Saracens lose initiative

Saracens ran out of steam to lose 20-16 to Northampton in the Anglo-Welsh Cup and miss out on a home semi-final.

Rebels fight back to beat Tahs

The Rebels got their pre-season training off to a flying start by beating the Waratahs 33-28 at the Albury Sports Ground.

Marshall makes promising start

Former league star Benji Marshall made an encouraging debut for the Blues on Saturday in a 38-35 loss to the Hurricanes in Masterton.

Bring it on!

Former All Blacks coach JOHN MITCHELL says the 2014 Varsity Cup and Super Rugby tournaments will be fascinating to watch.

Blitzboks show defensive desire

The Springbok Sevens are playing to their strengths this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Sale Sharks blow chance

Fijian wing Aisea Natoga scored a try in the dying seconds to help the Ospreys edge the Sale Sharks in their Anglo-Welsh Cup match on Friday night.

Back Les Bleus

MARK KEOHANE says you should put your money on France to beat England on Saturday, and go on to win the Six Nations.

The day Andrew rescued England

England and France were left in a memorable 9-9 stalemate after 80 minutes back in 1985, writes JEREMY PROOME.

SA tries of the year (2013)

There are 10 nominations for the SuperSport Try of the Year Award for 2013, featuring some fantastic Currie Cup, Super Rugby and Test efforts.

Highlanders edge Brumbies

Former Lions flyhalf Lionel Cronjé kicked two penalties in the Brumbies’ 15-11 loss to the Highlanders in their first Super Rugby warm-up match of 2014.