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

Bulls back Brummer

Francois Brummer will start at flyhalf for the Bulls against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Jaguares pick ‘Test team’ for opener

Thirteen Pumas have been included in the Jaguares starting XV for their first ever Super Rugby match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Chiefs call up Yamashita

Japan prop Hiroshi Yamashita has been added to the Chiefs squad for this year's Super Rugby tournament.

Read set for early return

Kieran Read will play for the Crusaders on Saturday despite being expected to sit out the first few games of Super Rugby.

Lions leave Boshoff behind

Marnitz Boshoff has been left out of the Lions' 27-man squad for their Super Rugby tour to Japan and New Zealand.

Sunwolves finalise squad

The Sunwolves have named a final 39-man squad ahead of their Super Rugby debut this weekend.

Blues captain to miss opener

Jerome Kaino has received a one-week suspension for striking Chiefs prop Pauliasi Manu in a warm-up match.