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

Breakdowns key to slaying Kiwis

Robbie Fleck says South African teams will need to win the ‘breakdown numbers game’ in order to challenge their more fancied New Zealand counterparts. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Serfontein blow for Bulls

Jan Serfontein is set to miss the Bulls' Super Rugby opener against the Stormers at Newlands this Saturday due to a back strain.

Pollard demands cool heads

Bulls skipper Handré Pollard believes that discipline will be key when South Africa’s fiercest rivals clash in the Super Rugby opener at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Super Rugby preview: Stormers

With a tougher draw, the Stormers look set to drop even further down the log in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby preview: Cheetahs

The Cheetahs will be looking to back up their Currie Cup success with an improved showing in Super Rugby this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.