Jones to lead Wales

Lock Alun-Wyn Jones has replaced Sam Warburton as captain in Wales' 36-man squad for the 2017 Six Nations tournament.

Ulster snap up Botha

Bok loose forward Arno Botha has signed on to join Ulster on a two-year deal at the conclusion of the 2017 Super Rugby season.

‘New laws to kill ruck contest’

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says rugby union's zero-tolerance approach to head contact will make the sport more like rugby league.