Navidi to embrace Wales captaincy against Ireland
Ireland travel to Cardiff on Saturday for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, with Josh Navidi set to captain Wales for the first time.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at Bledisloe Cup II
New Zealand host Australia at fortress Eden Park looking for a first win in three Tests to retain the Bledisloe Cup.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the third round of Rugby Championship matches
Australia will be looking to pull off a shock by beating their trans-Tasman rivals in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Perth.
‘Honoured’ Vermeulen plans to lead Springboks by example
Lining up as South Africa captain for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday, Duane Vermeulen aims to lead by example.
Hooper excited by return of ‘outstanding’ O’Connor
James O'Connor has already impressed on his return to Australia training and Michael Hooper is keen to see him deliver on the pitch, too.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the second round of Rugby Championship matches
In the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice.
Rugby Championship: Opportunity knocks for World Cup hopefuls
Sevu Reece is among the Rugby World Cup hopefuls who will look to make their mark in a shortened Rugby Championship.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the first round of Rugby Championship matches
Argentina will have to produce something special to claim a historic win over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship opener.
Crusaders call on Ennor for injured Crotty in Super Rugby final against Jaguares
Injury has denied Ryan Crotty a Crusaders farewell after he was ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby final against Jaguares.
European Champions Cup final: Over 1,000 Test caps in star-studded line-ups
Twenty-eight of the scheduled starters in Saturday's European Champions Cup final have represented their country at international level.
European Champions Cup final: Key battles
As two European heavyweights lock horns in the Champions Cup final, we look at the key battles that will decide Leinster versus Saracens.
Leinster unchanged as Sarries pick Maitland and Skelton for Champions Cup final
Leinster and Saracens have both named teams packed with Champions Cup experience for Saturday's final in Newcastle.
Leinster eyeing record high five – European Champions Cup final in Opta numbers
Saracens will attempt to deny Leinster a record fifth European Champions Cup - here are the best pre-match Opta numbers.
Leinster rest Sexton due to niggle, Itoje & Hogg set for returns
Johnny Sexton will not be risked for Leinster's Champions Cup quarter-final, but Maro Itoje and Stuart Hogg are set to return this weekend.
Fofana Six Nations farewell ruined by injury
Jacques Brunel recalled Wesley Fofana for the trip to Italy but the France centre has been ruled out late on due to injury.
Focus on Scotland! Gatland laughs off Jones’ ‘tired’ jibe
Eddie Jones' claim that Wales look tired ahead of a decisive weekend in the Six Nations has been laughed off by Warren Gatland.