Fit-again duo back for Highlanders

Brad Thorn and Patrick Osborne have returned from injury for the Highlanders' match against against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Friday.

‘Our preparation was key’

Ireland forwards coach John Plumtree talks to SIMON BORCHARDT about winning the Six Nations, the initial challenges his family faced in Dublin, that loss to the All Blacks, and his future.

The Shortball (Week 5)

Fox Sports looks at the best moments from round five of the 2014 Super Rugby tournament.

Cheetahs lose Venter

Francois Venter has returned to South Africa after sustaining a shoulder injury in last week's battle against the Hurricanes.

Waratahs pick Saffa at flank

Jacques Potgieter will start at No 6 in the Waratahs' clash against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

Ireland back to fifth

Ireland have climbed one place in the IRB world rankings after beating France in Paris to win the Six Nations.

Maties into semis, Tuks out

Maties beat defending champions Tuks 41-24 in Stellenbosch to join Pukke, UCT and NMMU in the Varsity Cup play-offs.