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

Saders pick powerful side

Kieran Read will lead the Crusaders against the Sharks in one of seven changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's Super Rugby match in Durban.

Vaea returns for Brumbies

The Brumbies have made two changes to their starting lineup for their match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Canes unleash Halaholo on Kings

Willis Halaholo will start at outside centre as one of three changes to the Hurricanes team for their match against the Kings in Wellington on Friday.

Chiefs prop out for season

Pauliasi Manu will miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after rupturing an Achilles tendon during training on Wednesday. 

Schalk prepared for Jaguares test

Stalwart Schalk Burger says the Stormers need to embrace the occasion when they take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires this Saturday.