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

Preview: Chiefs vs Crusaders

The defending champions will be eager to step up a gear against a team playing with more confidence.

Lions change five

Ross Cronjé will start at scrumhalf for the Lions against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Muliaina out for season

Utility back Mils Muliaina will miss the rest of the Chiefs' Super Rugby campaign due to injury.

Preview: Rebels vs Force

The Force will be hoping to make it six wins in a row when they take on an out-of-form Rebels outfit in Melbourne on Friday.

Preview: Hurricanes vs Blues

A try-fest would appear to be on the cards when the Hurricanes and Blues face off in Wellington on Friday.

Neville starts for Rebels

The Rebels have made just one change for their clash against the Force in Melbourne on Friday.

Folau to face Bulls

Israel Folau will return to the Waratahs' starting line-up for their match against the Bulls in Sydney on Saturday.