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

ARU will cut one team

Australian Rugby Union chief executive Bill Pulver says they remain committed to the plan of cutting one team from Super Rugby next season.

Plumtree: Lions won’t change game

Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree expects the Lions to stick to the game plan that has been so successful for them this season. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Ngatai back in Chiefs midfield

Charlie Ngatai will start at inside centre for the Chiefs against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Lions must outsmart Hurricanes

The Lions need to back substance over style in Saturday’s semi-final against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.