All Blacks prepare for exodus

The New Zealand Rugby Union are expecting an exodus of top-level players following the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.

Adam Jones’ drop goal masterclass

Wales and Cardiff Blues prop, Adam Jones, demonstrates the art of the drop goal.

Racing Métro sign Carter

Dan Carter will become rugby's highest-paid player when he joins French Top 14 club Racing Métro after next year's World Cup.

Quins capture Horwill

Former Wallabies captain James Horwill will join English Premiership club Harlequins following the Rugby World Cup in 2015.

WP Rugby staying put

Newlands Stadium will remain the home of Western Province rugby after the WPRFU voted unanimously against a possible move to the Cape Town Stadium.

Slap on the wrist for Castro

Toulon prop Martin Castrogiovanni has received a suspended four-match ban and a €10,000 fine for his rant about Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill.

Ashley-Cooper off to France

Wallabies utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper will join Bordeaux Bègles after the 2015 Rugby World Cup on a two-year deal.

Baa-Baas, Pumas to clash

The Barbarians are set to face Argentina at Twickenham in November 2015 as part of their 125th anniversary celebrations.

Hansen extends All Blacks stay

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has signed a new contract until the end of the 2017 season, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed on Tuesday.

Treu to join WP Rugby

Western Province have announced the signing of former Blitzboks coach Paul Treu to their backroom staff from 2015 onwards.