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

Fruean back for Chiefs

Robbie Fruean will start at outside centre for the Chiefs against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.

Steyn, Lambie back in training

Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have been practising with the Sharks ahead of their match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on 5 July.

Crusaders lose McCaw

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will miss the Crusaders' remaining league matches due to a rib injury sustained in the recent Test series against England.

Kepu at tighthead for Tahs

The Waratahs have made one change to the starting side that beat the Chiefs for their match against the Brumbies in Sydney.

Stormers shock Sharks

Jaco Taute kicked a drop goal after the hooter to hand the Stormers an unlikely 21-19 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions roar as Bulls blow it

The Bulls' play-off hopes suffered a potentially mortal blow when they lost 32-21 to the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.