Hooper: Debutants have chance on biggest stage (00:36)
Rennie has Wallabies singing from the same song sheet
After the tumultuous 2019 season, the Wallabies were always going to need to undertake a significant rebuild, but it was their team culture that really needed fixing, enter Dave Rennie..
Scotland have Russell back for Wales test
Scotland fly-half Finn Russell has been restored to the starting lineup alongside captain Stuart Hogg and Jonny Gray as coach Gregor Townsend named his side to take on Wales in the final round of the Six Nations on Saturday.
Iconic Wales winger JJ Williams, 72, has died
JJ Williams, one of Wales' and the British and Irish Lions' greatest ever wingers, has died at the age of 72. His former club, Bridgend Ravens, confirmed the news on Thursday but did not reveal a cause of death.
Record-breaker Jones to lead Wales vs. Scotland
Alun Wyn Jones will become the most capped player in test history when he leads a much-changed Wales in their Six Nations finale against Scotland on Saturday.
Fickou shifts to the wing as France seek 6N title
Gael Fickou will be shifted from centre to the wing to make up for the absence of the injured Teddy Thomas as France look to win the Six Nations for the first time in 10 years when they take on Ireland on Saturday.
Six Nations: Hill to make England debut vs. Italy
Exeter's Jonny Hill will make his England debut against Italy on Saturday after coach Eddie Jones named him as lock partner to Maro Itoje for the game in Rome where the Six Nations title is at stake.
All Blacks make three changes for Sydney Bledilsoe
The All Blacks have made three changes to their starting 15, with Hoskins Sotutu making his first start while Joe Moody has been forced from the side as he goes through HIA protocols.
O'Connor ruled out, Lolesio, Simone to make Wallabies debuts
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has been forced to make several changes to his starting fifteen with James O'Connor and Matt Toomua replaced by debutants Noah Lolesio and Irae Simone for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.
A Bledisloe breakthrough the hope for rugby's lapsed believers
The faith of passionate Wallabies fans across the country has been tested over the last decade, especially those outside the cliched "Ra-Ra" community, but Bledisloe I may have reignited hope in lapsed believers.
Gatland: Eng-based players to miss SA Tour
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has warned players who miss the team's warm-up fixture against Japan on June 26 that they will be at a disadvantage when he makes his final selection for the tour of world champions South Africa.
Ireland's Healy to earn 100th cap in 6N decider
Ireland can mark Healy's milestone with a bonus-point victory that would ensure they win the Six Nations crown at the expense of second-placed England.
SA Rugby investigating death of rugby player from Border
SA Rugby is investigating a breach of COVID-19 regulations during which a young rugby player from a club in Border tragically passed away after picking up a serious injury during a tournament match.
Bledisloe foes unite behind Pasifika rugby push
They will be combatants on Saturday night in Sydney but All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu and Wallabies prop Scott Sio are united in their push to further the prospects of Pasifika rugby.
Wallabies assistant questions All Blacks' improvement
Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel has questioned whether New Zealand actually went "up a notch" in Auckland but admits Australia must bring their A-game on Saturday in Sydney, demanding accuracy as they attempt to level the Bledisloe Cup series.
All Blacks need to overcome history to claim Bledisloe (01:00)
'I'm not that young anymore': The Tongan Thor's time is now
From speaking up in team meetings to acting as a focal point in the attack, Taniela Tupou has emerged as one of the key men in Dave Rennie's Wallabies overhaul. Still remembered as a YouTube sensation, he is on a path to changing perceptions.
Bothered Kiwis keen to take down Wallabies
Star All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett says it bothers him that the door is still ajar for the Wallabies to claim the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002.
O'Connor: No. 10 is my best spot (01:02)
Thorn extends Reds stay through 2021
Reds coach Brad Thorn has agreed to a one-year extension at Ballymore, giving him the opportunity to see through the work that has set Queensland up for a potential period of great success.
How the Wallabies plan to get back on track in Sydney
The Wallabies are confident they can turn around their performance in Auckland with a few small improvement in Sydney. At the top of the list, make their tackles and maybe don't kick so poorly to Caleb Clarke.
Ireland's Ringrose out of 6N decider with broken jaw
Ireland centre Garry Ringrose will be out for the rest of the year after suffering a broken jaw in the Six Nations win over Italy at the weekend, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Monday.
Jones names uncapped Umaga in 6N squad
Wasps' uncapped fly-half Jacob Umaga has earned a call up to England men's Six Nations squad ahead of Saturday's match against Italy in Rome.
England win women's Six Nations title after France fall short
England won a record-extending 16th women's Six Nations title, with a game to spare, after they took an unassailable lead in the standings when France failed to beat Scotland on Sunday.
Savea, Laulala miss Bledisloe on paternity leave
All Blacks number eight Ardie Savea and prop Nepo Laulala are on paternity leave and will miss the Rugby Championship opener against Australia next weekend, coach Ian Foster said on Sunday.