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

Stormers smash Rebels

The Stormers scored seven tries to beat the Rebels 57-31 in Melbourne on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Highlanders overpower Kings

Matt Faddes scored a hat-trick of tries as the Highlanders clinched a 48-18 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Cheetahs survive Force scare

Fred Zeilinga kicked a 77th-minute penalty to give the Cheetahs a 30-29 victory over the Force in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Canes fightback floors Blues

Vaea Fifita scored two second-half tries as the Hurricanes fought back to clinch a 37-27 win over the Blues in Wellington on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Waratahs whack Sunwolves

The Waratahs clinched a 57-12 bonus-point victory over the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.