Japan now rivals France as rugby’s go-to overseas destination
English RFU’s strict policy may feel the strain again as allure of playing in Japan grows
English RFU’s strict policy may feel the strain again as allure of playing in Japan grows
What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .
Out of form team’s error-ridden display made things easy for clinical All Blacks
Ireland unable to find anything like the best of themselves against peerless New Zealand
Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday
The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday
Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years
Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship
Ronan O’Gara and Kieran Read sign off in style after an edgy clash in Christchurch
Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured
Rieko Ioane’s second half hat-trick sees New Zealand blow Les Bleus away in Dunedin
New Zealand secure fifth Rugby Championship title in six years
Warren Gatland will remind his squad that the Lions have superior game managers
Owen Farrell slots over four penalties to secure much-needed victory in Christchurch
Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm
‘These guys have done an awful lot for the Crusaders’
New South Wales outhalf Bernard Foley shines in semi-final win over Brumbies
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices