A line has been drawn under the text scandal involving Kurtley Beale, after the ARU reached an out-of-court settlement with Di Patston.
Christopher Devine
Following Stormers' defeat to Cheetahs, Bulls climbed to second with a 35-33 Super Rugby win over Lions.
Jack Davies
After producing a memorable try in Toulon's Champions Cup final victory over Clermont Auvergne, Drew Mitchell addressed the team's critics.
New South Wales Waratahs came through a close-fought contest to do the double over Brumbies on Friday.
Matthew Rogerson
Michael Cheika denied Friday's Waratahs-Brumbies clash will decide spots in Australia's Rugby World Cup squad.
Michael Huguenin
England should make foreign-based players such as Nick Abendanon eligible for the Rugby World Cup according to one of his club team-mates.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw suffered a blow to the head in Crusaders' victory over second-bottom Blues in Super Rugby.
Peter Thompson
Michael Cheika confirmed he will contact Matt Giteau, George Smith and Drew Mitchell about representing Australia soon.
Toulon's Matt Giteau is a "world class" inside-centre, according to former Australia coach John Connolly.
Aaron Cruden has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament, almost certainly ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup.
Dejan Kalinic
Waratahs became the first side to defeat Hurricanes in Super Rugby 2015 with a thrilling 29-24 victory on Saturday.
Harry West
An injury to Aaron Cruden marred a comfortable victory for Chiefs as they beat Crusaders 26-9.
Nicholas McGee
Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards, while Daniel Ricciardo picked up the breakthrough of the year gong.
Stormers returned to winning ways in Super Rugby, as there were tries aplenty in Bulls' contest against Reds.
Peter Hanson
Mils Muliaina has been released on police bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault last week.
Brumbies did enough to see off Cheetahs in Saturday's Super Rugby encounter, while tempers frayed between Sharks and Crusaders.
Connacht's Mils Muliaina was led away by police live on television, in connection with allegations of sexual assault.
Quade Cooper suffered a fractured scapula on just his second appearance back after a collarbone injury in Reds' defeat to Rebels on Friday.
Beauden Barrett inspired a 25-20 win for Hurricanes over Stormers to stretch their unbeaten run in Super Rugby to seven games.
Alex Fisher
Reds chief executive Jim Carmichael has criticised Stade Francais for the timing of their announcement of Will Genia's impending transfer.
Daryl Gibson will succeed New South Wales Waratahs head coach Michael Cheika at the end of the 2015 Super Rugby season.
Sacha Pisani
Australia captain Michael Hooper says the Wallabies believe they can win the 2015 Rugby World Cup thanks to coach Michael Cheika.
Dave Dennis said Waratahs team-mate Jacques Potgieter will be mindful of sledging but has no plans to change his on-edge approach.
Hurricanes fought back from 12-10 down at half-time to beat Melbourne Rebels and make it six Super Rugby wins out of six.
Jacques Potgieter's offensive comments have landed the Waratahs player a hefty fine from the Australian Rugby Union.
Israel Folau denied his Brumbies outfit were homophobic, after David Pocock's claims during their Super Rugby clash on Sunday.
Luke Sheehan
Queensland Reds full-back Karmichael Hunt said his drugs ban was a "blessing in disguise" as he nears a return to rugby union.
Brumbies flanker David Pocock has accused Waratahs of making homophobic slurs during their Super Rugby meeting on Sunday.
The New South Wales Waratahs scored 22 unanswered points to beat the ACT Brumbies 28-13 in Super Rugby on Sunday.
After England failed to achieve the required points differential against France, Ireland have retained the Six Nations title.
Three players were sent off as Sharks claimed a 12-11 Super Rugby victory over Chiefs on Saturday.
Hurricanes remain the only side in Super Rugby with a perfect record following a 20-13 win at Highlanders on Friday.
Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham was delighted as his side put in another dominant display against Reds in Super Rugby.
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Hurricanes are still unbeaten in Super Rugby after Julian Savea's double helped them see off Blues, while Rebels held off Force in Perth.
After failing to score a try against Ireland, England roared to life on Wednesday - with Stuart Lancaster's men hungry to bounce back.
England have made two changes to their XV for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland at Twickenham.
Stormers moved top of the Super Rugby standings, but Cheetahs' unbeaten start was ended in Saturday's action.
Reds back Karmichael Hunt thanked the Queensland Rugby Union and showed his remorse during a media conference on Friday.
Marty Banks kicked a last-gasp penalty to earn Highlanders a 20-17 victory over Chiefs in Super Rugby.
The Bulls defeated the Sharks in a pulsating clash in Pretoria, as the Crusaders were humbled by the Chiefs in Super Rugby action.
Hurricanes continued their 100 per cent start to the Super Rugby season with a 42-13 win over Western Force.
Stephen Larkham and Nathan Grey have been appointed assistants to Australia coach Michael Cheika.
The Highlanders host the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. The match kicks-off at 5.35pm (AEDT)
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Rugby union convert Sam Burgess is finding the going tough early in his career with Bath Rugby.
The Queensland Rugby Union confirmed the Reds' Karmichael Hunt would remain sidelined in Super Rugby.
The Lions fell to a 29-12 Super Rugby defeat at the Sharks on Saturday, while the Reds beat Western Force 18-6.
Sam Burgess can be a hit for England after switching to rugby union, according to Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe.
The Hurricanes picked up a 17-13 Super Rugby win over the Bulls, while reigning champions the Waratahs beat the Rebels.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw revealed on Thursday that he is likely to retire after the Rugby World Cup.
Sonny Bill Williams returned to domestic rugby union after two years playing league in Australia and he set up the Chiefs' two tries, which came in the opening 15 minutes courtesy of James Lowe and a debut Super Rugby score for Bryce Heem.
