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

‘Kearns spat his dummy out’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has slammed Fox Sports commentator Phil Kearns for his criticism of Craig Joubert last Saturday.

Speight loses appeal

Sanzar has dismissed Henry Speight's appeal to have his five-week suspension overturned.

Peyper to referee final

Jaco Peyper will officiate Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby final between the Hurricanes and Highlanders in Wellington.

Highlanders dethrone Waratahs

The Highlanders set up an all-New Zealand Vodacom Super Rugby final with a 35-17 win against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Hurricanes surge into final

The Hurricanes smashed the Brumbies 29-9 in Wellington on Saturday to book their place in the Vodacom Super Rugby final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Cheslin Kolbe tribute

The best of the Stormers fullback from this year's Super Rugby tournament.