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

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Everything to gain for SA Rugby

SA Rugby shouldn’t be fazed by New Zealand’s act of self-interest and self-preservation. In fact, it’s time to follow suit, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

English writer slams NZR’s selfish ways

Daily Mail writer Chris Foy has taken aim at New Zealand Rugby’s ‘smug superiority complex’ as the Kiwis plan to do it their own way.

Watch: Closer look at Smith’s moments of magic

After 45 minutes, the Chiefs led 31-7. However, Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith then had a hand in three tries to inspire a stunning comeback.

The Chiefs' Warren Gatland, Sam Cane and Damian McKenzie dejected

Gatland: Chiefs on receiving end of ‘tough call’

Warren Gatland has raised questions over the inconsistency seen in referee Mike Fraser and TMO Brendon Pickerill’s joint call to rule out Damian McKenzie’s try which contributed to the Chiefs’ loss to the Highlanders.

White looking for new Bulls flyhalf

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has admitted that he will wait to find a new flyhalf following Manie Libbok’s departure to the Sharks.

The Highlanders celebrate a famous win over the Chiefs

Highlanders break Chiefs hearts

The Highlanders came back from a 24-point deficit to hand the Chiefs a 33-31 defeat in a thrilling encounter in Hamilton on Sunday. DYLAN JACK reports.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 18: Issak Fines of the Brumbies is tackled during the round three Super Rugby AU match between the Waratahs and the Brumbies at ANZ Stadium on July 18, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Highlights: Waratahs vs Brumbies

A 77th-minute try from replacement scrumhalf Issak Fines helped the Brumbies record a fifth straight victory over the Waratahs in their round-three Super Rugby AU clash on Saturday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 18: Ngani Laumape of the Hurricanes evades Beauden Barrett of the Blues during the round 6 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Hurricanes and the Blues at Sky Stadium on July 18, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Watch: Laumape on the charge, Barrett bounces back

Check out this individual brilliance from Ngani Laumape, who side-stepped and outpaced Beauden Barrett before the Blues fullback replied with a try of his own against his former team.

Brumbies fightback stuns Waratahs

The Brumbies scored a last-gasp try to come from behind to snatch a 24-23 victory over the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

On the lighter side: Sharks boss wants Super trophy

CEO Eduard Coetzee has playfully asked if the Sharks should claim the Vodacom Super Rugby trophy as 2020 champions, with reports suggesting the competition is no more.