

Japan need to find a replacement for competing in Super Rugby following Sunwolves' expulsion if they are to become a major rugby power, former Brave Blossoms coach Eddie Jones has said.
The Chiefs face a potentially season-defining clash with the Hurricanes while the Waratahs host the Sharks at what will be just the second match at Sydney's new Bankwest Stadium. Follow all the team listings for Round 11 here.
We've reached the halfway point of the 2019 Super Rugby season. The Crusaders are clear at the top, but the chasing pack is not small in size. We review your team's progress here!
All eyes will be on the Waratahs as they take to the field without Israel Folau for the first time since his controversial Instagram post, while round 10 is also highlighted by a New Zealand derby.
Super Rugby round 9 is highlighted by the Blues playing for their fifth consecutive win as they look firmly placed in the playoff race, while the Reds go on tour and the Sharks aim to solidify their place at the top of their conference.
Reece Hodge bagged a hat-trick as Melbourne extended their lead at the top of the Australian Super Rugby conference with a crushing 42-15 win over the Sunwolves on Saturday night.
Super Rugby round 8 is highlighted by the Crusaders returning home for the first time since the Christchurch terror attacks to take on the Brumbies, in what is sure to be an emotional night.
The erratic NSW Waratahs have identified a dip in work rate from last year as one reason for their inconsistent Super Rugby form.
The Waratahs have crashed back to earth with one of their most humiliating Super Rugby defeats.
Super Rugby round 7 is highlighted by the Crusaders looking to bounce back from their shock loss in a New Zealand derby, while the Reds play host to the Rebels who return from their South Africa trip.
The Lions heaped more misery on the Sunwolves with a comfortable victory at the National Stadium in Singapore on Saturday, a day after it was announced the Japanese franchise would be cut from Super Rugby after the 2020 season.
SANZAAR have announced they will officially drop the Sunwolves from Super Rugby from 2021 in a statement on Friday.
Australian Super Rugby franchises have expressed concern that the sounding of the death knell on the Sunwolves could lead to less matches and a further downturn in interest in the game.
Super Rugby Round 6 is highlighted by a rare Sunday afternoon fixture while the SCG surface will again take centre stage in Sydney. Follow the team lists as they're announced here.
Asia's only Super Rugby-based side the Sunwolves is set to be axed from the competition.
A second-half comeback has driven the Queensland Reds to a thrilling 34-31 Super Rugby win over the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
Can the Reds and Chiefs finally get a win in Super Rugby? They have tough assignments in Round 5 while the Southern Derby looms large on Saturday. Full squad lists here.
Goodness gracious, Will Genia's still got it. After a poor finish to 2018, the Rebels halfback is seemingly back to his best. Meanwhile, are the All Blacks inching closer to a Ngani Laumape-Jack Goodhue midfield combination?
Round 4 kicks off in Wellington and continues with the undefeated Rebels and Crusaders hosting the next games, against the Brumbies and the Chiefs respectively, but the best might just be coming last with the Bulls hosting the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
The Sunwolves secured their first ever road win in stylish fashion downing the Chiefs 30-15 in Hamilton to end their 23-match losing run away from home.
Three big trans-Tasman clashes headline Round 3 of Super Rugby, including a double-header to get us started on Friday evening. Read on for all of this week's team lists.
The NSW Waratahs have survived an enormous Super Rugby fright from the Sunwolves, scraping home 31-30 thanks to a record-breaking double from Israel Folau.
In Super Rugby round two we see two trans-Tasman clashes as well as a New Zealand derby. Read for all of this week's team lists.
Round 1 of Super Rugby is in the books and there were already some interesting takeaways for each team and the big question mark hanging over their heads in 2019. We address the key execution, or personnel issues, here.
The Sunwolves will have a fourth head coach in four Super Rugby seasons after Jamie Joseph announced he'll stand aside in 2019.
| Australian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | TEAM | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Melbourne Rebels | 9 | +24 | 24 |
| 2 | New South Wales Waratahs | 8 | +11 | 20 |
| 3 | Brumbies | 9 | -28 | 19 |
| 4 | Queensland Reds | 9 | -16 | 18 |
| 5 | Sunwolves | 10 | -128 | 11 |
| New Zealand | ||||
| R | TEAM | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Crusaders | 10 | +147 | 39 |
| 2 | Hurricanes | 9 | +9 | 27 |
| 4 | Blues | 9 | -8 | 20 |
| 3 | Highlanders | 10 | +28 | 23 |
| 5 | Chiefs | 9 | -47 | 17 |
| South African | ||||
| R | TEAM | GP | PD | P |
| 1 | Bulls | 8 | +43 | 23 |
| 2 | Lions | 10 | -55 | 22 |
| 3 | Sharks | 9 | +33 | 22 |
| 4 | Jaguares | 8 | +8 | 19 |
| 5 | Stormers | 9 | -21 | 19 |





