Simon Borchardt

Cole blow for England

Dan Cole will miss the rest of the Six Nations and have a period of rest from rugby to relieve a bulging disc in his neck.

Sharks made early statement

GAVIN RICH, writing for SuperSport.com, says the opening weekend of Vodacom Super Rugby reinforced the pre-season view that the Sharks will be the South African team to beat.

Marshall could struggle for Blues

Former All Blacks captain TAINE RANDELL, writing on stuff.co.nz, says the Blues are under the most pressure in this year's New Zealand Super Rugby conference.

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's Vodacom Super Rugby matches, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.