The New Zealand Conference remains tight in Super Rugby after the Chiefs caught the eye with a big away win.
Israel Folau played the role of spectator at AAMI Park as the Waratahs overcame his absence to beat the Rebels in a thriller.
Eben Etzebeth has not played since November and has suffered a setback in his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Tim Swinson did damage just five minutes into Scotland's drubbing of Argentina last weekend and has gone under the knife in his homeland.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Duane Vermeulen had been linked with a move to Bath, but he will continue his career in Japan after leaving Toulon.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Kieran Read hopes to make his Super Rugby comeback for Crusaders in the near future after playing or a Counties Manukau side on Wednesday.
Peter Stringer played 98 times for Ireland and won the Grand Slam during his distinguished 11-year international career.
Jamie Joseph will return to New Zealand to undergo a minor operation, so assistant Tony Brown will take over as Sunwolves head coach.
Shaun Wane will switch codes to work with elite coaches at all levels on a consultancy basis with Scottish Rugby.
Simon Cron would be "stunned" if Israel Folau is banned as the Waratahs prepare to face the Rebels without the injured Michael Hooper.
Andy Cosslett says Eddie Jones "earned the right to make a strong case for the way ahead" but has not ruled out making a...
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Scotland claimed their largest away victory over Argentina as brothers George and Peter Horne inspired them to a 44-15 win on Saturday.
After ending his worst stretch as coach, Eddie Jones believes England are back on track to challenge at the World Cup.
Michael Cheika was bemused by a number of decisions in Australia's loss to Ireland, but the referee was in no mood to explain himself.