Rugby News - Southern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the southern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed. The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a southern hemisphere slant. Keep up on the latest from our Northern Hemisphere feed as well. Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Lions are champions again

    The Golden Lions erased some of the bitter memories of their axing from Super Rugby by claiming a record fifth Vodacom Cup title.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Gold Coast to kick-start episode 15

    Australia's Gold Coast will again play host to the opening round of the 15th edition of the IRB Sevens World Series.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Stonehouse to coach President's XV

    Pumas mentor Jimmy Stonehouse will coach the SA President's XV at the IRB's Tblisi Cup in the Georgian capital next month.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Law Discussion: 10 Rebel points

    When the Rebels played the Stormers in Melbourne on Friday, there were two incidents that provoked discussion. In total they were worth two points to the Rebels.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Injuries for 'embarrassed' Stormers

    The Stormers let down their supporters, and themselves, on Friday - plus they have more injuries to contend with.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Carter calls for global revamp

    All Black great Dan Carter backed calls to overhaul the global playing calendar, saying the off-season is too short and risks player burnout.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Sharks break their tour duck

    The Sharks ended their Australasian tour by recording their first win of the month-long venture - beating a willing Western Force team 23-13 in Perth on Friday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Rebels send Stormers packing

    The Rebels send the Stormers packing with no points at all, after beating them 30-21 in their Super Rugby showdown in Melbourne on Friday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Blues go 'private'

    The licence to operate the Blues Super Rugby franchise has been partially sold-off to a private investment firm.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Fourteen-man Chiefs hold on

    The Chiefs cemented their place at the top of the New Zealand conference with a hard-earned 17-12 win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Smit finishes as a flyhalf

    John Smit ended his playing career as a flyhalf.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Horwill back to challenge Cheetahs

    Queensland Reds captain James Horwill and fullback Luke Morahan return to the starting line-up for Saturday's crucial Super Rugby contest.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Mackintosh unleashed on Bulls

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph made three changes to the team to play the Bulls in a Super Rugby Round 14 match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Refs to blow whistle on illegal mauls

    Referees have been instructed to take a 'responsible approach' to illegal tactics at the maul.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013

    Bulls must produce 80-minute effort

    The Highlanders may be stuck at the foot of the table, with just one win from 10 starts, but they still pose a major threat to even the best teams.