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

Etzebeth, Burger back for Stormers

Springbok duo Eben Etzebeth and Schalk Burger have both been named in the Stormers squad for the match against the Sharks at Newlands on Saturday.

Hunt suspended for six weeks

Karmichael Hunt has pleaded guilty to four counts of possession of a prohibited drug and was fined A$2,500, but no conviction was recorded.

Horwill returns for Reds

The Reds have made two changes to their starting XV ahead of the big derby against the Waratahs in Brisbane on Saturday.

Highlanders ring the changes

Lima Sopoaga returns at flyhalf in one of seven changes to the Highlanders side to face the Chiefs on Friday.

Force call on The Badger

Nick Cummins will make his return on the wing for the Force against the Brumbies in Canberra on Friday.

Tahs without Ashley-Cooper

Adam Ashley-Cooper has been ruled out of the Waratahs' Vodacom Super Rugby derby with the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.

Same again for Brumbies

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has named an unchanged side to take on the Western Force in Canberra on Friday.

TMO goes unpunished

Johan Greeff will continue in his role as television match official for the Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Cheetahs and Bulls in Bloemfontein.