French could cast Kockott aside

Serge Blanco, vice-president of the French Rugby Federation, has spoken out against the selection of Rory Kockott for the French national team.

Speight ruled out for a month

Fijian-born Brumbies wing Henry Speight will miss the start of the Rugby Championship with a hamstring injury.

McCaw reveals injury agony

Richie McCaw says playing with a fractured rib against England last month was more painful than with a broken foot bone in the 2011 World Cup.

SBW could be back in black

Sonny Bill Williams needs to play just one NPC match to be able to be available for the All Blacks end-of-year tour.

Kenya on verge of history

Kenya are one step away from 2015 World Cup qualification after defeating Madagascar 34-0 in Antananarivo.

Ashe handed baptism of fire

Twenty-year-old Glasgow eighthman Adam Ashe will make his debut for Scotland against the Springboks on Saturday.