Jones: Rugby must change to six subs
England coach Eddie Jones has called on World Rugby to step up its innovation drives to ensure the game keeps evolving.
Rugby must learn less is more – Mitchell
England defence coach John Mitchell says there could be a few positives to come out of this coronavirus pandemic for rugby if it creates greater professionalism worldwide.
51-Cap Wallaby confirms retirement
Former Wallabies utility back Berrick Barnes has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.
English Premiership banks on July return
Premiership clubs are hoping to return to on-field action on 3 July and accept midweek games would be needed to complete the season.
‘Super Rugby has a problem with its product’
Rugby Union Players’ Association president Damien Fitzpatrick has called on Sanzaar to think outside the box to save Super Rugby.
Wales Test trio contract Covid-19
Head coach Wayne Pivac has confirmed that three members of Wales’ Test squad have tested positive for the coronavirus disease.
Big Joe calls out contradiction in rugby
Joe van Niekerk says there are ‘many different reasons why players take recreational drugs’ and each case should be empathetically investigated individually.
Watch: Bulls boss’ Covid-19 plan
Vodacom Bulls president Will Strauss has given a brief update for the immediate future of all the union’s teams from amateurs up to the Super Rugby side, and stipulated what can be expected for remainder of the lockdown.
Waratahs coach stood down without pay
Rob Penney has been sacked as Waratahs head coach, but his assistants Chris Whitaker and Matt Cockbain have retained their jobs.
Castle set for further pay cut
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle’s salary will be reduced by a further 15% to match the 65% pay cut she is asking Australia’s professional players to shoulder.
