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Saracens have given Premiership Rugby permission to release the full report into their salary cap breaches, which have led to relegation.
John Skilbeck
Rob Simmons, a 100-Test Wallaby, will become the 172nd captain of the NSW Waratahs
Chris Danks
Championship-bound Saracens will be without Will Skelton until the end of next month following his dismissal last weekend.
Peter Thompson
England are not about to hide from the Saracens saga, according to Eddie Jones.
Matt Dorman
Saracens have confirmed Billy Vunipola suffered a broken arm against Racing 92, seemingly ruling him out of England's Six Nations campaign.
Christopher Devine
Andy Farrell has called up five uncapped players into his first Ireland squad, with Johnny Sexton confirmed as the team's captain.
Liam Blackburn
Louis Rees-Zammit, the 18-year-old Gloucester flyer, could make his Wales debut in the Six Nations in a new era under Wayne Pivac.
Nathan Williamson
He's back.
Jack Maddocks has returned to New South Wales to join the Waratahs after three seasons with the Rebels.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has joined a campaign in defence of his younger brother Jordie, after he was removed from the MCG for 'bad behaviour' during the second Test between the Black Caps and Australia.
Fly-half Greig Laidlaw said it was an "incredibly hard" decision to retire from international rugby.
Reece Hodge has agreed to stay on with the Rebels until 2023.
Eddie Jones has given little away over whether he would be prepared to remain in the England job until the next Rugby World Cup.
Rob Howley placed 363 bets across a 46-month period from November 2015 and has said sorry after being hit with a lengthy ban.
Chris Myson
Sporting News has combed through all the names and numbers, with a few arguments along the way, to deliver you our Wallabies Team of the Decade (2010-2019)
Scott Wisemantel has joined the staff of new Australia head coach Dave Rennie as the Wallabies re-build after the Rugby World Cup.
After spending eight years as assistant to Steve Hansen, New Zealand head coach Ian Foster knows he must be his own man.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed the appointment of Ian Foster as All Blacks head coach on a two-year deal.
Dejan Kalinic
No surprises at the top of the list.
Brendan Bradford
Gareth Anscombe missed the Rugby World Cup through injury, with his absence telling in Wales' semi-final loss to South Africa.
Nicholas McGee
Leone Nakarawa has been linked with a return to Glasgow Warriors after Racing 92 announced they had sacked their star lock on Friday.
Ben Spratt
Folau reached a undisclosed settlement with Rugby Australia on Thursday, ending a bitter dispute with the governing body following his sacking in May.
“I’ve got huge wraps on this kid,I think he could be better than...
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has labeled the figures being speculated from Israel Folau's settlement as 'wildly inaccurate'.
Ed Chisholm
Former Australia international Israel Folau says he has been "vindicated" after reaching a settlement with Rugby Australia.
Peter Hanson
The ugly legal dispute between Israel Folau, Rugby Australia and NSW Rugby Union appears to have reached a conclusion following a settlement agreement.
Tom Naghten
He's been one of the more controversial rugby union stars in recent memory, but things could have been very different almost a decade ago for Quade Cooper when he all-but signed with the Parramatta Eels.
Liam O'Loughlin
A round of talks between Israel Folau and Rugby Australia have ended without agreement, but the player is optimistic.
The Hurricanes will be without Ardie Savea for most of the 2020 Super Rugby season.
More drama.
Wayne Pivac was victorious in his first match as Wales coach, Josh Adams and Ken Owens scoring braces against Warren Gatland's Barbarians.
Folau came in for heavy criticism after he linked recent bush fires with same-sex marriage and abortion laws.
Would this be the right move for Latrell?
Lachlan McKirdy
Recently retired Wallabies star David Pocock has brushed off Israel Folau's suggestion that he might have captained Australia had his contract not been terminated.
Former Commonwealth Games sprinter turned rugby union recruit Trae Williams is in line to make his Australian debut next week during the Dubai Sevens.
Wayne Pivac has named Justin Tipuric as captain for his first match in charge of Wales against Warren Gatland's Barbarians side.
Patric Ridge
Folau on Wednesday raised the amount of compensation he is seeking from Rugby Australia to $14 million.
