Brumbies battle past Force

The Brumbies recorded a workmanlike 31-14 victory over the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Blitzboks without Kanko in Vancouver

Ryan Kankowski has been ruled out of the Canada leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series due to an ankle injury. 

Rolland new referees boss

Alain Rolland has been appointed as World Rugby's high-performance match officials manager.

Fleck backs Nizaam at openside

Robbie Fleck believes that the Stormers' back row boasts more balance now that Nizaam Carr has moved to openside flank. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Force won’t stop rampant Brumbies

The Brumbies should claim a convincing bonus-point win against the Force in Perth on Friday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Rebels to compound Reds’ misery

The Rebels can take advantage of a Reds team in complete disarray in Melbourne on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Van der Walt at 15 for Lions

Jaco van der Walt will start at fullback in one of five changes to the Lions team facing the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

New-look Cheetahs to face Sunwolves

Niel Marais will start at flyhalf in one of seven changes to the starting XV for the Cheetahs' match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.

Thompson starts for Highlanders

The Highlanders have made five changes to their starting lineup for Saturday's clash against the Lions in Dunedin.

Cheetahs rest De Jager

Lock Lood de Jager has been left out of the Cheetahs' 25-man squad for their Super Rugby match against the Sunwolves in Singapore on Saturday.