Saracens confirm Vunipola facing three months out
England's Rugby World Cup preparations have been hit by the news prop Mako Vunipola will be out for three months due to hamstring surgery.
Edwards ‘disappointed’ at Pivac’s money claims
Wales coach Shaun Edwards has urged focus on this year's World Cup and not his next career move following comments by Wayne Pivac.
Australia need consistency ahead of Rugby World Cup – Gregan
He played at four Rugby World Cups and George Gregan believes Australia need to be more consistent if they are to succeed in Japan.
Gatland names uncapped duo in Wales’ World Cup training squad
Wales have announced their 42-man training squad in preparation for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Ireland skipper Best to retire after World Cup
After a distinguished career with Ulster and Ireland, Rory Best will call time on his rugby union career after the World Cup.
Wallabies can win World Cup without ‘completely wrong’ Folau – Genia
Israel Folau is set to be sacked by Rugby Australia, yet Will Genia says the Wallabies can still win the Rugby World Cup.
McKenzie set to miss World Cup with ACL injury
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie is set to miss up to ninth months due to an ACL injury suffered during the Chiefs' win against... Read more
England scrum-half Robson out for three months with deep vein thrombosis
Wasps confirmed that England number nine Dan Robson needs treatment for deep vein thrombosis that will last three months.
Akira Ioane gets All Blacks call, Nonu overlooked
Akira Ioane was among 41 players selected by New Zealand as they step up their preparations for a huge year of international rugby.
Australia need a generational change – Jones rules out Wallabies return
Australia could be on the lookout for a new head coach after the Rugby World Cup, but Eddie Jones does not want a Wallabies... Read more
Ireland captain Best hopeful ankle injury is not season-ending
Rory Best has been told he could be out for six weeks, but the hooker has described that as a "magical figure".
Ireland flanker Leavy ruled out of World Cup
Dan Leavy sustained a serious knee injury in Leinster's European Champions Cup win over Ulster and will be sidelined until next season.
All Blacks centre Crotty to join Kubota Spears
Ryan Crotty is the latest All Black who has decided to move to the Top League in Japan after this year's Rugby World Cup.
O’Gara rules out France World Cup role
Ronan O'Gara says there was contact from agents over a job with France, but says he is committed to the Crusaders.
Jones not interested in ‘ambassador job’ as Lions coach
The opportunity to lead the British and Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021 does not appeal to England coach Eddie Jones.
Special Wales can mount World Cup challenge – Gatland
Wales took on all comers in the Six Nations and Warren Gatland says they can go far in Japan.