If the allegations levelled at James O'Connor – attempting to buy cocaine outside a Paris nightclub – are found to be true, the one-time golden boy of Australian rugby has almost certainly spoiled any chance of playing for the Wallabies again.
Regardless of whether Bernard Foley is deemed fit for the Waratahs' next match against the Lions in Johannesburg, coach Daryl Gibson has unearthed a potential secret weapon on the Highveld in replacement kicker Reece Robinson.
The best Australian effort of the weekend came in a losing effort in Christchurch. That may reflect a sad reduction in our expectations of Australian sides with talent now spread too thin over five sides, but it is true.
Chris Alcock took the first steps in proving there's life after David Pocock with a strong debut for the Brumbies.
The Brumbies won't dwell on a round-one loss as they channel their energy into chasing a home win on Saturday.
Reports coming out of France late on Saturday night claim former Queensland Reds and Wallabies back James O'Connor and former All Blacks lock Ali Williams have been placed in custody in Paris following an arrest by plain-clothed police officers who allege the pair were attempting to purchase an illicit substance.
Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell shone as Scotland staged a rousing comeback to beat Wales for the first time in 10 years in an absorbing 29-13 Six Nations victory at Murrayfield on Saturday.
The NSW Waratahs ground their way to victory in their Super Rugby opener, prevailing 19-13 over the Force on a wet night at Allianz Stadium.
The Brumbies were defiant for 80 minutes, but they couldn't snatch a win in Christchurch.
All the talking points from the Brumbies' round-one loss to the Crusaders.
Follow full live coverage as the Waratahs get their season underway against the Western Force on a wet track in Sydney.
The Hurricanes have pulverised the Sunwolves in the opening match of their Super Rugby defence, winning 83-17.
All the action as the Brumbies clash with the Crusaders at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
Who can remember back to the old State of the Union game, when at half time, up the tunnel at the SFS, Waratah Michael Brial and Reds Dan Crowley almost came to blows. Passion just oozing out of the player because they had such a desire to play for their state. That is what a NSW-Queensland rivalry is.
The Queensland centre says it's an achievement just to make it out the other end as legendary strongman Thorn pushes the Reds to new limits in the weights room.
Waratahs prop Sekope Kepu says he can't wait to pack down against former teammate Tatafu Polota-Nau on Saturday but has warned the Western Force's new recruit they won't be mates when they get onto the turf of Allianz Stadium in the opening round of Super Rugby.
There is uncertainty over the Shute Shield's future on free-to-air television, but the Sydney Rugby Union says it will find the money in time for kick-off on April 1.
Eastwood rugby club is on the verge of a game-changing land sale. Its administration is determined to make sure the proceeds are not frittered away.
What does the future look like for club rugby in Sydney?
This time last year, Irae Simone, the Waratahs' new starting inside-centre, was given a simple ultimatum by his father Laauli when he turned his back on rugby league.
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