Highlanders edge Brumbies

Former Lions flyhalf Lionel Cronjé kicked two penalties in the Brumbies’ 15-11 loss to the Highlanders in their first Super Rugby warm-up match of 2014.

Preview: France vs England

New faces will add extra spark to an old rivalry as England travel to Paris on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Five Kiwi backs to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Aussie backs to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.

Preview: Wales vs Italy

Wales will begin their charge for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with an ideal first game, against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

Smith, Ulengo join Blitzboks

Kwagga Smith and Jamba Ulengo have been called into the Springbok Sevens squad ahead of the Wellington Sevens.

Lions’ big guns back for Kings

Lions coach Johan Ackermann has selected several players who were rested for last week's warm-up matches for their clash against the Kings on Saturday.