Rugby Union

New Zealand put in a dominant second-half performance as they to beat Australia 38-13 in the Rugby Championship opener in Sydney.

Dragons coach Bernard Jackman says they did not have the budget to bring in Shaun Edwards as a defence consultant.

England fly-half Danny Cipriani is charged with improper conduct by the Rugby Football Union after an incident in a Jersey nightclub.

Back-rows Callum Gibbins and Ryan Wilson will co-captain Glasgow Warriors in the coming season.

As the new Pro14 prepares to kick off, the league announces the nominees for last season's dream team.

England still need the rare talent of Danny Cipriani despite his court fine, says Sale boss Steve Diamond.

The England rugby player says he is "truly sorry" after admitting assault and resisting arrest.

Wales hooker Richard Hibbard makes his first start for the Dragons when they take on Northampton in a friendly at Rodney Parade.

Former Australia flanker George Smith says being sacked by Japanese club Suntory does not define him as a player or a person.

Wales flanker Justin Tipuric will take over the Ospreys captaincy from Alun Wyn Jones for the new season.

New Ulster prop Marty Moore says the players have not been distracted by the uncertainty surrounding the arrival of head coach Dan McFarland.

The England international is also charged with larceny, assault on police and resisting arrest.

Former Bath captain Guy Mercer is released from the remainder of his contract by the Premiership club.

The set-up of Welsh and Irish rugby's new development competition, the Celtic Cup, is confirmed.

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes says Wayne Pivac will prove a success when he switches from Scarlets to Wales head coach after the 2019 World Cup.

England and Worcester centre Ben Te'o says his injury problems of the past year left him contemplating his future in the sport.

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards will work with the Ospreys this season after previously being linked with the Dragons.

England and Bath back Anthony Watson faces an extended, unspecified lay-off after re-tearing his Achilles tendon.

Edinburgh and Scotland prop Alasdair Dickinson ends his playing career to take up a coaching position with the Scottish Rugby Academy.