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

Mapoe heading home

The Lions touring party was dealt another blow on Monday with news that three players will be sent home through injury.

‘Deysel not a dirty guy’

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has refused to defend Jean Deysel's moment of madness in Christchurch, but maintains he is not a dirty player.

Cooper out for four months

Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper will miss the June Tests as well as the remainder of the Vodacom Super Rugby competition after sustaining a serious shoulder injury.

Tahs topple Lions

The Waratahs outplayed the Lions to record a convincing 41-13 victory in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs shock Brumbies

The Cheetahs closed out a good day for South African sides with a 27-21 win over the Brumbies in Bloemfontein, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Stormers too good for Force

The Stormers moved off the bottom of the combined log with a 24-8 win against the Western Force at Newlands on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Rebels win basement battle

The Rebels ran out 30-27 victors in Brisbane on Saturday to claim their first ever win over the Reds.

Gutsy Sharks make history

The Sharks beat the Crusaders 30-25 in Christchurch despite playing for 54 minutes with 14 men and 10 with 13. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.