Jones: Players select themselves

Eddie Jones has been clear on his criteria for selecting his first England squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Quins halt Sarries

Ben Botica kicked three second-half penalties as Harlequins beat Saracens 29-23 at The Stoop, while Exeter, Leicester, London Irish and Wasps also won in the English Premiership.

Cane, Cruden new Chiefs-tains

All Blacks Sam Cane and Aaron Cruden will co-captain the Chiefs in the expanded 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Rebels to play Samoa

The Melbourne Rebels have confirmed a home fixture against Samoa ahead of the upcoming 18-team Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Marshall off to London

Hurricanes back James Marshall is set to join English Premiership side London Irish for the 2016-17 season.

Slipper eyes early return

Reds prop James Slipper is confident of an early return to Vodacom Super Rugby following a recent shoulder reconstruction.

Jaguars twitching to start

Jaguars coach Raul Pérez is under no illusion of the expectations of his squad ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby debut.

Sithole: No more excuses

Sharks back S’bura Sithole says the team is determined to make up for a disappointing 2015 Super Rugby campaign.

New French skipper named

France coach Guy Novès has named Toulon hooker Guilhem Guirado as the new captain of the national side.

Saracens tame Tigers

Saracens were awarded three penalty tries as they beat Leicester 26-6 at Allianz Park, while Northampton, Gloucester, Newcastle, Sale and Harlequins also won in the English Premiership.