-final against the Hurricanes.

Kiwis on track for title

The stats of the Crusaders and Highlanders make for ominous reading ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lions wait on Whiteley

Warren Whiteley has been named in a Lions group of 25 players to be considered for Saturday's quarter-final against the Crusaders at Ellis Park.

Injury boosts for Stormers

Oli Kebble, Frans Malherbe, Dan du Plessis and Nizaam Carr are all available for the Stormers’ quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands this Saturday.

Du Plessis blow for Stormers

Stormers flyhalf Jean-Luc du Plessis is likely to miss Saturday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Chiefs at Newlands due to an ankle injury.

Crusaders suffer double setback

Crusaders scrumhalf Andy Ellis and wing Nemani Nadolo have been ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Lions at Ellis Park.