Champions Sarries begin with a win
Alex Lewington and Owen Farrell helped Saracens to a handy away win at Newcastle Falcons on Sunday.
Argentina benefiting from Ledesma’s Wallabies experience – Hansen
The All Blacks will not be taking Argentina lightly, with Steve Hansen acknowledging the early work done by opposite number Mario Ledesma.
Erasmus focused on Springboks amid Bulls talk
Rassie Erasmus will only help the Bulls out during the Super Rugby season as part of his role as South Africa head coach.
Crotty and Cane in contention to face Argentina
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is confident Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane have overcome recent concussions and will be fit to play Argentina.
Wallabies welcome back Folau for Rugby Championship double header
Israel Folau is back in Australia's Rugby Championship squad for their matches with South Africa and Argentina.
Late Kockott penalty earns Castres victory
Castres overturned a 13-point deficit in the second half to beat Lyon in Saturday's Top 14 action.
Ulster leave it late to take Scarlets scalp
John Cooney's kicking got Ulster up and running, while Connacht's Craig Ronaldson fell just short and Munster ran riot in Pro14.
Cipriani inspires Gloucester to win over Northampton Saints
Danny Cipriani produced a sensational pass for Charlie Sharples' try while Billy Twelvetrees kicked 17 points in Gloucester's victory.
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