Wales struggle past Italy

Wales began their quest for a third successive Six Nations title with an unconvincing 23-15 win against Italy in Cardiff.

Rebels fight back to beat Tahs

The Rebels got their pre-season training off to a flying start by beating the Waratahs 33-28 at the Albury Sports Ground.

Marshall makes promising start

Former league star Benji Marshall made an encouraging debut for the Blues on Saturday in a 38-35 loss to the Hurricanes in Masterton.

Preview: Ireland vs Scotland

Ireland have a point to prove against Scotland in Dublin on Sunday after losing at Murrayfield last year.

Highlanders edge Brumbies

Former Lions flyhalf Lionel Cronjé kicked two penalties in the Brumbies’ 15-11 loss to the Highlanders in their first Super Rugby warm-up match of 2014.

Preview: France vs England

New faces will add extra spark to an old rivalry as England travel to Paris on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.

Five Kiwi backs to watch

MARK KEOHANE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

Five Aussie backs to watch

RYAN VREDE looks at the backline men who could play an important role in the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.