Super Rugby

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

Quiz! Can you name South Africa’s foreign legion?

Test your rugby knowledge by naming these 22 foreign players who played Super Rugby for South African teams.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 11: Rieko Ioane of the Blues dives over to score a try during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Plumtree Jr scores twice in Blues comeback

Taine Plumtree, the youngest son of Sharks legend John Plumtree, crossed for two tries as the Blues rallied to beat the Highlanders in a marathon Super Rugby Pacific clash on Friday.

Barrett: The closest I’ve been to retirement

Set to start his first Super Rugby game for the Blues since 2020 this weekend, Beauden Barrett has reflected on his concerns with being forced into retirement during his two-month battle with concussion.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jordan Petaia of the Reds celebrates a try during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds at Leichhardt Oval on February 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Kiwi greats: Aussies have too many Super Rugby teams

Australian rugby will cease to exist if they don’t axe at least one Super Rugby franchise, says All Blacks legends Jeff Wilson and John Kirwan.

Watch: Ultimate Fijian finisher!

Before the Fjian Drua started throwing down in Super Rugby Pacific, speedster Rupeni Caucaunibuca was whipping necks and snapping ankles!

Super Rugby wrap: Drua draw blood, Crusaders gallop ahead

Fijian Drua secured their first Super Rugby Pacific win against a hapless Melbourne Rebels, but fellow newcomers Moana Pasifika were beaten on their belated debut at the weekend as powerhouse Crusaders surged to the top of the table.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes attempts to evade Fetuli Paea of the Highlanders during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Sky Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Hurricanes hold off Highlanders

The Hurricanes denied the Highlanders in a surprisingly scrappy encounter to pick up a second-straight Super Rugby Pacific victory.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out for the round 3 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on March 05, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs’ late miss hands Blues victory in Auckland

The Blues spoiled Brad Weber’s 100th appearance for the Chiefs as they held on for a thrilling two-point win at Eden Park on Saturday.

The Fijian Drua celebrate their first ever Super Rugby win against the Rebels

Fijian Drua rock Rebels for historic first victory

The Fijian Drua made their presence felt in Super Rugby by coming from behind to beat the Melbourne Rebels 31-26 for their first victory in their first home game of the season on Friday.