Johannesburg to host Springboks-Lions opener in front of potential record crowd
Johannesburg will host the first of three Tests between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
England coach Jones to lead Barbarians against Fiji
The first assignment for Eddie Jones following the Rugby World Cup will be to coach the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham.
Scotland’s record cap-holder Ford announces retirement
Scotland's record appearance holder Ross Ford has confirmed his retirement ahead of plans to go into strength and conditioning coaching.
New Zealand are beatable, insists Ashton
Chris Ashton believes England have the quality to beat New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday despite the All Blacks' impressive form.
Wales hopeful on Gatland return for Scotland contest
Warren Gatland is in New Zealand following the death of his father, but may be back for Wales' match against Scotland in Cardiff.
Wales boss Gatland returns to New Zealand after father’s death
The Welsh Rugby Union offered its condolences to Warren Gatland, who has flown back to New Zealand after his father's death.
Big names return for Scotland’s November Tests
Gregor Townsend has named a 40-man squad for Scotland's upcoming Tests, with a swathe of big names returning to the fold.
All Black Cane facing months out with fractured neck
New Zealand will be without flanker Sam Cane for the rest of 2018 after it was confirmed he fractured his neck in the win... Read more
England omit Cipriani, Tuilagi and Ashton called up
Manu Tuilagi and Chris Ashton will join up for England training in Bristol, but Danny Cipriani has been left out.
Carter tips Barrett to hold off Mo’unga for All Blacks’ 10 jersey
Legendary New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter believes Beauden Barrett has enough credit in the bank to keep Richie Mo'unga out of the 10 shirt.
Ashton backed for England recall by Habana
Bryan Habana has no doubt Chris Ashton will do his utmost to get the attention of England boss Eddie Jones after his move to... Read more
Overseas players key to South Africa resurgence, says Habana
South Africa's impressive series win over England was aided by foreign-based players finally stepping up, says Bryan Habana.
Jones: England back on road to being world’s best
After ending his worst stretch as coach, Eddie Jones believes England are back on track to challenge at the World Cup.
Referee declines Cheika invite after Australia’s series loss to Ireland
Michael Cheika was bemused by a number of decisions in Australia's loss to Ireland, but the referee was in no mood to explain himself.
Cipriani and Farrell ease pressure on Jones as England avoid SA whitewash
England's five-Test losing streak is over after they overcame South Africa 25-10 at Newlands.
Hansen claims France ‘clutching at straws’ after another referee controversy
France were again upset by a refereeing controversy in New Zealand, but All Blacks boss Steve Hansen says they are clutching at straws.