Mitchell's heart is with the Lions

Western Force coach John Mitchell is set to end his contract with the Perth-based Super Rugby franchise a year before it expires.

Player rotation key in Super 15

Graham Henry says leading All Blacks may have to be rested during next year's Super 15 to ensure their fitness for next year's RWC.

Hoeata heads for Highlanders

New Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has lured a handful more players to the franchise including NZ Maori loose forward Jarrad Hoeata.

Highlanders snap up two newbies

The Highlanders have signed Manawatu players Nick Crosswell and Aaron Smith ahead of next season's Super 15.

Force plunder Sydney clubs

Western Force have strengthened their squad for the Super 15 by completing the signings of Pat Dellit, Paul Alo-Emile and Phoenix Battye.

Slade signs with the Highlanders

Tuesday's rumours were indeed true; the Highlanders have secured the services of fly-half Colin Slade ahead of the Super 15.

O'Neill looks to calm SANZAR tensions

ARU boss John O'Neill says he will try to diffuse the tense relations with South African officials at the upcoming SANZAR meeting.

Injury nightmare over for Jantjes

Western Province full-back Conrad Jantjes has recalled just how scared he was when he suffered his horrific leg injury back in 2009.

Ripia leaves Hurricanes for Force

Hurricanes and Taranaki fly-half Willie Ripia has turned his back on New Zealand after joining Western Force as a foreign player.

League club ups ante to lure Cooper

NRL club Parramatta have put the pressure on Australia rugby chiefs to keep hold of Wallaby star Quade Cooper by tabling a massive offer.

South Africa to quit SANZAR?

With the relationship with their SANZAR partners at an all-time low, the South African Rugby Union is looking to pull out of the alliance.

Dagg on a new Crusade

Rising All Blacks star Israel Dagg has quit the Highlanders to join the Crusaders for next year's expanded Super 15 tournament.



