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

Crusaders rip Sunwolves apart

Manasa Mataele scored a hat-trick as the Crusaders recorded a 50-3 win over the Sunwolves in Christchurch on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Du Toit returns for Stormers

Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the second row for the DHL Stormers, while his younger brother Johan is also in line to make his Super Rugby debut against the Lions on Saturday.

Mapoe boost for Lions

Lionel Mapoe will start at outside centre when the Lions take on the Stormers at Newlands this Saturday.

Marais at 10 for Cheetahs

Niel Marais and Nico Lee will form a new 10-12 combination for the Cheetahs in Saturday's clash against the Chiefs in Bloemfontein.

Triple Bok boost for Bulls

Springboks Handré Pollard, Jesse Kriel and Lood de Jager all return to the Bulls' starting lineup for Saturday's clash against the Jaguares in Pretoria.