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

O’Connor to join Reds

James O'Connor has signed a two-year deal with the Queensland Reds, who have also snapped up an Aussie rules player.

Kaplan: McCaw penalty was wrong

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says Craig Joubert should not have penalised Richie McCaw with two minutes to go in the Super Rugby final.

Potgieter ready for Bok call

Waratahs lock Jacques Potgieter believes his game has progressed in Australia and he's playing the best rugby of his life, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Nadolo hurt by N-word slur

Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo claims he was racially abused in a Christchurch bar on Sunday night.

Foley boots Tahs to first title

Bernard Foley kicked a last-gasp penalty to hand the Waratahs a 33-32 win against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Richie McCaw on rugby finals

The All Blacks captain and Crusaders stalwart talks about his previous experience of playing in finals and what it takes to win.