Jane hat-trick inspires Canes

Cory Jane scored three tries as the Hurricanes saw off the Reds 35-21 in Wellington on Saturday.

Brumbies exact revenge

The Brumbies ran in four second-half tries to record a convincing 41-23 victory over the Chiefs in Canberra on Friday.

Blues maintain unbeaten home run

The Waratahs' wretched record at Eden Park continued as they went down 21-13 to the Blues in Auckland on Friday.

Reds out to stop Savea

Julian Savea has been highlighted as the danger man by Will Genia as the Reds prepare to face the Hurricanes on Saturday.

Leali’ifano to boost Brumbies

Wallabies centre Christian Leali'ifano will make his first start of the season against the Chiefs in Canberra on Friday.

No Goosen for Cheetahs

Johan Goosen has failed his concussion test and will miss the Cheetahs home match against the Stormers on Saturday.

Matfield back in charge

Victor Matfield will take over the captaincy from the suspended Flip van der Merwe when the Bulls face the Force.

Jordaan returns for Sharks

Paul Jordaan will start at outside centre for the Sharks against the Highlanders on Friday night.

Blues make four changes

Peter Saili will start at No 8 for the Blues against the Waratahs at Eden Park on Friday.