What on earth?
Huge.
Having missed out on England's Rugby World Cup squad, Ben Te'o has now joined Super Rugby franchise the Sunwolves.
Raelene Castle discussed Australia's attempt to try to lure Eddie Jones back to the Wallabies.
Sacha Pisani
Great move.
After opting not to appeal against a huge fine for breaching the salary cap, Saracens have forked out for another sanction breach.
"Bulls**t"
New Zealand are still on the hunt for a new head coach but Jamie Joseph will not be taking on the role.
Will he be the last high-profile official to step down?
"Button up."
Israel Folau, the former Australia international, delivered a sermon in which he blamed bush fires on gay marriage and abortion.
Sonny Bill Williams has become Super League's highest-paid star and says there is a pressure to deliver after joining Toronto Wolfpack.
Koroibete was a surprise winner of the John Eales Medal on Thursday night.
Scottish Rugby will not challenge the punishment handed out by World Rugby last week.
England head coach Eddie Jones said his future is out of hands after being linked with a surprise rugby league coaching role.
Warren Gatland has opened the door to coaching the All Blacks in the future, but did not apply to succeed Steve Hansen.
They're heading to Tokyo!
After their heavy defeat in the Rugby World Cup final, England have confirmed they will return to Japan for two Tests in 2020.
After Sonny Bill Williams signed for Toronto Wolfpack, we take a look at the dual-code star's career.
Super League newcomers Toronto Wolfpack have signed Sonny Bill Williams, a former New Zealand international in rugby union.
A troublesome knee injury has ended Northampton Saints and England hooker Dylan Hartley's career at the age of 33.
Winning the Rugby World Cup with South Africa was Tendai Mtawarira's last act for the Springboks, and he called it a "perfect ending".
Chris Robshaw says "the pinnacle of English rugby is illegal" after Saracens were found to have breached the salary cap.
South Africa returned home from Japan to a rapturous reception from a nation still celebrating their Rugby World Cup triumph.
Russell Greaves
Steve Hansen enjoyed a hugely successful spell in charge of New Zealand and the search for his replacement is under way.
Rugby Australia has appointed a three-person panel to lead a thorough review of the Wallabies' 2019 season, after another disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign.
Saracens will appeal against what they described as "heavy-handed sanctions", insisting they are not guilty of any wrongdoing.
Playmaker Beauden Barrett has suggested New Zealand should promote from within, hailing Ian Foster as a "very intelligent coach".
Makazole Mapimpi, Tendai Mtawarira, Lukhanyo Am and Herschel Jantjies are set to feature for the Barbarians at Twickenham.
"The deal is stunning,
Siya Kolisi captained South Africa to Rugby World Cup success on Saturday and Roger Federer was among the many to congratulate him.
South Africa were crowned world champions on Saturday, but their coach said he was ready to walk away as recently as last September.
England went from producing one of their best Rugby World Cup displays to one of their worst and coach Eddie Jones conceded a possible link.
Eddie Jones felt England were never really able to get into the game as "magnificent" South Africa dominated the World Cup final.
Errors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance.
Dom Farrell
England's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations.
After leading South Africa to victory in the Rugby World Cup final, Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact the win could have on his nation.
South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Tom Curry represent World Cup finalists South Africa and England in the Player of the Year list.
South Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way.
Head coach Steve Hansen expressed his pride in the way New Zealand responded to being dethroned by hammering Wales.
New Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win.
England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to South Africa.
The Rugby World Cup final will be Rassie Erasmus' last match as coach of South Africa, the Springboks boss has confirmed.
All of the Rugby World Cup semi-finalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.
England head coach Eddie Jones will deploy the same starting XV that beat New Zealand in last week's semi-final.
Rugby league, not union, was in the blood for Owen Farrell but on Saturday he will battle to lift the greatest prize in the latter code.
The chances of seeing Israel Folau on a rugby league field again remain slim, after incoming ARLC chairman Peter V'landys doubled down on the stance to block him from the NRL.
England have been fined for their response to New Zealand's Haka, but Steve Hansen had no problem with the canny pre-match tactical move.
