Eels batter weary Broncos as the NRL returns (01:30)
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.
Reds trio terminate RA contracts
Queensland Reds trio Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas have terminated their contracts with Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby Union days after they were sensationally stood down by the QRU.
Du Toit commits to Stormers after change of heart
The World Rugby Player of the Year will remain at the South African Super Rugby franchise after initially giving notice he would terminate his contract.
Sunwolves unlikely for Aussie comp - Rebels CEO
Japan's Sunwolves are unlikely to take part in Australia's stand-in domestic competition with the country's four Super Rugby teams and Western Force because of logistical problems, the CEO of the Melbourne Rebels says.
Premiership clubs unable to train for 2 more weeks
Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs will be unable to resume training for at least another two weeks, according to the Professional Game Board Chair Chris Booy.
Kolbe prefers Lions SA tour over Olympics
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
NRL CEO confident of settling referees' concerns before restart (01:07)
Waratahs coach Rob Penney's COVID-19 ordeal
New South Wales Waratahs coach Rob Penney almost did not make it back to Australia last Sunday but has now got used to coaching a group of "sausages" while being confined to quarantine.
How the NRFL plans to take rugby to mainstream America
The latest attempt to bring the sport of rugby union to the American masses certainly isn't short on ambition. Those behind it are determined to create the "IPL of rugby" by tapping in to the nation's love for contact-tackle sports.
Warrick Gelant signs for Stormers from Bulls
The South Africa international has been been signed to fill the gap left by another Springboks fullback, Dillyn Leyds, who has moved from Cape Town to La Rochelle in France.
Round Table: How will Brad Thorn respond to wayward Reds?
Given what he was building at Ballymore, how will Brad Thorn react to the dissenting Reds trio? And should the Sunwolves be involved in Australia's planned domestic Super Rugby tournament? Welcome to the Round Table.