Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons has sung Scott Barrett's praises after he delivered an excellent performance for the Crusaders at the weekend.

James Parsons feels that while Jordie Barrett's move to Leinster has benefitted his own game, he has also helped with Sam Prendergast's development.

Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber is lauded for performing a "lobotomy" on the Irish team after they racked up back-to-back nillings in the Champions Cup.

Premiership Rugby confirms plans to trial designated away zones for visiting fans who opt to be seated together inside the stadium during the season run-in.

JD Schickerling could make his comeback from injury when the Stormers return to action in the URC against Connacht in Cape Town on Saturday.

James Parsons was pleasantly surprised by one aspect of Jordie Barrett's superb performance for Leinster in their Champions Cup win over Glasgow.

James O'Connor has been backed for a Wallabies recall after a strong start to his stint with the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific.

Former Wallabies back Morgan Turinui fears for the future of rugby after a high shot on Joseph Suaalii escaped harsher punishment.

Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina are concerned that the rumours surrounding All Blacks star Mark Tele'a is continuing a worrying ...

In a hammer blow to the Blues and All Blacks, winger Mark Tele'a has opted to leave New Zealand at the end of the season.

Munster have announced that soon-to-be permanent signings, Michael Milne and Lee Barron, have arrived from Leinster ahead of schedule on loan deals.

The Sharks are set to receive a boost ahead of their tour to the United Kingdom with the news that Eben Etzebeth is close to ...