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

Hurricanes sweat on Savea

Ardie Savea has been bracketed with Callum Gibbins at openside flank for Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby final.

Smith key to upset

Aaron Smith needs to have another blinder for the Highlanders to have any chance of beating the Hurricanes in the Vodacom Super Rugby final in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kiwi final shows SA’s plight

The Springboks have a lot of physical and mental ground to make up if they're going to catch the New Zealanders at the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Kearns spat his dummy out’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan has slammed Fox Sports commentator Phil Kearns for his criticism of Craig Joubert last Saturday.

Speight loses appeal

Sanzar has dismissed Henry Speight's appeal to have his five-week suspension overturned.

Peyper to referee final

Jaco Peyper will officiate Saturday's Vodacom Super Rugby final between the Hurricanes and Highlanders in Wellington.