Folau hat-trick sinks Force

The Waratahs started their Super Rugby campaign with an entertaining 43-21 win against the Force on Sunday in Sydney.

Preview: Varsity Cup (Round 4)

Just two log points separate the top four teams in the Varsity Cup ahead of Monday's matches.

Applaud Lions’ performance

The Lions played great rugby to beat the Stormers at Ellis Park, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Reds triumph in Canberra

The Reds had to fight all the way for their 27-17 win over last year's finalists, the Brumbies, on Saturday.

Highlanders survive Blues comeback

The Highlanders endured a spirited and physical second-half resurgence by the Blues to win 29-21 in Dunedin on Saturday.

Kockott leads Castres to dramatic win

South African scrumhalf Rory Kockott played a major role in Castre's dramatic win over Toulouse in the Top 14.

Gloucester put brakes on Quins

Harlequins missed the chance to secure their position in the top four of the English Premiership when they went down 25-20 to Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Highlights: England vs Ireland (2014)

England and Ireland's arm-wrestle at Twickenham ended in a 13-10 win for the home side.

Italy vs Scotland highlights (2014)

Scotland managed to secure a last-minute 21-20 victory over Italy with a decisive drop goal by Duncan Weir.

Kolisi’s loss is Lions’ gain

The clash between the Lions and Stormers was not one highlighted by the performances of the loose forwards featured in this week’s duel, writes JEREMY PROOME.