ZAC PREPARES FOR NEW CRUSADE
New Crusaders wing, Zac Guildford, is already engaged in a war of text messages with his Hawke's Bay teammates who are aligned to the Highlanders for the upcoming Super 14 rugby competition.
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WALDROM REFOCUSES AFTER INJURIES
Scott Waldrom has set his sights on a return to the All Blacks after injuries ended his hopes last year.
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MANU WANTS TO EXCEL IN THE SOUTH
Regular game time is one of the aims of No.8 Nasi Manu as the Highlanders prepare for their Super 14 opener against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday night.
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ENGLAND EN ROUTE TO BRIGHT FUTURE
Nick Easter is convinced England's victory over Wales on Saturday is the start of a bright future and not just another false dawn.
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FRENCH OVERPOWER SCOTS
Andy Robinson failed to inspire Scotland to an opening Six Nations victory as it went down 9-18 to France as monster France centre Mathieu Bastareaud completed a fairytale comeback at Murrayfield.
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ANGLO-WELSH SEMIS SORTED
Tim Taylor's last-kick conversion crowned an incredible Anglo-Welsh Cup fightback to secure Gloucester a 31-29 victory over Harlequins and a place in the semi-finals of the competition.   Full Story >>

DEFENCE LET NZ DOWN IN SEVENS
Twenty-four hours is a long time in rugby sevens as New Zealand found to its cost at the Wellington Sevens on Saturday.
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INDISCIPLINE COSTLY FOR WALES
England eased the pressure on manager Martin Johnson by launching its Six Nations campaign with a priceless 30-17 win over Wales at Twickenham.
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NZ DEFENCE UP WITH THE BEST
Coach Gordon Tietjens described New Zealand's defensive effort in its 19-7 win over South Africa at the Wellington sevens as one of the best he has seen during his time in charge.
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FLUTEY BLOW FOR ENGLAND
England was forced into a late change ahead of its opening Six Nations clash with Wales on Saturday after Riki Flutey was ruled out with a dead leg.
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