Leinster leave it late to deny Cardiff Blues
Bryan Byrne's late try and Ross Byrne's subsequent conversion saw champions Leinster snatch victory over Cardiff Blues in the Pro14.
Bristol back with a bang thanks to win over Bath
The opening game of the 2018-19 Premiership season saw newly promoted Bristol Bears defeat Bath 17-10 in a lively west-country derby.
Springboks bring in uncapped Kolbe for Rugby Championship trip
Rassie Erasmus has included Cheslin Kolbe in a 31-man squad for Rugby Championship fixtures against Australia and New Zealand.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water – Haylett-Petty
Full-back Dane Haylett-Petty does not feel it is time for widespread changes as Australia lick their wounds following two drubbings.
All Blacks lose Moody for remainder of Rugby Championship
New Zealand prop Joe Moody will be out for six weeks due to an injured thumb, with Angus Ta'avao called up as his replacement.
Cheika not in danger of Australia sack
New Zealand thumped Australia in back-to-back Rugby Championship games, but Wallabies coach Michael Cheika's job is safe.
Wasps lose Gopperth for up to nine months
Jimmy Gopperth will miss much of the new season as a result of cruciate ligament damage sustained against Connacht.
R4 million agreement on Mitchell
This week should see the Bull’s announcement of coach John Mitchell’s departure for England. The Bulls and England RFU have reportedly been negotiating the... Read more
Hooper misses Australian Conference team of the year
David Pocock has been preferred to Michael Hooper in the first Australian Conference players' team of the year in Super Rugby.
Brumbies salute ‘wonderful man’ Alexander after retirement
After 154 appearances for the Brumbies and 72 for Australia, Ben Alexander retired on Monday.
Spedding inspires Castres to victory in Top 14 final repeat
Montpellier failed to exact revenge on Castres in a repeat of the Top 14 final, losing their first game of the season at Altrad... Read more
Farrell talks up Hartley’s England captaincy credentials
Dylan Hartley has been called a "brilliant captain" by Owen Farrell, who led England in the hooker's absence during the South Africa tour.
Springboks’ performance ‘unacceptable’ – Erasmus
South Africa fell well below the standard expected by coach Rassie Erasmus in their defeat to Argentina on Saturday.
Russell shines for Racing as Clermont start new Top 14 season in style
Clermont Auvergne ran hot at the start of the new Top 14 season as the two promoted sides came up short in their opening... Read more
Pumas hold off sloppy Springboks to end home drought
South Africa's second-half fightback came up short as Argentina caused a surprise in the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Defiant Cheika not concerned over Wallabies job
Michael Cheika was not impressed when asked about his future following Australia's crushing defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park.