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

Pocock back for Brumbies

Brumbies flanker David Pocock will make his return from injury in Friday's pre-season clash against the Force in Perth.

‘The opportunity felt right’

Sharks lock Mouritz Botha on being approached by Brendan Venter last year, who he's eager to play against in Vodacom Super Rugby, and the importance of a rotation system.

Bulls start new recruits

Trevor Nyakane and Lappies Labuschagne will start for the Bulls in Polokwane on Saturday, with Joe Pietersen at flyhalf for the Cheetahs.

Carr, Kolisi to miss first warm-up

Loose forwards Nizaam Carr and Siya Kolisi will not be available for the Stormers' pre-season friendly against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.

Samo in Super Rugby return

Wallabies loose forward Radike Samo will join the Melbourne Rebels for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Slipper to lead Reds

The Reds have appointed prop James Slipper as their new captain for the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Super Rugby teaser

The 2015 tournament kicks off in just under a month's time.

Boks attend Stormers camp

A 39-man Stormers squad will depart for Hermanus on Tuesday afternoon for a four-day training camp ahead of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby competition.