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

Cooper fractures collarbone

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for up to three months after suffering a fractured collar bone during training.

Spies up for the challenge

Pierre Spies says having to compete with Duane Vermeulen for the Springbok No 8 jersey will bring the best out of him.

SA prop to make Highlanders debut

Ross Geldenhuys will start at tighthead prop for the Highlanders in their pre-season match against the Crusaders in Timaru.

Honey Badger undergoes surgery

Force wing Nick Cummins will miss the early part of the Vodacom Super Rugby season after having minor surgery on his ankle.

Folau eyes centre switch

Wallabies back Israel Folau is hoping to make a shift to outside centre during the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Crusaders keen to get going

Matt Todd will captain the Crusaders in their first pre-season match against the Highlanders in Timaru on Friday.

2015 Super Rugby advert

SuperSport says the the numbers have aligned for what promises to be a great tournament.