Smith to shine in Kiwi derby

Highlanders captain Ben Smith will showcase his attacking skills against the Chiefs in Invercargill on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Canes to blow Crusaders away

The Hurricanes will put the Crusaders out of their misery in Nelson on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Six Saffas to join Jake

Montpellier have announced the signing of 11 new players, including six South Africans.

Sharks duo to go under knife

Stephan Lewies and Frans Steyn will undergo surgery that will rule them out for lengthy periods.

Prop bolsters Brumbies pack

Scott Sio will start for the Brumbies against the Vodacom Bulls in Canberra on Friday.

Marty in, Messam out for Chiefs

Marty McKenzie will start at flyhalf for the Chiefs against the Highlanders in Invercargill on Saturday.

Highlanders still without Manu

Highlanders co-captain Nasi Manu has been ruled out of Saturday's clash with the Chiefs in Invercargill.

Springbok kit tests (Episode 5)

Behind the scenes with the Springboks at the ASICS Institute of Sport Science as they test their World Cup kit.

Junior Boks preparations

Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron and other management staff talk about the team's preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship.

Barbarians play golf

Check out the great putt by Grenoble utility back Gio Aplon.