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

Hurricanes bench Savea

The Hurricanes have made three changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's Super Rugby quarter-final against the Sharks in Wellington.

Pocock back for Brumbies

David Pocock will start at openside flank for the Brumbies in Friday's quarter-final against the Highlanders in Canberra.

Squire at No 8 for Highlanders

The Highlanders have made two changes to their starting lineup for Friday's quarter-final against the Brumbies in Canberra.

Chiefs forced to adapt to format

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie hopes that the Super Rugby regular-season format and playoff structure will be altered in 2018. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Chiefs won’t change approach

The Chiefs will back their attacking strategy in the quarter-final against the Stormers despite the threat of rain as well as the nature of playoff rugby. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Plumtree: Canes have got better

Assistant coach John Plumtree says the Hurricanes have learned from their 32-15 regular-season defeat to the Sharks at Kings Park in May.

Gold clarifies Lambie situation

The Sharks will not consider reapplying for dispensation to have Pat Lambie cleared to play in this Saturday’s quarter-final because he has still not been cleared of concussion. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Sharks bolstered for Canes

Willie le Roux, Paul Jordaan and Ruan Botha have been included in the Sharks' 25-man squad for this Saturday's quarter-final against the Hurricanes.

Kiwis on track for title

The stats of the Crusaders and Highlanders make for ominous reading ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI.