Matt Giteau scored all his team's points as Australia defeated France 22-6 at the Olympic stadium on Saturday.

Joe Rokocoko scored his first test try in almost two years as New Zealand bumbled and fumbled to a 27-6 victory over Italy in chilly conditions at Lancaster Park on Saturday.

New Zealand produced a vastly improved performance from their first test loss to beat France 14-10 in atrocious conditions in Wellington on Saturday.

France have been forced to make a late change to their replacements' bench for the second test against New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.

Australia opened their international season in ominous fashion with a record 55-7 thumping of the Barbarians at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday.

Flanker Phil Waugh retained his spot in Australia's squad for tests against France and Italy next month, but in a selection twist will first line up for the Barbarians against his...

Australia announced a 29-man squad on Thursday for their upcoming internationals against the Barbarians, Italy and France.

Australia number eight Wycliff Palu is likely to miss the start of the Wallabies 2009 international season after breaking his hand.

Leicester scrumhalf Julien Dupuy was called up for the first time to the France squad on Tuesday for June's tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Italy coach Nick Mallett on Monday selected four uncapped players in his 30-man squad for next month's tour to Australia and New Zealand.