For fans new to the 15s game, here’s a brief rundown of some players to watch, upcoming matches, and where Maher might fit into the existing squad.
Wales have reached a nadir and action had to be taken, leaving a proud rugby nation in search of positivity and hope
Following a month-long coma and weeks of rehabilitation at a Johannesburg hospital after he woke, he beat the odds and was delighted to now have finally made his first trip back to South Africa since his near-death ordeal.
Simon Mannix's career as Portugal's head coach begun in the best possible way, as the Lobos claimed a win on Namibia's turf, with a convincing 37-22 result.
The direction of travel eastwards, over the Severn Bridge has turned from a trickle to a torrent and Wales must somehow stem the player loss
Having only been beaten by France with a monster last-minute penalty kick from the halfway line in Lyon, he just needed to leave the bright and breezy English performance to speak for itself, not shift the focus from it by uttering something daft.
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has ruled out involvement by teams from Japan or the US in Super Rugby in the near future.
Highlanders head coach Tony Brown believes Thomas Umaga-Jensen's move from second-five to centre may bring the best out of the wildcard All Blacks prospect.
Why would Lachlan Boshier, who’s so good at his core role, particularly against fellow Kiwi opposition, not be able to break into the All Blacks?
Sacked Wallabies star Israel Folau has raised over half a million dollars in donations for his legal battle with Rugby Australia, despite owning $7m worth of property and recently selling a $500,000 Lamborghini.