Dave Rennie could install a new captain when he formally takes charge of Australia next month.
Russell Greaves
There is due to be back-to-back derbies for Pro14 teams when the 2019-20 season resumes, potentially on August 22.
Peter Thompson
Lyon have confirmed the signing of towering lock Izack Rodda, who refused to take a pay cut to remain in his homeland.
There was more good news for the Blues on Monday, when All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu signed a new contract.
Even without Dan Carter, the Blues were too good for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Dejan Kalinic
Bryn Gatland turned a joke with his father into reality when he proved to be the Highlanders' match-winner against the Chiefs.
Dom Farrell
It was a family affair at Forsyth Barr Stadium, with Bryn Gatland securing victory over the Highlanders over Warren Gatland's Chiefs.
A capacity crowd of 43,000 people will be in the stands for the Blues' return to Eden Park for the visit of the Hurricanes.
Sacha Pisani
Dan Carter will not feature against the Hurricanes on Sunday but is already making a big impression on the Blues' training pitch.
John Skilbeck
After a three-month suspension due to coronavirus, Super Rugby will return in Australia from July 3, albeit in a revamped format.
Patric Ridge
Dan Carter is poised for a Super Rugby return after joining the Blues, and his longevity impresses Ireland's former captain Jamie Heaslip.
There will be no limits on crowd numbers when the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition gets underway this week in New Zealand.
Joe Marler says he was thrown out of The Stoop aged 12, but Harlequins are delighted he has not made an exit 17 years later.
Though his contract does not begin until July, new Australia coach Dave Rennie will take a pay cut to help RA's financial situation.
Liam Blackburn
Ahead of their relegation to the Championship, Saracens have been told they can continue to play in this season's European Champions Cup.
Ben Spratt
Sam Burgess has accused Mike Ford of disrupting his World Cup campaign with England, and of trying to "sabotage' coach Stuart Lancaster.
Dan Carter turned 38 in March, but the All Blacks great hopes he has plenty left to offer on the pitch after joining the Blues.
Dan Carter, one of the all-time greats and the leading points scorer in Test rugby, is set for a Super Rugby swansong with the Blues.
Super Rugby Aotearoa will see several rule changes when it kicks off on June 13.
Peter Hanson
Having been hit hard financially by the coronavirus crisis, Rugby Australia has confirmed a third of their staff will be made redundant.
The Japan-based Sunwolves will not play in Australia's Super Rugby competition this year.
A suggested 'Coronavirus Cup of World Rugby' will not be pursued by governing body World Rugby as it makes its own plans.
Aled Davies has turned his back on his international career to sign for European and Premiership champions Saracens.
An Australia-based Super Rugby competition starting later this year will include the Force.
Sporting News
Glasgow Warriors felt it worked best for Danny Wilson to start work early, and for Dave Rennie to depart for his new job as Australia coach.
Nathan Williamson
With travel restrictions in place around the world, Australia could be a hub for the Rugby Championship.
Discussions are ongoing over whether the Sunwolves can face Australian Super Rugby sides in an alternative competition.
Queensland Rugby Union and Rugby Australia have confirmed the release of Reds players Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas after the trio requested termination of their contracts on Friday.
A new global rugby union calendar is being discussed by 10 of the leading nations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
The Professional Game Board said more work needs to be done before Premiership rugby teams in England can start training.
Scott Barrett recommitted to New Zealand Rugby on Tuesday.
Super Rugby side the Reds have stood down three players amid a pay dispute.
Rugby Australia has felt the brunt of the coronavirus crisis, but World Rugby has come to the rescue with a major cash injection.
There will be no international rugby in July after Tests involving South Africa, New Zealand and England were among those postponed.
He didn't completely shut down the idea though...
Lachlan McKirdy
The Highlanders confirmed the signing of former All Blacks wing Nehe Milner-Skudder.
To mark what would have been Jonah Lomu's 45th birthday, we take a look back at some of the highlights of his incredible career.
Super Rugby Aotearoa, to be played by New Zealand's five teams, will begin on June 13 - and the Australian version might not be far behind.
Following the recent departure of Raelene Castle as Rugby Australia CEO, there have been a plethora of names tossed up as potential replacements. Now you can add David Gallop to the list.
Liam O'Loughlin
Billy Vunipola was among five Saracens players pictured breaking social-distancing rules this week.
Rob Clarke took on the role of Rugby Australia CEO on an interim basis this week and set about identifying his priorities.
New Zealand's five Super Rugby teams are on track to return to action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Elected as a director in March, Peter Wiggs resigned from the Rugby Australia (RA) board.
