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

Ball hits referee in nose

Watch referee Nick Briant's funny reaction after being 'falconed' by Chiefs halfback Brad Weber.

Missed kick costs Cheetahs

Cheetahs flyhalf Joe Pietersen missed a last-minute penalty to hand the Reds a narrow 18-17 victory in Bloemfontein, writes RYAN VREDE.

Pollard puts boot into Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls' superior tactical-kicking performance earned them a massive 17-10 win over the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Stormers hang on in Perth

The Stormers were poor but still too good for the Force in their 13-6 win in Perth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rebels shock Brumbies

The Rebels ended the Brumbies' 11-match winning streak in Canberra with a 13-8 victory, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Waratahs end Canes’ winning run

Peter Betham scored two tries as the Waratahs claimed a 29-24 bonus-point win against the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Clinical Chiefs dismantle Crusaders

The Chiefs landed a critical blow to the Crusaders play-off aspirations with a clinical 26-9 victory in Christchurch. BRENTON CHELIN reports.