Pocock exits Brumbies after ending Super Rugby career

Australia veteran David Pocock, 31, has played his last game for the Brumbies as he eyes September's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

I’ve lived the dream – Wallabies legend Smith retires

After announcing his retirement following 20 years as a professional, George Smith said rugby union had "given me so much".

Folau opts not to appeal against Rugby Australia ban, still considering options

Though he has not appealed against his ban, Israel Folau is still considering his options after his contract was terminated.

Folau sacked by Rugby Australia over social media posts

Rugby Australia decided to axe Israel Folau over anti-homosexual posts made on social media last month.

Hogg backs ‘brilliant’ Gatland to get Lions roaring again

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg has welcomed reports that Warren Gatland will coach the Lions in South Africa in two years' time.

Smith to replace O’Shea as Italy head coach

Franco Smith has accepted the opportunity to coach at international level with perennial Six Nations strugglers Italy.

European Player of the Year Goode dreaming of England recall

Alex Goode has not played for England since 2016, but he has not given up hope of playing in the World Cup.

All Blacks’ Smith set for eight weeks out

Although there was no lasting damage from a chin injury, Ben Smith strained his hamstring on Saturday and will miss six to eight weeks.

Panel considering sanction after Folau found guilty of ‘high-level breach’

Israel Folau committed a "high-level breach" of Rugby Australia's code of conduct, a panel has found.

England flanker Haskell to retire after injury-ravaged season

James Haskell had looked to boost his Rugby World Cup chances at Northampton Saints but will now retire at the end of the season.

All Blacks’ Smith cleared of serious injury

Ben Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

All Blacks star Barrett ‘being patient’ over future

Beauden Barrett says "if all things fall into place" he will soon be able to end speculation over his future.

Edwards to vacate Wales role after World Cup

Shaun Edwards will not be on the Wales coaching staff in a new era under Wayne Pivac.

Fogarty lands Ireland job, McBryde bound for Leinster

Robin McBryde will join Leinster's coaching staff as a replacement for John Fogarty, who has landed a new role with Ireland.

Galthie to take over as France head coach

Bernard Laporte wanted Joe Schmidt to take over as France head coach, but Fabien Galthie will succeed Jacques Brunel.

Beale worried about Folau’s ‘head space’

Israel Folau is soon to learn his fate from Rugby Australia and Kurtley Beale has concerns for his Waratahs team-mate.