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

Cheetahs humiliate Sunwolves

The Cheetahs scored 14 tries, with Sergeal Petersen and Paul Schoeman recording hat-tricks, as they annihilated the Sunwolves 92-17 in Bloemfontein on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Hurricanes hammer Rebels

Beauden Barrett scored 18 points as the Hurricanes claimed a 38-13 bonus-point win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Crusaders put Jaguares to the sword

The Crusaders scored five tries to claim a 32-15 bonus-point win against the Jaguares in Christchurch on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Jantjies to sink Stormers

Elton Jantjies will lend the Lions an edge in the derby against the Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kriel key for Bulls

Jesse Kriel will have a vital role to play when the Bulls take on the Reds at Loftus on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.