Top South African sides take first step closer to Pro14 with new Rainbow Cup
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsThe four leading South African teams will play European Pro14 sides in a new Rainbow Cup as a possible precursor to forming a combined league.
Exeter Chiefs 'on top' of Covid-19 outbreak, says director of rugby Rob Baxter
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsExeter boss Rob Baxter says the club have "got on top" of the Covid-19 outbreak which forced them to cancel their second Champions Cup tie.
Scotland women: Bryan Easson is named permanent head coach
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsBryan Easson has been appointed Scotland women head coach after impressing in interim charge.
Aled Brew: Ex-Wales wing retires aged 34
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales wing Aled Brew retires from rugby at the age of 34 after a career including stints at all four Welsh regions.
Jamie Roberts: More evidence needed on rugby's brain damage links, says player and doctor
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsDragons centre and qualified doctor Jamie Roberts discusses how rugby union is changing the way it deals with head injuries.
Pro14: Ospreys v Scarlets (Sat)
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsTeam news and match preview for Ospreys' Pro14 Boxing Day derby against Scarlets.
Heineken Champions Cup: Coronavirus cancellation rules "far too harsh", says Ugo Monye
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsHeineken Champions Cup rules handing a 28-0 defeat to sides responsible for coronavirus-related cancellations are "far too harsh", says former England wing Ugo Monye.
Danny Cipriani: Ex-Gloucester playmaker 'may have fallen out of love with rugby'
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsDanny Cipriani's Gloucester exit could be a case of "falling out of love" with rugby, says ex-England team-mate Chris Ashton.
Santiago Grondona & Mateo Carreras: Newcastle Falcons sign Argentine duo
3 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNewcastle sign Argentine duo Santiago Grondona and Mateo Carreras from the Jaguares Super Rugby team.
New study reveals how prevalent concussion, the most common injury, has been in recent seasons
3 years ago by Rugby DumpA RFU (Rugby Football Union) study has stated that concussions accounted for 20% of injuries suffered by rugby players in the English Premiership's 2018-19 season and were the most common injury in matches...