Wales blow Six Nations wide open

Wales ended Ireland's 10-match winning streak and Grand Slam hopes with a 23-16 victory in Cardiff on Saturday.

Gurthrö calls it quits

Springbok loosehead prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has announced his retirement from international rugby and will focus on his career with Toulouse.

The WrapAround (Week 5)

The guys at Rugby HQ take a look at the wild and wacky from the world of rugby.

U15 centre scores four tries

Tyrese Johnson-Fisher produced a spectacular display of finishing to take Oakham to their first NatWest Schools Cup U15 final in 10 years.

Reds face another rout

Brumbies fullback Robbie Coleman will be hoping for a repeat performance against the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Blues brace for lethal Savea

Hurricanes wing Julian Savea will provide the Blues with a stern defensive test in Palmerston North on Friday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Stormers rotate halfbacks

Kurt Coleman and Louis Schreuder will start for the Stormers against the Chiefs at Newlands on Saturday.

White card makes a difference

Almost half of the white card referrals in this year’s Varsity Cup have been successful.

Carter at 12 for Crusaders

Dan Carter will start at inside centre in one of 10 changes for the Crusaders' match against the Lions in Christchurch.

Highlanders welcome back Christie

Shane Christie will make his first appearance of the season for the Highlanders' against the Waratahs on Saturday.