NZ wins opening game

A hat-trick from skipper DJ Forbes has powered New Zealand to a 29-7 victory over Scotland on the opening day of the Wellington Sevens – but the Kiwis were forced to work hard for their win.

Kaino considering overseas move

All Blacks and Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino has hinted he could he offshore at the end of the season.

Barritt, Farrell, Dowson set for debuts

Owen Farrell and Brad Barritt will form a new-look midfield when England opens its Six Nations campaign against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

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Super Rugby expansion unlikely

SANZAR chief executive Greg Peters says commercial arrangements won’t allow for Super Rugby expansion until the end of 2015.

Jane, Vito to play pre-season game

All Blacks Cory Jane and Victor Victo will play for the Hurricanes when they take on the Blues in a Super Rugby pre-season game in Whangarei tomorrow afternoon.

New Super Rugby disciplinary rules

New disciplinary procedures will be trialled in this year's Super Rugby competition.

Samoa without Perez

Paul Perez has missed out on a place in Samoa’s 12-man squad to compete at the Wellington Sevens after being refused a New Zealand visa.

Forbes re-signs with Counties

New Zealand Sevens captain DJ Forbes has re-signed with Counties Manukau.

The weight of expectation

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens and captain DJ Forbes say the huge expectation from fans make their home tournament one of the hardest to win on the HSBC Sevens World Series circuit.

Earls at centre, Sexton to play 10

Keith Earls will wear the No 13 jersey when Ireland plays Wales in its Six Nations opener in Dublin on Sunday.

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