Rugby: Elsom to skipper Waratahs
The Waratahs have named Australia flanker Rocky Elsom as their captain for the 2012 Super 15 season.
Rugby: Brunel aims to improve Italy
New Italy boss Jacques Brunel declared he could transform Italy into RBS 6 Nations title contenders within two years.
Rugby: All Blacks opt for Hansen
New Zealand's worst-kept sporting secret was finally revealed on Friday when Steve Hansen was announced as the new All Blacks head coach.
Rugby: IRB to vote on Beaumont bid
Bill Beaumont's bid to replace Bernard Lapasset as chairman of the International Rugby Board will finally go to the vote in Los Angeles on Monday.
Rugby: Lamont explains quit decision
Rory Lamont admits he had to quit Toulon after Scotland coach Andy Robinson warned a lack of match action could place his international career in jeopardy.
Hong Kong beat China to win Goa Sevens
Hong Kong has won the HSBC Asian Sevens Series’ Goa Sevens, beating China 43-0 in the Cup final in Goa on Sunday.
Hong Kong, China advance in Goa Sevens
Top seeds Hong Kong and China finished at the top of their respective pools after day one of the Goa Sevens on Saturday.
Asian Rugby Sevens Series in India
The Indian Rugby Football Union will host the 4th leg of the international Asian Rugby Sevens Series in alliance with HSBC and Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU).
Rugby: Wallace set for spell out
Ulster and Ireland centre Paddy Wallace is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks following surgery to repair a thumb injury.
Johnson quits as England manager
Martin Johnson has quit as England team manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Moody admits World Cup regrets
Former England captain Lewis Moody has admitted he should have banned his team-mates from going out at night during the recent World Cup campaign.
France fined for encroaching on haka
France have been fined £2500 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday's World Cup final, the International Rugby Board have confirmed.
Dusautoir claims IRB top gong
France captain Thierry Dusautoir has been named International Rugby Board player of the year at a ceremony in Auckland.
O'Connor hoping for central role
Young Australia international James O'Connor has expressed his desire to shift closer to the action in the absence of injured playmaker Quade Cooper.
