Wales recall big guns

Leigh Halfpenny will start at fullback as one of 12 changes to the Wales team to face the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday.

Jones revamps England XV

Coach Eddie Jones has made nine rotational changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Samoa at Twickenham.

Scotland tweak pack

Scotland have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies at Murrayfield.

Another mumps scare for All Blacks

Ardie Savea is the third member of the All Blacks touring party to contract mumps, which has ruled him out of Saturday’s Test against Wales.

Moore to retire from all rugby

Wallabies hooker Stephen Moore will retire from all forms of the game after Saturday’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

Wales lose Lions duo to injury

Wales have been dealt a considerable blow with backs Liam Williams and Alex Cuthbert ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks.

Boks stay fifth in rankings

The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings after their 18-17 win against France in Paris on Saturday.

Wallabies coach in hot water

Michael Cheika’s conduct during Australia’s 30-6 defeat to England at Twickenham on Saturday is set to come under investigation by World Rugby.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the second week of end-of-year Test matches, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Tour Tales – Paris

JON CARDINELLI on rugby banter at the Sacre Coeur, an emotional farewell, and an impromptu interview with a Springbok player in the wee hours of Sunday morning.