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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

Savea set for shock Super Rugby move

Published by Dylan Jack on July 19, 2024

All Blacks vice-captain Ardie Savea is on the verge of completing a bombshell move away from the Hurricanes, according to reports in New Zealand.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Corey Toole of the Brumbies (L) celebrates scoring a try with Ollie Sapsford of the Brumbies and Ryan Lonergan of the Brumbies (R) during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies at AAMI Park, on February 23, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Rugby Australia take control of Brumbies

Published by Dylan Jack on July 9, 2024

Rugby Australia assumed ownership of the Brumbies on Tuesday, as the governing body’s push for greater control of the domestic game gained momentum.

Stormers to tackle Force in Stellies

Published by Devin Hermanus on July 4, 2024

Super Rugby’s the Force will face a Western Province XV outfit expected to feature players from the wider DHL Stormers squad in October.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 22: Caleb Clarke and Dalton Papali'i of the Blues pose for a photo with the Super Rugby Pacific trophy inside the changing rooms after winning the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match between Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park, on June 22, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Kiwi champs have Bok appeal

Published by Mark Keohane on June 23, 2024

Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Blues are the definition of what the All Blacks have not been in recent years, and are closer in DNA to the Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 22: Caleb Clarke of the Blues celebrates with his team after scoring a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match between Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park, on June 22, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Blues crowned Super Rugby champions

Published by Devin Hermanus on June 22, 2024

Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick of tries as the Blues crushed the Chiefs on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 28: Israel Dagg of Crusaders get a tackle after releasing the ball from JJ Engelbrecht of Vodacom Bulls during the Super Rugby match between Vodacom Bulls and Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld on March 28, 2015 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images)

Dagg still down about SA’s Super Rugby exit

Published by Devin Hermanus on June 20, 2024

Israel Dagg waxes lyrical about the teams from the Republic as the former All Blacks and Crusaders star recounts his run-ins with the likes of Bakkies Botha in Super Rugby.

Super Rugby star dies age 25

Published by Dylan Jack on June 18, 2024

Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified “medical event”, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 15: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Hurricanes and Chiefs at Sky Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Chiefs blow past Hurricanes into final

Published by Devin Hermanus on June 14, 2024

A Chiefs side inspired by Damian McKenzie upset the Hurricanes on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby final against the Blues.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Sam Darry of the Blues celebrates on full time during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Blues and ACT Brumbies at Eden Park, on June 14, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Blues power into Super Rugby final

Published by Devin Hermanus on June 13, 2024

The Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a bruising win over the Brumbies on Friday after crashing over for four early tries.

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 22: Sean Maitland looks on as Fourie du Preez scores during the Super 14 semi-final match between Vodacom Bulls and Crusaders at Orlando Stadium on May 22, 2010 in Soweto, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren / Gallo Images / Getty Images)

Watch: Loftus a playoff fortress

As the Vodacom Bulls gear up for a huge clash with Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, relive the glory of their formidable playoff record at home. @Vodacom #URC