Rebels draft in rookie

Jonah Placid will make his debut at fullback when the Rebels face the Lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

Italy suffer Parisse blow

Italy were forced to make four changes to their starting lineup for their match against Wales in Rome on Saturday.

Healy makes Irish return

Cian Healy will make his first start of the Six Nations when Ireland face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Flyhalf change for France

Jules Plisson will start at flyhalf for France in their final Six Nations match against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scots change two for Irish

Scotland coach Vern Cotter has made two changes, both to the forward pack, ahead of the match against Ireland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Crusaders scrum illegal?

Former Test referee Jonathan Kaplan says he's not sure whether the Crusaders scrummed within the laws of the game against the Lions.

Hurricanes call on Jane

Cory Jane comes in on the wing in one of four changes to the Hurricanes side to face the Highlanders on Friday.

Boshoff back for Lions

Marnitz Boshoff will start at flyhalf with Elton Jantjies shifting to inside centre for the Lions' Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.