Super Rugby

Fly-half James O'Connor is set to resume his Australia career after a six-year hiatus when head coach Michael Cheika announces the squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament.

Leicester Tigers have completed the signings of EW Viljoen and Harno Liebenberg from Super Rugby while forward Jordan Coghlan has moved to Welford Road from Championship side Nottingham.

As Crusaders will lock horns with Jaguares in the final of the 2019 Super Rugby season, here is a statistical preview on the high-intensity clash that will be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.

Australia born centre Billy Meakes has signed a one-year contract extension with Melbourne Rebels that will keep him with the Super Rugby club at least for the 2020 season.

Crusaders have suffered a major injury scare ahead of their Super Rugby final clash against Jaguares with All Blacks duo Scott Barrett and Ryan Crotty in doubt for the high-profile encounter.

Sevu Reece scored a double while Richie Mo'unga contributed with 20 points as Crusaders edged out Hurricanes 30-26 in the semi-final at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.

Jaguares came up with an impressive performance as they went on to reach the final in the ongoing season of the Super Rugby with a 39-7 win over Brumbies at Estadio Jose Amalfitani.

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has named an unchanged matchday 23 squad for the upcoming semi-final Super Rugby clash against Hurricanes to be played at Orangetheory Stadium on Saturday.

Brumbies have been dealt a severe blow ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final game against Jaguares at Jose Amalfitani Stadium with number eight Pete Samu ruled out of the encounter with an injury.

Brumbies have progressed to the semi-final in the ongoing Super Rugby season after they went on to defeat Sharks 38-13 in the quarter-final at GIO Stadium on Saturday.

Hurricanes resisted a second half fightback from Bulls as they sealed a 35-28 win at Westpac Stadium to reach the semi-final in the ongoing Super Rugby season.

Jaguares continued their impressive form in the ongoing season of Super Rugby as they edged out Chiefs 21-16 in the quarter-final at Estadio Jose Amalfitani.

Crusaders extended their domination in the ongoing Super Rugby season as they defeated Highlanders 38-14 at Orangetheory Stadium on Friday to reach the semi-final.

Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has decided to make an exit from the Super Rugby club with immediate effect.

Chiefs have made a solitary change to their starting line-up for the upcoming Super Rugby quarter-final game against Jaguares to be played on Saturday.

Highlanders have received a much-needed boost ahead of their Super Rugby quarter-final clash against Crusaders with New Zealand international Ben Smith declared fit.

Hurricanes have secured the signing of lock Scott Scrafton from Super Rugby rivals Blues ahead of the 2020 season.

Sharks head coach Robert du Preez has confirmed a 27-man squad for their upcoming Super Rugby play-off game against Brumbies to be played at GIO Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand international Tyrel Lomax will feature for Hurricanes next season after signing a four-year deal with the Super Rugby club.

Brumbies have confirmed that Australia international Christian Lealiifano will depart from the Super Rugby club at the end of the ongoing season.