Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Argentina will all hope to find form at the tournament ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
The top try-scorer in the 2019 Super Rugby season, Sevu Reece, will make his first appearance for the All Blacks against Argentina.
Australia coach Michael Cheika has named a much-changed side for his side's Rugby Championship opener, with Nic White among those recalled.
A Springboks team featuring two debutants will be captained by Eben Etzebeth against Australia on Saturday.
Michael Cheika has trimmed half a dozen players from his Australia squad to face South Africa, the injured Christian Lealiifano among them.
Set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years, James O'Connor has agreed a contract that includes behavioural clauses.
An immediate Wallabies recall could come the way of James O'Connor after he signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Australian Rugby.
A hamstring injury will see South Africa without star wing Aphiwe Dyantyi against Australia on Saturday.
Omnisport looks at England's World Cup wins – and none have been straightforward.
Bernard Foley is reportedly set to move to Japan's Top League following this year's Rugby World Cup after departing the Waratahs.
Beauden Barrett, 28, will remain in New Zealand until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup but has agreed a Super Rugby switch to the...
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Kintetsu Liners have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Australia duo Will Genia and Quade Cooper.
Tributes were paid to James Small after the South Africa Rugby World Cup winner died on Wednesday.