Wasps forward Johnson suspended for failed drugs test

Ashley Johnson is investigating the possible source of the substance which resulted in him failed a drugs test.

Frizell inspires Highlanders win over Blues, Lions beat Waratahs

The Lions claimed their first win in Sydney over the Waratahs after the Highlanders outclassed the Blues in Auckland.

Shields requests to be released for England duty

New Zealand Rugby have not decided whether Brad Shields will be allowed to tour South Africa with England but do not plan to "muck... Read more

Cockerill signs Edinburgh contract extension

Richard Cockerill says he is excited by what the future holds for Edinburgh after agreeing a new deal until 2021.

Joseph likely to miss England’s tour of South Africa

England's options for their tour of South Africa are likely to be further restricted, with Jonathan Joseph ruled out for the season.

Bhatti pens one-year Glasgow extension

Scotland prop Jamie Bhatti has earned an extension to his Glasgow Warriors contract and is now tied to the club until May 2019.

Kit cat: Bath player offers signed shirt for missing pet

Kane Palma-Newport's cat Clunk has been missing for a week and he is offering a signed shirt to anyone who helps return his pet.

Read and Coles doubts for New Zealand’s France series

Captain Kieran Read and Dane Coles are both unlikely to be fit for New Zealand's matches against France, according to Steve Hansen.

Perenara slams Folau’s ‘harmful comments’ on homosexuality

Israel Folau's comments about homosexuality have drawn scorn from TJ Perenara and Brad Weber.

Spain players given long bans for Romanian referee abuse

A Rugby Europe Independent Judicial Committee handed out hefty sanctions to Spain players for their behaviour towards Vlad Iordachescu.

Toulon’s former France wing Clerc to call it a day

Vincent Clerc, winner of 67 international caps for France, has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Ireland had ‘no option’ than to sack Jackson and Olding – O’Driscoll

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes the IRFU had "no option" in their decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.

Ulster players reveal ‘sadness’ at Jackson, Olding terminations

The decision to terminate the deals of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding has been met with sadness by the Ulster players and staff.

Four men summoned to court in relation to Jones abuse

British Transport Police have confirmed four men will appear in court on May 16 in relation to abuse aimed at England coach Eddie Jones.

Frans Malherbe expected to return

After a long time on the sideline, Stormers prop Frans Malherbe looks set to return to action for his side’s clash against the Sharks... Read more

Folau escapes RA sanction over controversial comments

Rugby Australia (RA) decided against sanctioning Israel Folau for his controversial comments.