

After a tight season that came right down to the wire, we're finally at the pointy end of the year, with every side playing for a spot in the semifinals. Here are the playoff team lists.
Argentina's Jaguares secured second spot in the Super Rugby standings with a rampant 52-10 victory over the Sunwolves in Buenos Aires on Friday as the playoff picture became a little clearer in the final round of the regular season.
It may be the final round but there's still eight teams fighting for the final four wildcard places. Who'll make the 2019 quarterfinals?
With just one round remaining, only four of the top eight spots have been finalised, while up to eight teams remain in the fight for the final four playoff spots. Here are the final round team lists.
There's plenty of mind games going on in Australia, while Liam Squire returns in New Zealand to press his All Blacks claims, and the Bulls have gone all in on Handre Pollard.
Things are heating up as we countdown to the end of the regular season with the race for playoff spots coming to a head.
The Brumbies have all but guaranteed their Super Rugby finals spot, capitalising on the Rebels' upset loss to the NSW Waratahs to beat the Sunwolves in Tokyo.
Things are heating up as we countdown to the end of the regular season with the race for playoff spots coming to a head.
Melbourne's big Super Rugby win over the Sunwolves has come at a cost with Test halfback Will Genia knocked out.
There are just four rounds to go in Super Rugby's regular season, with a real race unfolding for the wild card playoff spots.
There are just five rounds to go in Super Rugby's regular season, the Australian and South African conferences very much in the balance. Follow all the team news for Round 14 here.
The Brumbies have gone to the top of the Australian Super Rugby conference with a 33-0 win against the Sunwolves in Canberra on Sunday.
Sunday rugby returns in Round 13 with the Brumbies hosting the Sunwolves, while Friday night sees two crucial derby matches in both Australia and New Zealand.
It took a two-man advantage for Queensland and even then it was sketchy on a night that saw four yellow cards, one red and the Sunwolves enter the closing stages of a bizarre contest with just 12 men on the field.
Aaron Mauger has the Otago-based franchise humming, while the Reds can press a strong playoff claim this weekend. In South Africa, the teams each have key players injured.
Super Rugby has a full slate of seven games in Round 12, highlighted by two trans-Tasman clashes on Saturday evening.
Tevita Li scored two tries as he capitalised on the dominance of a Highlanders' pack led by a rampaging Jackson Hemopo to help the visitors to a commanding victory over the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Friday.
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.
Australian | ||||
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R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Brumbies | 16 | +64 | 48 |
2 | Melbourne Rebels | 16 | -72 | 34 |
3 | New South Wales Waratahs | 16 | -48 | 30 |
4 | Queensland Reds | 16 | -53 | 28 |
5 | Sunwolves | 16 | -290 | 12 |
New Zealand | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Crusaders | 16 | +240 | 58 |
2 | Hurricanes | 16 | +87 | 53 |
3 | Chiefs | 16 | -14 | 36 |
4 | Highlanders | 16 | +49 | 36 |
5 | Blues | 16 | -22 | 30 |
South African | ||||
R | Team | GP | PD | P |
1 | Jaguares | 16 | +109 | 51 |
2 | Bulls | 16 | +41 | 41 |
3 | Sharks | 16 | +8 | 37 |
4 | Lions | 16 | -77 | 35 |
5 | Stormers | 16 | -22 | 35 |