Ex-Wales assistant Howley apologises for betting after battling ‘demons’
Rob Howley placed 363 bets across a 46-month period from November 2015 and has said sorry after being hit with a lengthy ban.
Farrell leaves Kearney out of first Ireland training squad
Ireland have named a 45-man squad to train in Dublin that omits Rob Kearney, Jordi Murphy, Sean Cronin, Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion.
Sexton exit talk dismissed by Leinster
Lyon are reportedly targeting Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton, but Leinster insist there has been no suggestion he will leave the province.
Former Wales assistant Howley gets 18-month ban for betting
After placing 363 bets across a 46-month period from November 2015, Rob Howley has been handed an 18-month ban from rugby.
Exeter overpower Sale, classy Clermont cut loose
Brothers Joe and Sam Simmonds were influential as Exeter Chiefs moved to the brink of a quarter-final spot in Europe.
EPCR to investigate Saracens-Munster melee
Saracens claim a derogatory comment made to Jamie George by Munster's chief medic sparked a fracas at Allianz Park.
Vunipola brothers inspire Saracens past Munster, Leinster thrash Saints
Brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola played starring roles as reigning champions Saracens defeated Munster in the European Champions Cup.
Scarlets confirm talks over Mooar taking All Blacks job
Brad Mooar's stay in Wales could be short, as Ian Foster wants the Scarlets boss to join his coaching staff.
Racing 92 record ninth straight home pool win, Cooney shines for Ulster
Juan Imhoff scored two of Racing 92's six tries as they beat Ospreys 40-27 to increase their lead at the top of Pool 4.
Sexton in battle to be fit for Six Nations opener
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is unsure how long fly-half Johnny Sexton will be out of action.
Baxter and Exeter coaching staff sign new deals
Director of rugby Rob Baxter believes there are exciting times ahead for Exeter Chiefs after he committed his future to the club.
Australia bring in Wisemantel to join Rennie
Scott Wisemantel has joined the staff of new Australia head coach Dave Rennie as the Wallabies re-build after the Rugby World Cup.
Scotland wing Seymour calls time on international career
After making 55 appearances in a six-year international career, Tommy Seymour has retired from Scotland duty.
Foster vows to ‘reinvent’ himself as New Zealand boss
After spending eight years as assistant to Steve Hansen, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster knows he must be his own man.
Foster named All Blacks head coach
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed the appointment of Ian Foster as All Blacks head coach on a two-year deal.
Baxter relieved Exeter survived ‘longest 10 minutes’
Exeter Chiefs were made to work hard for their third European Champions Cup win in a row, with Rob Baxter relieved to get over... Read more