World Rugby has announced details of a zero-tolerance approach to reckless and accidental head contact in the sport.

South African rugby referee Craig Joubert has offered insight into the process of refereeing tight games.

Dylan Hartley is expected to retain his captaincy of the England rugby team despite another lengthy suspension from the game looming

One of the worst Springbok seasons in history is prompting a massive shake-up within South Africa rugby.

Ben Ryan might want to put any plans on hold for that gifted land in Fiji after critising the Fiji Rugby Union over its treatment

Dylan Hartley will discover this week if he has any chance of leading England into the Six Nations when he faces a disciplinary panel following his latest red-card shame.

Rory Best has emerged as the front-runner for the captaincy of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

Dylan Hartley has found himself in hot water once again and could potentially face another lengthy ban.

Former Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder believes that England has a deeper rugby talent pool than New Zealand.

Lions head coach Warren Gatland has expressed his concern for the well-being of Wales wing George North.

ARU chief executive Bill Pulver has backed Michael Cheika through to the 2019 World Cup, saying the Wallabies coach isn't under one

Ben Ryan, the Englishman who guided Fiji to their Sevens gold medal at the Rio Olympics, is thought to be under consideration for

Regardless of Dave Rennie's decision, the Springboks want a New Zealander to be their next head coach.

Is that a shiver of apprehension under Kiwi bedclothes, the first sign of anxiety at what is coming their way?

Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles, and Sam Whitelock have all been nominated as All Blacks Player of the Year.

Has there been a shift in rugby power towards the Northern Hemisphere?

The world record-breaking All Blacks will be vying for the coveted Team of the Year Award against the undefeated Black Ferns and Super Rugby champions, the Hurricanes.

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has confirmed the All Blacks won't play England in 2017, meaning fans will have to wait until the end of 2018.

Don't be surprised if Saturday proves to be unlucky 13 for Eddie Jones and England. Make no mistake, this is the match Australia have

All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says there is a very real fear they might lose key All Blacks, but urges them not to leave too early.

England coach Eddie Jones has accused Australia rival Michael Cheika of staining rugby's image with his public outbursts.

Wallaby legend Glen Ella believes Michael Cheika is 'still having nightmares' about being bullied by Eddie Jones during England's

Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden reviews the All Blacks' season naming his standout performers of the year.

Former England and Lions back Will Greenwood has praised the depth of talent in New Zealand rugby.

Wallabies flanker Dean Mumm has been cleared to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Build-up to the clash between Australia and England has been dominated by a war-of-words.

Elliot Daly has been banned for the dangerous tackle that led to him being sent off after five minutes against Argentina.

Israel Dagg and Malakai Fekitoa could be the next Kiwi stars to leave New Zealand shores after they were seen in a face-to-face meeting with Toulon.

Israel Dagg's rise back to the top has been overshadowed by the explosion of Beauden Barrett and the All Blacks dominance in 2016.

COMMENT: Elements of the All Blacks' performance against France shows a team which has run out of ideas and lost confidence in its ability to keep the ball.