Nick Champion de Crespigny only debuted in Super Rugby, and for Australia, this year. But he will lead a massively changed Wallabies side into battle against Eddie Jones’ Japan on Saturday. Read...

New Zealand Rugby will shift the dates of Super Rugby Aupiki so that it doesn`t clash with new international windows for the Black Ferns. Read...

A dispute about controversial French billionaire Mohed Altrad`s stadium has seen a key match relocate. Read...

World Rugby honcho Brett Robinson senses a seismic shift is approaching for the Australian game, despite the looming threats of rival codes. Read...

The battle that could cement Jason Taumalolo’s legacy as a rugby league pioneer comes after a season spent in the doldrums. Read...

Joeli Veitayaki died aged 58 and was known affectionately as Big Joe. Read...

Wales recall Louis Rees-Zammit for their autumn Tests, two years after he last played for his country and switched from rugby to American football. Read...

As Carter Gordon prepares to make his transition back to rugby after his brief NRL stint, his former mentor believes he had the tools to pilot the nation. Read...

After a session working with Warrington Wolves’ academy side, Andrew Johns said a competitive England team was vital when it comes to the health of global rugby league. Read...

The Kangaroos play against England for the first time in eight years. But it might not be the biggest game this weekend. Read...