Super Rugby

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

Cork , Ireland - 3 February 2024; Crusaders players including Christian Lio-Willie, centre, perform the haka before the international rugby friendly match between Munster and Crusaders at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Watch: Halfpenny performs haka with Crusaders

Vodacom URC champions Munster beat Kiwi giants Crusaders in Cork on Saturday, preceded by Wales and British & Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny participating in a haka.

epa09463058 All Blacks player Luke Jacobson (C, bottom) scores a try during the Rugby Championship Round 3 match between the New Zealand's All Blacks and Argentina's Pumas at CBus Stadium on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 12 September 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

All Blacks star replaces Cane as skipper

Loose forward Luke Jacobson will captain the Chiefs in 2024, the Super Rugby franchise has announced, with All Blacks skipper Sam Cane currently in Japan.

The Melbourne Rebels in a huddle/MARK TANTRUM/GETTY IMAGES

RA support debt-ridden Rebels

Rugby Australia said it would help the Melbourne Rebels to take part in the 2024 Super Rugby competition after the debt-laden club went into voluntary administration.

OITA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 19: Taniela Tupou of Australia makes a break during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Quarter Final match between England and Australia at Oita Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Oita, Japan.

Wallabies stars at risk as Rebels enter administration

The Melbourne Rebels have entered voluntary administration in a desperate bid to survive beyond 2024, putting the futures of star Wallabies in doubt.

Harold Vorster of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Rhys Patchell and Scott Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Welsh outcast gets Super Rugby lifeline

After being axed in a mass clear-out by Welsh regional team Scarlets, Wales flyhalf Rhys Patchell leapt at the opportunity to play Super Rugby with the Highlanders.

Pumas to make Super Rugby switch?

Super Rugby Pacific faces potential transformations by 2026, and a New Zealand report suggests that the door isn’t closed to the participation of South African teams.

Owen Franks, Richie Mo'unga and Ofa Tuungafasi . New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks. Freedom Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on 27 July 2019. Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

All Blacks star rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for the Crusaders, the Super Rugby champions have re-signed one of New Zealand rugby’s all-time leading performers.

South African rugby player Faf de Klerk attends a welcome ceremony with his new club Yokohama Canon Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 21, 2022.

Boks to tackle Super Rugby giants

Several Springboks could be in action when the Chiefs and Blues will travel to Japan in February for Super Rugby preparation games against top local teams.

Crusaders' Tamaiti Williams (L) and Codie Taylor celebrate a breakaway try during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023. (Photo by Michael Bradley / AFP)

All Blacks star sits out for Crusaders

Hooker Codie Taylor will only play the tail end of the 2024 Super Rugby season because of an extended post-World Cup break, defending champions Crusaders have said.