Rugby Union

Depleted Ireland drop Bundee Aki over disciplinary issue, Hugo Keenan breaks thumb
France prop Uini Atonio forced into immediate retirement after cardiac incident
Vern Cotter to succeed Les Kiss as Reds head coach
Australian-born Staniforth picked in France Six Nations squad
Dewi Lake urges Wales to use domestic turmoil as 'fuel' in Six Nations campaign
In-form England welcoming the weight of expectations heading into Six Nations
Ireland have 'a lot of belief' ahead of Six Nations despite 'mixed' run of form
Former Wales and Lions full-back Liam Williams retires from international rugby
Dupont confirmed as France captain for Six Nations by coach Galthie
South Africa and New Zealand to go State-side and clash in Baltimore in September
Wallabies captain to miss opening Super Rugby rounds following knee surgery
Mercurial flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets Stormers captaincy nod
Stormers extend contract of number eight Evan Roos in further boost to squad
'No player revolt' against Robertson, NZ Rugby insists
All Blacks fire Scott Robertson ahead of 2027 World Cup
England Fly-half Fin Smith a fitness doubt for Six Nations opener against Wales
Stormers coach John Dobson laments dismal display against Harlequins
Bulls captain Ruan Nortje confident of turnaround against Bristol Bears
Sharks vs Sharks: Intriguing European Champions Cup clash on the cards
From the World Cup to the Winter Olympics: The biggest sporting events of 2026
Wallabies star Ikitau undergoes shoulder surgery
Rugby year in review: Mighty Springboks continue to set the standards
Wallabies name 40-man squad for January training camp
Ardie Savea named New Zealand's best rugby player for third time
Eben Etzebeth accepts ban but maintains Alex Mann eye-gouge was not intentional