New Zealand have a new captain in the form of 28-year-old Sam Cane, a 68-cap loose forward.
After defeating Agustin Pichot in the first round of voting, Bill Beaumont will remain as the head of World Rugby for a further four years.
Rob Lancaster
Raelene Castle's resignation will not change Dave Rennie's mind over taking the Australia head coach role.
Rohan Janse van Rensburg was courted by rival Premiership clubs Gloucester and Sale Sharks, and agreed contracts with both.
Paul McLean hit out at the online abuse departed Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle received.
Strong words from the former Wallabies coach.
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has resigned from her position after losing the support of the board.
World Rugby said the FRU's decision to stand down Francis Kean is in the "best interests of the sport".
If the pressure wasn't on Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle before, it sure is now after 11 former Wallabies captains signed a letter with concerns over her administration.
RA chief executive Raelene Castle spoke about a potential domestic competition and 2020 Bledisloe Cup series.
After several weeks of negotiations, Rugby Australia has reached an agreement with the players over an new pay deal amid the coronavirus shutdown.
Tom Naghten
Warren Gatland says the Lions could warm up for their tour of South Africa with a game against New Zealand, and Steve Hansen backs the idea.
Tom Webber
The rumours aren't going away - and rugby union star Quade Cooper's potential switch to the NRL has been given a ringing endorsement by arguably the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots.
A relief fund of approximately $159 million AUD has been made available to assist unions around the world through the coronavirus crisis.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) reached a pay agreement with players.
Andy Marinos says staging the Rugby Championship while Super Rugby continues could be the way to fit postponed events into 2020.
Joe Wright
Rugby union star Quade Cooper's incredible flick passes have got many people thinking one thing recently - how would he go in rugby league?
Castle’s future has been the source of constant speculation after a string of controversies over the past 12 months.
Castle initially agreed to take a 50 percent pay cut before asking players to take accept a 65 percent reduction.
Talks between RA and RUPA on a player pay-cut deal remain ongoing.
Scottish rugby is in mourning after the death of Dougie Morgan, a long-time servant to the national team as a player, coach and manager.
While there is still no agreement, talks over restructured salaries for players made "good progress" on Sunday, says Rugby Australia.
"We can't have a woman running rugby..."
Rugby Australia and the Rugby Union Players Association will hold a high-stakes meeting to discuss a player pay-cut deal on Sunday.
Castle will be replaced by an interim CEO after losing the support of the Rugby Australia board.
Rugby Australia has stood down 75 per cent of its workforce for three months, with Bill Sweeney saying boards are trying to help.
Eddie Jones has made some unforgettable comments during his time as England coach. We look at the most memorable ones.
Using Stats Perform data, we take a look at Eddie Jones' England tenure after he agreed a contract extension.
After leading England to last year's Rugby World Cup final, Eddie Jones has signed an extension to coach them at the next global tournament.
Super Rugby clubs will receive a financial boost but New Zealand Rugby has had to make tough calls amid the coronavirus crisis.
"It's a joke"
Ben Calveley says time differences will prevent a direct clash between Lions Tests against South Africa and the Olympics.
A new domestic competition will not take place until May at the earliest, with a huge section of the Rugby Australia workforce stood down.
As part of drastic cost-cutting measures, Rugby Australia's CEO will halve her salary during the coronavirus pandemic.
"Even harder decisions" are to come after Rugby Australia (RA) reported a provisional deficit.
Ian Foster believes it is unlikely New Zealand will play their scheduled matches in July as he agreed to a significant pay cut.
Chris Myson
Michael Cheika spent five years as Wallabies coach but could not land the two big trophies he wanted to secure a successful legacy.
All Black Dane Coles says it is inevitable that he will face a reduction in wages due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rugby Australia confirmed plans for a domestic competition were put on hold.
Just 11 weeks after sustaining a serious spinal injury, Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has walked unaided.
With Super Rugby suspended and teams facing losses of revenue, New Zealand Rugby's chief executive is confident it can manage the crisis.
Pieter-Steph du Toit is only expected to be out for three months following an injury that could have led to his leg being amputated.
A five-week break has been implemented in the Premiership, with the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals pushed back.
All administrative staff at Rugby Australia headquarters will work from home for two days due to a coronavirus scare.
Jon Fisher
Tom Wright and Solomone Kata scored two tries apiece to lead the Brumbies to their fourth consecutive victory over the Waratahs.
To allow the Highlanders squad to travel back to New Zealand, their Super Rugby match against Jaguares has been called off.
South African Conference leaders the Sharks will not play again for an indefinite period due to the coronavirus but won on Saturday.
Sunday's meeting between the Brumbies and the Waratahs will be the final Super Rugby match before the competition is suspended.
