Super Rugby

Melbourne Rebels have confirmed the signing of Australia international Quade Cooper on a one-year deal.

Queensland Reds have confirmed that flanker Adam Korczyk has signed a new one-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

Brumbies have confirmed the signing of Australia international James Slipper from Super Rugby rivals Queensland Reds.

Sunwolves have confirmed former New Zealand international Tony Brown as the new head coach of the Super Rugby side.

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has confirmed that he will step down as in charge of Super Rugby club Sunwolves to focus on the 2019 World Cup.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that Rieko and Akira Ioane have signed new deals with the national board, Blues and Auckland Rugby.

South African Under 20 lock Ruben van Heerden will make a switch from Bulls to the Super Rugby rivals Sharks ahead of the 2019 season.

Blues have confirmed that New Zealand legend Ma’a Nonu will make a return to the province ahead of the 2019 season of Super Rugby.

Hurricanes have confirmed that prop Fraser Armstrong and back-row Du'Plessis Kirifi have signed two-year deals with the Super Rugby club.

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the purchase of 40 percent stake in the Auckland Blues after the Super Rugby side failed to make a mark both on and off the field.

Bulls have confirmed that South Africa international Trevor Nyakane has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Super Rugby club at least until the end of the 2019 season.

Brumbies have confirmed that hooker Connal McInerney has penned a new two-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

South African prop Danie Mienie has made a return to Super Rugby after he was signed by Lions for the 2019 season.

Lions have confirmed that South Africa international Elton Jantjies and Lionel Mapoe have penned new deals with the Super Rugby club.

Former England international Nick Easter has been added to the coaching panel of Sharks for the upcoming season of Currie Cup.

World Cup winning former All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter has ruled out the option to return back to Super Rugby for the 2019 season after he was linked up with Highlanders.

Jaguares have named former Argentina international Gonzalo Quesada as the new head coach of the Super Rugby side.

Brumbies have confirmed that back-row Ben Hyne has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him the Super Rugby club until 2019 season.

Brumbies have confirmed the signing of winger Toni Pulu from Super Rugby rivals Chiefs.

Jaguares have confirmed that four players including Argentina international Emiliano Boffelli have penned new deals with the Super Rugby club.