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

SA coaches back Meyer’s vision

Heyneke Meyer’s travels to the Super Rugby franchises have kick-started significant changes that will aid the Springboks in their quest for the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Beale shines for Tahs

Fullback Kurtley Beale helped the Waratahs beat the Blues 33-12 in a warm-up match in Sydney on Friday.

Dagg strikes for Crusaders

The Crusaders defeated the Highlanders 28-15 in their Super Rugby warm-up match in Motueka on Friday.

Lions give youngsters a go

Lions coach Johan Ackermann is using Friday night's warm-up match against the Sharks to test the depth in his squad.

Brumbies roll out big guns

The Brumbies have named 10 Wallabies in their starting XV for the warm-up match against an ACT XV on Saturday.

Beale back in business

Kurtley Beale will start at fullback for the Waratahs in their warm-up match against the Blues in Sydney on Friday.

Wallaby-laden Reds to face Chiefs

Reds coach Richard Graham has named nine Wallabies from the recent end-of-year tour to play against the Chiefs in Toowoomba on Saturday.

Jake shows transformation way

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has selected six black Africans in his 26-man squad for their warm-up match against the Lions on Friday night.

Marshall returns to Sydney

Benji Marshall has retained the Blues No 10 jersey for their warm-up match against the Waratahs on Friday.