England international Ben Te'o has joined Toulon until November to provide cover for players leaving the Top 14 side for the World Cup.
After overcoming a serious knee injury, hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has been included in Conor O'Shea's 31-man squad.
Maxime Medard claimed a brace of tries as France ran riot against Scotland in Nice as part of their Rugby World Cup preparations.
Sbu Nkosi dazzled but South Africa were not at their best, earning a battling win against Argentina in their Rugby World Cup warm-up.
Australia were trounced at Eden Park but coach Michael Cheika trusts his players will put the defeat behind them and focus on the World...
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JJ Williams wrote off Wales' World Cup chances after Dan Biggar stepped into the number 10 shirt, but he responded with a fine display.
George North scored the only try and Dan Biggar answered his critics in a 13-6 win over England that put Wales top of the...
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Steve Hansen expects Richie Mo'unga to be available for New Zealand's Rugby World Cup campaign, dismissing worries over a shoulder injury.
New Zealand atoned for defeat in Perth by thrashing Australia 36-0 in Auckland to retain the Bledisloe Cup, pleasing captain Kieran Read.
New Zealand scored five tries in a clinical Bledisloe Cup victory over an Australia side who humbled them seven days earlier in Perth.
England face a late injury concern ahead of their Rugby World Cup warm-up versus Wales, with Ruaridh McConnochie a doubt.
Back in the XV and named captain for the first time, Schalk Brits is grateful for the opportunity he has been given by South...
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England's Rugby World Cup plans do not include Danny Cipriani, who spoke about missing out on his dream.
Captain Michael Hooper knows Australia will have to shift into another gear to claim the Bledisloe Cup.
New Zealand fell to a stunning loss against Australia last time out, but All Blacks captain Kieran Read is confident they will bounce back.
New Zealand host Australia at fortress Eden Park looking for a first win in three Tests to retain the Bledisloe Cup.