Read set for New Zealand swansong
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed that 2019 will be his final year in New Zealand Rugby.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has confirmed that 2019 will be his final year in New Zealand Rugby.
World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper says a proposed World League would be a two-division competition.
A new World League, which will see 12 nations play each other in a calendar year from 2020, is set to be signed off in March.
Lock Courtney Lawes has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations due to an injury he sustained against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Gareth Anscombe will start at flyhalf when Wales take on England in Cardiff this Saturday.
Jacques Brunel has made six changes to France’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Six Nations Test against England at Twickenham.
Former Wallabies centre Anthony Fainga’a has announced his retirement from all rugby after being affected by concussion.
Sonny Bill Williams has hinted that this could be his last year playing for the Blues and All Blacks.
Sébastien Vahaamahina did not even know he was captain when France lost 24-19 to Wales in Paris last Saturday.
England have climbed up to No 3 in the World Rugby rankings after their 32-20 win over Ireland in Dublin.