Ireland lose Beirne for England and Scotland clashes
Quinn Roux has been called up to the Ireland squad for their first two Six Nations matches after Tadhg Beirne was ruled out.
Sexton has bat phone to referees – Jones
Eddie Jones claims Jonny Sexton is the only one allowed to "pick up the red phone and talk to referees."
Nowell an option for England at flanker, reveals Jones
Jack Nowell's versatility could be put to the test after Eddie Jones revealed the 25-year-old may feature for England in the pack.
Brown desperate for England recall
With selection for the Six Nations looming, full-back Mike Brown says his burning desire to play for England is as strong as ever.
Halfpenny & Young named in Wales’ Six Nations squad
Leigh Halfpenny is not expected to feature in the first couple of rounds of the Six Nations, but he was named in Warren Gatland's... Read more
Former England U20 lock Sisi earns Italy call-up
David Sisi is the only uncapped player to be included in a 31-man Italy training squad that will gather in Rome ahead of the... Read more
Ntamack one of five new France faces in Six Nations squad
France have called upon five new players for the Six Nations, including Under-20 World Championship winner Romain Ntamack.
Plumtree has potential to coach All Blacks – Barrett
Two-time World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett says John Plumtree has the potential to coach the All Blacks.
French rugby bosses propose lowering tackle height
Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation, says rugby must evolve, with changes to attitudes and the rules on tackling.
Jones and Humphreys to assist incoming Wales head coach Pivac
Stephen Jones and Jonathan Humphreys will be on the coaching staff in a new era for Wales under Wayne Pivac.
Savea re-signs with All Blacks, Hurricanes
Ardie Savea re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) in a boost to the All Blacks and Hurricanes.
Cheika survives as Wallabies coach, Johnson appointed
Rugby Australia (RA) appointed Scott Johnson as director of rugby as coach Michael Cheika survived.
Hansen has no issue with Milner-Skudder Toulon switch
Steve Hansen can understand why World Cup-winner Nehe Milner-Skudder has decided to ply his trade in France.
Cipriani ‘at peace’ with latest England snub
Eddie Jones has not been convinced by the in-form Danny Cipriani this season, but there are no hard feelings from the England fly-half.
Hansen to leave: Five contenders to be the next All Blacks coach
Steve Hansen will be a hard act to follow, but Ian Foster could step up and Joe Schmidt will be well fancied to take... Read more
Never say never – Schmidt not ruling out All Blacks role
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is set for some time away from coaching, but it may yet not be a permanent departure.