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

Tahs triumph in Sharks tussle

The Waratahs held off a spirited second-half showing from the Sharks to record a 33-18 win in Sydney on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Hurricanes hold off Chiefs

Ma'a Nonu scored two tries as the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 22-18 in Wellington on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Blues manhandle Bulls

The Blues turned in an outstanding physical performance to defeat the Vodacom Bulls 23-18 in Auckland on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Reds’ comeback stuns Rebels

The Reds recorded just their third win of the season with a come-from-behind 46-29 win over the Rebels in Brisbane on Friday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Pocock can tame Lions

The Lions will need to overcome David Pocock's presence at the breakdown if they're to triumph over the Brumbies at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Folau out to flay Sharks

Israel Folau and company will be looking to rediscover the form that made them Vodacom Super Rugby champions against the Sharks in Sydney on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Matfield must soar for Bulls

Expect Victor Matfield and the Vodacom Bulls to target the Blues' lineout in their season-defining clash in Auckland on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Replacement flyhalves must fire

The two No 10s could determine who wins Saturday's match between the Hurricanes and Chiefs in Wellington, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Shipperley out to prove a point

Rebels wing Dom Shipperley can make the Reds rue their decision to let him leave Brisbane when the sides meet at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.