Schmidt hopes Australia furnace will produce Ireland diamonds
Ireland made history by beating Australia in Sydney and Joe Schmidt hopes their victory will bode well for the future.
Ireland cap stunning season with series win over Wallabies
A scrappy encounter between Australia and Ireland in Sydney saw the visitors edge to victory and clinch the series.
France frustrated by officials again as All Blacks complete sweep in style
Although again less than impressive in the first half of the third Test, New Zealand eased to another win over France.
Erasmus wary of ‘wonderful’ Cipriani
Rassie Erasmus expects Danny Cipriani to test the Springboks as they attempt to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Cape Town.
O’Mahony: Series win in Australia would be up there with Grand Slam
Peter O'Mahony knows it would be a major achievement to mark his 50th cap by inspiring Ireland to a series win over Australia.
Hansen urges France not to ‘squeal’ over decisions
Steve Hansen said it is "pointless" to complain about refereeing decisions, with France feeling hard done by in New Zealand.
Intelligent Jones will turn England’s fortunes around – Moody
Eddie Jones remains the right man to lead England into the Rugby World Cup, says Lewis Moody.
Schmidt in no rush to decide on his future
Joe Schmidt is in no rush to come to a decision on whether to sign another deal with Ireland or seek pastures new next... Read more
Wallabies treating decider as grand final – Hooper
Australia can go third in the rankings if they beat Ireland in the last match at Allianz Stadium before it is knocked down next... Read more
Moody: England players need protection
World Cup winner Lewis Moody has called on the RFU to ease England's workload to ensure they are competitive in Japan next year.
McInally returns to Scotland starting line-up
Stuart McInally returns to the Scotland starting XV after Gregor Townsend makes eight changes to the side that lost in the second Test.
‘Retired’ Brits on bench as Springboks ring changes for final Test
Schalk Brits has not played for the Springboks since 2015, but the veteran hooker is set to come off the bench against England.
Cipriani and Robshaw to start for England at Newlands
George Ford has been dropped for the third Test against South Africa, with Danny Cipriani finally getting his chance from the start.
Tui handed first Wallabies start, five changes for Ireland
Joe Schmidt has made five alterations to his starting line-up, while Lukhan Tui and Nick Phipps come into the Australia side in Sydney.
All Blacks ring the changes for series finale with France
After naming the same side for the first two Tests, Steve Hansen has opted to make changes for the game in Dunedin.
England will emerge as a ‘champion team’, insists Jones
Eddie Jones is under pressure after a dire run of England's results, but he sees significant success on the horizon.