South Africa need to produce a performance comparable to England's against New Zealand to topple Eddie Jones' side, says Sean Fitzpatrick.
Outgoing New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made seven changes for Friday's bronze medal match as stars prepare to depart.
Friday's bronze medal match against the All Blacks will see Warren Gatland depart after 12 years and the Wales boss has made changes.
Surely he's gone too far?
South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.
The psychological games have already begun as England and South Africa prepare to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
The Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will be officiated by Frenchman Jerome Garces.
England's incredible face-up to the All Blacks' haka could cost them, with a possible fine for the v-shaped response looming for the World Cup finalists.
After Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment.
"We’ve got to be careful that
South Africa's kick-based approach might have to be refined in the Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland.
South Africa were on a run of four straight losses to Wales going into the World Cup semi-final, experiences Rassie Erasmus felt proved key.
Handre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the field at all.
Handre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama.
Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.
"In case you forgot..."
New Zealand prepared properly but were not good enough to beat England at the Rugby World Cup, says "gutted" scrum-half Aaron Smith.
England lock Maro Itoje is looking forward to the Rugby World Cup final, where Eddie Jones' men will not be short of belief.
When New Zealand's attitude was questioned, Steve Hansen replied: "If you want to spend some time outside I'll give you a rugby education."
No ragrets.
England dominated New Zealand in an outstanding display, but Eddie Jones has demanded an improvement in the final next weekend.
The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.
Kieran Read said it was difficult to put into words what went wrong as New Zealand's bid to make history in Japan was ended by England.
Eddie Jones highlighted the discipline of England's defence after they defeated defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in the semi-finals.
England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.
Coach Warren Gatland says Six Nations champions Wales will thrive on being written off before South Africa clash at the Rugby World Cup.
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says the defending champions must hold the edge over England in scrums and lineouts.
Leigh Halfpenny offers Wales a "different element" that means Liam Williams' absence leaves them no weaker, according to Warren Gatland.
Tom Webber
Brodie Retallick referred to Courtney Lawes as Michael Laws when England toured New Zealand in 2014.
Liam Williams' Rugby World Cup is over, but Wales have Jonathan Davies back to face South Africa in Sunday's semi-final.
“She should be fired just for those comments, seriously
England will aim to end New Zealand's hopes of winning a third straight Rugby World Cup in Yokohama on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus has spoken of his respect for Warren Gatland as he prepares to try to end the Wales head coach's reign in disappointment.
New Zealand are the favourites for Rugby World Cup success to all but those in the England camp, according to Eddie Jones.
Owen Farrell will move back to outside centre, with George Ford at fly-half for England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe will sit out the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with an ankle injury and has been replaced by Sbu Nkosi.
Steve Hansen laughed off Eddie Jones' comments about England being spied on ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Scott Barrett is the only change to the starting All Blacks team who crushed Ireland in the quarter-finals as they prepare to face England.
"It’s inspiring to see the way you have both stepped up for your families."
Cheika last week revealed his relationship with Castle had become non-existent towards the end of his Wallabies tenure.
Scrum-half Faf de Klerk believes criticism of his kicking at the Rugby World Cup is unfounded.
Defence coach John Mitchell does not believe New Zealand would benefit from seeing what England are up to in training.
Back-row Ross Moriarty thought a high shot on Gael Fickou could be the last part he played in the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby Australia must do all it can to continue promoting home coaches, says departing boss Michael Cheika.
Owen Lane is headed to Japan to link up with Wales after Josh Navidi was ruled out against South Africa due to a hamstring injury.
Steve Hansen says Kieran Read missed training on Tuesday due to the wet conditions and will be fit when New Zealand play England.
I spy with my little eye ... Eddie Jones alleged England were being filmed when training for their match with New Zealand.
World Rugby said Jaco Peyper apologised for an inappropriate photo on social media but he will not officiate a Rugby World Cup semi-final.
#ThanksCheik
Fair enough?
Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle has responded to the claims made by departing coach Michael Cheika that they had 'no relationship', saying she was surprised by the statement.
Just one day after being sent off in France's loss to Wales, Sebastien Vahaamahina has called time on his international career.
Jonny May suffered a hamstring injury in England's win over Australia but, along with Jack Nowell, is set to feature against New Zealand.
