Nine in a row for table-topping Hurricanes
For the ninth successive match the Hurricanes came out on top as they beat the Blues to go back to the Super Rugby summit.
Shields selection shows England’s desperation, Marshall claims
Former New Zealand international Justin Marshall says England have shown they lack strength in depth by calling up Brad Shields.
Rassie given right to pick players from anywhere for Springboks
All overseas-based South African players are eligible for Springbok selection after SA Rugby’s Executive Leadership scrapped the 30-Test restriction. The restriction was always going... Read more
Super Rugby betting preview round 13 – Head vs Heart
Round 13 of Super Rugby sees Keo (the heart) go up against The Oracle (the head) in another “Head vs Heart” offering you betting... Read more
Wisemantel links up with England as attack consultant
Eddie Jones is confident Scott Wisemantel will prove a valuable addition to the England set-up for next month's tour of South Africa.
Shields and Cipriani bolster Farrell-lead England
Owen Farrell will captain an England squad to South Africa that includes a first call-up for Danny Cipriani in the Eddie Jones era. The... Read more
Jones defends ‘contradictory’ Cipriani selection
Naming Danny Cipriani on the South Africa tour is a self-confessed contradiction for Eddie Jones but the England boss defended his decision.
Cipriani returns to England fold, Shields among seven new faces
Eddie Jones has opted to recall Danny Cipriani for England's tour of South Africa, with Brad Shields also included.
Shields in line for England call after NZR release
New Zealand Rugby said it has made a "special exception" for Brad Shields, who wants to play for England in the June series in... Read more
History beckons for Travers or Cullen, Carter bows out – Leinster v Racing 92 in Opta stats
Leinster and Racing 92 will battle it out for European Rugby Champions Cup glory in Bilbao, and we have assessed the best Opta stats.
Ireland coaches sign contract extensions beyond World Cup
A quartet of Ireland coaches have put pen to paper on new contracts to continue their work with the Six Nations winners.
Springboks hooker Marx to miss Wales and England Tests
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out for six weeks due to a hamstring tear, which does not require surgery.
Who will start at hooker for the Boks in Marx’s absence?
Malcolm Marx may only be available for the last test against England in June after suffering a high grade hamstring tear, but what does this... Read more
The Lions need belief
The Lions need belief to take it a step further this year from competition finalists to competition winners writes Gavin Rich for Business Day... Read more
Crotty and Barrett commit to New Zealand and Crusaders
Ryan Crotty and Scott Barrett join Waisake Naholo, Liam Squire and Ofa Tu'ungafasi in signing fresh terms with New Zealand Rugby.
Hill and Jenkins named co-captains for Wales tour
Alun Wyn Jones has been rested for Wales' tour next month, with Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins named as co-captains.
