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

Blues hang on in Auckland

The Blues survived a courageous Rebels fightback to win 36-30 at Eden Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Bulls end drought in style

The Bulls smashed the Force 42-20 in Perth on Friday to claim their first win in Australia since 2012. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Chiefs battle past Sharks

The Chiefs held on for a hard-fought 24-22 win over the Sharks in New Plymouth on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Stormers welcome Tahs examination

Robbie Fleck says Saturday’s clash against the Waratahs will provide another important gauge of their standing in the Super Rugby competition, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions set for stern test

The Lions can make another serious statement of intent with a win over the Hurricanes in Johannesburg on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Tahs to test Stormers’ mettle

The Waratahs boast a well-balanced 23 and will test the Stormers' resolve in the final stages of the match at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks must nullify McKenzie

The Sharks have to limit the influence of Damian McKenzie if they are to have any hope of overcoming the Chiefs in New Plymouth on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bulls to end drought Down Under

Lappies Labuschagne and his forwards will need to front for the Bulls to beat the Force and secure their first win in Australia since 2012, writes JON CARDINELLI.