Quade’s sevens debut on hold

Australia Sevens coach Andy Friend has opted not to include 58-Test Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper in his 12-man squad for the Sydney Sevens.

Orie to lead youthful Bulls

Lock Marvin Orie will captain a young Bulls side in Saturday's warm-up match against the Cheetahs in Harare.

Force humble experimental Canes

The Force made a strong pre-season statement with a 28-0 win over the Hurricanes in Gosford on Wednesday.

F1 car vs Bath scrum

Australian Formula One star Daniel Ricciardo tests out his Red Bull car against the Bath scrum.

Fleck welcomes bonus-point change

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck is in favour of the law variations that Sanzaar has introduced for the 2016 Super Rugby season.

Tipuric, Warburton combine for Wales

Captain Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric will start on the flanks for Wales in their Six Nations opener against Ireland on Sunday.

Mitch: I’ve learned a lot

USA coach John Mitchell says one of the biggest lessons he’s learned is how to ‘communicate to the individual’.

Bulbring off to Wales

The Scarlets have signed former EP Kings lock David Bulbring on a long-term contract that will keep him at the Welsh club until the end of the 2018-19 season.

Ulster eye Kanko contract

Former Sharks and Springbok No 8 Ryan Kankowski is set to join Irish side Ulster.

Agaba excites Blitzboks coach

Neil Powell has been amazed by the rapid progress of Tim Agaba, who has been added to the squad ahead of this weekend's Sydney Sevens.