Sacked by Rugby Australia last month for anti-homosexual comments, Israel Folau is now filing applications with the Fair Work Commission.
Warren Gatland will make a swift return to Wales to take on Wayne Pivac's side with the Barbarians in November.
After 12 years as New Zealand Rugby chief, Steve Tew will leave the position at the end of 2019.
Vaea Fifita's red card for a high tackle on Dan du Preez was not overturned at a SANZAAR judicial committee hearing.
Danny Cipriani and Alex Goode have been outstanding this season and Martin Johnson feels they could yet board the plane to Japan.
Marcus Smith was perfect with the boot as England edged to a Quilter Cup success against the Barbarians.
Number eight Warren Whiteley hopes to play some part in the Currie Cup to prove his fitness ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Mark McCall said Saracens "suffocated" Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership final after a victory he said was built on experience.
Springboks playmaker Elton Jantjies will miss the Lions' Super Rugby meeting with the Stormers due to a "breach of team protocol".
The Brumbies have been dealt another blow, with confirmation that Henry Speight will leave the club to join the Reds at the end of 2019.
Geordan Murphy's abuse of officials has landed the Leicester Tigers coach a three-match ban.
Ireland's most decorated player, Rob Kearney, is sure of playing his 15th professional season in his home country.
Australia veteran David Pocock, 31, has played his last game for the Brumbies as he eyes September's Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Sean O'Brien, who will join London Irish later this year, is to miss the Rugby World Cup for Ireland with a hip injury.
While out of the England picture, Danny Cipriani's Gloucester form has seen him named the Premiership's outstanding player.
Bristol Bears have changed Pat Lam's title to director of rugby after he signed a new deal at Ashton Gate.