What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's Super Rugby warm-up and Six Nations matches, as well as the Cape Town Tens, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Murrayfield pitch was ‘dreadful’

LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO, writing in The Sunday Times of London, slammed the state of the Murrayfield pitch for Saturday's Six Nations match.

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.

Highlights: Ireland vs Wales (2014)

The hosts claimed a comfortable win against the defending champions in Dublin.

Five moments that mattered

The key moments from the Six Nations match between Ireland and Wales in Dublin, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Highlights: 2014 Wellington Sevens (Day 2)

New Zealand were too good for the Blitzboks in the Cup final.

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.

Reds get confidence boost

The Reds recorded a 31-20 pre-season win against the Chiefs in Toowoomba.

Rebels edge Canes

The Rebels beat the Hurricanes 24-22 in a Super Rugby warm-up match in Geelong.

Brumbies get good workout

Two South Africans scored tries as the Brumbies thrashed an ACT XV 67-0 in a warm-up match at Viking Park.