Super Rugby

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

Marshall makes promising start

Former league star Benji Marshall made an encouraging debut for the Blues on Saturday in a 38-35 loss to the Hurricanes in Masterton.

Highlanders edge Brumbies

Former Lions flyhalf Lionel Cronjé kicked two penalties in the Brumbies’ 15-11 loss to the Highlanders in their first Super Rugby warm-up match of 2014.

Five Kiwi backs to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Aussie backs to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.

Lions’ big guns back for Kings

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has selected several players who were rested for last week's warm-up matches for their clash against the Kings on Saturday.

Five Aussie forwards to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the big men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Kiwi forwards to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the big men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five SA backs to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five SA forwards to watch

JON CARDINELLI looks at the big men who could make an impact in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.