Highlanders have confirmed that Tony Brown has been appointed as the head coach for the next two seasons.

Ireland international Rob Kearney will make his debut for Western Force after he was signed by the Australian club on a one-year deal.

Chiefs have confirmed that wing Sean Wainui has signed a new two-year deal with the Super Rugby until the end of the 2022 season.

Western Force have confirmed that head coach Tim Sampson has signed a new two-year contract with the club.

All Blacks centre Jack Goodhue has committed his long-term future to New Zealand Rugby and Super Rugby club Crusaders after signing a new three-year deal.

Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Tonga international Fetuli Paea from rivals Crusaders ahead of the 2021 season.

Fly-half Will Harrison has extended his stay at Waratahs after signing a new three-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

Highlanders have confirmed that head coach Aaron Mauger will leave the club following a tough 2020 season.

Brumbies have confirmed that lock Cadeyrn Neville has penned a new deal with the Super Rugby club at least until the end of the 2022 season.

Rugby Australia has given a deadline of three weeks for their New Zealand counterpart on finalising the trans-Tasman competition in 2021.

New Zealand international Jordie Barrett will extend his stay at Hurricanes after signing a new one-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

New Zealand Rugby's proposal of a revamped model of Super Rugby competition for the 2021 season has received backlash from South Africa Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux.

Rugby Australia has acknowledged New Zealand Rugby's proposal of a revamped Super Rugby model for the 2021 season.

New Zealand Rugby revealed plans to leave out South African Super Rugby teams and Argentina's Jaguares from next year to make the competition more competitive.

Argentina international Jeronimo de la Fuente becomes the latest player to part ways with Jaguares.

London Irish hooker Dave Porecki will return to Australia after he was signed by Super Rugby club Waratahs.

Queensland Reds kick-started their Super Rugby AU campaign with a 32-26 win over Waratahs in the opening round at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

With Super Rugby returning in Australia on Friday, TRU caught up with Melbourne Rebels' Geoff Parling to discuss life down under and his excitement ahead of this weekend.

Waratahs head coach Rob Penney has named two debutants in the starting line-up for the Super Rugby AU opener against Queensland Reds to be played in Brisbane on Friday.

Melbourne Rebels are considering to shift their home venue for the second round of Super Rugby AU against Queensland Reds following a spike in Covid-19 cases.