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

Pocock to pilfer Crusaders’ ball

Brumbies flanker David Pocock could frustrate the Crusaders at the breakdown during Saturday's match in Canberra, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Naholo to nail Blues

Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo will be the danger man in Auckland on Friday. RYAN VREDE reports.

Debreczeni can add to Force agony

Rebels flyhalf Jack Debreczeni can end his breakout Vodacom Super Rugby season on a high against the Force on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Stormers rest big guns

Nizaam Carr will skipper a second-string Stormers side against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. 

Strauss back for Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls have made four changes for their match against the Cheetahs at Loftus on Saturday.

Barrett injured, Nonu rested

Beauden Barrett will miss the Hurricanes' match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Saturday because of a calf strain.

Sonny Bill back in business

Sonny Bill Williams has returned to the Chiefs side for Saturday's match against the Hurricanes in New Plymouth.

Kuridrani wings it for Reds

Chris Kuridrani has returned to the Reds' starting lineup for their clash with the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Waratahs change two for Reds

Will Skelton has returned to the Waratahs' starting XV for the clash against the Reds in Sydney on Saturday.