Rugby Union

Depth is a major concern for the Wallabies, meaning they cannot afford to lose players to injury in the build-up to the British and Irish Lions tour.

Australia shows fight but is outclassed by world champions New Zealand 38-12 in their Pacific Four Series opener in Newcastle.

The British and Irish Lions name the squad ahead of this year's tour of Australia. Here's everything you need to know about who has been selected. 

England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia later this year, as Andy Farrell announced his touring squad.

Wallabies mentor Joe Schmidt has traded tips with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and also talked up the prospects of James O'Connor.

Australia's women's sevens team banishes its Olympic Games demons by demolishing Canada in the World Championships semifinal but cannot maintain its form against New Zealand in the final.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been outstanding at fullback in the Super Rugby Pacific season, but it remains to be seen if he's done enough to force the talented Tom Wright out of the position for the Wallabies.

A comprehensive Test win for the Wallaroos over Fijiana has come at a cost, with star winger Maya Stewart going down with a knee injury.

As a former Australia rugby league representative, Les Kiss's journey to becoming the next Wallabies coach was unconventional, but there should not be doubts about his ability to do the job.

Les Kiss will be the next Wallabies coach, but not until next year after Joe Schmidt agreed to extend his tenure.

The son of an Australian rugby great, Tom Lynagh is forging his own identity with the type of form that may land him a Wallabies jersey when the British and Irish Lions tour later this year.

Andrew Regan has returned to the scene of his catastrophic injury to reclaim the day that changed the course of his life.

Jock Campbell will start for the first time this year as the refreshed Queensland Reds brace for a Blues backlash in their Anzac Day clash.

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham is convinced Corey Toole is ready to play Test rugby, and the lightning quick winger is continuing to build a case to be picked for the Wallabies.

Super W champions the Waratahs have been beaten 36-5 in atrocious conditions by the Blues in the first ever Super Rugby Women's Champions clash in Auckland. 

It may still be three months out from the British and Irish Lions series, but Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is giving Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt reason to consider his options at the selection table. 

The NSW Waratahs are champions of Super Rugby Women's, defeating the Queensland Reds in a gripping final.

Cross-format superstar Charlotte Caslick has fired the Queensland Reds to an improbable Super W grand final appearance. They'll be hoping to become the first ever Australian team to defeat the NSW Waratahs when the side's clash in Saturday's decider.

Taniela Tupou was a star signing for the Waratahs, but his performances in Super Rugby Pacific will need to improve if he's to feature in the Wallabies' squad to face the British and Irish Lions.

Australian star Maddison Levi sets another try scoring record at the Singapore Sevens, helping her side reach the semifinals.