Highlights: Italy vs Ireland (2015)

The defending Six Nations champions scored two tries to win 26-3 in Rome.

Blitzboks take bronze, Kiwis title

The Blitzboks lost 17-7 to New Zealand in the Cup semi-finals of the Wellington Sevens, before thrashing Scotland 40-7 in the third-place play-off.

Highlights: Wales vs England (2015)

The visitors fought back from 16-8 down at the break to win 21-16 in Cardiff.

Les Rouge see off spirited Scots

Camille Lopez kicked five penalties as France beat Scotland 15-8 in Paris, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Unconvincing Irish get past Azzurri

Ireland began the defence of their Six Nations title with a 26-3 win against Italy in Rome, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

2015 Six Nations results

2015 Six Nations log

Bulls lose star locks

Jacques du Plessis and Flip van der Merwe will take up contracts in France at the end of the 2015 Currie Cup.

Highlights: 2015 Wellington Sevens (Day 1)

The Blitzboks lost to France before beating Japan and the USA to reach the Cup quarter-finals.

Blitzboks battle into Cup quarters

The Blitzboks bounced back from a shock loss to France to beat Japan and the USA on day one of the Wellington Sevens.