Four rookies in Wallabies squad
Ewen McKenzie has announced a 32-man squad for next month's Test series against France in Australia.
Scots short on experience
Scotland coach Vern Cotter has named an inexperienced squad of 25 for the match against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on 28 June.
All Blacks to play Chicago Test
New Zealand will take on the USA at the 61,000-seater Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on 1 November.
Williams adds to Welsh woes
Scott Williams is the latest Welsh player to be ruled out of the tour to South Africa next month through injury.
Fresh faces in All Blacks squad
Steve Hansen has named five uncapped players in his 35-man wider training squad ahead of New Zealand's three-Test series against England in June.
France and Italy slip positions
France have dropped two places on the IRB world rankings after their 27-6 defeat to Wales last week.
Saffa back with Ireland squad
South African-born Robbie Diack has been included in the 44-man Ireland squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Ford in for England
England coach Stuart Lancaster has picked Bath playmaker George Ford ahead of former in-favour flyhalf Toby Flood for the Six Nations training squad.
