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

‘Kolbe can succeed at scrumhalf’

South African Sevens coach Neil Powell believes Cheslin Kolbe has the necessary attributes to make the move to scrumhalf. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Same again for Lions

Johan Ackermann has named an unchanged starting XV for the match against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday.

Kaino ruled out for Blues

Jerome Kaino will miss the Blues' match against the Hurricanes in Palmerston North on Friday with concussion.

Smith back to lead Canes

Conrad Smith will start at outside centre in one of four changes to the Hurricanes side to face the Blues on Friday.

‘Very little Steyn could do’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says Frans Steyn should not have been penalised after colliding in the air with Cheslin Kolbe at Newlands.

Rhodes signs for Sarries

Michael Rhodes will join English club Saracens at the end of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Brüssow back in the mix

Heinrich Brüssow will make his return to Vodacom Super Rugby for the Cheetahs against the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

The Shortball (Week 4)

Sean Maloney wraps up round four of Super Rugby with the best tries, biggest hits and everything else in between.