New Zealand outgun South Africa
Jerome Kaino's second-half try sees New Zealand beat world champions South Africa 19-8 in the opening Tri-Nations match.

Smit critical of Boks performance
South Africa captain John Smit admits his side were outplayed by New Zealand in their opening Tri-Nations match.

Australia 40-10 France
A Matt Giteau-inspired Australia produce a devastating performance to crush an impotent France in Brisbane.

Wyatt delight at new French move
Former Wales lock Chris Wyatt will play for French club Aix-en-Provence next season.

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No action over NZ rugby sex claim
A woman involved in an alleged sexual assault by four England rugby players in New Zealand will not be making a formal complaint to police.

New Premiership fixtures unveiled
Gloucester face Leicester in the opening round of next season's Guinness Premiership.

Pumas hold talks with Tri-Nations
Argentina hold talks with the leading southern hemisphere nations to discuss the possibility of creating an expanded competition.

Gloucester lose Qera to injury
Gloucester's Fijian flanker Akapusi Qera has surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament.

Robinson targets return for Wales
Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Robinson is determined to win back his place in the Wales squad.

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Zinzan Brooke column
"I do not envy England manager Martin Johnson's task at all"

Matt Dawson's view
"Certain parts of England's game were outstanding"

Tom Shanklin's column
"Shane's try was sensational... as good a finish as you'll see"

Zinzan Brooke column
"I'm not going to write off England but reckon NZ by 7 to 10 points"

Saturday's rugby photos
Pictures from Saturday's international matches

Scotland's record breaker
Gregor Townsend on what makes Chris Paterson tick

Heineken Cup draw - 2008/09
Heineken Cup champions Munster will face Sale and Clermont Auvergne, while Leicester have the Ospreys and Perpignan in their group.

Lions tour fixtures 2009
Full details of the Lions' tour to South Africa

Rugby union positions guide
Former stars reveal what is required in each position

Play your own Six Nations
Can you last 80 minutes in our top rugby game?

Johnson seeks England improvement
New England manager Martin Johnson accepts he will be judged by the same criteria as any other coach as he begins the task of reviving the team's fortunes.

Simpson-Daniel eyes England start
Gloucester wing James Simpson-Daniel is looking to take his chance after being named in Martin Johnson's squad

Hansen's two-jobs bid turned down
Ex-Wales coach Steve Hansen is told he can coach the All Blacks and Canterbury Crusaders at the same time.

Cooper takes dual Llanelli role
Scarlets second-row forward Vernon Cooper will also help coach Llanelli RFC next season.

Kiss becomes Irish defence coach
Former Australia rugby league player Les Kiss is named as Ireland's defence coach.

Cowan gets alcohol ultimatum
All Blacks scrum-half Jimmy Cowan is given a "last-chance" warning over his drinking by the New Zealand Rugby Union.

Australia put France to the sword
Australia pull clear of a new-look France side in the second half to claim a convincing win in the first Test.

Last-gasp Italy secure Pumas win
Leonardo Ghiraldini's last-minute converted try secures Italy a remarkable 13-12 win over Argentina.

Perpignan sign All Black Carter
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will join French side Perpignan on a six-month deal in December after the All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour.

Stevenson voted SRU president
George Jack loses his post as president of the Scottish Rugby Union as clubs vote in Jim Stevenson.