Jane to miss Cheetahs clash

All Blacks wing Cory Jane has been ruled out of the Hurricanes' game against the Cheetahs with a broken nose.

Lancaster sticks to winning formula

England have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's must-win Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.

France favour Tales at 10

Remi Tales will start at flyhalf in France's final Six Nations game against Ireland in Paris this Saturday.

Wales change six for Scotland

Mike Phillips and Dan Biggar will start in the halfbacks against Scotland in Cardiff this Saturday.

Evans cleared for Wales clash

Scotland wing Max Evans has passed a fitness test and will play against Wales on Saturday.

Cheetahs bank on Sarel

Sarel Pretorius will start at scrumhalf when the Cheetahs play the Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.

Lambie returns for Sharks

Pat Lambie is back on the training field and expected to start against the Reds this Saturday.

Culture at core of title success

The Chiefs and the Sharks are favourites for the 2014 title because they possess strengths beyond the physical, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jean to hit Super century

Jean de Villiers will play his 100th Vodacom Super Rugby game for the Stormers when they face the Chiefs this Friday.

Fixtures finalised for qualifiers

The Currie Cup qualifying competition will commence in early June, with the winner progressing to the Premier Division in August.