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

Hurricanes stall Chiefs

The Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 21-13 on Saturday to deny the men from Hamilton a home play-off. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Saders finish strong

The Crusaders beat the Brumbies 37-24 in Canberra to give departing icons Richie McCaw and Dan Carter the perfect send-off. RYAN VREDE reports. 

Spies leads Bulls exodus

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the departure of seven players at the end of the Super Rugby season.

Landers crush bumbling Blues

The Highlanders banked a 44-7 bonus-point victory over the Blues in Auckland to set up a home play-off. RYAN VREDE reports.

Force end season on high

The Western Force recorded a 13-11 victory over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Bismarck to depart with a bang

Bismarck du Plessis will inspire the Sharks to a consolation win over a second-string Stormers side in Durban this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kriel to shine at Loftus

Jesse Kriel will help the Vodacom Bulls arrest their slide by orchestrating a victory over the Cheetahs in Pretoria on Saturday. RYAN VREDE reports. 

Taqele to help Tahs get home semi

Taqele Naiyaravoro will be keen to continue his try-scoring exploits for the Waratahs against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

SBW must fire for Chiefs

Sonny Bill Williams needs to produce an influential display against the Hurricanes this Saturday if the Chiefs are to strengthen their bid for a home play-off, writes JON CARDINELLI.