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

Chiefs lose All Blacks flyhalf

All Blacks and Chiefs No 10 Aaron Cruden has broken his thumb and will be sidelined for six to eight weeks.

Waratahs compound Stormers’ woes

The Waratahs beat the Stormers 22-11 at Newlands to hand the Cape franchise their fifth consecutive defeat, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Sorry Saders lash Lions

The Crusaders scored three tries to beat the Lions 28-7 at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Bulls injuries prompt Matfield return

Victor Matfield will be on the Bulls bench next week after loose forwards Deon Stegmann and Dewald Potgieter were ruled out of the remainder of the tour.