South African sports teams allowed to resume non-contact training
With South Africa moving to Level 3 of the nationwide State of Disaster lockdown on June 1, professional sports teams have been given the green light to resume non-contact training.
Tigers prove resilient against the Sharks (01:30)
Warriors keep Dragons winless (01:30)
Rennie calls for end of Aussie rugby infighting
Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has called for an end to Australian rugby's warring factions and their public grievances.
Roosters off the mark with Sydney derby victory (01:30)
Cowboys run rampant over sorry Titans (01:30)
Major League Rugby names new LA franchise
Major League Rugby will welcome a new franchise from 2021 with the LA Giltinis confirmed as one of two expansion teams for next season.
Philip torn between Wallabies hopes, overseas offers
A sudden shortage of locks in Australian rugby has opened the door for Matt Philip to reclaim his Wallabies jersey but the Melbourne Rebels forward says the uncertainties wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic have left him with a difficult choice.
NZ women's competition given go ahead for August
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed on Friday the women's national provincial championship would begin in August, ending concerns it might be cancelled because of COVID-19 cost cutting.
What's the point of World Rugby's 'optional' law trials?
World Rugby continues to baffle as an organisation. By making a series of law trials "optional" for national Unions they are virtually committing to no longer-term change for the game -- and Australian rugby will suffer even more as a result.
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World Rugby approves law trials to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission
World Rugby's Executive Committee has approved 10 optional law trials for member nations to implement to minimise the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus through player contact, the global governing body said on Thursday.
World Rugby rubbishes Test tournament proposal
World Rugby has rejected a proposal for an unofficial World Cup event next year aimed at boosting the game's finances after the coronavirus stoppage.
Sharks disappointed over timing of Xerri's failed drug test (00:30)
Force back as part of Super Rugby AU
Western Force has officially signed on to join the four Australian Super Rugby teams in an Australia-based competition to be known as Super Rugby AU.
Erasmus donates 'lucky shirt' to raise COVID-19 funds
Erasmus, who guided the Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory in Japan, is donating the shirt and a talk to pay for food parcels and soup kitchens.
England's Kruis to play in Japan next season
England lock George Kruis and Welsh centre Hadleigh Parkes will play in Japan for the Panasonic Wild Knights next season, the Top League club said on Monday.
Wright: Released Reds trio still our mates (00:54)
Pichot blames 'betrayal' on WR election defeat
Agustin Pichot has accused Rugby Africa president Khaled Babbou of "betrayal" for his defeat in the World Rugby election.
I should have left sooner: Cheika
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has said he should have quit the job in early 2019 after Rugby Australia (RA) brought in Scott Johnson as director of rugby and introduced a three-man selection panel.
Sunwolves still considered for Australian domestic comp
Rugby Australia remain days away from announcing a format or fixtures list for a domestic Super Rugby competition proposed to kick off in early July.
Rugby Australia slams door on Reds trio
The door back to Australian rugby has been slammed shut on Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Isaac Lucas and Harry Hockings after Rugby Australia and the Reds terminated their contracts on Saturday morning.
SANZAAR, Six Nations in talks over global rugby calendar
Southern hemsiphere rugby body SANZAAR and the Six Nations have entered a consultation process aimed at creating an aligned global rugby calendar.
Whitelock would have 'loved' to lead All Blacks again
Sam Whitelock would have "loved" to have been given the chance to skipper the All Blacks again after new coach Ian Foster instead turned to Sam Cane.
Kieran Read open to Mitre 10 Cup appearance
Former All Blacks captain Keiran Read has expressed the possibility of running out in the Mitre 10 Cup this year if the season gets off the ground.