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

Waratahs stick to their guns

Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has named an unchanged side for the match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

Lions receive Bok boost

Lions prop Julian Redelinghuys will be available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash with the Sharks in Durban.

Pocock suffers setback

Brumbies flank David Pocock will miss his side's Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday due to an ankle injury.

Bok duo face lengthy lay-off

Tendai Mtawarira and Lood de Jager are facing a number of months on the sidelines after suffering injuries during the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Force stun terrible Tahs

The Western Force completed a weekend of shocks with a 25-13 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Engelbrecht issued warning

Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht has been issued with a citing commissioner warning following his side's 29-17 loss to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday.

Rebels scrumhalf suspended

Nic Stirzaker has received a one-week ban for stamping on Richie McCaw in Christchurch on Friday.

Stormers shock Bulls

Duane Vermeulen led from the front as a young Stormers side beat the Vodacom Bulls 29-17 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.