South Africa skipper Victor Matfield paid tribute to his side after their 53-8 thrashing of Australia in Johannesburg on Saturday."

Percy Montgomery has announced his retirement from international rugby.

South Africa legend Percy Montgomery has announced his retirement from the Test stage, calling time following his side's 53-8 victory over Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. "

Andy Goode says he still has ambitions to play for England, despite moving to France over the summer.

South Africa clawed back some much-needed pride by notching up an emphatic 53-8 victory over the Wallabies at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday."

New Leeds Carnegie head coach Neil Back knows that the next two weeks will have a massive impact on his team's hopes of an immediate Premiership return.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry has admitted that Richie McCaw has only a 50/50 chance of playing against Samoa in New Plymouth on Wednesday.

The three pre-season friendlies between Magners League and Guinness Premiership teams last night all went the way of the Celts. Llanelli Scarlets downed London Wasps, Edinburgh beat Bath while Cardiff Blues ran riot against Northampton Saints.

The Ospreys have sealed the immediate future of Cai Griffiths, with the prop signing a new four-year contract at the region."

Welsh Magners League outfit The Ospreys have announced that 24-year-old prop Cai Griffiths has signed a new four-year contract.