‘Game-changing year for rugby’

World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset is anticipating a ‘game-changing’ year for the sport.

Louw recommits to Bath

Springbok flank Francois Louw has extended his contract at Bath until 2019.

Aplon magic creates try

Former Springbok and Stormers fullback Gio Aplon set up an incredible try for Charl McLeod in the French Top 14.

Schalk signs for Sarries

Springbok flank Schalk Burger has signed a two-year deal with English club Saracens.

Kings squad taking shape

Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe is one of several players who have joined the Southern Kings on trial ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.

Friend lands Australia Sevens job

Former Brumbies coach Andy Friend has been appointed as the Australian Sevens head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Peel joins England coaching group

Ian Peel will serve as the scrum coach for England’s Six Nations campaign in 2016.

Hammett gets Sunwolves job

New Zealander Mark Hammett will coach the Sunwolves, who have named a 34-man squad for next year's Vodacom Super Rugby tournament.

‘Mutiny at the Kings’

Sports consultant Jason Smith has released a statement that he says aims to ‘expose the fraudulent actions of various members of Saru and the EPRU'.

Funding remodeling for Saru

Saru has approved a 'significant' new funding model that is designed to see more players remain in South Africa.