Australia

Cummins replaces Speight in Wallabies squad

Brumbies winger Henry Speight has been replaced in the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship by Western Force winger Nick Cummins.

Giteau and Mitchell in Wallabies extended squad

Wallabies coach Michael has named an extended training squad ahead of The Rugby Championship opener against the Springboks on 18 July and included Toulon's Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell

Springboks lose Fourie du Preez for up to 8 weeks

South Africa's Rugby World Cup hopes have suffered a blow as star scrum-half Fourie du Preez has been sidelined for between four and eight weeks.

Phil Waugh Selects His Wallaby Loose Forwards

Eight uncapped players in Springbok squad

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has named eight uncapped players in a 36 strong Springbok squad for their five remaining matches ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.

Dagg could play for All Blacks against Samoa

All Blacks and Crusaders fullback looks set to feature for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship having gone through training successfully this week.

Cooper ready for Wallabies Rugby Championhip

The Wallabies are confident that Quade Cooper will be fit to feature for Australia in their Rugby Championship opening match against South Africa at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Springboks to get Fourie back but not Bekker

Former Springbok centre Jaque Fourie is expected to be available for the Rugby World Cup but not Andries Bekker due to a change of decision at their Japanese club.

Hansen names five new All Blacks in squad

New Zealand rugby head coach Steve Hansen has named five new All Blacks in a 41 strong squad ahead of their Test against Samoa, the Rugby Championship and extra Bledisloe Cup Test.

Cheika thinks Cooper will stay in Australia

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says he thinks that fly half Quade Cooper could be about to rebuff an offer from European giants Toulon and sign a new deal with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).