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

Jaguares hammer Lions

Centre Jerónimo de la Fuente scored a hat-trick as the Jaguares beat the Lions 49-28 in Friday’s pre-season match at Wits.

Lions heed Stormers’ advice

Lions coach Johan Ackermann says he has received some insights from the Stormers ahead of Friday's pre-season game against the Jaguares at Wits, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Waratahs sweat on Foley

Bernard Foley is in doubt for the Waratahs' opening Super Rugby match against the Reds after sustaining a shoulder injury in Friday's pre-season fixture.

Hurricanes blow Crusaders away

The Hurricanes scored 12 tries in a 74-7 thrashing of the Crusaders in a pre-season game in Blenheim on Friday.