Hansen to leave: The best Opta facts from New Zealand coach’s tenure
We look at the best Opta facts relating to Steve Hansen's hugely impressive stint in charge of New Zealand.
Hansen to leave: Five contenders to be the next All Blacks coach
Steve Hansen will be a hard act to follow, but Ian Foster could step up and Joe Schmidt will be well fancied to take over the All Blacks.
Erasmus to work with Bulls as Springboks assist Super Rugby sides
Rassie Erasmus will work with the Bulls in pre-season as South Africa look to help their Super Rugby franchises in a Rugby World Cup year.
Erasmus expects to leave head coach role after World Cup
Rassie Erasmus has inspired a South Africa turnaround but insists he will not remain as head coach beyond the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Rugby Australia to make Cheika decision this month
Michael Cheika led Australia to the World Cup final in 2015 and he will soon learn whether he will take them into the 2019 tournament.
Sarries crush Blues to maintain unbeaten start
Premiership leaders Saracens made it three wins from three in the European Champions Cup after victory over Cardiff Blues on Sunday.
Ospreys hammer Stade Francais in Challenge Cup
There were wins for the Ospreys, Sale Sharks and Clermont Auvergne in the European Challenge Cup on Saturday.
Exeter remain winless in Champions Cup after Gloucester defeat
There were wins for Gloucester, Toulon and Leinster in the European Champions Cup on Saturday.
SANZAAR insists shorter Super Rugby format reports are ‘speculative’
SANZAAR CEO Andy Marinos says reports of Super Rugby shrinking to 14 teams are mere speculation.
Toulouse close the gap to leaders Clermont with big win
Clermont Auvergne's advantage at the top of the Top 14 table was cut to three points following Toulouse's victory on Sunday.
