Australia flanker George Smith has been left out of the team for Saturday's must-win clash against New Zealand.

New Zealander Wayne Pivac will coach Fiji at next year's Rugby World Cup after the Fiji Rugby Union rejected calls for his sacking.

Andre Pretorius and Danie Rossouw are the latest injury worries for South Africa ahead of their Tri-Nations home stand.

The RFU could name their elite director of rugby this week, with Rob Andrew and Sir Clive Woodward in the running.

Leicester's Tom Varndell says he is determined to show he is worth a place in England's senior squad.

Leicester Tigers have shown an interest in New Zealand centre Aaron Mauger, according to the player's agent.

Canada beat United States 56-7 to book a World Cup berth against Wales, Australia and Fiji.

Wendell Sailor decides not to appeal over a two-year ban for testing positive for cocaine.

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New Zealand call in veteran Test forward Robin Brooke to help with their faltering line-out.

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones calls on Australia to explore other options at scrum-half ahead of George Gregan.

South Africa add the uncapped pair of Ruan Pienaar and Brendan Botha to their squad for the rest of the Tri-Nations.