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

Stormers suffer De Allende blow

Damian de Allende has sustained a serious ankle injury while playing for the Kintetsu Liners in Japan and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Why Stormers snubbed Mitch

John Mitchell was snubbed by the Stormers because of his 'poor people skills', according to Thelo Wakefield.  

Jaguars to be risky in attack

The Jaguars (Los Jaguares) have officially been unveiled as Argentina's Vodacom Super Rugby franchise that will compete in the tournament from 2016.  

Moore set to leave Brumbies

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore will rejoin the Reds for the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Still no coach for Sunwolves

Concerns have again been raised over the vacant head coaching position at the Sunwolves, with Japan’s new Vodacom Super Rugby franchise yet to fill the position.

Fleck backs new approach

Stormers interim head coach Robbie Fleck aims to continue ‘challenging the status quo’ and embracing an ambitious brand of rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kings ‘fight for what’s right’

Kevin Luiters and Ronnie Cooke, who led Kings players in handing over a petition to Cheeky Watson, have expressed their determination to fight for the ‘common good’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.