McLeod to join ABs coaching staff

Highlanders assistant coach Scott McLeod has been appointed as the new All Blacks defence coach.

New-look France team to face Boks

South African-born Scott Spedding will start at fullback in one of eight changes to the French team for the second Test against the Springboks in Durban.

Farrell worry for Lions

The British & Irish Lions are facing an injury scare ahead of next Saturday's opening Test against the All Blacks after Owen Farrell suffered a quadriceps strain.

SBW to start for All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams will start at inside centre when the All Blacks face Samoa in Auckland on Friday.

Lambie ‘not considering retirement’

The Sharks have confirmed that Pat Lambie remains under contract for a further two years, and that there is ‘no truth to rumours that he is contemplating retirement'. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Ackermann names powerful SA A side

Seven Springboks have been named in the South Africa A squad to face the French Barbarians in Durban on Friday.

SA Super Rugby decision set for July

SA Rugby has called a special general meeting for 7 July to confirm the four South African entrants to a revised Super Rugby competition from 2018.

England break Junior Boks’ hearts

England U20 captain Zach Mercer scored a 76th-minute try to snatch a thrilling 24-22 win over the Junior Springboks in the semi-finals of the U20 Championship in Georgia on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Highlanders humble Lions

Highlanders replacement Marty Banks slotted a 74th-minute penalty to secure a thrilling 23-22 win over the British & Irish Lions in Dunedin on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Injury blow for Lions

Scottish fullback Stuart Hogg has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand due to a fractured cheekbone.