Wales snatch win over Samoa

Wales winger Steffan Evans scored two second-half tries to secure a hard-fought 19-17 win over Samoa in Apia on Friday.

Preview: All Blacks vs Lions (1st Test)

The tactical nous of influential halfbacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett should enable the All Blacks to overcome the British & Irish Lions in Saturday’s first Test at Eden Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks aim for attacking progress

Allister Coetzee wants the Springboks to display further progression with ball in hand when they come up against France in this Saturday's series-ending Test.

Dulin in, Spedding out for France

Brice Dulin comes in for South African-born Scott Spedding at fullback in one of three changes to the French backline for Saturday's third and final Test against the Boks.

Bok winger swaps Tigers for Toulon

Springbok JP Pietersen is set to leave the Leicester Tigers after just one season at the club after signing a two-year deal with French giants Toulon. 

Lions too good for Chiefs

The British & Irish Lions secured their first midweek win on tour as they thrashed the Chiefs 34-6 in Hamilton on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

No date for ARU Super Rugby cull

There is no further clarity over which Australian franchise will be cut from Super Rugby next year despite an emergency general meeting in Sydney on Tuesday.

Read looking ready to face Lions

All Blacks captain Kieran Read has returned to full contact training and should be fit for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions this Saturday.

Kriel set for Bok return

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has recovered from a concussion and should be available for the third Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Rassie return would be a masterstroke

Rassie Erasmus would add immense value to a South African rugby system that finally appears to be showing signs of functioning efficiently again, writes CRAIG LEWIS.