Half a dozen Waratahs players discussed the idea of flying almost an extra 30 hours from and to South Africa to attend Dan Vickerman's memorial service in Sydney but agreed the late Wallabies second-rower would want them to stay and prepare for their upcoming clash against the Lions.
Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal says troubled former Wallaby James O'Connor has "problems" and will be suspended for testing positive to cocaine but does not want to "prolong" the process of deciding his future at the club.
World Rugby is to consider whether it needs to review the laws Âgoverning the breakdown following Sunday's controversial Six ÂNations match between England and Italy at Twickenham.
​James O'Connor's alleged cocaine possession appears to have cost him a future at Toulon as the French rugby club weighs up his immediate punishment.
What is there to say these days about James O'Connor?Â
England coach Eddie Jones launched an extraordinary attack on Italy's innovative breakdown tactics in Sunday's Six Nations clash, saying "that's not rugby" and that the fans should get their money back.
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.
Ireland overcame a stubborn France side 19-9 on Saturday to move top of the Six Nations standings and stay on course for a possible title showdown against defending champions England.
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.
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.
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.
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