Rugby

All three of former coach Stuart Lancaster's assistants have been released by England Rugby as new boss Eddie Jones sets about putting his own team in place.

The New Zealand rugby sevens team had another nightmare weekend with injuries wrecking their chances in the latest round of the World Series in Cape Town.

Hooker Dane Coles has been named the Hurricanes captain for the 2016 Super Rugby season, with fellow All Black TJ Perenara his deputy.

New Zealand is not the only team with health issues heading into this weekend's World Seven Series leg in Cape Town.

There were no positive drugs tests from the Rugby World Cup.

Thousands of people turned out to pay tribute to All Black great Jonah Lomu at Eden Park, remembering his finest moments both on and off the field. Video, Audio

Crowds are heading into Eden Park for Jonah Lomu's memorial service.

An All Blacks jersey worn by the Invincibles legend George Nepia has sold for about $46,000 at an auction in Wales.

Two jerseys once worn by All Blacks great George Nepia are up for sale at an auction house in Wales, but the player's family want them brought back to New Zealand. Audio

All Black second five Ma'a Nonu has arrived at his new French club Toulon and he's been pencilled in for his debut game in the Top 14.

The South African Andy Marinos has been named the new head of southern hemisphere rugby's governing body, SANZAR, replacing New Zealand's Greg Peters.

A public memorial service for Jonah Lomu will be held next Monday in Eden Park in Auckland. Audio

Eddie Jones has officially been named as England's first foreign head coach of the national men's rugby team.

Australian Eddie Jones is set to become England's new rugby coach, with Jake White the latest high-profile candidate to rule himself out of the job.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is hanging up his boots. He told Susie Ferguson about what went through his mind when he took off his black jersey for the last time. Video