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

Coetzee’s selection quandary

The loss of Rynhardt Elstadt has affected the balance of the Stormers pack ahead of their match against the Lions at Ellis Park. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Saders prop won’t face Chiefs

Owen Franks will miss the Crusaders' match against the Chiefs on Saturday after receiving a two-week ban for punching.

Elstadt out for four months

Stormers flank Rynhardt Elstadt has been ruled out for at least four months after suffering a broken leg and further damage to his ankle against the Blues on Saturday.

‘Hurricanes got away with murder’

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says the Hurricanes should've been penalised for cleaning beyond the ball in their victory over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus.

Sharks power past Lions

The Sharks overcame horrendous conditions and an improved second-half showing from the Lions to claim a 29-12 win in Durban, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Stormers beat 14-man Blues

The Stormers eventually prevailed 27-16 against a depleted but plucky Blues outfit at Newlands, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Crusaders hold off Highlanders

The Crusaders rebounded from their opening day defeat with a hard-fought 26-20 victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.