Beale shines for Tahs

Fullback Kurtley Beale helped the Waratahs beat the Blues 33-12 in a warm-up match in Sydney on Friday.

Dagg strikes for Crusaders

The Crusaders defeated the Highlanders 28-15 in their Super Rugby warm-up match in Motueka on Friday.

Blitzboks to face Aussies

The Blitzboks will play Australia in the Cup quarter-finals of the Wellington Sevens following a 19-5 loss to England.

Preview: Ireland vs Wales

Ireland take on Wales on Saturday in what is the pick of the Six Nations fixtures this weekend.

Preview: Scotland vs England

England and Scotland will be looking to get their Six Nations campaigns back on track when they meet at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Bonneval gets big break

France have made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Italy in Paris.

Lions give youngsters a go

Lions coach Johan Ackermann is using Friday night's warm-up match against the Sharks to test the depth in his squad.

England opt for consistency

England coach Stuart Lancaster will field the same team that was defeated 26-24 in Paris against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Scotland drop Brown

Scotland have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations match against England at Murrayfield.