The Springboks have been dealt a blow for their Test series with England, as Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not feature.
England's tour of South Africa is something Ben Youngs is able to put into perspective after his sister-in-law's fight against cancer.
Forwards Vincent Koch and George Kruis have renewed their Saracens' contracts after the side's Premiership title win.
David Pocock and Israel Folau's differing views on gay rights could make for an uneasy dynamic in the Australia team, says Brian O'Driscoll.
Brian O'Driscoll sees no reason why Leo Cullen or Stuart Lancaster should depart Leinster even if their services are sought elsewhere.
New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams treated hospital staff to a song after coming round from knee surgery.
A suspected pectoral injury will sideline Brodie Retallick for Saturday's clash against France at Eden Park in Auckland.
Despite being questioned over his methods, Eddie Jones is adamant England's players train "appropriately" for Test rugby.
New Zealand will have Liam Squire at their disposal against France after a Super Rugby citing for foul play was dismissed.
South Africa were beaten in bizarre circumstances by Wales on Saturday, with new coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledging the need to improve.
Maro Itoje knows Owen Farrell well and believes his Saracens team-mate can perform better for England as the tour captain.
After leading Castres past Montpellier and to a fifth Top 14 title, head Christophe Urios dominated the post-final fallout.
There were big wins for the Crusaders, the Rebels and the Waratahs in an entertaining round of Super Rugby action on Saturday.
Ireland are already looking towards defending their Six Nations title and attacking the World Cup, according to coach Joe Schmidt.
Sonny Bill Williams will miss New Zealand's Test series against France this month with a knee injury.
Rory Best's hamstring injury means he will miss Ireland's three-match series in Australia next month.