Read to lead All Blacks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed that Kieran Read will succeed Richie McCaw as captain.
Waratahs sweat on Foley
Bernard Foley is in doubt for the Waratahs' opening Super Rugby match against the Reds after sustaining a shoulder injury in Friday's pre-season fixture.
Sunwolves coach heads home
Mark Hammett has returned to New Zealand following the death of his mother.
Highlanders pip Tahs in try fest
The Highlanders beat the Waratahs 40-35 in their pre-season match in Queenstown on Friday.
Blues’ fightback floors Chiefs
The Blues overturned a 12-point deficit to claim a 24-12 victory over the Chiefs in a warm-up match in Pukekohe on Friday.
Hurricanes blow Crusaders away
The Hurricanes scored 12 tries in a 74-7 thrashing of the Crusaders in a pre-season game in Blenheim on Friday.
Stirzaker set to lead Rebels
Scrumhalf Nic Stirzaker has been confirmed as captain of the Melbourne Rebels for the 2016 Super Rugby season.
Rampant Rebels smash Samoa
The Rebels beat Samoa 85-0 in their pre-season match in Melbourne on Thursday.
Lion King to bash down Bok door
Lions flank Jaco Kriel is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week.
2016 Super Rugby pre-season results
All the warm-up matches leading up to the expanded 18-team tournament.
