Super Rugby

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

Hammett gets Sunwolves job

New Zealander Mark Hammett will coach the Sunwolves, who have named a 34-man squad for next year's Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

WP acted like amateurs

GAVIN RICH, writing in the Weekend Argus, says Western Province administrators failed to do their homework on John Mitchell when considering him for the Stormers head coaching job.

Hoskins didn’t want Mitchell

Saru president Oregan Hoskins says he and Golden Lions president Kevin de Klerk advised against the appointment of John Mitchell as Stormers coach.

Stormers suffer De Allende blow

Damian de Allende has sustained a serious ankle injury while playing for the Kintetsu Liners in Japan and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Why Stormers snubbed Mitch

John Mitchell was snubbed by the Stormers because of his 'poor people skills', according to Thelo Wakefield.  

Jaguars to be risky in attack

The Jaguars (Los Jaguares) have officially been unveiled as Argentina's Vodacom Super Rugby franchise that will compete in the tournament from 2016.  

Moore set to leave Brumbies

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore will rejoin the Reds for the 2017 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Still no coach for Sunwolves

Concerns have again been raised over the vacant head coaching position at the Sunwolves, with Japan’s new Vodacom Super Rugby franchise yet to fill the position.