Uncapped Munster duo Mike Haley and Jean Kleyn have been picked as a part of the 44-man training squad of Ireland ahead of the Rugby World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen stated that Blues centre Sonny Bill Williams has only fitness to prove to be in contention for selection in the upcoming World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
Saracens back Duncan Taylor has not played a competitive match since last September, but is now back training and Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will give the player every chance to be part of his World Cup plans.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named uncapped Cardiff Blues duo Owen Lane and Rhys Carre in the 42-man squad for the World Cup scheduled later this year in Japan.
Chiefs fullback Damian Mckenzie is set to miss the World Cup in Japan later this year after he ruptured his ACL during the recently concluded Super Rugby clash against Chiefs that was played at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
World Rugby has confirmed a qualification pathway for the teams to make it the 2021 edition of Women's Rugby World Cup scheduled to be played in New Zealand.
The dust has well and truly settled after Scotland's superb fightback against England last week and with attentions turning to the World Cup in Japan, Gary Heatly has picked out six talking points.
Stade Francais have confirmed that Australia international Sefa Naivalu will join the Top14 club at the end of the World Cup scheduled in Japan later this year.
France have expressed their interest in hiring the services of former Ireland international Ronan O'Gara in their coaching panel ahead of the World Cup according to reports.
Argentina international Martín Landajo is set to make his debut in the Gallagher Premiership after the scrum-half has agreed to sign a new deal with Harlequins.
The Pacific Island nations are considering to pull out of the upcoming World Cup in Japan scheduled later this year as a protest for World Rugby's move to introduce a revamped international calendar.
Jonny Sexton, Owen Farrell and Kieran Read have expressed concerns on "player welfare and integrity" over World Rugby's proposed revamping of the game structure.