New Zealand begin South Africa tour with flattering win over Stormers

New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers.

Watch New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports this August, September

South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.

Hearn takes aim at 'terrible' salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanker, and his peers, must be rewarded in line with their commercial value.

Argentina fly-half Albornoz hit with four-game ban over ugly England scenes

Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.

Hearn wants £1m per-year deal for Pollock from Northampton

England star Henry Pollock is expected to seek a significant pay rise to remain at Northampton after agent Eddie Hearn said he is worth at least £1m a year.

Fukofuka departs Scotland Women head coach role

Scottish Rugby has announced the departure of women's head coach Sione Fukofuka due to personal reasons after eight months in charge.

Scottish Rugby chief sacked following investigation into conduct

Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct.

WRU confirm Scarlets or Ospreys will be cut by 2028

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed it will cut one of its four men's professional teams from the 2028/29 season.

Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule

Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship format following England’s "brutal" itinerary that featured three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

Furious Argentina boss storms out over England celebrations

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his press conference and accused England of showing a "lack of respect" following Saturday's controversial Nations Championship clash.

TMO drama in chaotic finale as 13-man England hold on for win in Argentina

England's rugby players avenged defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals with a chaotic, ill-tempered 31-24 Nations Championship victory that went to the wire in Santiago del Estero.

England's Feyi-Waboso: Our discipline makes it hard to win Test matches

Springboks nil Wales again despite errors in seven-try Durban thrashing

Wales failed to score a single point once more against South Africa as the Springboks ran out convincing 43-0 Nations Championship winners in Durban.

George promises action if England players suffer racial abuse

Jamie George has threatened to lead his England team off the pitch against the Pumas on Saturday if there is a recurrence of the racial abuse that marred their last appearance in Argentina.

Nations Championship: All you need to know about rugby's new-look tournament

It's been labelled a "tectonic shift", set to shake up the world of rugby union, but what is the Nations Championship - and how will it revolutionise the game? Here's all you need to know…

England switch Buenos Aires hotel to avoid Argentina World Cup party

England have been forced to change hotel in Buenos Aires on Sunday night to avoid being caught up in any celebrations should Argentina win the World Cup.

England rugby players to avoid wearing national shirts in Argentina

England's rugby players have revealed they will avoid wearing national shirts in Argentina this week, ahead of facing the Pumas in Saturday's Nations Championship Test in Santiago del Estero.