Rebels thrash 14-man Reds

The Rebels hammered the Reds 45-19 after Scott Higginbotham was sent off early in the first half in Melbourne on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Lions to blood youngsters from bench

Lions coach Swys de Bruin plans to give youngsters game time as substitutes without disrupting his starting XV.

Mitchell: Nyakane must get in shape

Bulls coach John Mitchell says prop Trevor Nyakane was left out of the match 23 to face the Hurricanes at Loftus on Saturday due to concerns over his fitness.

Cheetahs tweak pack for Ospreys

The Cheetahs have made two changes to their forwards for their Pro14 clash against the Ospreys in Swansea on Saturday.

Super Rugby preview (Round 2, Part 2)

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to the final three matches in round two, including the highly-anticipated clash between the Bulls and Hurricanes.

Jaguares back rookie wing

Bautista Delguy will make his first Super Rugby start for the Jaguares against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Saffa trio starts for Sunwolves

Grant Hattingh, Lappies Labuschagne and Willie Britz have been selected in the Sunwolves’ starting XV to face the Brumbies in Tokyo on Saturday.

Volmink returns for Kings

Anthony Volmink will start on the left wing in one of two changes to the Kings’ starting XV for their match against Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.

Solitary change for England

The inclusion of No 8 Nathan Hughes is the only change to England’s starting lineup ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Ireland change five for Wales

CJ Stander is back at No 8 for Ireland’s Six Nations match against Wales in Dublin on Saturday.