Cheika: Pocock hurting but desperate to face England

Michael Cheika says there is no danger of David Pocock holding back despite the fact he is still feeling the effects of a neck... Read more

Schmidt’s Ireland future to be revealed after USA clash

As links to the All Blacks continue to linger, Ireland coach Joe Schmidt will oversee the Test against the USA before confirming his future.

George key to blunting Wallabies start – Jones

Jamie George will provide England with steel early on against Australia, says coach Eddie Jones.

Fall and Slimani earn France recalls

Jacques Brunel has made two changes to his starting XV with Benjamin Fall and Rabah Slimai returning for France.

Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position

The Springbok side to face Wales remains unchanged to the one that toppled Scotland at Murrayfield, aside from the inclusion of fit-again Eben Etzebeth... Read more

Kolisi to lead unchanged Springboks

Siya Kolisi will lead an unchanged South Africa XV against Wales as the Springboks look to finish 2018 on a high.

Pocock fit for England clash, Beale dropped

David Pocock has recovered from a neck injury to take his place in Australia's team to take on England.

Ruddock to lead new-look Ireland against USA

Joe Schmidt has made 14 changes to the Ireland side that beat New Zealand for this weekend's Test against the United States.

Wales start Williams at full-back for Springboks clash

Liam Williams starts at full-back, with Wales largely returning to the team that beat Australia against South Africa this weekend.

Cokanasiga starts against Wallabies, Hartley and Tuilagi on bench

Dylan Hartley is set to break the record for Test appearances at Twickenham, but the co-captain will start on the bench.

All Blacks change 11 for Italian clash

All Black coach Steve Hansen has made 11 changes to the side that lost to Ireland last weekend. Damian McKenzie and Beauden Barrett however... Read more

Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cautioned Ireland after their heroic win over the All Blacks, that their World Cup preparation may have been made... Read more

Hansen rings the changes for Italy clash

Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, captain Kieran Read and Ardie Savea are the only players to keep their places in the All Blacks side.

Hogg fit for much-changed Scotland

Gregor Townsend has again shaken up his Scotland team, making eight changes for the clash with Argentina.

Welsh test to galvanise young scrummies

In the absence of Faf De Klerk for Saturday’s Welsh clash, Springbok backline coach  Mzwandile Stick believes the squad’s two young scrummies will gain valuable test... Read more

Watch highlights from Ireland’s much-anticipated GUINNESS Series showdown with New Zealand as the world’s leading two teams battled it out at the Aviva Stadium. Jacob Stockdale’s superb second half try and 11 points from Jonathan Sexton’s boot inspired another historic result for Joe Schmidt’s men.