After signing a new long-term Rugby Australia deal, Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper will make his comeback from injury versus New Zealand.
Dan Carter has played down reports he could feature for the Highlanders in next season's Super Rugby.
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has become just the second player in Australian rugby history to sign a five-year deal.
After Mario Ledesma left to take over as Argentina coach, the Jaguares have appointed Gonzalo Quesada as his successor.
Legendary New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter believes Beauden Barrett has enough credit in the bank to keep Richie Mo'unga out of the 10 shirt.
Dane Coles has been beset by injuries, but is set to return for Wellington in the Mitre Cup.
Leicester Tigers have bolstered their front row ahead of the new Premiership season by signing props Campese Ma'afu and David Feao.
The Wallabies could have captain Michael Hooper back for the first Test against the All Blacks as the flanker's recovery continues.
Young fly-half Damian Willemse is among three uncapped players in the Springboks' squad for the Rugby Championship.
Todd Blackadder is expecting big things from Jacques van Rooyen after luring the experienced Lions prop to The Rec.
Australia international back Henry Speight has joined Ulster on a short-term contract ahead of their Pro14 campaign beginning.
Jordan Petaia is the standout name among six new call-ups for Australia's training squad ahead of the meeting with New Zealand.
The Crusaders' Super Rugby final win over the Lions was not always pretty, but that suited delighted coach Scott Robertson.
The Lions again came up short in the Super Rugby final, but Warren Whiteley had no complaints as the Crusaders' brave defence triumphed.
Seta Tamanivalu scored in his final match for the Crusaders as they saw off the Lions in the Super Rugby final for the second...
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After reaching the Super Rugby playoffs for the first time, Jaguares have secured the future of four important players.