Retired Brits gets shock Springboks call-up

Schalk Brits retired from rugby last month, but that has not stopped Rassie Erasmus adding him to the South Africa squad.

England must persevere with Jones’ plan, insists Carter

New Zealand legend Dan Carter believes England must stick with Eddie Jones' vision as the 2019 World Cup comes into focus.

Tu’ungafasi never intended to hurt Grosso

Ofa Tu'ungafasi is adamant there was no malice in his tackle on Remy Grosso during New Zealand's clash with France.

Wales breeze past below-par Pumas

Argentina could not recover from a dismal start against Wales, who followed up their win over South Africa with another Test victory.

I’m proud of the guys – Erasmus delighted with South Africa’s spirit

After falling 24-3 down in the first half, the Springboks rallied to beat England in a thrilling series opener in Johannesburg.

We need to fix that discipline, admits England coach Jones

England coach Eddie Jones pinpointed a lopsided penalty count as the reason to his side's Test defeat against South Africa.

Springboks bounce back to heap more misery on England

Winger Sibusiso Nkosi scored two tries as South Africa rallied from an early 24-3 deficit to defeat England in Johannesburg.

Hansen: France unlucky to get yellow card

The All Blacks thrashed France after Paul Gabrillagues was controversially sin-binned, and Steve Hansen sympathised with the visitors.

Hooper ‘stoked’ as Australia withstand Ireland pressure

Australia did not always have it their own way against a much-changed Ireland team, but, according to Michael Hooper, that was their plan.

Folau the difference in combative and competitive opener – Schmidt

Ireland were beaten for the first time in over a year against Australia, but Joe Schmidt saw an experimental side as competitive.

Returning Pocock Australia’s match-winner as Ireland finally suffer defeat

Ireland tasted defeat for the first time since March 2017, as David Pocock returned to give Australia victory in the first Test.

All Blacks crush France after controversial Gabrillagues yellow

The All Blacks ran in seven second-half tries to hammer France, as a controversial yellow card proved costly for the Les Bleus.

Second-half surge sees Japan beat Italy

An excellent second half helped Japan beat Italy in Oita, the Brave Blossoms taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Wales without prop Jones for Argentina Tests

Scarlets front-rower Rob Evans will start the first Test against the Pumas on Saturday after Wyn Jones was ruled out.

Cheika wary of confident Ireland

Ireland will expect to extend their winning run by another three matches in Australia, according to Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.

Ireland expecting ‘huge battle’ with Wallabies back row

Ireland skipper Peter O'Mahony expects Australia to provide the same tough test they usually do, resulting in a "huge battle".