There are changes in the All Black squad, changes at the French Open, changes in the Warriors line-up, and changes in the Black Ferns coaching duo - to name a few.
After a depressing Super 14 final, where the Chiefs were slaughtered by the Bulls, the naming of the All Black squad was a welcome distraction.
I was stoked for Tanerau Latimer, Wyatt Crockett and Isaac Ross but couldn't help wondering if Crockett's parents were western fans.
I also felt extremely old when I realised I used to play rugby with Isaac Ross's mother in the New Zealand women's rugby team in 1995-96. She must be so proud.
There was also a change in leadership with Mils Muliaina taking over the reins from the injured Richie McCaw.
I'm always fascinated by the different styles of leadership displayed on and off a rugby field, and Muliaina appears to have what it takes to lead a large squad of culturally diverse men during the early tests.
He leads by example, is intelligent and strategic, and commands the respect of the players (witnessed by the after-game huddle in Pretoria after the Bulls thrashing).
In tennis, there is also a changing of the guard. Four-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal made an unexpected exit from Roland Garros when beaten by Robin Soderling.
Roger Federer narrowly missed the same fate himself, and he must be excited about finally getting a chance to put his hands on the French Open trophy, if there are no other upsets.
In the women's game, I can't help but admit I'm glad that screaming, grunting Maria Sharapova is out of the French Open and gutsy, tough Serena Williams is still in the running.
At 27, Williams is the oldest female still in the tournament and her accusations that Spanish opponent Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez cheated when the ball hit her in the arm seemed justified.
Someone should inspect Sanchez's arm because I'm sure there would be a massive bruise in the shape of a tennis ball after getting hit at short range by a Williams shot.
Meanwhile, the Warriors benefited from an injection of new blood at the weekend with two-try wonderboy Kevin Locke (who is only 79kg) adding a bit of life to the team, which apparently made an NRL record 434 tackles against the Tigers.
The change by Sonny Bill Williams from rugby league to rugby union will be tested in front of a Sydney crowd this weekend with the Barbarians playing against the Wallabies.
Perhaps Sonny Bill knew he'd be entering dangerous territory heading back to Sydney so soon after his defection, which is why he decided to test his skills in the boxing ring.
That might stop a few heated rugby league fans from taking him on in a night club this weekend.
And even if they do take him on, it looks like Jerry Collins will be his bodyguard and help him out.
I know I wouldn't want to mess with those two.
The State of Origin opening game last night seemed unlikely to bring about an ebb in the Maroon tide as Queensland is stacked with national players against the "Baby Blues" New South Wales team.
If Steve Price makes it through the State of Origin game in one piece, he'll be donning a Warriors jersey to help them beat the bottom-placed Sharks.
It seems even someone like Highlanders prop Jamie Mackintosh invokes Steve Price when he plays club rugby in Southland.
Price is one of those rare sportsmen who appeals across codes and the ditch.
Oh, to be so popular.
Talking of popular, the Queen's Birthday honours list may or may not change the lives of those who were recognised over the weekend.
High-profile individuals like Sir John Walker, Stephen Kearney, Robin Judkins, Belinda Charteris and Irene Van Dyk may not notice much of a change in their lifestyle as a result of getting an honour, but the volunteers and workers behind the scenes in sport just might.
Congratulations and enjoy the spotlight for once.
Winter is here, so you may as well enjoy the afterglow from all this attention while you can.
