Ireland enter new era

Ireland begin life without Brian O'Driscoll against an unforgiving Argentinian team in Resistencia on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Eastmond at 12 for England

Kyle Eastmond will win his third cap for England at inside centre in place of Billy Twelvetrees against New Zealand in Auckland.

Michalak at flyhalf for France

France have made eight changes to the team that lost to Ireland in their last match for the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wallabies pick new halfback combo

Nic White and Bernard Foley will start at scrumhalf and flyhalf respectively for Australia against France in Brisbane on Saturday.

Olivier, Burden added to World XV

Saffas Craig Burden and Wynand Olivier have been called into the World XV squad for their clash against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.

Moore to skipper Wallabies

Stephen Moore has been named as the Wallabies captain for their upcoming series against France.

Baa-Baas brush off England

Two late tries from Hosea Gear guided the Barbarians to a 39-29 win over an England XV at Twickenham.

Fekitoa gets All Blacks chance

The All Blacks have named their squad for the series against England, with only two new faces among the 31-man group.