Bulls set for season of struggle

Victor Matfield's return alone won't be enough to ensure the Bulls are in the conversation for the title. Their poor succession planning will undermine their Super Rugby cause, writes RYAN VREDE

Two red cards in Paris

Watch the incident that saw two players sent off during the Six Nations match between France and Italy.

Care proves a pass master

STUART BARNES, writing in The Sunday Times of London, says England scrumhalf Danny Care set the tempo at Murrayfield with a constant stream of quick ball.

Halfpenny solid in Welsh defeat

Leigh Halfpenny was the only positive force for the Welsh in the No 15 jersey as they went down 26-3 to Ireland, writes JEREMY PROOME.

League star would rock in union

The New Zealand Herald's Chris Rattue says Sam Burgess could make a big impact in rugby union, but may not have enough time to settle in before the 2015 World Cup.