The All Blacks have finally been able to confirm their starting line-up for tomorrow's Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby test at Eden Park -- three days after the squad was originally named.

A former Scotland captain who is still playing club rugby and a man with vast knowledge of the broadcasting sector are joining the Scottish Rugby Board.

Wallabies flanker Rocky Elsom has today won his appeal against a suspension that was handed to him in the aftermath of last weekend's Tri-Nations Test at Durban.

After a hard fought first round of matches in the French Top 14 the stage is already set for a rollercoaster season.

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers has made two enforced changes to his Springbok side to face Australia in Saturday's Tri Nations clash in Johannesburg.

Dual international Timana Tahu will start in a rugby union international for the first time after being named at inside centre in the Wallabies line-up for Saturday's Tri-Nations match against South Africa in Johannesburg."

Dual international Timana Tahu will start in a rugby union international for the first time after today being named at inside centre in the Wallabies side for Saturday's Tri-Nations match against South Africa at Johannesburg.

Wallaby flanker Rocky Elsom has had his appeal against a one-match ban upheld and is now free to face South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday."

Edinburgh coach Andy Robinson has welcomed the introduction of end-of-season play-offs in the Magners League.

Phil Pask, a key member of England's support staff for three World Cup campaigns, has landed a Twickenham return.