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

Kings suffer prop blow

Schalk van der Merwe has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.

Chiefs overcome Hurricanes

The Chiefs claimed an 11th win of the season as they edged the Hurricanes 17-14 in Wellington on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Force agree to arbitration

The Force have agreed to enter into arbitration with the Australian Rugby Union over the dispute related to their possible axing from Super Rugby.

Savea returns for Canes

Julian Savea will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap after he was recalled to the Hurricanes’ starting XV for Friday’s match against the Chiefs in Wellington.

Hurricanes nullify the Force

Ngani Laumape scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes secured a 34-12 bonus-point win over the Force in Perth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Brumbies book home quarter-final

The Brumbies clinched the Australian conference title with a 32-3 bonus-point win against the Rebels in Canberra on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.