Rugby News

Munster forward CJ Stander has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2018.

Wales scrum-half Mike Phillips has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

Rugby union is still a game for all shapes and sizes but the professional era has transformed our international players into world-class athletes.

World Rugby has confirmed there were no positive samples returned in the 468 drug tests conducted during the Rugby World Cup.

Leicester boss Richard Cockerill insists RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie is "worth every penny" of his £600,000 salary.

Yorkshire Jets and Leeds Rhinos have announced a new partnership to share expertise and encourage participation in netball and rugby league at every level

Bath loosehead props Nick Auterac and Nathan Catt have renewed their deals with the club.

Widnes Vikings have completed the signing of experienced NRL forward Chris Houston from the Newcastle Knights.

Have a read of the first instalment of The Welsh Connection, a new weekly feature examining all parts of the game in Wales, from national team to grassroots

As Eddie Jones begins his tenure as England head coach on Tuesday, Sky Sports' Will Greenwood says he must make selecting his coaching team a priority - and Steve Borthwick will top his shortlist.