Australia

Wasps were unaware George Smith could be involved in the World Cup when signing the Australian great, but would make no attempt to persuade him to reject a call-up.

ASICS, the True Sport Performance brand has unveiled the Qantas Wallabies jersey for the Rugby World Cup 2015, the most technically innovative Rugby Union jersey developed by ASICS to date.

The Brumbies moved to the top of the Australian conference in Super Rugby with a 33-20 bonus-point win over the Western Force on an emotional night in Perth.

Wasps have announced the signing of former Australia flanker George Smith for next season.

The Queensland Reds put poor Super 15 form behind them this season to stage a stunning second-half display in a 46-29 triumph over the Rebels in Brisbane.

Matt Giteau has hailed the "very exciting" player rule change that could see him revive his Australia Test career at the age of 32 and be a potential World Cup thorn in England's side.

The Australian Rugby Union has announced a major change to its Test squad selection policy five months before the Rugby World Cup.

Benedict Chanakira took the opportunity to chat to Melbourne Rebels and Australia rugby star Scott Higginbotham.

Perhaps the greatest strength of southern hemisphere rugby is that its flagship teams come into Rugby World Cup years with settled and complimentary XVs.

Defending champions Waratahs picked up their first Super Rugby victory of the season as they edged to a hard-fought 38-28 bonus-point victory against the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday.

As we enter a World Cup year Mike Stanton continues to look at some of the best young players that could feature at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

As we enter a World Cup year Mike Stanton takes a look at some of the best young players that could feature at the 2015 Rugby World Cup: Will Skelton.

This weeks addition we move to Australia, who have the 2014 Super Rugby title in the Waratahs, and in the continent boast some of the world's most exciting and talented footballers. Here's who wee think will make marks on this years' competition.

Qantas Wallaby and three-time Super Rugby Champion Radike Samo will join the RaboDirect Rebels for the 2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby season.

Controversial Australia back Kurtley Beale has put himself in line for a place at the World Cup after signing a one-year contract extension with Australian Rugby.

Harlequins have announced the signing of former Australia Test captain James Horwill.

French club Bordeaux-Begles have announced the signing of Australia star Adam Ashley-Cooper.

The November Autumn Internationals have finished with two of the best Northern Hemisphere teams beating two of the best Southern Hemisphere teams, is this the end of Southern Hemisphere dominance?

Head coach Stuart Lancaster expressed quiet satisfaction after England dealt with the pressure to claim a morale-boosting 26-17 victory over World Cup opponents Australia in the QBE International at Twickenham.

Fresh from lifting the NSW Waratah’s first-ever Super Rugby title back in August, it’s fair to say that Michael Hooper and Bernard Foley were two men with plenty to feel good about heading into Australia’s Rugby Championship campaign and European tour.