The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.
Australia coach Robbie Deans expects Wycliff Palu and Kurtley Beale to be fit for Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions.
Leigh Halfpenny aims to deliver more of the British and Irish Lions goalkicking masterclasses that have become his trait in Australia.
Christian Wade has spoken of his shock and delight at being called up to join the British & Irish Lions in Australia.
Alun-Wyn Jones was pleased with how the Lions maximised their chances in their 47-17 win over New South Wales Waratahs.
Sam Warburton paid tribute to his British and Irish Lions as they held off the battling Waratahs to win in Sydney.
The Lions completed their build-up for next week's first Test with an emphatic 47-17 victory over the NSW Waratahs.
New Zealand ran in three tries as they cruised past France with a 30-0 victory in Christchurch on Saturday.
Wales fell to their first defeat to Japan after being outplayed in a 23-8 triumph for the hosts, who leveled the series 1-1 in Tokyo
Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony is targeting improvements against Canada after beating the United States by just three points last time out.
The South African team won all three of their pool matches on the opening day of the Roma Sevens tournament, played in the URC stadium in Rome on Friday.
Rob Kearney has thanked the British and Irish Lions coaching staff for sticking with him during his fightback from injury.
Alan Solomons, Southern Kings Director of Rugby, remains committed to the Eastern Cape franchise.
The Lions will send out their strongest XV so far as they look to step up their preparations for the first Test.
Simon Zebo is hoping to make a spectacular late bid for a Lions Test place when he makes his debut on Saturday.
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