Rugby
Live commentary: Super Rugby semi-final - Hurricanes v Lions
The Hurricanes are taking on the Lions in the second Super Rugby semi-final at Ellis Park tonight. Follow all the early morning action with Jamie Wall's live commentary from 12am.
Super Rugby: Crusaders beat Chiefs 27-13 in first semi-final
The Chiefs have been beaten 27-13 to the Crusaders in the first 2017 Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch tonight. See how it all went down with Jamie Wall's commentary.
Williams appeals suspension for his red card
Sonny Bill Williams is to appeal the World Rugby decision that will prevent him from playing the opening game of the Rugby Championship.
It's do or die in Super Rugby this weekend
Opinion - Are the Lions the same side they were last season? The Hurricanes are certainly hoping so, because a win and quick exit from Johannesburg is exactly what they need, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Final four battle it out in Super rugby
With three of of the four play off spots this weekend, New Zealand super rugby sides are again dominating the competition this year, despite the format being stacked against them. And for a third… Audio
Moore calls it quits
Australian Wallabies captain Stephen Moore has decided to call time on his 12-year international career at the end of the season.
Drug testing to start for school rugby players
After many years of talking about it, Drugfree Sport NZ is to begin testing school rugby players for performance-enhancing drugs. Audio
Black Ferns captain ready for battle in Ireland
A determined Black Ferns come together this weekend for final prepartions ahead next month's 2017 Rugby World Cup in Ireland. Video
World in Sport for 26 July 2017
Fiji's Olympic gold medal winning sevens captain Osea Kolinisau signs to play in America, the Cook Islands name their squad for rugby's Oceania Cup, we talk to a Pacific medal winner at the… Audio
Irish rugby players face sexual assault charges
Two Irish rugby stars are among four men to be prosecuted for offences relating to allegations of rape according to the BBC.
RFU cutting women's contracts
Contracts for England women's XVs squad won't be renewed after the forthcoming Rugby World Cup despite the side being defending champions.
Conditions do nothing for development of Super rugby
Conditions for Saturday's Super rugby quarter-final did nothing for the development of the game but Highlanders CEO Roger Clark has stopped short of saying the game should have been postponed.
Nigel Owens suffers from bulimia
International rugby referee Nigel Owens has been suffering with the eating disorder bulimia for almost 30 years, he said in an interview with the BBC.
World Rugby to trial more new laws around ruck and scrum
World Rugby has announced six new law amendments focusing on the scrum and ruck and will have a global trial in a bid to make the game easier to play and referee.
Cooper dropped from Wallabies
Quade Cooper is a shock omission from the Wallabies' extended train-on squad ahead of the Rugby Championship, with coach Michael Cheika not satisfied with his form.
Coles contemplated retiring from rugby
The Hurricanes and All Black hooker Dane Coles admits he contemplated retiring from rugby during his recovery from concussion.
Waldrom cut from sevens coaching staff
Interim New Zealand men's sevens coach, Scott Waldrom, has been shown the door by new boss Clark Laidlaw following a lackluster season on the sevens circuit.
Crotty sticking around for another year
All Blacks midfielder Ryan Crotty has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders on a one year deal through to the end of 2018.
Ben Smith tipped to take break
All Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith is reportedly exercising a sabbatical clause to take a break from All Blacks duty.
Lions claim top spot
The Johannesburg Lions have finished top of the Super Rugby competition in the regular season without facing a New Zealand side.
