Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield's much-talked about potential comeback has been blocked by the IRB's anti-doping rules.

London Irish have confirmed that former lock Glenn Delaney will become the club's new forwards coach with immediate effect.

Former Ireland and USA coach Eddie O'Sullivan has held talks with the Western Force over their vacant head coach position.

Ospreys fly-half Dan Biggar says the Welsh side will head to Dublin for this weekend's Pro12 final against Leinster full of confidence.

Danny Care is desperate to put a troubling season behind him as he aims to lead Harlequins to their first Premiership title.

London Irish have confirmed that Glenn Delaney has been appointed as the club's new forwards coach ahead of next season.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans has hinted at Kurtley Beale starting at fly-half against Wales and Scotland on their tour of the southern hemisphere

On Wednesday Bayonne confirmed the arrival of five new players including Fijian international centre Gabiriele Lovobalavu from Toulon.

Montpellier are on a quest to emulate the town's soccer and handball teams, who have both been crowned French champions in 2012.

London Irish have completed the signing of Cai Griffiths from the Ospreys, with the prop ending his nine-year spell at the PRO12 outfit.

Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea believes Saturday's Aviva Premiership final will be decided by "fine margins."

Drew Mitchell will be looking to lift his team to a much-needed victory as he prepares to pull on a Waratahs jersey for the first time in a year

London Irish have announced the capture of Ospreys tight-head Cai Griffiths

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said he wants Kurtley Beale at fly-half for Australia's opening two Tests against Scotland and Wales in June.

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has ruled out a sensational return to the field for retired lock Victor Matfield

Ospreys coach Steve Tandy has tipped Hanno Dirksen to fill the void left by the retiring Shane Williams

Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer has revealed his final 42-man planning squad ahead of their three-Test series with England in June

Former Ireland and USA coach Eddie O'Sullivan has held talks with the Western Force about potentially taking charge of the Super Rugby side

London Welsh's hopes for promotion to the Premiership have been dealt a near-fatal blow with the news that they have failed to meet the minimum standards criteria for English rugby's…

Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has scooped the prestigious Rugby Players' Association Player of the Year award with Owen Farrell completing an awards double after taking the Young Player of the…