Young Scarlets fly-half Rhys Priestland may only be at the beginning of his fledgling career but already he is making an impact in the Magners League."

Dai Young has named a Cardiff Blues side showing six changes for their EDF Energy Cup clash against Leicester Tigers at Welford Road on Saturday."

Hawke's Bay have contributed players to a Super 14 franchise for the first time in seven years, a significant victory and well earned reward for coach Peter Russell."

Leicester Tigers' and England scrum-half Harry Ellis is well on his way to returning to full fitness after a knee injury ruled him out for the past seven months."

World Cup-winning coach Jake White has confirmed he is quitting the Springboks.

It's a long gone day where top-level players would be happy with a weekend hacking around at grass roots - and even those that want to are usually prevented by the precious professional contracts."

All Black loose forward Jerry Collins shocked fans and players alike when he turned up to play in a local English club match last weekend."

Clint Newland was felling a more acceptable brand of tall timber when he learned of his new rugby assignment in the deep south.

"Youth is usually considered no substitute for experience -- unless you coach a New Zealand Super 14 rugby side." NZPA's Chris Barclay reports

Hawke's Bay teenager Zac Guildford was still pinching himself today as he fronted media in Wellington to talk about his Super 14 rugby signing with the Hurricanes.