Leinster’s CJ van der Linde will move to the Super-14 Cheetahs next season in an effort to win back his place in the South African squad for the 2011 World Cup.

Former North Harbour lock forward Bernie Upton has joined Michael Bradley's Connacht.

He’s skipper at Richie McCaw’s Canterbury, but new All Black Kieran Read is still learning his trade and keeping his feet on the ground. Diarmuid O’Flynn spoke to him.

Former Leinster loose-head Ollie Le Roux could be in line for a dramatic return to Super-14 rugby.