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

Watch: Play of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa

It may not have been effective, but Chiefs fullback Damian McKenzie showed enormous courage in an attempted try-saving tackle on rampaging Crusaders eighthman Tom Sanders.

Savea determined to earn Hurricanes place

All Blacks wing Julian Savea wants to prove that he is worthy of a Vodacom Super Rugby contract in 2021 during what is effectively a two-week trial with the Hurricanes.

WP president unhappy with media leaks

Western Province president Zelt Marais has lashed out at senior members of the union who have ‘leaked’ information from their discussions to consider an investment from an American lawyer.

Can the Crusaders win Super Rugby Aotearoa

Aotearoa permutations: Crusaders favourites to claim title

With New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament heading into its final two rounds, SARugbymag.co.za looks at which teams are still in contention for the title.

Best of YouTube: 32 Incredible front-row tries

In our continued selection of the best clips from YouTube, check out this compilation of some of the best tries scored by props and hookers – including two memorable efforts from Ox Nche.

Watch: Controversial non-try (Highlanders vs Blues)

While it did not affect the outcome of the match, referee Mike Fraser’s decision to disallow Dalton Papalii’s try following witty gamesmanship from Aaron Smith in the buildup came under scrutiny.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 02: Beauden Barrett of the Blues charges forward during the round 8 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium on August 02, 2020 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Highlanders vs Blues

The Blues secured their first-ever win at Forsyth Barr stadium on Sunday with an impressive victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin, to reclaim the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.

Watch: Barrett sparks stunning Blues try

The Blues again showed their attacking class against the Highlanders on Sunday, with flyhalf Beauden Barrett’s well-placed cross-kick sparking a great team try finished off by scrumhalf Finlay Christie.

Blues stay in title race

The Blues kept their hopes of winning Super Rugby Aotearoa alive by claiming a bonus-point 32-21 victory against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.