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

The Shortball (Week 14)

The best tries, biggest hits and funniest bits from the past weekend's Super Rugby matches.

Advantage Stormers

Losses for the Bulls and Lions in round 13 see the Stormers well-placed to finish at the top of the South African conference. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders hammer Cheetahs

The Highlanders beat the Cheetahs 45-24 in Bloemfontein to cap off a miserable weekend for South African teams. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Clinical Brumbies tame Lions

The Brumbies eased to a 30-20 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday to move back to the top of the Australian conference. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Tahs triumph in Sharks tussle

The Waratahs held off a spirited second-half showing from the Sharks to record a 33-18 win in Sydney on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Hurricanes hold off Chiefs

Ma'a Nonu scored two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 22-18 in Wellington on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Blues manhandle Bulls

The Blues turned in an outstanding physical performance to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 23-18 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Reds’ comeback stuns Rebels

The Reds recorded just their third win of the season with a come-from-behind 46-29 win over the Rebels in Brisbane on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Pocock can tame Lions

The Lions will need to overcome David Pocock's presence at the breakdown if they're to triumph over the Brumbies at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.