The Reds came from behind to beat the Bulls 41-17 and there were Super Rugby wins for the Blues and the Crusaders.
Stephen Creek
Gareth Davies does not think the WRU could have dealt with the postponement of Wales' Six Nations clash with Scotland any better.
Hurricanes claimed an epic victory over Chiefs in Super Rugby, with the decisive kick from Jordie Barrett coming long after the hooter.
England prop Joe Marler has received a 10-week suspension after a flashpoint involving Alun Wyn Jones in Saturday's clash with Wales.
Joe Marler and Courtney Lawes will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following incidents in the defeat of Wales.
The Six Nations clash between France and Ireland at the Stade de France will not go ahead on Saturday.
Nicholas McGee
New Zealand will be able to count on Anton Lienert-Brown until the next Rugby World Cup after he put pen to paper on a new contract.
Eddie Jones was angered by the decisions that left England hanging on for victory with 13 men against Wales in the Six Nations.
Joe Marler escaped punishment from the officials on Saturday in an incident that seemingly left Alun Wyn Jones bemused.
Joe Marler is copping it.
Sloppy early play and second-half indiscipline cost Wales against England, says Alun Wyn Jones.
Indiscipline again threatened to undermine Eddie Jones' England against Wales, but their capacity to thrill was also on display.
The Sharks moved top of the Super Rugby standings with a resounding win over the Jaguares, while the Bulls ended their wait for a victory.
The Hurricanes played the latter stages of their loss to the Blues with 12 men as ill-discipline cost them in a 24-15 Super Rugby defeat.
Grand Slam hopefuls France have made two changes for their match with Scotland, who have Fraser Brown poised to win his 50th cap.
England overlook Mako Vunipola as a coronavirus precaution, yet he will play for Saracens against Leicester Tigers.
England are expecting a tough battle against Wales and Eddie Jones believes last year's loss in Cardiff provides perfect motivation.
Wollongong set the stage for back-to-back Super Rugby clashes on Friday, with the Brumbies and the Chiefs enjoying victories.
Wales boss Wayne Pivac expects a "big performance" against England after stepping up intensity in training, epitomised by Alun Wyn Jones.
Italy have had a second Six Nations match postponed due to the coronavirus, with doubts over whether the tournament will be completed.
Following a decree by Italy's prime minister, England's final Six Nations match of 2020 looks set to be played without fans in attendance.
Mako Vunipola could play for Saracens this weekend, but England were advised not to take any risks following the prop's trip overseas.
Saracens have clarified Mako Vunipola has not been in self-isolation and is free to play Leicester Tigers this weekend.
Justin Marshall reveals the biggest obstacle to Kalyn Ponga's rugby union ambitions
Initially ruled out of the Wales Six Nations game for "medical reasons", England confirmed Mako Vunipola is in self-isolation.
England will not have Mako Vunipola back to face Wales, with the prop ruled out for the Six Nations encounter at Twickenham.
Big call.
The Stormers and the Bulls suffered disappointing home defeats in Super Rugby, with the Blues and the Jaguares emerging triumphant.
After three consecutive defeats to start the Super Rugby season, the Waratahs finally got off the mark on Friday.
Ryan Benson
Absent for the opening three matches of the Six Nations, Anthony Watson is back in the mix for England this week.
The IRFU has confirmed the postponement of Ireland versus Italy in the interest of public health.
Nicholas McGree
Cian Healy will miss the remainder of the Six Nations after the prop was injured during Ireland's loss to England.
Josh Adams will miss the games against England and Scotland as he requires surgery on the ankle he injured against France.
Ardie Savea says a move to either Sydney Roosters or Melbourne Storm are options that appeal to the All Blacks flanker.
Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings crossed as Scotland claimed their first win of the 2020 Six Nations by beating Italy.
England have faced criticism early in the Six Nations, so Eddie Jones was thrilled with their performance against Ireland at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones' team selection for England's crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland raised eyebrows, but his side responded in style on Sunday.
Wales look highly unlikely to retain their Six Nations title after a loss to France, but Wayne Pivac felt they were hard done by.
France kept their Grand Slam hopes live with a famous win in Cardiff, but Romain Ntamack says they are not getting ahead of themselves.
There was a shortage of free-flowing rugby on a damp day in Cape Town, but Super Rugby leaders the Stormers got the job done.
France made it three wins out of three with their first win in Cardiff since 2010, the year they last won the Six Nations.
Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.
Ireland have been forced into a late change to their team to play England, with Devin Toner in for Iain Henderson.
Eddie Jones has made four changes to the England starting line-up for the showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.
