Brandon Staples

SA-born flank banned for steroids use

Brandon Staples has been suspended from all sport for four years after testing positive for three banned substances.

Spanish players referee

Spain brothers get big bans

Five Spanish players have been suspended for accosting the referee after their controversial 18-10 loss to Belgium in March.

Border

Border Rugby provisionally liquidated

The Border Rugby Union has been placed under provisional sequestration after it failed to make full salary payments to players since December 2017.

Paddy Jackson

Ireland duo’s contracts revoked

Ireland pair Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have had their contracts with Ulster and the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) terminated despite being cleared of rape.

Israel Folau

Folau: I am not homophobic

Waratahs and Wallabies back Israel Folau has written an article explaining his views on homosexuality.

Kaino bids farewell to New Zealand

Kaino bids farewell to New Zealand

All Blacks and Blues loose forward Jerome Kaino has announced he will be leaving New Zealand at the end of this Super Rugby season to play club rugby in France. The 34-year-old, who is a double Rugby World Cup winner, made his professional rugby debut in 2004. He finishes his All Blacks career having played 81 Tests, while he is the… Read more →