Aussies drop Smith for vital game
Australia flanker George Smith has been left out of the team for Saturday's must-win clash against New Zealand.
Pivac to coach Fiji at World Cup
New Zealander Wayne Pivac will coach Fiji at next year's Rugby World Cup after the Fiji Rugby Union rejected calls for his sacking.
Springboks struggle with injuries
Andre Pretorius and Danie Rossouw are the latest injury worries for South Africa ahead of their Tri-Nations home stand.
RFU closer to elite post decision
The RFU could name their elite director of rugby this week, with Rob Andrew and Sir Clive Woodward in the running.
Varndell out regain England spot
Leicester's Tom Varndell says he is determined to show he is worth a place in England's senior squad.
Tigers 'courting' NZ star Mauger
Leicester Tigers have shown an interest in New Zealand centre Aaron Mauger,
according to the player's agent.
Canada book Wales RWC clash
Canada beat United States 56-7 to book a World Cup berth against Wales, Australia and Fiji.
Sailor rejects drugs-ban appeal
Wendell Sailor decides not to appeal over a two-year ban for testing positive for cocaine.
Trans-Tasman tussles
Six classic Australia-New Zealand clashes
Rugby World Cup 2007 draw
How the groups are shaping up for next year's World Cup
Brooke helps All Blacks line-out
New Zealand call in veteran Test forward Robin Brooke to help with their faltering line-out.
Veteran Gregan under new attack
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones calls on Australia to explore other options at scrum-half ahead of George Gregan.
South Africa call up uncapped duo
South Africa add the uncapped pair of Ruan Pienaar and Brendan Botha to their squad for the rest of the Tri-Nations.
Connolly content with 'ugly' win
Australia coach John Connolly is delighted with his side's 'ugly' Tri-Nations victory over a 'heartbroken' South Africa.
NZ boss Henry denies quit reports
New Zealand coach Graham Henry says he has not decided what he will do after the 2007 World Cup.
Henry keen to master SA
New Zealand coach Graham Henry vows to improve his team's record in South Africa after retaining the Bledisloe Cup against Australia.
Australia buoyed by Cup progress
Australia believe they are back on track despite the Tri-Nations loss to New Zealand.
Australia 9-13 New Zealand
New Zealand seal the Bledisloe Cup with an absorbing Tri-Nations win over Australia in Brisbane.
New Zealand 35-17 South Africa
Dan Carter stars for New Zealand as the All Blacks record their 20th straight home Test victory.
Australia 49-0 South Africa
Australia record their first win of the Tri-Nations with a stunning victory over a dismal South Africa in Brisbane.
New Zealand 32-12 Australia
New Zealand sink Australia 32-12 in an absorbing opener to the 2006 Tri-Nations tournament in Christchurch.
England revamp coaching
Defence coach Mike Ford reveals England have revamped their approach to training and introduced a new player mentoring scheme.
Farrell tipped to be England star
Andy Farrell has the same "aura" as Martin Johnson and can make a huge impact for England, says the RFU's chairman.
Voyce dropped from England elite
Wasps' Tom Voyce is dropped from England's Elite Player Squad, which includes Jonny Wilkinson and Andy Farrell.
Injured Umaga out for six weeks
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga will be out for at least six weeks after suffering a severe finger injury.
Five Fijians banned after brawl
Five Fiji internationals are banned from playing Test rugby for the rest of the year following a drunken brawl in Japan.
Sailor vows to make rugby return
Wendell Sailor insists he will return to competitive action once he has served his two-year ban for his positive drugs test.
Sailor handed two-year ban
Australia winger Wendell Sailor is banned for two years after failing a drugs test.
Wales ponder coaching team
Wales have yet to decide on the composition of coach Gareth Jenkins' back-up team.
Cockbain out to fight for place
Lions, Wales and Ospreys lock Brent Cockbain says he is determined to re-establish himself after injury.
Williams cool on captaincy
Lions, Wales and Blues flanker Martyn Williams does not feel he is in the running to lead his country.
Flannery set for shoulder surgery
Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery is to undergo surgery for a shoulder problem.
Townsend sets retirement date
Former Scotland fly-half Gregor Townsend says he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the coming season.
England Women name squad
England Women's head coach Geoff Richards names his 26-strong squad for the Rugby World Cup in Canada.
Scotland finalise RWC squad
Scotland replace injured centre Mary Pat Tierney with Claire Cruickshank in their squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in Edmonton, Canada.
Highs and lows
Ireland reflect on their three-Test summer tour down under
England close to crisis point
Doubts persist over coach's ability to revive England
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