Wallabies boss Cheika open to Ashley-Cooper return
Adam Ashley-Cooper could add to his 116 Australia caps if he proves himself in Super Rugby, says Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Rodda re-signs with Wallabies, Reds
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda extended his stay with the Reds, signing a new contract.
All Blacks big guns back for Boks
The injured trio of Sonny Bill Williams, Sam Cane and Ryan Crotty have all been declared fit and ready to return come Saturday’s clash... Read more
Rugby World Cup could be set for expansion
Japan will host the 2019 World Cup, which could be the last time 20 nations contest the rugby showpiece.
France great Michalak returns to Lyon in advisory role
Having retired following last season, Frederic Michalak is back at Lyon as an advisor to president Yann Roubert and manager Pierre Mignoni.
Toulon overcome Bastareaud red to claim first win of season
Mathieu Bastareaud was sent off but Toulon fought back to claim their first Top 14 victory of the campaign.
Sharks survive Warriors fightback for first points
Worcester Warriors were unable to complete a comeback from 18-0 down at Sale Sharks as they remain winless in the Premiership.
Hansen happy to let Williams make boxing return
He has not fought since January 2015 but Sonny Bill Williams plans to return to the boxing ring in December, with Steve Hansen's blessing.
Clermont down Stade in action-packed thriller
Clermont won an early top-of-the-table clash with Stade Francais, while there were also Top 14 victories for Racing 92, Toulouse and Lyon.
Scarlets avenge final defeat with early-season Leinster win
Pro14 champions Leinster were defeated by last season's runners-up Scarlets in a tense clash on Saturday.
Bath denied by old boy Banahan, Vunipola scores on Saracens return
Danny Cipriani inspired Gloucester's comeback as a former Bath player denied the hosts victory at the Rec on Saturday.
Cheika has to say sorry as Wallabies overcome late changes to see off Springboks
Despite the late withdrawals of Adam Coleman and Israel Folau, Australia secured a hard-fought 23-18 victory over South Africa.
Creevy encouraged by Pumas as Sanchez sets points record
Argentina were beaten by New Zealand in Nelson but Agustin Creevy was encouraged by a competitive performance.
Laumape & Retallick ‘both pretty sore’, says Hansen
New Zealand's battling victory against Argentina has come at the cost of injuries to Ngani Laumape and Brodie Retallick.
Improving Pumas make much-changed New Zealand work for win
Though New Zealand ran out 46-24 winners over Argentina, the All Blacks' victory was far from a convincing one.
Cooney the hero again for Ulster as Warriors master Munster
John Cooney kicked a last-gasp penalty for the second successive week as Ulster left it late to beat Pro14 rivals Edinburgh.
