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

Lions take down Tahs

The Lions kept their play-off hopes alive with a thrilling 27-22 victory over the Waratahs at Ellis Park on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Senatla skins Cheetahs

Seabelo Senatla scored two tries in the Stormers’ 42-12 bonus-point win over the Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders punish errant Chiefs

The Highlanders strengthened their bid for a home play-off with a 36-9 bonus-point win over the Chiefs in Invercargill on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Cooper inspires Reds to victory

Quade Cooper scored 22 points upon his return from injury as the Reds beat the Force 32-10 in Perth on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Rebels see red in Durban

It was another night of ill-discipline in Durban as the Sharks edged the Rebels 25-21 in a dour match on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Brumbies banish Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls' play-off hopes all but ended as they went down 22-16 to the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Saders stun Canes

The Crusaders kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a 35-18 bonus-point win over the Hurricanes in Nelson on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Stormers need Kolbe to cook

The Stormers' attacking play will need to be on point if they are to realise their bonus-point objective against the Cheetahs at Newlands, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pocock to compound Bulls’ woes

The Vodacom Bulls must neutralise the David Pocock threat if they are to stand any chance of beating the Brumbies in Canberra this Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.