Du Preez boots Sharks past Saints

Rob du Preez kicked eight points as Sale upset Northampton 18-13, while there were also wins for Worcester, Newcastle, Exeter, Wasps and Saracens in the English Premiership.

Connacht outclass Kings

Connacht cruised to a 31-14 bonus-point win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Fantastic Fiji stun France

Fiji withstood a late France onslaught to clinch a thrilling 21-14 win in Paris on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Pro14 preview (Round 9)

MARIETTE ADAMS looks ahead to this weekend’s Pro14 matches in Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.

Preview: Italy vs All Blacks

Italy are set to be on the receiving end of an All Blacks backlash when they meet at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Pocock back for Wallabies

David Pocock has been included in the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. 

Wallabies battle past Italy

Marika Koroibete scored two of Australia’s four tries in their 26-7 win over Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. 

Kolisi: Papier can handle the pressure

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is excited to see what scrumhalf Embrose Papier can do in his first Test start on Saturday.

Preview: Italy vs Wallabies

The Wallabies will be under big pressure to deliver when they take on Italy in Padua on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Braam: Bok kicking not up to scratch

Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.