The latest rugby news on the major tournaments from around the globe.
Andy Farrell says he is "pretty pleased" that fly-half Quade Cooper has not clinched a place in Australia's squad to face the Lions.
Fly-half rookie Stuart Hogg has been backed to make a success of his role in the British and Irish Lions number 10 shirt.
The Lions have plenty of injury problems ahead of their latest tour match against a Combined Country XV on Tuesday.
Robbie Henshaw found the step up to Test level a challenge, but Ireland's newest international relished his first cap against the US Eagles
Stuart Lancaster dissected England's win over Argentina with Chris Pollock as he looks to cut out the penalties ahead of the second Test.
Andy Farrell says there is no paranoia in the Lions camp regarding the apparent surveillance of their playing movements.
Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards is expecting a much-improved performance from his team in Saturday's second Test against Japan.
Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed former London Welsh boss Lyn Jones as their new director of rugby.
Lions assistant coach Andy Farrell has played down the severity of injuries to Jonny Sexton and his son, Owen.
Fit-again Springbok Sevens skipper Kyle Brown will lead an interesting mix of players to the Rome Sevens tournament at the URC Stadium this weekend.
London Welsh have made Scarlets prop Peter Edwards and Wasps fly-half Will Robinson their latest signings as they target a Premiership return.
Worcester Warriors have agreed a deal to sign New Zealand back row Cameron Goodhue ahead of the 2013/14 season.
James Horwill has been confirmed as Australia's captain for the series with the Lions which starts later this month.
George North wants the British and Irish Lions to gain marks for style as well as physical power on their tour of Australia.
Warren Gatland has declared himself "very, very happy'' with the opening phase of his British and Irish Lions squad's Australia tour.
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