France

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter is expecting a highly competitive Six Nations tournament after the performances of the northern hemisphere teams in the recently concluded autumn internationals.

France and Wales have made progress in the World Rugby Rankings following the latest round of international fixtures played last weekend.

The Autumn Nations Series has come to its conclusion and TRU have put together their team of the month below. Let us know your thoughts!?

Peato Mauvaka starred with a double as France ended a 14-game losing streak against New Zealand as they sealed a 40-25 victory in Paris on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has included Aaron Smith in the line up for their final game of the tour against France to be played on Saturday.

New Zealand forwards John Plumtree has revealed that veteran playmaker Beauden Barrett is in doubt for the weekend's game against France to be played in Paris.

Damian Penaud and Peato Mauvaka scored double as France went on to beat Georgia 41-15 in their Autumn International fixture at Stade de France in Paris on Sunday.

The world-class scrum-half will captain France this autumn and insists Les Bleus need to be coherent in their performances as the focus begins to sharpen on their home World Cup.

France have announced that scrum-half Antonie Dupont will be captaining the Les Bleus during their autumn international campaign.

France women will be locking horns with their New Zealand and South Africa counterparts during the autumn international campaign.

Australia are likely to play back to back Bledisloe Cup Tests in New Zealand according to head coach Dave Rennie.

Australia winger Marika Koroibete's red card decision in the recently concluded third Test against France at Suncorp Stadium has been reversed following an independent judicial hearing.

Noah Lolesio contributed with 23 points as Australia edged out France 33-30 in the third and final game of the series at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made five changes to the starting line up for the second Test to be played against Australia in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has made a solitary change to the starting line up for the upcoming second Test against France at AAMI Park on Tuesday.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed the matchday squad for the first Test against France to be played on Wednesday at Suncorp Stadium.

England maintained their 100 per cent record in the Under-20s Six Nations following a 24-15 victory over title challengers Ireland in Cardiff.

The opening Test between Australia and France has been shifted to Brisbane following a two-week lockdown announced in Sydney due to rise in Covid-19 cases.

Australia scrum-half Nic White will miss the upcoming series against France following a knee injury.

Australia head coach Dave Rennie has announced a 38-man squad for the upcoming series against France to be played in July.