Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from this past weekend's Tests, South Africa A game and British & Irish Lions tour match, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi makes his mark for Boks

Siya Kolisi and Franco Mostert delivered industrious performances that represented everything that was worth celebrating about the defensively-sound Springboks on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Scots stun Wallabies

Scotland produced a gutsy defensive display to secure an impressive 24-19 win over Australia in Sydney on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Fiji clinch thrilling win over Italy

Fiji flyhalf Ben Volavola slotted a last-gasp drop goal to snatch a 22-19 win over Italy in Suva on Saturday.

McLeod to join ABs coaching staff

Highlanders assistant coach Scott McLeod has been appointed as the new All Blacks defence coach.

New-look France team to face Boks

South African-born Scott Spedding will start at fullback in one of eight changes to the French team for the second Test against the Springboks in Durban.

Farrell worry for Lions

The British & Irish Lions are facing an injury scare ahead of next Saturday's opening Test against the All Blacks after Owen Farrell suffered a quadriceps strain.

SBW to start for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams will start at inside centre when the All Blacks face Samoa in Auckland on Friday.

Lambie ‘not considering retirement’

The Sharks have confirmed that Pat Lambie remains under contract for a further two years, and that there is ‘no truth to rumours that he is contemplating retirement'. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Ackermann names powerful SA A side

Seven Springboks have been named in the South Africa A squad to face the French Barbarians in Durban on Friday.