New Zealand
Hurricanes v Chiefs
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Friday 5.35pm (AEST)
Crusaders v Blues
AMI Stadium, Christchurch, Saturday 5.35pm (AEST)
Bulls v Highlanders
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, Sunday, 1.05am (AEST)
Ten uncapped players in All Blacks squad
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has included 10 uncapped players in a 38-man training squad to attend two camps ahead of next month's three-Test home series against France.
Rugby
Watson, Catrakilis star as Kings bounce back
Monthati Molosankwe Skipper Luke Watson and fly-half Demetri Catrakilis starred as Southern Kings put a three-week Super Rugby nightmare behind them by defeating the Highlanders 34-27 on Saturday.
Rugby
Barrett leads Hurricanes to victory
Monthati Molosankwe The Hurricanes kept alive hopes of a Super Rugby play-off place with a 39-34 victory over the Cheetahs on Friday.
Rugby
Kahui injury curse continues
An injured shoulder means All Blacks centre Richard Kahui will miss next month's Test series against France and his hopes of playing club rugby in Japan are in doubt, reports said Tuesday.
Rugby
Clinical Bulls blow Hurricanes away with six tries
David Legge A couple of opportunist first-half tries set the Bulls up for a 48-14 victory over New Zealand visitors the Hurricances in Super Rugby on Saturday.
Highlanders' year-long Super drought over
Nearly a year of Super Rugby heartache is over for the Highlanders, who notched their first win of the season with a courageous 25-22 defeat of the Sharks in Dunedin.
Rugby
Heartbreak for Rebels as Taylor-made Crusaders sneak home
Melissa Woods The Melbourne Rebels have suffered another heart-breaking defeat with the Crusaders coming from behind for a 30-26 win in their Super Rugby clash in Christchurch.
Rugby
Fast starting Chiefs soar back to top of NZ conference
The Chiefs have put their Super Rugby defence back on track, repelling a persistent Sharks side to secure a 37-29 bonus-point victory in Hamilton.
Rugby
Stormers defence withstands Hurricanes charge
The Stormers, their defensive tenacity again to the fore, have held out the Hurricanes in an arm wrestle to grab an 18-16 Super Rugby win in Palmerston North.
All Black granted bail but barred from contact with partner
All Black and Hurricanes winger Julian Savea has been remanded on bail after appearing in the Wellington District Court.
Rugby
Tearful All Black apologises after domestic assault charge
Remorseful All Blacks winger Julian Savea apologised on Sunday after being charged with assault over a domestic incident.
Brumbies out of the blocks quickly in marathon race to finals
CHRIS DUTTON The Brumbies have found their Super Rugby mojo and beating the Highlanders in Dunedin will be a massive boost for their finals dreams.
