Highlights: Italy vs Ireland (2017)

CJ Stander scored a hat-trick in Ireland's crushing 63-10 win against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Kings put SWD to the sword

The Southern Kings hammered the SWD Eagles 42-24 in their pre-season friendly in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Warriors upset Saracens

Gary Gold’s Worcester Warriors stunned Saracens 24-18, while there were also wins for Bath, Harlequins, Sale and Leicester in the English Premiership.

Sharks bash Bulls XV

The Sharks claimed a crushing 53-7 victory over the Bulls XV in their pre-season friendly in Durban on Friday.

Venter voted Cheetahs’ best

Francois Venter was named the Cheetahs' Player of the Year at the union's annual awards ceremony on Thursday.

Solitary change for Les Bleus

Coach Guy Novès has made just one personnel change to France's starting lineup for their Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

Prop’s 50m wonder try

Loughborough University replacement prop scored this 50m solo try against the University of Bath in their round 13 BUCS Super Rugby league encounter on Wednesday.

SuperBru: England to win by 3-7

Before you make your SuperBru picks for this weekend's Six Nations matches, take a look at the SA Rugby magazine team's predictions.

Jantjies to lead Lions

Flyhalf Elton Janties will captain the Lions in their pre-season warm-up match against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.

Six Nations teams (Round 2)

Take a look at who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.