North at 13 for Wales

George North will start at outside centre in one of six changes to the Wales team to face Australia on Saturday.

Sharks turn to April

Fullback Garth April will start his first match for the Sharks when they take on the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Nonu to spark All Blacks

Expect Ma’a Nonu to inspire the All Blacks to an emphatic win over Tonga in his 100th Test at St James' Park on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 35)

Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel chat about why rugby's minnow teams are performing so much better at the World Cup.

Jean back with Boks

Jean de Villiers has rejoined the Springboks in London, where he is set to serve in a consultancy capacity.

Nonu back, McCaw out

Ma’a Nonu will return to the starting lineup for his 100th Test appearance when the All Blacks take on Tonga at St James’ Park on Friday.

Cheetahs reshuffle pack

The Free State Cheetahs have made five changes to their pack for Saturday’s match against the Sharks in Bloemfontein.

Stegmann back to boost Bulls

Flanker Deon Stegmann returns to the Vodacom Blue Bulls' starting lineup for Friday's Currie Cup match against the Pumas at the Mbombela Stadium.

Romania fightback floors Canada

Captain Mihai Macovei scored a brace of tries as Romania overturned a 15-point deficit to beat Canada 17-15 in Leicester on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Hooper cops one-week ban

Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper will miss Saturday's encounter with Wales after admitting to an act of foul play committed against England this past weekend.