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Sonny Bill Williams has been named in the starting line-up of New Zealand for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Sydney on Saturday after the completion of his four match ban.

Utility back Kurtley Beale has confirmed that he is fit enough to take the field on Saturday when Wallabies meet All Blacks in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

Australia captain Michael Hooper has played down concerns about lack of form and fitness ahead of the Rugby Championship opening game against All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.

New Zealand will miss the services of Dane Coles in the first of the Bledisloe Cup contest against Australia after suffering a head injury.

New Zealand vice-captain Ben Smith is expecting a strong performance from their trans-Tasman rivals Australia in the Bledisloe Cup match that kicks-off on Saturday in Sydney.

Western Force have opted for the legal route to fightback from the decision of Australia Rugby Union to axe the Perth based club from the Super Rugby competition.

The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.

Australia Rugby Union boss Bill Pulver has announced his decision to step down from his role following the announcement of the board's decision to terminate the Western Force franchise from the Super Rugby competition.

The opening day of Women's World Cup at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Wednesday saw Canada, England and France top the respective pools.

Australia have confirmed Michael Hooper as their new captain after Stephen Moore has announced his decision to step down from the role with immediate effect.

Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore today announced he will retire from Test rugby at the end of 2017 and is handing over the captaincy to Michael Hooper effective immediately.

Australia international Sean McMahon has admitted that he is doubtful to feature for Wallabies in the 2019 World Cup after reports claim of the flanker striking a two-year deal with a Japanese club.

Australia international Karmichael Hunt will miss the start of the upcoming Rugby Championship 2017 tournament after undergoing a surgery on an ankle syndesmosis injury.

England coach Eddie Jones believes utility back Kurtley Beale will be an influential player for Australia ahead of the Rugby Championship 2017 tournament.

Leicester Tigers’ newest signing from Australia is preparing for life in the Aviva Premiership, having starred for his country on the Sevens stage.

Australia international Dean Mumm has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Australia international Kurtley Beale is hoping to make a comeback for Wallabies during the upcoming Rugby Championship tournament that kicks-off with back to back clashes against New Zealand next month.

Fiji have confirmed their berth in the 2019 World Cup after securing the top spot in the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2017 tournament when they defeated Tonga 14-10 in Nuku'alofa on Saturday.

Wallabies have confirmed full-time appointment of former fly-half Nathan Grey as the assistant coach of the national team.

Australia scored two tries in the final five minutes as they managed to overcome a stiff challenge from Italy with a 40-27 triumph at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.