Wallabies great Jeremy Paul has declared highly successful Crusaders coach Scott Robinson as the man to coach Australia following another failed Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup referee Jaco Peyper was pictured with Wales fans appearing to mock France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina.
Former Wallaby Greg Martin has taken aim at Rugby Australia following the Wallabies' failed Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan,
Well obviously that's not a good look.
Sporting News has all the latest updates and information you need about the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
"He just let down his players.”
Jamie Joseph said he would "take my hat off" to Japan for their Rugby World Cup heroics as their campaign ended with defeat to South Africa.
South Africa were nervy at half-time but finished with a flourish to beat hosts Japan and set up a Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales.
Makazole Mapimpi touched down twice as South Africa ended Japan's incredible Rugby World Cup campaign in the quarter-finals.
Wales are through to a World Cup semi-final, having come through a last-eight clash in which Warren Gatland conceded they were second best.
Wales scored a late try to defeat 14-man France and Jacques Brunel questioned whether it should have been awarded.
Ross Moriarty pounced for a dramatic late try to give Wales victory and a Rugby World Cup semi-final place at the expense of France.
The reaction to Michael Cheika's decision to resign as Wallabies coach has begun - and former player Quade Cooper has been the first to take a dig at the departing boss.
Following a disappointing loss to England and an overall poor World Cup campaign, Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has resigned effective immediately from his role.
Oh dear.
England ultimately recorded a comfortable victory over Australia, but Eddie Jones knows his team have a lot more to give.
After Australia lost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final to England, an emotional Michael Cheika struggled to contain his disappointment.
After New Zealand thrashed Ireland in Tokyo, Steve Hansen highlighted the value of their experience winning competitions.
Ireland have struggled to hit the same heights in 2019 after their success last year, admitted outgoing head coach Joe Schmidt.
Rob Lancaster
Eddie Jones may be Australian, but England's coach enjoyed dumping the Wallabies out of the Rugby World Cup as his team dominated in Oita.
England are up next for New Zealand after the reigning Rugby World Cup champions recorded an emphatic win over Ireland in Tokyo.
Michael Cheika is expected to stand down, but he did not appreciate the topic being raised so soon after the Wallabies' World Cup exit.
England produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand will benefit from the fearless nature of Sevu Reece and George Bridge against Ireland, All Blacks assistant Ian Foster believes.
Ryohei Yamanaka will start for Japan against South Africa, with Jamie Joseph forced to make a single change for the quarter-final tie.
Having been left out of France's last two teams amid reports of a bust-up with his coach, Guilhem Guirado will lead Les Bleus against Wales.
Wales have received a boost for their quarter-final with France after Dan Biggar, Jonathan Davies and George North were all passed fit.
Former Australia captain James Horwill says the Wallabies can lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time in Japan.
Manu Tuilagi, George Ford and Jonny May were all the subject of jibes from Matt Toomua ahead of the Australia's battle with England.
England coach Eddie Jones and Wallabies boss Michael Cheika exchanged compliments two days before a titanic World Cup quarter-final in Oita.
South Africa revert to the team that defeated Italy a fortnight ago for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Japan.
Tommy Doleman
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought Rob Kearney back to face New Zealand, while Garry Ringrose will partner Robbie Henshaw at centre.
Australia are win-less over the past six meetings with England, dating back to the 2015 World Cup
Eddie Jones has made a couple of surprise team selections for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia.
The New Zealand All Blacks have brought back their big names for Saturday's quarter-final against Ireland in Tokyo.
The row between Scottish Rugby and World Rugby rumbles on with the former querying misconduct charges brought by the latter.
Japan have speed out wide, but Willie le Roux is sure South Africa have the pace to match in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Kata recently rejected an option to stay at the Storm to sign a three-year deal with the Brumbies.
Joe Marler admits a return to international rugby has been challenging, but England have no fear of facing Australia in Oita.
Former Australia captain James Horwill says the fact that England have not yet been tested in Japan could be a plus for the Wallabies.
New Zealand are looking forward to the challenge of facing Ireland in Tokyo rather than looking back on why they lost in Dublin last year.
