Manawatu's Scott Curry has been ruled out of the Rugby Sevens World Cup in Moscow starting next week.

Understanding the game plan is behind the change at first five for the All Blacks 3rd test against France on Saturday night.

A litmus test for the three potential All Blacks debutants on Saturday night.

The Crusaders are heading north with a strong team for tomorrow night's friendly hit-out with the Hurricanes in Levin.

French coach Philippe St Andre has changed more than half his team for the third and final Test against the All Blacks in New Plymouth.

The Wallabies will today announce Israel Folau among three new caps to start in Saturday night's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has made three changes to his side for Sunday's international against Samoa in Pretoria.

Fullback Ayumu Goromaru has scored all the points to lead Asian champions Japan to a 16-13 victory over Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby tournament in Nagoya.

There are five changes to the All Blacks starting fifteen for the 3rd test against France in New Plymouth this weekend.

The Wallabies team to play the first test against the British and Irish Lions in the first test in Brisbane this weekend has been reportedly leaked to the Sydney Morning Herald website.

Blues coach Sir John Kirwan has named 10 players yet to experience the Republic in his squad for their two-match tour of South Africa.