Cheika shrugs off Hansen’s ‘Mickey Mouse’ jibe
Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen have played down comments the All Blacks head coach made about his opposite number.
O’Connor to make first Wallabies start since 2013 in Bledisloe opener
Australia have opted to make four changes to their starting team to face New Zealand, with James O'Connor to start.
Savea to start at number six in surprise All Blacks move
New Zealand made six changes to their starting side to face Australia, with Ardie Savea making a surprise positional switch.
Mtawarira to equal Springboks record in chase for Rugby Championship glory
South Africa will be aided by the vast experience of Tendai Mtawarira, who will equal a Springboks record, when they take on Argentina.
Six Nations failure delivered a reality check for Ireland, admits Best
Captain Rory Best says Ireland are hungry to show their Six Nations failure was merely a blip as they prepare for the Rugby World... Read more
Urdapilleta set for first Argentina appearance since 2013
Argentina have made five changes for their meeting with South Africa as Benjamin Urdapilleta prepares for an international return.
England drop four players from squad ahead of Wales clash
England start their Rugby World Cup preparation when they take on Wales on Sunday, and four players have been cut from Eddie Jones' squad.
Southern Kings abort search for new head coach amid qualification confusion
There has been much confusion surrounding the Southern Kings' search for a new coach and the process has now been aborted.
Erasmus buoyed by Springboks’ Auckland training camp
A week in Auckland "ticked both boxes" for the Springboks in terms of building team unity and reducing travelling time for the squad.
Petaia, Pocock and Polota-Nau return to Wallabies squad
Jordan Petaia, David Pocock and Tatafu Polota-Nau have all been added to Australia's squad ahead of their final Rugby Championship fixture.
Faletau ruled out of Wales’ World Cup squad through injury
Wales have confirmed flanker Taulupe Faletau will miss the Rugby World Cup after sustaining a clavicle injury.
Folau begins court proceedings against Rugby Australia and Waratahs
After failing to reach a settlement figure with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs, Israel Folau has commenced court proceedings.
Williams to miss Bledisloe Cup opener
New Zealand named a 34-man squad for their Tests against Australia, but Sonny Bill Williams will only play one of the two matches.
Australia back Beale re-signs with Waratahs
Unlike Bernard Foley and David Pocock, Kurtley Beale will not head overseas after the Rugby World Cup having recommitted to the Waratahs.
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett will leave the Hurricanes later this year, but Jordie Barrett, at least for the time being, is staying put.
Retallick a good chance to be fit for World Cup, says Hansen
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen offered a positive update on lock Brodie Retallick's shoulder injury.
