Australian Rugby Union today officially unveiled the new 2012 referees’ uniforms ahead of the opening round of the FxPro Super Rugby competition.

Australian Rugby Union today announced participation numbers had grown for a fourth consecutive year delivering Rugby a record number of players to clubs and schools across the country in 2011.

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder on Thursday ruled himself out of the running to become the next permanent England coach.

Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith ruled himself out of the running as England manager on Thursday, saying the job sounded more suited to a public relations manager than a rugby mentor.

Head coach Sean Holley and Australian director of coaching Scott Johnson have both quit the Ospreys with immediate effect, the Welsh regional rugby side says.

French rugby veteran Sebastien Chabal is set to play in Australia with Sydney suburban club Balmain.

Australian Rugby Union today farewelled former one time Wallaby, Neill Latimer, after he passed away last Thursday aged 81.

2011 Rugby World Cup–winning coach Sir Graham Henry has a new job in New Zealand rugby – coaching the coaches.

IRB Chief Financial Officer Robert Brophy has been appointed acting Chief Executive of Rugby’s global governing body and acting Managing Director of Rugby World Cup Limited.

Australian Rugby Union today congratulated former Qantas Wallabies Stirling Mortlock and George Smith on being appointed Members of the Order of Australia (AM).