Sanzaar adopts new laws

Super Rugby and the Rugby Championship will this season adopt World Rugby’s latest law amendments.

Lealiifano back as Brumbies co-captain

Christian Lealiifano has returned from a stint in Ireland to be named as Brumbies co-captain for the 2018 season.

France pick teenage flyhalf

Matthieu Jalibert will make his Test debut after being named to start at flyhalf for France against Ireland in the Six Nations in Paris on Saturday.

Thorn explains Cooper cull

Reds coach Brad Thorn says it was a ‘tough’ decision to axe Quade Cooper.

Du Preez starts for Scotland

Former Kings loose forward Cornell du Preez has been named in Scotland’s starting lineup for their Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff this Saturday.

Toua rejoins Reds

Former Reds fullback Aidan Toua has rejoined the side for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

Haskell to leave Wasps

Wasps flank James Haskell will depart the club at the end of the season.

Injury blow for France

Hooker Christopher Tolofua has been ruled out of France’s Six Nations campaign with a neck injury.

Bledisloe Test moves to Japan

The third Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia this year will be played in Japan.

Wales back rookie wing to start

Josh Adams will make Test his debut after being named in Wales’ starting lineup for their first Six Nations opener against Scotland at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.