Preview: Wallabies vs Ireland (1st Test)

Ireland will be targeting a first win against the Wallabies in Australia since 1979 when the teams meet in Brisbane on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Brown: Farrell a great leader

England fullback Mike Brown has hailed captain Owen Farrell ahead of their opening Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Kolisi leading the Bok change

History will be made on Thursday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players.

Injuries force Ireland changes

The inclusion of South African hooker Rob Herring is one of six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Wallabies back Reds rookies

Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and No 8 Caleb Tima will make their Test debuts after being named in the Wallabies’ starting lineup to face Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday.

Parra, Medard back for France

Morgan Parra will start at scrumhalf for France against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Barrett brothers start for All Blacks

Jordie, Beauden and Scott Barrett will make history when they start for the All Blacks against France in Auckland on Saturday.

Hill captains revamped Wales

Wales have made eight changes to the team that beat the Springboks for the first Test against Argentina in San Juan on Saturday.

Russia will be at 2019 World Cup

World Rugby has confirmed that Russia will play in the 2019 World Cup after rejecting appeals from Spain and Romania against breaches of player eligibility in the qualifying process.

Simelane at wing for Junior Boks

Wandisile Simelane will start on the wing in one of six changes to the Junior Springboks’ XV to face France in the U20 Championship on Thursday.