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

Coles to lead Canes

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will make his captaincy debut for the Hurricanes when they face the Force in Perth.

‘Bulls must reinvent themselves’

SARugbymag.co.za's panel of experts on why the Vodacom Bulls are struggling, the Sharks' revival and who they think will win at Loftus on Saturday.

Coetzee’s selection quandary

The loss of Rynhardt Elstadt has affected the balance of the Stormers pack ahead of their match against the Lions at Ellis Park. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Saders prop won’t face Chiefs

Owen Franks will miss the Crusaders' match against the Chiefs on Saturday after receiving a two-week ban for punching.

Elstadt out for four months

Stormers flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday.

‘Hurricanes got away with murder’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says the Hurricanes should've been penalised for cleaning beyond the ball in their victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.