Pollock impresses as Lions maul Force

Henry Pollock produced an explosive performance as the British & Irish Lions started their Australia tour with an emphatic win against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday.

Italy hammer Namibia ahead of Bok series

Italy prepared for their two-Test series against the Springboks with a big win over Namibia in Windhoek on Friday.

Cane savours final shot at Boks

Sam Cane will get an unexpected farewell clash against the Springboks when he lines up for the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday.

Toulouse face ‘improved’ Euro champs in Top 14 final

Toulouse assistant coach Jerome Kaino doesn’t expect another “walkover” against Bordeaux-Begles in the French Top 14 final on Saturday.

Schoeman starts in Lions tour opener

Pierre Schoeman wears the Lions No 1 jersey against the Force in Perth on Saturday.

Rassie likens Bok No 9 to All Blacks legend

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has compared Morne van den Berg to a World Cup-winning All Blacks scrumhalf.

All Blacks thumper out for season?

The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the France Test series.

New All Black on getting Bok captain’s name

Du’Plessis Kirifi explains how he was named after former Springbok skipper Morne du Plessis.

Wallabies release Reds pair for Lions clash

Two players have been released by the Wallabies to play for the Reds against the British & Irish Lions next Wednesday.

Ref abuse, stabbing threat halts NZ rugby

A New Zealand provincial rugby union has suspended all matches for a week because of continued abuse of officials, including a threat to stab a referee.