All Blacks ace Ben Smith back and ‘100 per cent’ fit
New Zealand and the Highlanders have been boosted by Ben Smith's imminent return to Super Rugby action this week.
Toulouse’s ‘incredible generation’ delights Mola
After Toulouse beat Clermont Auvergne to win the Top 14 title for the 20th time, Ugo Mola paid tribute to his players.
Huget double leads Toulouse to Top 14 glory
Toulouse won the Top 14 final for the first time in seven years thanks to Yoann Huget's double against Clermont Auvergne.
Sharks pip Stormers to Super Rugby play-offs with last-gasp turnaround
A dramatic 12-9 win over the Stormers secured the Sharks' spot in the Super Rugby play-offs, where they will be joined by the Bulls.
Williams & Nonu could leave the Blues, says MacDonald
Former All Blacks duo Sonny Bill Williams and Ma'a Nonu may have played their last games for the Blues on Saturday.
Brumbies extend streak ahead of play-offs, Hurricanes flatten poor Blues
The Brumbies and the Hurricanes recorded contrasting victories on Saturday ahead of home quarter-finals.
Jaguares seal second spot with final-round rout of Sunwolves
Japanese visitors the Sunwolves were no match for the in-form Jaguares, who ran in eight tries to two in Buenos Aires on Friday.
Knights chief hits out over ‘inappropriate’ Ponga approach
Newcastle Knights will do everything in their power to keep Kalyn Ponga, with Michael Cheika eager to lure him to rugby union.
Windies lose Russell during England run chase
Not for the first time in the Cricket World Cup, Andre Russell was helped off the field with a knee injury.
Larkham lands Munster role
Stephen Larkham has agreed to a new challenge with Irish province Munster, signing a deal until June 2022.
Chiefs charge into play-offs as Highlanders stay in contention
Shaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style.
South Africa star Marx secures Lions release to make short-term Japan move
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will make a short-term move to Japan after the Rugby World Cup before returning to the Lions.
Kuridrani extends RA, Brumbies deal
Tevita Kuridrani is staying with the Brumbies after re-signing with Rugby Australia until the end of 2020.
Mitchell and Jones committed to England until 2021
John Mitchell will continue to work under Eddie Jones until 2021 and is reportedly a contender to succeed the England head coach.
O’Gara leaving Crusaders for La Rochelle job
Ronan O'Gara will take the next step in his coaching career with Top 14 side La Rochelle after the Irishman opted to leave the... Read more
Gatland hungry to settle ‘unfinished business’ for Lions in South Africa
After initially ruling out leading the Lions again, Warren Gatland said he could not refuse the chance to gain revenge in South Africa.
