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Injured Frederic Michalak and Louis Picamoles leave tour - Playmaker Frederic Michalak and loose forward Louis Picamoles will leave France's rugby tour of New Zealand early because of injuries.

New Zealand women wary ahead of sevens World Cup - Favourites New Zealand will head to the women's sevens rugby World Cup in Moscow with confidence boosted, but also aware that nothing will be a given.

VIDEO: All Blacks banter - Savea jokes Dagg doesn't pass anymore - Israel Dagg and Julian Savea were two All Blacks singled out for underperforming in the first Test against France at Eden Park.

OPINION: Steve Hansen won't cheapen All Blacks jersey - As I rode my High Horse through the airport in Cardiff, Hansen drew alongside side...

Springboks newcomer Botha out for season - New South Africa flanker Arno Botha has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the season with ruptured left knee ligaments.

OPINION: Hamish McKay chat - Not many, if any, changes should be made for third Test - Why not give these guys the honour of continuing their good work? Never mind giving the good folk of the Taranaki a chance to see their team in full-flight.

Former Wallaby coach accuses Lions of cheating - Less than a week from the first British and Irish Lions test against Australia, former Wallaby coach Bob Dwyer has labelled the visitors as cheats because of illegal scrimmaging and other rule infringements.

Shane Williams answers Lions SOS call - Former world player of the year Shane Williams will transit from the playing field to the commentary booth after answering a dramatic SOS call from Warren Gatland to be a shock inclusion in the British and Irish Lions side to face the Brumbies on Tuesday night.

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