Force spoil Pocock’s party

The Western Force defeated the Brumbies 31-21 in their first pre-season fixture at the McGillivray Oval on Friday.

Cooper fractures collarbone

Reds flyhalf Quade Cooper will be sidelined for up to three months after suffering a fractured collar bone during training.

Honey Badger undergoes surgery

Force wing Nick Cummins will miss the early part of the Vodacom Super Rugby season after having minor surgery on his ankle.

Folau eyes centre switch

Wallabies back Israel Folau is hoping to make a shift to outside centre during the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Rotation key for Sharks

Marcell Coetzee says the added depth in the Sharks squad will allow for better rotation this season.

Cipriani earns England recall

Sale Sharks flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been included in Stuart Lancaster's 34-man training squad ahead of the Six Nations.

Coleman at 10 for Stormers

Kurt Coleman will start at flyhalf for the Stormers' opening warm-up match against the SWD Eagles in George on Saturday.

Top tries from European Champions Cup (Round 5)

The best five-pointers from the past weekend, including one from Bath captain Francois Louw.

Blitzboks focus on discipline

Neil Powell says the Blitzboks will need to improve their discipline if they're to maintain their lead at the top of the Sevens World Series.

Kiwi flank in Scotland squad

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has named four uncapped players in his Six Nations squad, including New Zealand-born flank Hugh Blake.