France forward Gourdon brands All Blacks cheats

Kevin Gourdon claims the All Blacks' "good rugby" has a "positive effect on referees" after a controversial first Test.

Gibbes to take La Rochelle role

Jono Gibbes will remain with Waikato until November, when he will head to France to start work with La Rochelle.

Sexton returns to Ireland XV for second Test

Ireland need to win the second Test to keep their hopes of winning the series in Australia alive, and Johnny Sexton is back in... Read more

Wallabies unchanged for second Test against Ireland

Michael Cheika named an unchanged Australia squad for his team's second Test against Ireland.

Five new faces for France against unchanged All Blacks

France have made five changes to their starting XV to face New Zealand in Wellington, as the All Blacks keep faith with the same... Read more

Launchbury fit for second Test, Shields could start

England will welcome back Joe Launchbury for the second Test with South Africa, while Brad Shields could start for the first time.

Robertson dismisses ‘flattering’ Wales talk

If Wales are interested in bringing in Scott Robertson as their next head coach, the flattered Crusaders man knows nothing about it.

Leinster confirm Tomane signing from Montpellier

Joe Tomane has joined Leinster from Montpellier ahead of the 2018-19 season.

Retired Brits gets shock Springboks call-up

Schalk Brits retired from rugby last month, but that has not stopped Rassie Erasmus adding him to the South Africa squad.

Gatland confident ‘world-class’ Edwards will stay for World Cup

Shaun Edwards is reportedly a man in demand, but Warren Gatland hopes he will stay with Wales for next year's Rugby World Cup.

Scotland too strong for Canada in Edmonton

Scotland outclassed Canada in their Test match as George Turner crossed for a hat-trick.

Wales breeze past below-par Pumas

Argentina could not recover from a dismal start against Wales, who followed up their win over South Africa with another Test victory.

We need to fix that discipline, admits England coach Jones

England coach Eddie Jones pinpointed a lopsided penalty count as the reason to his side's Test defeat against South Africa.

Springboks bounce back to heap more misery on England

Winger Sibusiso Nkosi scored two tries as South Africa rallied from an early 24-3 deficit to defeat England in Johannesburg.

Hansen: France unlucky to get yellow card

The All Blacks thrashed France after Paul Gabrillagues was controversially sin-binned, and Steve Hansen sympathised with the visitors.

Hooper ‘stoked’ as Australia withstand Ireland pressure

Australia did not always have it their own way against a much-changed Ireland team, but, according to Michael Hooper, that was their plan.