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

Tahs welcome back Folau

Waratahs fullback Israel Folau will make his return against the Force on Saturday, as one of four changes to the backline.

Brache starts for Force

Marcel Brache will earn his first Super Rugby start for the Western Force at outside centre against the Waratahs.

Chiefs ring changes for Rebels

The Chiefs have made eight changes to their starting line-up to play the Rebels at in Hamilton on Saturday.

Hammett to leave Hurricanes

Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett will not be seeking reappointment beyond the 2014 Super Rugby season.

SAR Soapbox: Close calls

MARK KEOHANE picks the winners of this weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.

Cheetahs unchanged

Naka Drotské has named the same match 23 that played against the Chiefs to face the Crusaders in Bloemfontein.

It’s Thorn vs Matfield in Dunedin

Thirty-nine-year-old Brad Thorn will come up against 36-year-old Victor Matfield when the Highlanders host the Vodacom Bulls on Friday.

Reds bolster backline

Anthony Fainga'a and Chris Feauai-Sautia will start for the Reds against the Brumbies this Friday.