Super Rugby

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

Cooper set to officially become an Aussie

Wallabies star Quade Cooper has revealed he will take his citizenship test on Friday which will finally allow him to “officially call Australia home”.

Aaron Smith is chased by Brad Weber HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 19: Aaron Smith of the Highlanders is chased by Brad Weber of the Chiefs during the round 6 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato on July 19, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Scrumhalf headlines NZ rugby awards

Aaron Smith is the only All Black player that has been nominated in more than one category for the 2021 New Zealand Rugby awards.

Fans watch as Leinster take on Munster in the PRO14

Van Graan’s Munster lose heavyweight coach

In the build-up to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Vodacom Bulls, Munster have been dealt a heavy blow as a key member of the coaching staff has handed in his notice.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 08: Sevu Reece of the Crusaders gets past Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs to score a try during the round 2 Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at FMG Stadium on February 08, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Super Rugby Pacific draw includes double-headers surprise

Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have announced the match draw for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific tournament, which includes three straight days of double-headers in Melbourne.

Watch: The rise of Aphelele Fassi

From Dale College to Border to the Sharks and now the Springboks, rugby sensation Aphelele Fassi talks about his rise.

Former Ireland coach Schmidt returns to Auckland Blues

Former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will join Super Rugby’s Auckland Blues next year as a part-time assistant to Leon MacDonald, the club said Tuesday.

German flank signs Super Rugby contract

New Zealand’s Super Rugby side The Blues on Thursday signed up-and-coming German flanker Anton Segner for the 2022 season.

SA Rugby assumes administrative control of WPRFU

SA Rugby has advised the Western Province Rugby Football Union that it is invoking its constitutional power to take administrative control of the union.

Former Wallaby to make surprise return to Super Rugby

Super Rugby Pacific newcomers Moana Pasifika have made their first big-name signing in the form of an ex-Wallabies playmaker to boost their backline.

Chiefs relieve Gatland of head coach duties

The Chiefs will move returning coach Warren Gatland into a new director of rugby position with this year’s head coach Clayton McMillan remaining in the role for the 2022 season.