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

Hendricks to join Bulls?

Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks has joined the Bulls for medical and fitness testing ahead of Super Rugby.

Landers edge Tahs in thriller

Fletcher Smith struck a last-minute penalty to secure a 50-47 win for the Highlanders in a Super Rugby warm-up game against the Waratahs in Sydney on Thursday.

Kebble also off to Scotland

Oli Kebble has joined fellow Stormers teammates Huw Jones and Brandon Thomson in signing for Scottish club Glasgow Warriors.

Sharks impressed by French recruit

Sharks backline coach Sean Everitt says there have been enough positive pre-season signs from French international, Clemont Poitrenaud, to place him contention for a match-day place in Super Rugby.