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

Injury setback for Flip

Vodacom Bulls lock Flip van der Merwe will undergo surgery next Tuesday after tearing a pectoral muscle during a gym session earlier this week.

Sias stays put in Perth

Former Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has extended his contract with the Western Force until 2017.

SA teams to play in Singapore

Singapore will host three of the Japanese team’s home matches when Super Rugby expands again in 2016.

Singapore admits defeat

A press release from the Asia Pacific Dragons suggests that Japan will be awarded the 18th Super Rugby franchise.

Ex-All Black joins Reds

The Reds have signed World Cup-winning lock Adam Thomson for the 2015 Super Rugby season. 

Pumas want Super Rugby franchise

The Pumas are planning an audacious bid to become one of the six South African Super Rugby franchises. BRENTON CHELIN reports.