Jones agrees to pay reduction
England head coach Eddie Jones has agreed to take a pay cut of more than 25% as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Champions Cup playoffs suspended
The semi-finals and finals of the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been postponed until further notice to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rugby commentator makes comical posts
In a series of comical video posts, renowned rugby commentator Nick Heath reflects on everyday life without sport.
NZR suspends all rugby following New Zealand lockdown
All rugby in New Zealand has been suspended for the foreseeable future following government’s decision to increase the coronavirus alert level and go into lockdown.
Japanese Top League called off
The Japan Rugby Football Union has confirmed its decision to cancel the remainder of the Top League season in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
SA’s oldest schools festival also falls victim to Covid-19
St Stithians College has confirmed that its annual Easter Festival has been called off due to the continuing threat of Covid-19.
Australia shut down all rugby
Rugby Australia has shut down club and community rugby until May as a response to the global coronavirus pandemic.
NZ introduce second-tier national team
New Zealand Rugby has announced that the newly formed All Blacks XV team will assemble this year and undertake a mini tour of northern-hemisphere venues.
Top League suspended after drug scandal
The Japanese Top League has announced that all fixtures scheduled for March will be suspended after a Red Dolphins player was arrested for alleged illegal drug use.
Barrett set for club rugby hit-out
All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett is poised to return to rugby with his local club team before making his Blues debut next month.
