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

Stormers smash Boland

The Stormers scored seven tries in a convincing 45-7 win over the Boland Cavaliers at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Tahs edge Chiefs

Rob Horne scored a hat-trick as the Waratahs beat the Chiefs 38-36 in their pre-season clash in Campbelltown on Friday.

Blues hold off Canes

The Blues claimed a 32-29 victory over the Hurricanes in their final pre-season match in Albany on Friday.

Sharks win ugly in France

The Sharks ground out a scrappy 12-10 win over Toulon at a cold and wet Stade Mayol on Thursday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Rebels finish strong

The Rebels finished their pre-season schedule with a come-from-behind 25-24 win over the Highlanders in Melbourne on Thursday.

Smith next to go

All Blacks centre and Hurricanes centre Conrad Smith will join French club Pau after the World Cup in England.

Hunt handed No 10 jersey

Karmichael Hunt will start at flyhalf in the Reds' final pre-season match against the Crusaders in Queensland on Friday.

All Blacks back for Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have named a strong starting line-up for their final pre-season game against the Blues on Friday.