Super Rugby

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

Super Rugby star dies age 25

Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified “medical event”, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 15: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Hurricanes and Chiefs at Sky Stadium, on June 15, 2024, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Chiefs blow past Hurricanes into final

A Chiefs side inspired by Damian McKenzie upset the Hurricanes on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby final against the Blues.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 14: Sam Darry of the Blues celebrates on full time during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between Blues and ACT Brumbies at Eden Park, on June 14, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Blues power into Super Rugby final

The Blues booked their place in the Super Rugby final with a bruising win over the Brumbies on Friday after crashing over for four early tries.

SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 22: Sean Maitland looks on as Fourie du Preez scores during the Super 14 semi-final match between Vodacom Bulls and Crusaders at Orlando Stadium on May 22, 2010 in Soweto, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren / Gallo Images / Getty Images)

Watch: Loftus a playoff fortress

As the Vodacom Bulls gear up for a huge clash with Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, relive the glory of their formidable playoff record at home. @Vodacom #URC

Stormers centre Juan de Jongh beats Waratahs lock Kane Douglas during the Super 14 semi-final at Newlands in 2010.

Stormers flashback: Too much class for Waratahs

Juan de Jongh and Peter Grant were at the heart of an emphatic DHL Stormers semi-final win against the Waratahs at Newlands in the 2010 Super Rugby season.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: Caleb Clarke of the Blues celebrates after scoring a try during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between Blues and Fijian Drua at Eden Park, on June 08, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Rugby is doing super down south

South Africa’s impact on European rugby interest has been applauded, but the sport across the southern hemisphere has shown renewed growth, writes MARK KEOHANE.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 08: Patrick Tuipulotu of the Blues sits on the bench during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and Fijian Drua at Eden Park, on June 08, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

All Blacks second-row stocks take a hit

Blues lock and captain Patrick Tuipulotu will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the start of the All Blacks’ campaign due to a knee injury.

Super Rugby semis locked in

The Hurricanes and Blues booked home semi-finals against the Chiefs and Brumbies, respectively, on Saturday as the Rebels bade farewell to Super Rugby.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: Rebels players look dejected during the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between ACT Brumbies and Melbourne Rebels at GIO Stadium, on May 24, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Indebted Rebels booted from Super Rugby

Rugby Australia has rejected a consortium’s bid to take over the debt-laden Rebels and shut down the side after 14 seasons in Super Rugby.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Crusaders coach Rob Penney during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between Crusaders and Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium, on March 15, 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Penney apologises for cursing journo

Under-fire Crusaders coach Rob Penney has apologised for a foul-mouthed insult about a TV reporter at a heated press conference, the Super Rugby team said.