Rugby Union News
Bulls hand start to Potgieter
The reigning champion Bulls have handed Dewald Potgieter his first start of the new season for their clash with the Highlanders.
Two tinkered by Lièvremont
France have made two changes to their side to face Italy for what is the fourth leg of their Grand Slam quest in Paris this Sunday.
Dusautoir plays down Grand Slam hype
France captain Thierry Dusautoir wants his side to put the possibility of claiming a Six Nations Grand Slam at the back of their minds.
Achilles surgery blow for Powell
Cardiff Blues were dealt a further blow last weekend with the news that prop Gary Powell will require surgery to correct a torn Achilles.
De Luca to capitalise on big chance
Recalled centre Nick De Luca spent Scotland's last Calcutta Cup win "schmoozing" the prawn sandwich brigade at Murrayfield.
Vermaak and Spencer back for Lions
Lions scrum-half Jano Vermaak has returned from injury to be included on the bench for Saturday's match against the Waratahs in Sydney.
Chiefs make two changes
Chiefs coach Ian Foster has made two changes to his starting line-up to face the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday.
Ross locks in for Crusaders
Isaac Ross will team up with Brad Thorn in the Crusaders' second row when the seven-time Super Rugby champs tackle the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Friday.
Difficult dilemmas for Johnson
England manager Martin Johnson described his selection decision for Saturday's showdown with Scotland as the toughest of his 18-month tenure.
Brumbies keep winning formula
The Brumbies have named an unchanged 22-man squad to take on the Sharks in Saturday's Super 14 clash at Canberra Stadium.
BOD's highs outweigh the lows
Brian O'Driscoll collects his 100th cap for Ireland admitting his career has been invigorated by last season's Grand Slam triumph.
Lauaki charged with assault
Chiefs number eight Sione Lauaki will appear in court to face an assault charge later this month over an incident in a Hamilton bar last week.
Waratahs keep their Carter
Waratahs centre Tom Carter has signed a new two-year deal with the Sidney-based franchise which will take him through to the end of the 2012 Super 14 season.
Last chance saloon for Armitage
Full-back Delon Armitage has expressed his relief at being named in the England side to face Scotland in this weekend's Six Nations clash.
Parks takes the good with the bad
Dan Parks believes he and Jonny Wilkinson are cannon fodder for the critics simply because of the position they play.
