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

Highlanders overpower Kings

Matt Faddes scored a hat-trick of tries as the Highlanders clinched a 48-18 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Cheetahs survive Force scare

Fred Zeilinga kicked a 77th-minute penalty to give the Cheetahs a 30-29 victory over the Force in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Canes fightback floors Blues

Vaea Fifita scored two second-half tries as the Hurricanes fought back to clinch a 37-27 win over the Blues in Wellington on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Waratahs whack Sunwolves

The Waratahs clinched a 57-12 bonus-point victory over the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Sunwolves slipped up on defence

The Sunwolves’ defence cost them dearly against the Waratahs in Tokyo, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Brumbies late show floors Reds

A strong second-half surge saw the Brumbies claim a 43-24 bonus-point win against the Reds in Canberra on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Brumbies co-captains led the way

Standout performances by Stephen Moore and Christian Leali'ifano laid the foundation for the Brumbies' 43-24 win against the Reds in Canberra, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.