Following Sam Warburton's shock retirement, we recap his sublime career with Opta statistics.
Sam Warburton announced his shock retirement on Wednesday, prompting Warren Gatland to laud the "outstanding" rugby star.
Wales great Sam Warburton, 29, has retired from rugby after admitting "my body is unable to give me back what I had hoped for".
An independent disciplinary committee upheld EPCR complaints against Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal and the French club.
The Reds are reportedly interested in poaching Israel Folau from the Waratahs, and the Australia star admits he has a decision to make.
Amanaki Mafi and Lopeti Timani both look set to depart the Rebels after they were fined following an incident between the pair.
The Rebels' Amanaki Mafi has been released on bail after an alleged altercation with team-mate Lopeti Timani.
Television Match Officials have been criticised for recent incidents in Super Rugby, and SANZAAR has now added its concern.
Amanaki Mafi is due to appear in court on Monday after an alleged altercation with Rebels team-mate Lopeti Timani in Dunedin.
Sbu Nkosi will miss the rest of the Super Rugby with an ankle injury and is a doubt for South Africa's Rugby Championship campaign.
Having missed New Zealand's series win over France, Brodie Retallick is back in the Chiefs team for Friday's match against the Hurricanes.
Wales will be coached by Wayne Pivac when Warren Gatland's lengthy tenure ends after next year's Rugby World Cup.
Premiership-winner Carl Rimmer is embarking on life after rugby, having retired due to an artery problem that caused a stroke in training.
Zimbabwe "started complaining as soon as they arrived" in Beja, according to the Tunisia Rugby Union.
Kieran Read has not played this year after undergoing back surgery, but the All Blacks captain will start against the Highlanders.
Chris Ashton, released by Sale, has returned to the Premiership to sign for Sale Sharks.