Four tries in the first half helped the Crusaders cruise to a 33-13 triumph over the Highlanders in Super Rugby.
France should let their rugby do the talking in Cardiff after Wyn Jones fanned the flames this week, Serge Betsen says.
Wayne Pivac has made two changes to his starting line-up to face France, Gareth Davies and Ross Moriarty getting the nod.
Caelan Doris has recovered from a head injury, but the Ireland number eight has to settle for a place on the bench against England.
Eddie Jones says Manu Tuilagi should be fit to return against Ireland, while fellow centre Henry Slade will be monitored.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were joint-winners of the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.
Timothy Abraham
The Brumbies looked to be heading for victory following a Folau Fainga'a hat-trick, but they were unable to hold off the Highlanders.
Andrew Kellaway scored two tries against his former club, the Waratahs, to give the Rebels a valuable win in Melbourne.
Christopher Devine
Emerging Aussie rugby star Jordan Petaia has suffered a shoulder injury while training ahead of the Reds' clash with the Jaguares this weekend.
There was mixed news from head coach Eddie Jones for England on the injury front on Thursday.
Several Saracens stars are expected to stay despite the club's relegation from the Premiership, and Jamie George said he is going nowhere.
Owen Williams suffered a hamstring injury while warming up ahead of Wales' Six Nations defeat to Ireland on Saturday.
Vincent Rattez, a try-scorer against England, will play no further part in the Six Nations for France.
France claimed a bonus-point victory over Italy to make it two wins from two in the Six Nations.
The RFU distanced itself from a report claiming Rassie Erasmus was being lined up to replace Eddie Jones as England head coach.
England coach Eddie Jones was far from impressed with the behaviour of some Scotland supporters as England regained the Calcutta Cup.
With fierce winds and rain on the way, Ireland whipped up a storm of their own to beat defending champions Wales.
Prop Ellis Genge said "I hope we have shut them up" as he laid into England's critics after they beat Scotland.
Stuart Hogg made another costly mistake as England beat Scotland in an ugly Calcutta Cup clash to claim their first win of the Six Nations.
After the Chiefs came back to defeat the Crusaders in Hamilton, the Blues overpowered the Waratahs and claimed a bonus point.
International rugby looks set for a shake up with reports that World Cup winners South Africa are set to abandon the Rugby Championship and join the European-based Six Nations competition.
Irae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders.
Wales have rewarded Nick Tompkins with a first start for the Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.
Eddie Jones has rung the changes for England's crucial Calcutta Cup contest with Scotland at Murrayfield.
Scotland have resisted the temptation to make sweeping changes for the Calcutta Cup contest with England.
How many people actually realised the Super Rugby competition started last weekend?
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Dewi Lake and Taine Basham will be hoping to make their Wales debuts against Ireland after they were called up to the squad.
England will again have to cope without Anthony Watson as they look to bounce back from defeat to France in their Six Nations opener.
Defending champions Wales will have to do without Liam Williams for at least another two Six Nations matches.
Eddie Jones confirmed Manu Tuilagi will not face Scotland, but is hopeful the centre will take on Ireland at Twickenham.
Tom Curry looks certain to continue at number eight for the foreseeable future and earned the backing of England coach Eddie Jones.
Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw has announced he will leave the club and move on to pastures new at the end of the season.
England were made to pay for an error-strewn performance in Paris, where France enjoyed a winning start to the Six Nations.
Runners-up last season, the Jaguares ran away with a comfortable win over the Lions.
Omnisport
Wales opened the Six Nations by nilling Italy in Cardiff, Josh Adams and Dan Biggar starring for Wayne Pivac's side.
Ireland were below their best on Saturday but gave new head coach Andy Farrell a winning start against Scotland.
Super Rugby champions the Crusaders proved their class with an opening win, while the Rebels slumped to a poor loss in Japan.
Matt Dorman
Warren Gatland rung the changes with the Chiefs behind and was rewarded with victory, while the Brumbies also triumphed.
The saga involving Israel Folau's return to rugby league has continued, following his younger brother John's signature with Blacktown Workers - and some interesting comments from Tonga coach Kristian Woolf.
Australia's very own 'Quadzilla' Trae Williams is set for his first start in the Qantas Australian Men's Sevens side on home soil this weekend in the HSBC Sydney 7s at Bankwest Stadium.
Israel Folau will return to the pitch after being signed by Catalans Dragons in a move that has been criticised by the Super League.
England seamer Mark Wood successfully made his case for inclusion in the fourth Test and vindicated his selection on day two.
Jacques Nienaber had previously served as Rassie Erasmus' assistant with South Africa and has now taken the top job.
