Wasps dismantle Bristol 47-24 to reach Premiership final
Wasps delivered an attacking masterclass as they thumped Bristol Bears 47-24 to reach the English Premiership final for the first time in three years on Saturday.
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Special Report: For Black South African rugby player, a COVID victory, and loss
On Broadhurst Cona's fifth night in the COVID-19 ward of Cape Town's Groote Schuur Hospital, the patient in the bed next to him was giving up.
No ban on England fans singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will not ban England fans from singing "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" but will educate them on the history of the song and its links with American slavery, the domestic governing body said.
South African rugby makes belated return after COVID-19 lockdown
South African clubs return to competitive action after a six-month hiatus to complete what is expected to be their final appearance in Super Rugby before the teams switch their focus to compete in Europe’s Pro Rugby event from next season.
Ex-Ireland boss Schmidt named World Rugby's high performance director
Former Ireland and Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt has been appointed World Rugby's new Director of Rugby and High Performance and will take up the role from next month, the sport's ruling body said on Thursday.
Six uncapped players in Ireland squad for Italy, France games
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named six uncapped players in his 35-man squad for their two remaining Six Nations games this month.
SANZAAR confirm earlier start for Rugby Championship
Hosts Rugby Australia (RU) and organisers SANZAAR have revealed a revised schedule for the 2020 Rugby Championship after bowing to pressure from New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the competition now to kick off a week earlier.
Ulster suspend training after positive COVID-19 tests
Ulster have suspended all training after one member of the senior team and one academy player tested positive for COVID-19, the PRO14 club said.
England's Lawes to have surgery for ankle injury
England and Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes will have surgery for an ankle injury sustained in a Premiership match against Sale Sharks and will be ruled out for up to 12 weeks, his club said on Wednesday.
All Blacks expecting 'physical' Wallabies under Rennie
The All Blacks are expecting the Wallabies to bring a "physical" edge to their game under new coach Dave Rennie in Sunday's season-opening test in Wellington, the team said on Wednesday.