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

Cane, Cruden new Chiefs-tains

All Blacks Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden will co-captain the Chiefs in the expanded 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Rebels to play Samoa

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed a home fixture against Samoa ahead of the upcoming 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Slipper eyes early return

Reds prop James Slipper is confident of an early return to Vodacom Super Rugby following a recent shoulder reconstruction.

Jaguars twitching to start

Jaguars coach Raul Pérez is under no illusion of the expectations of his squad ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby debut.

Kings squad taking shape

Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe is one of several players who have joined the Southern Kings on trial ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.