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

Kaino to captain Blues

Jerome Kaino will lead a Blues side featuring two changes in Friday's clash with the Brumbies in Canberra.

Treeby at 12 for Highlanders

Shaun Treeby will start at inside centre for the Highlanders against the Rebels in Dunedin on Friday.

Tahs coach ‘threatened’ cameraman

Sanzar is investigating a complaint that Waratahs coach Michael Cheika abused a touchline cameraman during his team's match against the Sharks in Durban.

Smal new WP boss

Gert Smal has been appointed Western Province director of rugby on a three-year deal. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Steyn off the hook

Sharks centre Frans Steyn has been given an off-field yellow card for a dangerous tackle on the Waratahs' Kurtley Beale.

Waratahs wait on star duo

Israel Folau and Kurtley Beale are battling injuries ahead of the Waratahs' clash against the Stormers in Cape Town.

Aplon setback for Stormers

Stormers fullback Gio Aplon will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a disclocated elbow.