Mariette Adams

Mariette Adams

Fit-again duo boost Ireland

Fullback Rob Kearney and flanker Sean O'Brien will start for Ireland against France in Paris on Saturday.

France call on Thomas

Teddy Thomas will start on the right wing in one of six changes to France's lineup for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Ireland in Paris.

Biggar up for Scotland

Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team for Wales' clash with Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. 

Highlanders suffer Buckman blow

Highlanders utility back Richard Buckman has been ruled out for the entire Super Rugby season after suffering a serious shoulder injury.

Lance to start at 10 for Force

The Force have named a strong team for their pre-season clash with the Asia Pacific Dragons in Perth this Saturday.

Blues, Canes beef up

The Blues and Hurricanes have named teams packed with All Blacks for their pre-season clash in Eketahuna on Saturday. 

Pulu to miss start of Super Rugby

Augustine Pulu will be unavailable for the first eight to 10 weeks of the Chiefs' Super Rugby campaign due to a broken arm.