Super Rugby

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

Singapore admits defeat

A press release from the Asia Pacific Dragons suggests that Japan will be awarded the 18th Super Rugby franchise.

Ex-All Black joins Reds

The Reds have signed World Cup-winning lock Adam Thomson for the 2015 Super Rugby season. 

Pumas want Super Rugby franchise

The Pumas are planning an audacious bid to become one of the six South African Super Rugby franchises. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

O’Connor to join Reds

James O'Connor has signed a two-year deal with the Queensland Reds, who have also snapped up an Aussie rules player.

Kaplan: McCaw penalty was wrong

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says Craig Joubert should not have penalised Richie McCaw with two minutes to go in the Super Rugby final.

Potgieter ready for Bok call

Waratahs lock Jacques Potgieter believes his game has progressed in Australia and he's playing the best rugby of his life, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Nadolo hurt by N-word slur

Crusaders wing Nemani Nadolo claims he was racially abused in a Christchurch bar on Sunday night.