Super Rugby

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

Cooper out for eight weeks

Quade Cooper and Jake Schatz have been ruled out of the Reds' two-match South African tour.

Banned Horwill won’t face Bulls

James Horwill will miss the Reds' match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria next Saturday after receiving a one-week ban for striking an opponent.  

Canes hold off Stormers

The Hurricanes withstood a second-half surge by the Stormers to win 25-20 in Wellington on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Rebels battle past 14-man Reds

The Rebels defeated the Reds 23-15 in Melbourne to secure their third win of the season, reports MARIETTE ADAMS.

Kriel to test Lions defence

Jesse Kriel has given the Vodacom Bulls a greater attacking edge this season and will be a threat against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs need Le Roux spark

Willie le Roux, fresh off a week-long break, will look to spark the Cheetahs into life against the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Stormers must stop Barrett

The Stormers will lose to the Hurricanes if they don't win the forward battle and limit the attacking space of flyhalf Beauden Barrett, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lowe to take Chiefs high

James Lowe will be a key man when the Chiefs look to bag a bonus-point victory against the hapless Blues in Hamilton, writes JON CARDINELLI.