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Club rugby ‘revival’ revealed

There will be a host of changes to the national club rugby championship from next year, with the non-university champions of Namibia and Zimbabwe set to join a rebranded 20-team tournament.

Referees boss to step down

World Rugby has announced that Frenchman Joël Jutge will leave his role as high performance match officials manager in April next year. 

Mellett calls it quits

Vodacom Bulls prop Morné Mellett has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.

Coles to lead Hurricanes

Hooker Dane Coles will captain the Hurricanes in the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, with TJ Perenara as vice-captain.

SBW ‘not ready for sevens’

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

Beckham: I love rugby

David Beckham says he prefers watching live rugby to football.

Fiji clinch Dubai title

Fiji recorded a comprehensive 28-17 Cup final victory over England to claim top honours at the Dubai Sevens.

Saru names elite referee panel

The South African referee panels for 2016 have been announced, following the review of matches in 2015.

Stander extends Munster stay

Former Bulls and Junior Springbok star CJ Stander has signed a two-year extension with Irish club Munster.