Heyneke’s Stade Francais have biggest player budget
French powerhouse Stade Francais, coached by former Bok coach Heyneke Meyer, boasts the biggest player budget ahead of the 2018/2019 French Top 14 season.... Read more
‘Crazy’ Cheika his own toughest critic
The knives are being sharpened for Michael Cheika, but Australia's coach insists he is more demanding of himself than any observer.
England captain Hartley ready for return
Having been out of action with concussion since the Six Nations in March, Dylan Hartley is content he is ready for a return.
RFU set Cipriani disciplinary date despite RPA complaints
Danny Cipriani is to face an independent disciplinary panel on Wednesday after being charged by the Rugby Football Union.
RPA want RFU to drop Cipriani charge
After Gloucester closed disciplinary proceedings against Danny Cipriani with a fine, the RPA does not think the RFU need to take action.
Cheika still the right man for Australia – Polota-Nau
Australia may have won just one of their last six Tests, but Tatafu Polota-Nau has no doubt Michael Cheika should remain in charge.
All Blacks must improve ‘average’ set-piece, says Smith
The All Blacks can clinch the Bledisloe Cup against Australia on Saturday and Aaron Smith wants to see improvement from their opening win.
Cipriani fined £2,000 by Gloucester
Gloucester have revealed the action they will take against Danny Cipriani following his conduct outside a Jersey nightclub.
McFarland cleared to leave Scotland and join Ulster
After negotiating an exit from his contract with Scotland, Dan McFarland will take the head coaching reins at Ulster.
Cipriani a positive influence, insists Gloucester head coach
Gloucester coach Johan Ackermann says Danny Cipriani is having a positive impact at the club despite this week's off-field misdemeanours.
Crotty concussed, Folau injured
New Zealand and Australia suffered casualties in Sydney on Saturday that will force changes in the second Bledisloe Cup Test next weekend.
All Blacks, Springboks await Namibia at Rugby World Cup
The daunting task of competing in a pool featuring New Zealand, South Africa and Italy is Namibia's reward for reaching the Rugby World Cup.
Springboks’ second-half revival punishes Pumas
Argentina threatened a shock in the first half in Durban on Saturday, but South Africa eventually hit their stride and cantered to victory.
Cheika and Hooper frustrated by second-half slump
The Wallabies held their own against the All Blacks for 40 minutes, but Michael Cheika and Michael Hooper were frustrated by what came next.
Hansen issues warning after All Blacks win Wallabies ‘prizefight’
Steve Hansen felt New Zealand experienced "a different type of explosion" in the Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney.
Gloucester surprised and disappointed by RFU’s swift Cipriani charge
The RFU's decision to charge Danny Cipriani with "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the game" has not gone down well with Gloucester.