Catalans respond to Folau not taking a knee (00:34)
Aotearoa R8: Surely that was a Crusaders knock-on?
The Crusaders are closing in on a fourth title in as many years, but only after they appeared to be the beneficiaries of a hugely fortunate call that again went against the Chiefs. Full Round 8 review here.
Wallabies announce themselves in Brumbies-Reds thriller
It had been earmaked as a potential Grand Final preview and virtual Wallabies trial and the Brumbies-Reds clash in Canberra certainly didn't disappoint, the performance of a dynamic Reds duo in particular.
Folau refuses to kneel in Super League
Outspoken former Wallaby and NRL player Israel Folau has courted more controversy by refusing to join teammates and opponents in taking a knee to acknowledge the Black Lives Matter movement in Super League's return on Sunday.
Blues break Dunedin drought against Highlanders (01:30)
Christie double keeps Blues title hopes alive
Finlay Christie scored an early try in each half as the Blues beat the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Dunedin to keep the race for the domestic title still alive.
Panthers smash Manly at Brookvale (01:28)
Mack Hansen kicks Brumbies to victory at the death (01:30)
Penalty delivers Brumbies Super Rugby win
The Brumbies remain unbeaten in Super Rugby AU after breaking Queensland hearts with a thrilling 22-20 victory after the siren in Canberra.
Raiders claim nail-biting win over the Cowboys (01:31)
Crusaders edge closer to title after win against Chiefs (01:30)
Crusaders beat Chiefs to put one hand on Super Rugby Aotearoa title
The Canterbury Crusaders bounced back from their first loss of the competition and put one hand on the Super Rugby Aotearoa trophy on Saturday with a 32-19 victory over the Waikato Chiefs in Hamilton.
Roosters escape the Titans (01:30)
Rebels create history with Super Time win over Force
Isi Naisarani barged over for a try in extra time to hand the Melbourne Rebels a 25-20 win over the Western Force in a Super Rugby AU grudge match in Sydney on Friday.
Smith, Cruden to join Japan's Kobe Steelers
New Zealand World Cup winners Ben Smith and Aaron Cruden will join Kobe Steelers, the Japanese rugby union team said on Friday, following in the footsteps of other high-profile compatriots like Dan Carter.
Rob Simmons to leave Waratahs
NSW Waratahs captain Rob Simmons will be departing the club for overseas opportunities at the end of the Super Rugby AU season, the team confirmed on Friday.
Brumbies coach calls for patience with Wallabies prospects
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has called on Australian rugby fans and media to allow young players time to develop before calling for them to be blooded in the international arena.
'We've got to get a win': Force won't hold back Rebels grudge match
Western Force coach Tim Sampson said on Thursday his team needs to beat the Melbourne Rebels for the fans in Western Australia who still feel aggrieved by the Perth side's expulsion from Super Rugby three years ago.
Remaining rugby Six Nations fixtures set for October
The remaining rounds of the Six Nations Championship will be played on Oct. 24 and 31 after World Rugby approved dates for the temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar.
Exeter branding decision 'two fingers up to minorities' (01:22)
Petaia's return should erase any anger over Suaalii situation
The whirlwind chase for Joseph Suaalii may have disappointed Australian rugby fans both for the way it occurred and its likely end result. But it is no good holding onto that anger, particularly when Jordan Petaia has been named to make his return.
Bennett: No one more experienced to help Suaalii (00:36)
Exeter Chiefs keep logo, but retire 'Big Chief'
English Premiership leaders Exeter Chiefs said they will keep their logo but retire mascot 'Big Chief' following a review of the club's branding in the wake of a petition calling for an end to their use of "harmful imagery".
Cape Town and Dubai Sevens called off due to coronavirus
The Dubai and Cape Town rounds of the 2020/21 World Sevens Series have been scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, World Rugby said on Wednesday.
World Rugby would back Pacific Super team
The Pacific Island Rugby Players Union has welcomed comments from World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont that it could offer funding to help a Pasifika team take part in a revamped Super Rugby competition from next year.