Initially a temporary hire when Conor O’Shea quit in November, Francho Smith has been named Italy head coach.
30 May
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30 May
Changes to lockdown regulations has cleared the way for cricket, football and rugby teams to return to training in South Africa.
27 May
A suggested ‘Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby’ will not be pursued by governing body World Rugby as it makes its own plans.
27 May
Aled Davies has turned his back on his international career to sign for European and Premiership champions Saracens.
27 May
An Australia-based Super Rugby competition starting later this year will include the Force.
26 May
Lionel Messi, Jonah Lomu and Arsene Wenger have all marked May 27 with success in years gone by.
26 May
Glasgow Warriors felt it worked best for Danny Wilson to start work early, and for Dave Rennie to depart for his new job as Australia coach.
26 May
Jonah Holmes is heading for Wales to join Top 14 side the Dragons after three seasons with Leicester Tigers.
25 May
George Kruis has secured a move to Japanese side Panasonic Wild Knights, but it may not spell the end of the road with England.
24 May
With travel restrictions in place around the world, Australia could be a hub for the Rugby Championship.
23 May
Discussions are ongoing over whether the Sunwolves can face Australian Super Rugby sides in an alternative competition.
23 May
Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings were released from their RA and Reds contracts on Saturday.
22 May
A new global rugby union calendar is being discussed by 10 of the leading nations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
21 May
The inaugural Rugby World Cup began on this day in 1987, while a decade ago, Jose Mourinho completed a treble with Inter.
21 May
The Professional Game Board said more work needs to be done before Premiership rugby teams in England can start training.
19 May
Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.