Rugby
Saliva test a 'game-changer' in rugby's fight against concussion
Concussion has become a major concern within the contact sport as fears grow about the impact of its increasing ferocity on elite-level players.
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Crusaders crush Hurricanes with bonus-point win
When the Crusaders locked the game up midway through the first half, Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea could only sit and watch from the sin-bin.
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All Blacks legend Dan Carter retires at 38
The fly-half, who remains the record points-scorer in both Test and Super Rugby, said he was "sad" to call it quits.
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French government advises clubs postpone European matches with British teams
The decision puts a doubt over next weekend's scheduled third round of games and a meeting to discuss this year's Six Nations.
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Referee Owens bows out at 100 internationals
The 49-year-old Welshman took charge of his 100th and final Test match in last month’s clash between France and Italy in the Autumn Nations Cup, having made his international debut officiating Portugal vs Georgia in February 2003.
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Australia avenge record All Blacks loss as both sides see red
Both sides were reduced to 14 men when New Zealand's Ofa Tuungafasi and Australia's debutant Lachlan Swinton were sent off for dangerous high tackles.
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Wallabies lock laughs off All Blacks intimidation tactics
The New Zealand forwards, particularly hooker Dane Coles, displayed plenty of niggle in their 27-7 win in Auckland, leading to suggestions in the Kiwi media that the Wallabies lack "genuine hard men" in the pack.
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Wasps cleared to play in English rugby Premiership final
Their place in English domestic rugby's showpiece at Twickenham was in doubt after 11 positive tests, including players and backroom staff, since last week.
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Springboks delay decision on Rugby Championship participation
Competitive rugby resumed in South Africa only this Friday after a six-month suspension triggered by COVID-19 and there is concern about the readiness of players for Test rugby.
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Test rugby returns with Australia, New Zealand grudge match
The All Blacks and the Wallabies will take to the field in front of a packed, largely facemask-free crowd in Wellington just under a year since their last games, at the World Cup in Japan.
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Steyn, Nohamba out to impress as South African rugby restarts
Former Springbok Steyn plays fly-half for the Bulls and Test hopeful Nohamba scrum-half for the Sharks as a single-round Super Rugby Unlocked competition kicks off.
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Will players take a knee when South African rugby restarts?
The failure of eight South Africans to take a knee before a recent English Premiership match in London angered South African Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
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Squads selected for Castle Lager Springbok Showdown
The two squads boast 13 members of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad from last year in Japan, as well as some exciting young players who will get to rub shoulders with established internationals for the eagerly awaited clash at DHL Newlands on 3 October.
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Springboks' Pollard to miss Rugby Championship after ACL injury
South Africa's Pollard, 26, who lifted the Webb Ellis trophy last November, suffered the serious knee injury in last weekend's Top 14 defeat at Montpellier.
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Europe changes rugby tournament format for 2020-21 season due to COVID-19
While the top four teams from each pool will advance to the knockout stage of the elite competition, the bottom four will drop into the Challenge Cup and compete in the last 16.
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World Rugby introduces joint men's, women's World Cup host selection
The hosts of the four Rugby World Cups will be announced in May 2022.
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World Rugby confirms international rugby to resume in October
All parties, including unions, club competitions and players, remain committed to continued dialogue regarding the long-term harmonisation of the international calendar for the betterment of all.
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Ralepelle: 'I refuse to be the fall-guy for a corrupt system'
Former Sharks and Springbok hooker Chilliboy Ralepelle has vowed to take on the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport in his appeal against his 8-year ban.
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Energy, spice & a new level: Jonathan Mokuena remembers his friend Kaunda Ntunja
Beloved and celebrated rugby commentator and former SA Schools captain, Kaunda Ntunja tragically passed away this weekend after a battle with COVID-19.
