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

Steyn off the hook

Frans Steyn's red card has been rescinded after a Sanzar judicial hearing found him not guilty of executing a tip tackle on Aaron Cruden.

Potgieter fined for homophobic slur

The Australian Rugby Union fined Jacques Potgieter A$20,000 following an incident during Sunday's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Brumbies.

Bismarck gets four-week ban

Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis will sit out the next month of Vodacom Super Rugby after pleading guilty to kicking Chiefs No 8 Michael Leitch in the head.

Du Plessis is no captain

Bismarck du Plessis, with an act of petulance against the Chiefs, showed once again that he isn't captaincy material, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Lambie’s boot punishes Chiefs

It was a night of disgrace and delight for the Sharks as they edged the Chiefs 12-11 in an ugly representation of southern hemisphere rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Pollard spares Bulls’ blushes

A 79th-minute penalty from Handré Pollard saved the Vodacom Bulls from a surprise home defeat as they edged the struggling Force 25-24 at Loftus on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Dan destroys Cheetahs

Dan Carter scored 27 points as the Crusaders secured a 57-14 win over the Cheetahs in Christchurch on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Mapoe snatches late winner

Lionel Mapoe scored a 78th-minute try to give the Lions a 20-16 win against the Rebels in Melbourne. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Hurricanes reclaim top spot

The Hurricanes continued their unbeaten start to the season with a scrappy 20-13 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.