Rugby Union News
S14 Preview: Round Five, Part Two
The Cheetahs and Blues have a bye this weekend, while the Bulls and Western Force are back in action as we enter Round Five of the Super 14.
Lions shown no mercy in Sydney
The Waratahs scored eleven tries past the toothless Lions to record a comprehensive 73-12 Super 14 win in Sydney on Friday.
Force debutants to face Reds
Marquee signing David Hill and hooker Ryan Tyrrell will make their run-on debuts for the Western Force in Sunday's Super 14 fixture against the Reds in Brisbane.
Crusaders flex their muscles
The Crusaders gave their strongest performance yet this Super 14 with a convincing 23-16 win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Ioane and Hynes return for Reds
Wallaby Digby Ioane returns at outside centre and fellow international Peter Hynes to full-back for the Reds' Super 14 match with the Force at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.
Refreshed Force ready to go
Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe was happy with the work done over the bye week and feels his team will now be ready to play well against the Reds.
Giteau to make the wrongs right
Brumbies fly-half Matt Giteau has admitted he's not playing at his best, but is adamant he will bounce back against the Sharks in Canberra on Saturday.
Bulls not taking Highlanders lightly
Bulls captain Victor Matfield has indicated that the Highlanders will not be taken lightly when the champions host them this Saturday.
S14 Preview: Round Five, Part One
Round Five and we're a quarter way through the S14 with little separating the mid-table from the top - so far, it's anyone's for the taking!
Bismarck back to face Brumbies
The Sharks have made a handful of changes following their narrow defeat to the Waratahs, with Bismarck du Plessis named at hooker.
Force running for the Hill
David Hill will make his Super 14 return on Sunday, hoping to help minimise the effect of the multiple injuries that have struck the Force.
Waratahs keep hold of Halangahu
Waratahs fly-half Daniel Halangahu has rejected other offers and will remain in blue until 2012 after signing a new two-year deal.
Braid wants All Black consideration
He's only a three-hour flight away, but plying his trade in Queensland still means Daniel Braid is not eligible for All Black selection.
Waugh to cherish his 119th
Phil Waugh admits it will be a proud day when he becomes the most capped player in 'Tahs history - but insists he is just getting started.
Highlanders cut Thomson and Hobbs
The Highlanders have suspended All Blacks forward Adam Thomson and Michael Hobbs for breaching the team disciplinary rules.