The Melbourne Rebels claimed their first overseas win in Super Rugby, overcoming the Crusaders 20-10, while the ACT Brumbies impressed.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter sustained a calf injury in the Crusaders' 20-10 defeat to the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt knows his forwards must be on top of their game if they are to counteract France's powerful pack.
Greig Laidlaw hungry for revenge as Scotland host Wales at Murrayfield in the Six Nations after their drubbing last year.
England were 10-0 down inside eight minutes against Wales and Stuart Lancaster wants to avoid a repeat when Italy visit Twickenham.
Russell Greaves
Stuart Lancaster has lauded his wealth of leaders as Brad Barritt, Kyle Eastmond and Geoff Parling return to Six Nations training.
Former England international Simon Shaw says victory over Wales in the Six Nations on Friday is "crucial".
Ireland have the consistency, discipline and talent to win back-to-back Six Nations titles, says former Australia scrum-half George Gregan.
England will boast a new centre partnership of Luther Burrell and Jonathan Joseph when they open their Six Nations against Wales on Friday.
Ahead of the Six Nations, we take a look at some of the facts and figures behind Europe's premier international rugby union competition.
Adam Walker
With the 2015 Six Nations almost upon us, here we look at some of the men who could play a key role in this year's championship.
With the 2015 Six Nations almost upon us, here we look at the teams and their chances of glory over the next two months.
Mike Brown does not have fond memories of England's last trip to Wales and is seeking revenge in Friday's Six Nations opener.
Assistant coach Matt Taylor has hailed head coach Vern Cotter's influence on Scotland ahead of the Six Nations.
The 2015 Super Rugby season is almost upon us, so here’s your Blues preview with everything you need to know about how Sir John Kirwan and Jerome Kaino will go this year.
Brendan Bradford
Sam Burgess feels he is making good progress as he continues his learning curve having made the switch from rugby league to union.
Sam Burgess is set to represent England Saxons against Ireland Wolfhounds on Friday as he targets an England call-up.
The Barbarians will be coached by Robbie Deans for forthcoming fixtures against Ireland and an England XV.
Frank Halai has opted to leave Super Rugby outfit Auckland Blues to ply his trade in England with Wasps next season.
Playmaker Kurtley Beale has signed a one-year contract with the Australian Rugby Union and New South Wales Waratahs.
Sam Burgess has conceded that his switch from rugby league to union has proved harder than he expected.
There are some major sporting events to look forward to in 2015 - here we look at the stars capable of making a big impact at them.
Michael Hooper is not expected to face punishment from the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) over an alleged incident in Bryon Bay.
Popular winger Nick Cummins will be eligible for Australia's Rugby World Cup squad after gaining a release from Japan's Coca Cola Red Sparks.
Australia international Adam Ashley-Cooper has agreed a two-year deal to join Bordeaux after the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Fly-half Quade Cooper is available for the 2015 Rugby World Cup after signing on with the Australian Rugby Union for another year.
Bath put in a dominant display to thrash Montpellier 30-5 and keep their European Champions Cup qualification hopes alive.
The Sharks have announced lock Mouritz Botha will join them in Super Rugby after five years in the Premiership with Saracens.
Australia coach Michael Cheika feels he has plenty of positives to take from the side's performances in the November internationals.
David Pocock has been warned by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) following his arrest on Sunday.
South Africa have revealed Jean de Villiers suffered "significant ligament damage" after dislocating his left kneecap against Wales.
Australia coach Michael Cheika believes an inferior scrummaging display was partly to blame for Saturday's 26-17 defeat to England.
Ben Morgan's brace of tries helped England to a hard-fought 26-17 victory over Australia at Twickenham on Saturday.
Wales finally ended their southern hemisphere hoodoo with a gritty 12-6 victory over South Africa in Cardiff.
Sam Burgess made his rugby union debut in Bath's 25-6 Premiership win over Harlequins on Friday.
Stirring late defence and the boot of Johnny Sexton edged Ireland past Australia 26-23 as they completed a November series clean sweep.
Mark Bowering
Wales were denied their first win over New Zealand since 1953 as the world champions fought back to triumph 34-16 at the Millennium Stadium.
Kurtley Beale could make his Australia return from the substitutes bench when the Wallabies face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Matthew Scott
France gained revenge for their humiliation at Australia's hands earlier this year with a dramatic 29-26 win in Paris on Saturday.
South Africa held firm to bounce back from last weekend's loss to Ireland by beating England 31-28 in a pulsating clash at Twickenham.
Kurtley Beale has been recalled to the Australia squad just a few weeks after being hit with a big fine following a text message scandal.
England fell to another narrow loss to New Zealand despite a strong first-half show, as the All Blacks ran out 24-21 winners at Twickenham.
Gareth Morgan
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will be a "different animal" when they face Australia at next year's Rugby World Cup.
Bernard Foley's superb second-half display consigned Wales to a 10th straight defeat against Australia in a 33-28 victory for the Wallabies.
Australia coach Michael Cheika hailed Bernard Foley after the fly-half inspired his side to a 33-28 victory over Wales on Saturday.
Australia captain Michael Hooper has relished new coach Michael Cheika's "hands-on" style over the first few weeks of the 47-year-old's tenure.
Dan Carter made his long-awaited return as New Zealand put United States to the sword, winning 74-6 in Chicago on Saturday.
Kurtley Beale felt "vindicated" after the versatile Wallabies back avoided suspension at a tribunal hearing.
Japan will almost certainly become the home of Super Rugby's 18th franchise after Singapore's bidders pulled out on Thursday.
It seems the Sydney Swans have a brand new fan after Modern Family superstar Sofia Vergara posed with a Swans top on Twitter this morning.
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