Preview – Fiji vs Italy
While New Zealand might be too busy to tour their neighbours, Italy have travelled halfway around the world to begin their own Pacific adventure.
In Review – Saturday’s Tests
It was a fine day of rugby all around on Saturday, with plenty of exciting football on display. The highlight reels will be full of individual magic and big hits.
Quick Picks – Saturday’s Tests
There are five Saturday matches to look forward to, including the jewel in the crown, the first Lions test against Australia. The South African tournament concludes, and Georgia visit Argentina.
Team of the Week
There were some exceptional individual performances this past weekend, making some of the selections for this week’s team very difficult indeed. Here are the fifteen that arguably impressed the most.
In Review Part 2
Samoa and South Africa book an appointment after solid wins, England cruises to a series win in Buenos Aires, and the Canadians run out of steam against Ireland in Toronto.
In Review Part 1
An historic victory for Japan over Wales, a redeeming victory for Tonga, a return to form for the All Blacks, and impressive stuff from the Lions in New South Wales.
Quick Picks Part 2
Now for part two. Italy, Samoa, South Africa and Scotland introduce Nelspruit to international rugby, England look to a series win in Argentina, and Canada host struggling Ireland in Toronto.
Quick Picks Part 1
Another eight tests on the horizon this weekend, so best to keep them in two parts once again. First, to fantasy land! A story of eagles, dragons, lions, and cockerels!
Bits & Pieces
New caps, old caps, top point scorers, injuries, suspensions, and loads of squad changes. Check inside for the odds and ends that you might not have noticed from the weekend.
Team Of The Week
Or perhaps more accurately team of the week-end? Plenty of games and performances to go through, but here are the standouts from the first weekend of the June test programme.