Thursday Morning Round Up

Kurtley Beale will not feature in the Wallabies' June series

Australia coach Michael Cheika has confirmed that utility back Kurtley Beale will not feature in the Wallabies' June series due to injury. (Full story)

London Irish crowned Championship champions

Leading 29-18 following last week's first leg at Headingley, Irish – who topped the regular season table – completed the job to win 84-66 on aggregate in one of the most entertaining games of the campaign. Full story

The All Blacks have won Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for Sport. Full story

Bordeaux Begles have confirmed the signing of loose forward Mahamadou Diaby from Grenoble. The 26-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the club.

Super Rugby Rd 13: Play of the Week

Ben Smith returns to the Highlanders starting XV

Jordie Barrett returns at 15, while Fifita starts at 6 against the Bulls 

Israel Dagg returns to the Crusaders XV to face the Rebels