Kolisi to lead unchanged Springboks

Siya Kolisi will lead an unchanged South Africa XV against Wales as the Springboks look to finish 2018 on a high.

Pocock fit for England clash, Beale dropped

David Pocock has recovered from a neck injury to take his place in Australia's team to take on England.

Ruddock to lead new-look Ireland against USA

Joe Schmidt has made 14 changes to the Ireland side that beat New Zealand for this weekend's Test against the United States.

Wales start Williams at full-back for Springboks clash

Liam Williams starts at full-back, with Wales largely returning to the team that beat Australia against South Africa this weekend.

Cokanasiga starts against Wallabies, Hartley and Tuilagi on bench

Dylan Hartley is set to break the record for Test appearances at Twickenham, but the co-captain will start on the bench.

Hansen rings the changes for Italy clash

Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, captain Kieran Read and Ardie Savea are the only players to keep their places in the All Blacks side.

Hogg fit for much-changed Scotland

Gregor Townsend has again shaken up his Scotland team, making eight changes for the clash with Argentina.

Halfpenny to miss South Africa clash

Wales will be without Leigh Halfpenny for the visit of South Africa to Cardiff on Saturday.

Jones sceptical over Pocock injury

Eddie Jones thought "here we go again" when he heard David Pocock may not be feature in the Cook Cup showdown.

O’Brien could return for start of Six Nations

Sean O’Brien had surgery on his broken arm and will be out for between eight and 12 weeks, Leinster revealed on Monday.

Care dropped but Hughes returns for England

England will complete their 2018 programme with a clash against Australia at Twickenham.

Schmidt dismisses Hansen’s Ireland World Cup favourites claim as ‘banter’

Steve Hansen declared that Ireland are the number one team in the world and favourites for the World Cup after beating the All Blacks.

Ireland were just too good – Read

Kieran Read said New Zealand could not have thrown any more at Ireland, but must learn lessons from their Dublin defeat.

Thomas at the double as France end losing streak

France secured their first win since March, Teddy Thomas helping himself to a double with Gael Fickou impressing on his return.

Stander lauds Ireland’s ‘unreal’ defence as All Blacks are thwarted

New Zealand failed to score a try in Dublin, underlining Ireland's remarkable commitment in defence as they defeated the world champions.

Dazzling Ireland claim historic All Blacks scalp in Dublin

For the first time in their history Ireland beat New Zealand on home soil, toppling the world champions with a fine performance in Dublin.