Moore regains Wallabies captaincy
Coach Michael Cheika has named Stephen Moore as Wallabies captain for the 2015 season.
Coach Michael Cheika has named Stephen Moore as Wallabies captain for the 2015 season.
Israel Folau has committed his long-term future to Australian rugby after signing a three-year flexible contract through until the end of 2018.
Toulouse coach Guy Novès will succeed Philippe Saint-André as France coach after the World Cup.
Brodie Retallick and Julian Savea have signed deals that will keep them with the All Blacks through to the 2019 World Cup.
Sam Burgess has been included in England's 50-man World Cup training squad.
South African-born trio Rory Kockott, Bernard le Roux and Scott Spedding have been named in France's 36-man training squad for the World Cup.
The Wallabies will play a World Cup warm-up match against the USA Eagles at Soldier Field on 5 September.
The Springboks' final warm-up Test before the World Cup will be against Argentina in Buenos Aires on 15 August.
Matt Giteau could play for the Wallabies at this year's World Cup after the Australian Rugby Union relaxed its eligibility rules.
Brumbies centre Tevita Kuridrani has signed a two-year contract extension with the Wallabies.