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

Hurricanes hit back

The Hurricanes put in a determined performance to claim a 29-14 bonus-point win against the Reds in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Canes struck right balance

An improved defensive performance allowed the Hurricanes to record a bonus-point win against the Reds, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Highlanders overpower Crusaders

Waisake Naholo and Matt Faddes each scored a brace of tries as the Highlanders secured a 34-26 bonus-point win over the Crusaders in Dunedin on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Errant goal-kicking cost Rebels

The Rebels were made to rue flyhalf Jack Debreczeni's poor goal-kicking display in their loss to the Brumbies on Friday, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

Lions to bounce back

The Lions will have a serious point to prove when they come up against the Blues at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks must outmuscle Jaguares

Another accurate effort on defence and at the breakdown should see the Sharks secure an important win over the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Stormers defence must front

An improved performance on defence will boost the Stormers' chances of claiming a bonus-point win against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls forwards need to fire

The Bulls pack will have a point to prove when the Pretoria side battles the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.