Tulou extends Montpellier contract
New Zealand forward Alex Tulou has extended his contract with Top 14 club Montpellier until 2017, the southcoast outfit confirmed Wednesday.
South Africa turn to Schalk Burger
Former World Rugby Player of the Year Schalk Burger was recalled to South Africa's squad for the Rugby Championship tests against Australia and New Zealand in place of injured Francois Louw, the South African Rugby Union said on Wednesday.
IRB ushers in new era with new name World Rugby
The International Rugby Board (IRB) will undergo a second name change in 16 years when it becomes formally known as World Rugby in November as part of a rebranding program, the sport's governing body said Thursday.
England get extra home comfort at 2015 WC
Tournament hosts England will have an additional advantage as they bid to win the 2015 World Cup after it was announced Tuesday they would be at their regular training base for most of the event.
Bronze for Chinese rugby sevens
Chinese girls' rugby sevens team clinched the bronze medal at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games on Wednesday, with a 12-0 win over the US.
Hosts stunned in semis
A spirited Canada produced a huge upset in the women's rugby sevens semifinal and beat hosts China 26-19 at the Youth Olympic Games on Tuesday.
New deal for new captain
England forward James Haskell has extended his contract with Wasps and been named captain for the forthcoming season, the English Premiership club announced Monday.
Picamoles to miss games
Toulouse's powerhouse No.8 Louis Picamoles will miss the first five matches of the Top 14 season because of illness, according to coach Guy Noves.
Toulon sign Bougherara
Toulon will on Tuesday sign prop Karim Bougherara as cover for injured Italy international Martin Castrogiovanni, the club said Monday.
Tindall hangs up boots
Former England center Mike Tindall announced his retirement from rugby on Tuesday, becoming the last member of the victorious 2003 World Cup team to hang up his boots.
Waratahs seal top spot
New South Wales Waratahs secured top spot in the Super Rugby regular season standings with a match to spare after a six-try 44-16 victory over the Otago Highlanders at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.
Du Preez out of game
Star South Africa scrum-half Fourie du Preez will miss the Rugby Championship because of an ankle injury.
Parks retires from rugby
Fly-half Dan Parks, who won 67 caps for Scotland, on Wednesday announced his retirement from rugby.
Bath coach extends stay
Bath head coach Mike Ford and his backroom staff have signed new deals until 2016, the Premiership club confirmed Monday.
All Blacks primed for clean sweep
The All Blacks have their sights on a world record run of victories as they look to ram home their dominance over England in Saturday's third and final Test in Hamilton.
Matfield to set milestone in test
Victor Matfield will become the most-capped South African player of all time when the giant lock leads the Springboks in the second test against Wales in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Powell returns to Wales
Former British and Irish Lion Andy Powell is to return to his native Wales after joining Newport Gwent Dragons in time for the start of next season, the Celtic League club announced Wednesday.
NRL moves on tackles
Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) told its match review committee on Wednesday to take a hard line against players who lift opponents into positions where head or neck injuries may occur.