Super Rugby

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

Canes battle past Bulls

A 67th-minute try from Julian Savea guided the Hurricanes to a 17-13 win over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Vodacom Super Rugby Think Tank (Episode 2)

Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel discuss the opening round of the 2015 Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Waratahs repel Rebels

The Waratahs recorded a 38-28 victory against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Chiefs snatch late win

Aaron Cruden kicked a last-minute penalty goal to give the Chiefs a 19-17 win over the Brumbies in New Plymouth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Hunt in cocaine controversy

Reds back Karmichael Hunt has been served with a notice to appear in court after allegedly supplying cocaine and will not play against the Force on Saturday.

Koch can give Stormers edge

The scrum battle between Vincent Koch and Tony Woodcock will have a profound influence on the game between the Stormers and Blues at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lambie to lift Sharks

Pat Lambie has a key role to play for the Sharks in dictating the match against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Spies starts over

Pierre Spies will be looking to make an impression on his first Vodacom Super Rugby start in over a year against the Hurricanes at Loftus on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Retallick to bash Brumbies

Brodie Retallick will provide the Chiefs with some much-needed power up front in their match against the Brumbies in Hamilton on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.