Super Rugby

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

Cheetahs reshuffle backline

The Cheetahs have made several changes to their backline for the match against the Stormers in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Sharks bolstered by returning Boks

Bismarck du Plessis will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Sharks side to face the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Kiwis continue to dominate SA teams

South Africa's franchises have won just 29% of matches against New Zealand opposition in 2015. It's a record that may worsen in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Wentzel to retain captaincy

Bismarck du Plessis has requested that he not be selected as captain for the Sharks' match against the Highlanders on Friday.

Matfield, Serfontein back for Bulls

Bok duo Victor Matfield and Jan Serfontein returned to the training field on Monday.

Sharks face fight for respect

Forget the play-offs. The Sharks will need to play out of their skins in Australasia just to restore their 2014 reputation. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Flip the surprise omission

The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Force scrumhalf cops three-week ban

Force scrumhalf Ian Prior has received a three-week ban for his tip-tackle on Tim Nanai-Williams during his side's defeat to the Chiefs on Friday.

Canes cruise past Reds

The Hurricanes moved back to the top of the Vodacom Super Rugby standings with a 35-19 bonus-point win over the Reds in Brisbane. BRENTON CHELIN reports.