2:32 AM BST Eight teams went into the final round of Super Rugby’s regular season with the playoffs on their mind. But only three really showed up, while the Sharks produced the ultimate late escape to secure their spot in the postseason. The Highlanders, Chiefs and Bulls delivered the kind of performances that demanded a

11:19 AM BST Drinks giant Diageo has ended its long-term sponsorship of London Irish rugby club in response to the signing of former Ireland international Paddy Jackson, who was found not guilty of rape last year. The former Ulster flyhalf had his contract revoked by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) following the trial in

2:43 AM BST The Fair Work Commission has ordered Israel Folau and Rugby Australia sit down face to face, in a last ditch bid to resolve their fight over the star player’s $5 million contract. RA tore up the Wallaby fullback’s contract over his anti-LGBTQI+ Instagram post in April that stated “hell awaits” homosexuals. He

1:44 AM BST Brumbies flyer Tevita Kuridrani has re-signed for another Super Rugby season as Australia’s form outside centre eyes a Wallabies recall ahead of the World Cup. It’s a significant win for Rugby Australia who are losing Queensland Reds skipper Samu Kerevi to Japan, and the Brumbies with several club veterans departing at the

1:53 AM BST Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi holds no grudges with the national body after confirming a three-year deal with Suntory in Japan’s Top League from next season. The Queensland Reds captain will play his final game for the Super Rugby franchise in Canberra on Saturday and, under current rules, will be ineligible for Wallabies

2:55 PM BST England coach Eddie Jones will see out the remaining two years of his contract while defence coach John Mitchell has extended his deal until after this year’s World Cup, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said Thursday. Jones’ contract runs until 2021 with the original plan that he would mentor his successor for

10:14 AM BST Tonga is keen to draft Wallabies exile Israel Folau into its national program with a view to handing him a Rugby World Cup berth in 2023, coach Toutai Kefu has said. Former Wallabies fullback Folau, who has Tongan heritage, had his four-year Australia contract torn up last month for posting on social

11:23 PM BST Newly-announced British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has ruled himself out of taking over from Eddie Jones as England coach, saying on Wednesday he sees his long-term future in Super Rugby in New Zealand. Gatland has a couple of more immediate tasks to keep him busy — leading Wales into this

11:24 AM BST Warren Gatland has been confirmed as the head coach of the British & Irish Lions for the tour of South Africa in 2021. Gatland will coach the Lions for a record third successive time after leading the team to victory in Australia 2013 and earning a historic draw against New Zealand in

Jun 14, 2019 Brittany Mitchell Close ESPN Assistant Editor Brittany Mitchell has been a sports fan from an early age, with a keen interest in netball, cricket and rugby. Brittany interned at Rugby Magazine and the Australian Rugby Union before joining ESPN. Andy Withers Close ESPN Senior Editor Andy loves all sport, in particular football,