Hansen slams ‘dumb footy’ from All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup drubbing
Head coach Steve Hansen said the world champions only had themselves to blame for a heavy defeat against Australia.
Carbery suffers ankle injury in Ireland win over Italy
Fly-half Joey Carbery impressed before damaging his ankle in Ireland's victory over Italy in Dublin.
Cokanasiga, Joseph and Ludlam into England team as debutant McConnochie misses out
Joe Cokanasiga, Jonathan Joseph and Lewis Ludlam have come into the England team due to a trio of injuries.
Read: All Blacks not concerned about losing number one status
All Blacks captain Kieran Read says potentially losing world number one status is "not even part of our equation".
McConnochie and Heinz handed England debuts, Jones to set Wales record
Eddie Jones has given some potential Rugby World Cup bolters a chance to show what they can do against Wales.
Cheika shrugs off Hansen’s ‘Mickey Mouse’ jibe
Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen have played down comments the All Blacks head coach made about his opposite number.
Mtawarira to equal Springboks record in chase for Rugby Championship glory
South Africa will be aided by the vast experience of Tendai Mtawarira, who will equal a Springboks record, when they take on Argentina.
Six Nations failure delivered a reality check for Ireland, admits Best
Captain Rory Best says Ireland are hungry to show their Six Nations failure was merely a blip as they prepare for the Rugby World... Read more
England drop four players from squad ahead of Wales clash
England start their Rugby World Cup preparation when they take on Wales on Sunday, and four players have been cut from Eddie Jones' squad.
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett commits to Hurricanes
Beauden Barrett will leave the Hurricanes later this year, but Jordie Barrett, at least for the time being, is staying put.
Erasmus satisfied after ‘lucky’ Springboks deny All Blacks
A performance of contrasting halves left Rassie Erasmus with mixed feelings following South Africa's 16-16 draw with New Zealand.
Australia’s Genia bids farewell to ‘special’ Suncorp Stadium
Saturday's 16-10 win over Argentina saw Australia veteran Will Genia play at the Suncorp Stadium for the last time.
New Zealand 16-16 South Africa: Springboks shock All Blacks in Wellington again
Substitute Herschel Jantjies grabbed a late try as South Africa fought back to draw 16-16 with New Zealand on Saturday.
‘Honoured’ Vermeulen plans to lead Springboks by example
Lining up as South Africa captain for the first time in New Zealand on Saturday, Duane Vermeulen aims to lead by example.
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the second round of Rugby Championship matches
In the second round of the Rugby Championship, South Africa will attempt to achieve a feat against New Zealand they have managed just twice.
Dombrandt replaces injured Shields in England training camp
Brad Shields has been sent for tests on a foot injury, with Alex Dombrandt called up to the England training camp in his place.