Saturday's clash between the Waratahs and the Crusaders will see the latter play their first match since the Christchurch attacks.
Owen Farrell has come in for criticism after a poor second half against Scotland, but Billy Vunipola says it is unwarranted.
There will be no imminent merger of Welsh regions after it was confirmed all four will stay as they are next season.
Fly-half Gareth Anscombe says Wales players have been let down as a domestic dispute rumbles on.
It has been reported in Australia that the Sunwolves may not be part of Super Rugby's future and matters should be clarified this week.
Josh Adams will be a Cardiff Blues player from next season after agreeing a move from Worcester Warriors.
The Scarlets have signed up Wales trio Jonathan Davies, Ken Owens and Rob Evans to new deals.
Shaun Edwards' future is unclear, but Wayne Pivac says he ruled himself out of staying on with Wales after agreeing to join Wigan Warriors.
The Lions, missing back row combination of Warren Whiteley and Cyle Brink, now worry over the fitness of star loose forward Kwagga Smith. The sweat comes...
Harlequins have secured the services of another international, with Michele Campagnaro set to arrive at The Stoop later this year.