Covid-19: How rugby has been affected

As rugby remains in lockdown, we recap how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the game at international and provincial levels.

Newcastle set to be promoted to Premiership

The Newcastle Falcons are set to win promotion back into the English Premiership after the RFU unveiled its plan for final league positions in the Championship.

Watch: Du Preez brothers get creative

Check out the England-based Du Preez brothers showing off their passing skills in rather novel fashion in a video shared by the Sale Sharks.

English Rugby bracing for financial hit

England’s RFU is preparing to take pay cuts after predicting a financial loss of around £50 million due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Quins latest club to impose pay cuts

Harlequins have become the sixth English Premiership club to impose a 25% pay cut to help stabilise their finances during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vermeulen: Anything is possible

South African flank Jacques Vermuelen has emerged as a key performer for Exeter Chiefs in England, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.

Best overseas-based back: Kolbe

Despite Toulouse’s struggles in the Top 14, Cheslin Kolbe has still managed to stand out as the best overseas-based back in the 2019-20 season.

Watch: Fatialofa walking unaided

New Zealand and Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has started walking unaided as he continues his recovery from a spinal injury which required surgery.

English clubs impose pay cuts

Four English clubs have announced that player wages will be reduced by 25% as a result of the indefinite suspension of the Premiership.

RFU ends English season, MLR cancels campaign

The English RFU have announced the end of the season for the country’s league, cup and club rugby with the exception of the Premiership.