SBW ‘not ready for sevens’

New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens won't risk fast-tracking Sonny Bill Williams into his squad.

Smith talks up Jaguars

Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith expects a big challenge from Argentina’s Jaguars in 2016.

Exeter survive Wasps’ fightback

No 8 Thomas Waldrom scored a hat-trick as the Exeter Chiefs beat Wasps 41-27, while there were also wins for Gloucester, Harlequins, Northampton, Leicester and Saracens.

Bismarck raring to go

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis is relishing the chance of playing under Jake White at Montpellier.

Folau to play at 13?

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson is considering shifting Israel Folau to outside centre in 2016.

‘Boks need strong coaching team’

Six former players on whether Allister Coetzee is the right man to take over as Springbok coach.

No easy start for Jones

Eddie Jones faces multiple challenges as he starts his new job as England head coach.

Christie to co-captain Highlanders

Highlanders loose forward Shane Christie will share the captain duties with Ben Smith in 2016.

Jones restricted by RFU rules

New England coach Eddie Jones will be prevented from making wholesale squad changes.

Euro matches rescheduled for 2016

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches postponed earlier in November will be played in January 2016.