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

Highlanders suffer Buckman blow

Highlanders utility back Richard Buckman has been ruled out for the entire Super Rugby season after suffering a serious shoulder injury.

Lance to start at 10 for Force

The Force have named a strong team for their pre-season clash with the Asia Pacific Dragons in Perth this Saturday.

Bulls name new midfield

Jesse Kriel and Jan Serfontein will start in the Bulls midfield for their warm-up match against the Lions at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday.

Blues, Canes beef up

The Blues and Hurricanes have named teams packed with All Blacks for their pre-season clash in Eketahuna on Saturday. 

Pollard to miss Super Rugby

The Bulls have confirmed that star flyhalf Handré Pollard has been ruled out of the entire Super Rugby competition after tearing knee ligaments at a training session on Monday.

Jaguares to begin with a bang

The much-hyped Jaguares could make a big statement in the pre-season fixture against the Stormers this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

April at 10 for Sharks

Garth April will start at flyhalf in a new-look Sharks side to face Toulouse in a friendly match on Thursday.

Stormers welcome reinforcements

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has welcomed the return of some key players who have completed duties with the Blitzboks and their Japanese clubs.