South African Wessels linked with Munster post Rassie Erasmus' replacement at Munster could be his former assistant at the Stormers Dave Wessels, according to reports in Australia Rugby • 15 Sep 17
Pro14 chief defends South African additions Expanding the Pro14 to take in two South African sides is a risk worth taking, according to the tournament's chief executive. Rugby • 23 Aug 17
Western Force appeal removal from Super Rugby Western Force must wait to find out whether they have a future in Super Rugby after the judge hearing an appeal against their axing from … Rugby • 23 Aug 17
Western Force ponder legal action after Super Rugby axe The Australian Rugby Union announced its intention to axe the Perth-based Western Force side from Super Rugby on Friday but the protracted saga may not … Rugby • 11 Aug 17
Cheetahs CEO implies his club are about to join Pro 12 The Cheetahs CEO has given the strongest indicator yet that his team are soon to join an expanded Pro12 competition. Rugby • 13 Jul 17
Super Rugby set for three-team cull Three teams, one from Australia and two from South Africa, will be axed from Super Rugby as the mainly southern hemisphere competition reverts to 15 … Rugby • 09 Apr 17
Recap: Your morning sports update Get the latest breaking news as the Cheltenham Festival gets under way and Ireland prepare for a Six Nations finale against England. Other sport • 14 Mar 17
Ulster capture Botha and Cooney in double swoop South African international backrower Arno Botha and Connacht's John Cooney will join Ulster later this year, it was confirmed this morning. Rugby • 16 Jan 17
Barrett inspires Hurricanes to Super Rugby glory Beauden Barrett scored 15 points to help the Hurricanes land their maiden Super Rugby title with a 20-3 win over the Lions in Saturday's final … Rugby • 06 Aug 16
Intercontinental rugby match under discussion European Champions Cup chiefs have confirmed they are in talks with Super Rugby bosses about a possible fixture between the winners of each competition. Rugby • 25 Mar 16
Highlanders blow away Hurricanes for Super victory Eliot Dixon scored one try and set up another as the Otago Highlanders beat the Wellington Hurricanes 21-14 to win their first Super Rugby title. Rugby • 04 Jul 15
Japan and Argentina to enter teams in Super Rugby Japan and Argentina have officially been given approval to enter teams in an expanded Super Rugby tournament from 2016. Rugby • 21 Nov 14
McKenzie shakes up side ahead of France Test Australia coach Ewen McKenzie has dumped scrumhalf Will Genia and relegated former skipper James Horwill to the bench for his side's first Test against France … Rugby • 03 Jun 14
Super Rugby franchise to draw international bids NZRU CEO Steve Tew has revealed there is interest from the US, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan in joining an expanded Super Rugby competition. Rugby • 02 May 14
Cheika gets six-month suspended ban for abuse Former Leinster coach Michael Cheika has been given a suspended six-month ban by Super Rugby's governing body after he admitted abusing a cameraman during a … Rugby • 29 Apr 14
Fresh agony for Australian Pocock Australia flanker David Pocock will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery for the second time in 12 months. Rugby • 06 Mar 14
McCaw fractures thumb in Crusaders loss New Zealand captain Richie McCaw is expected to be sidelined for at least eight weeks of the Super Rugby season after fracturing his thumb in … Rugby • 01 Mar 14
