Blitzboks overcome Aussies

The Blitzboks progressed to the Cup final of the Sydney Sevens after securing a convincing 26-12 win over Australia on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

England stun Blitzboks

James Rodwell scored a late try to hand England a comeback 21-15 win over the Blitzboks at the Sydney Sevens on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Crusaders too good for Highlanders

The Crusaders scored eight tries as they recorded a convincing 50-33 victory over the Highlanders in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Darfield on Saturday.

Blitzboks battle past Kenya

The Blitzboks overcame a half-time deficit to defeat Kenya 14-7 in their second game at the Sydney Sevens on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Hurricanes edge Blues

Jonah Lowe scored a brace of tries as the Hurricanes clinched a hard-fought 38-33 win over the Blues in a Super Rugby pre-season match in Auckland on Saturday.

Pollard to skipper Bulls

Handré Pollard will make his long-awaited return to action when the Bulls play the Chiefs in Brisbane on 9 February, and then contest the Brisbane Global Tens next weekend.

Six Nations preview (Round 1)

All eyes will be on England as they begin their Six Nations title defence against France at Twickenham, where they will look to extend their winning streak to 15 Tests, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Fijian Super Rugby talks?

Former Fiji Sevens coach Ben Ryan is looking to reach out to Sanzaar to discuss a campaign to develop a Super Rugby team in Fiji.

Schoeman joins Stormers

Pumas flank Marnus Schoeman has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the Super Rugby season.

Gap has closed in world rugby

Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw believes very little separates Test teams from the northern and southern hemisphere.