Italy change five for France

Flanker Jake Polledri will start in one of five changes to the Italy lineup that will face France in Rome on Saturday.

Maitland, McGuigan bolster Scotland

Sean Maitland will start at fullback in one of six changes to the Scotland lineup to take on England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Wales stick with winning formula

Wales have named an unchanged match 23 for their crunch Test against Ireland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

England bring back Nowell

Jack Nowell will start for England in one of four changes for their crucial Six Nations match against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Willemse back in France XV

Paul Willemse has returned to the France starting lineup in one of six changes for Saturday’s match against Italy in Rome.

Players want say on Nations Champs

The International Rugby Players council has reinforced its stance that player views must be fundamental to any future competition proposals by World Rugby.

Watch: Tshituka on his worst day in rugby

Flank Vincent Tshituka talks about his journey from schools rugby to the Lions’ Vodacom Super Rugby squad.

Premier Interschools fixtures announced

Grey College, Paarl Boys’, Paarl Gim, Paul Roos and Maritzburg College will all feature in three Premier Interschools games this year.

Super Rugby teams (Round 5)

This weekend’s Vodacom Super Rugby teams as they are announced.

Strong Jaguares to face Stormers

The Jaguares have made several changes to their side for Friday’s clash against the Stormers at Newlands.