Rebels scrumhalf suspended

Nic Stirzaker has received a one-week ban for stamping on Richie McCaw in Christchurch on Friday.

Stormers shock Bulls

Duane Vermeulen led from the front as a young Stormers side beat the Vodacom Bulls 29-17 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

McKenzie steers Chiefs to big win

Damian McKenzie scored 13 points on debut to guide the Chiefs to a 23-18 victory over the Blues in Albany on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Poms pound Azzurri

Jonathan Joseph scored two tries as England thrashed Italy 47-17 at Twickenham on Saturday.

Blitzboks start with easy wins

The Springbok Sevens began the defence of their Las Vegas title by beating Portugal 19-0 and Japan 42-5 on day one.

Clinical Canes see off Lions

The Lions were made to pay for their missed opportunities as the Hurricanes claimed a 22-8 win at Ellis Park on Friday night, writes BRENTON CHELIN.