NZR boss hits out at ‘counter-intuitive’ Euro clubs

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has criticised English Premiership and French Top 14 clubs for stalling the global season talks during World Rugby’s virtual meeting on Monday.

Itoje calls on rugby to root out racism

England star Maro Itoje has opened up about suffering racial abuse, how he deals with racism and his desire to effect change in rugby.

Watch: The best of the Bok captain

On Siya Kolisi’s 29th birthday, we look back at these memorable clips of the inspirational World Cup-winning Springbok captain.

World Rugby to vote on the way forward

World Rugby has announced that a final decision on the 2020 rugby calendar will be made by its council vote on 30 June.

Australia step up bid for 2027 World Cup

Former Wallabies captain John Eales has been named on a strong advisory board to oversee Rugby Australia’s bid to host the 2027 World Cup.

Watch: Rassie excited about World Cup documentary

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has released behind-the-scences footage of the Springboks’ journey in Japan, as the hype builds for the much-anticipated ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary set to hit TV screens in August.

Lambie collision still haunts Stander

Ireland loose forward CJ Stander says his late hit on former Springbok Pat Lambie will be ‘a stain on his career forever’.

Gqoboka, Ulengo: Rugby players need mentorship

Springboks Lizo Gqoboka and Jamba Ulengo have emphasised the importance of players finding mentorship or career interests outside rugby.

Watch: Breaking Chains with Warrick Gelant

Lizo Gqoboka, Jamba Ulengo and Cornal Hendricks open up about injury battles and share their personal stories on Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant’s ‘Breaking Chains’ vodcast series.

Watch: Side-stepping masterclass

Cheslin Kolbe, Nehe Milner-Skudder and Quade Cooper feature in this rugby.com.au compilation of some incredible side-steps in recent rugby history.