After leading England to last year's Rugby World Cup final, Eddie Jones has signed an extension to coach them at the next global tournament.
The IRFU has confirmed the postponement of Ireland versus Italy in the interest of public health.
Jacques Nienaber had previously served as Rassie Erasmus' assistant with South Africa and has now taken the top job.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Saracens will be relegated from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-20 campaign.
Despite initially saying they would challenge a huge points deduction for salary cap breaches, Saracens will not launch an appeal.
Saracens will appeal against what they described as "heavy-handed sanctions", insisting they are not guilty of any wrongdoing.
Premiership and European champions Saracens have been hit with huge sanctions for salary-cap breaches.
Gareth Anscombe will play no part in Wales' Rugby World Cup campaign after suffering an ACL injury against England.
Departing Wales head coach Warren Gatland will take charge of the British and Irish Lions for a third time.
Departing Wales head coach Warren Gatland will take charge of the British and Irish Lions for a third time.
After a distinguished career with Ulster and Ireland, Rory Best will call time on his rugby union career after the World Cup.
Leicester Tigers have confirmed England centre Manu Tuilagi has signed a new deal with the Premiership club.
Eddie Jones' England have made a flying start to the Six Nations and next up is a trip to Cardiff to face Wales.
Mako Vunipola limped out of England's win over France on Sunday and will play no part in the remainder of the Six Nations.
Mako Vunipola limped out of England's win over France on Sunday and will play no part in the remainder of the Six Nations.