Blues batter Rebels
The Blues got their Super Rugby preparations off to a good start with a 59-7 thumping of the Rebels in Pakuranga on Thursday.
Jones unveils first England team
George Ford and Owen Farrell will start as England’s 10-12 axis against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.
France gamble with seven rookies
Coach Guy Novès has named seven debutants in France's match 23 for their Six Nations opener against Italy in Paris on Saturday.
Settled Scots to face England
Scotland coach Vern Cotter has named a tried and tested side for their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Italy ring changes for Six Nations
Italy coach Jacques Brunel has made nine changes to the team that last played at the World Cup for their match against France in Paris on Saturday.
Blitzboks coach calls for intensity
Neil Powell has called on an 'inexperienced' bench to make an impact in this weekend's Sydney Sevens.
Waratahs to face beefed-up Brumbies
The Waratahs and Brumbies have named their teams for the pre-season match at McDonalds Park in Wagga Wagga on Saturday.
Quade’s sevens debut on hold
Australia Sevens coach Andy Friend has opted not to include 58-Test Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper in his 12-man squad for the Sydney Sevens.
Squire gets Highlanders start
No 8 Liam Squire is set to make his first start for the Highlanders in their Super Rugby warm-up match against Racing 92.
Reds ready for pressure test
Coach Richard Graham has named a 30-man squad for the Reds' first warm-up match against the Crusaders on Saturday.
