Australia international Kurtley Beale was found not guilty of three charges of sexual assault stemming from an incident with a woman in the toilet of a hotel bar near Bondi Beach in 2022, local media reported on Friday.

Rugby: Australia international Kurtley Beale found not guilty of rape in Sydney court

France head coach Fabien Galthie has made two changes to the side humbled by Ireland last week for their game against Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Rugby: France make two changes for Scotland tie in Six Nations

Rassie Erasmus can dream of an unprecedented third successive Rugby World Cup title after signing a four-year contract as South Africa head coach on Tuesday which includes the 2027 global showpiece in Australia.

Rugby: Rassie Erasmus eyes World Cup history with new Springbok contract

The risk of severe head injury in rugby union means it has become a form of child abuse and should be banned among Under-18s, according to a new report by British academics.

New report says rugby a form of 'child abuse'

New Zealand Police (NZP) said they are investigating alleged death threats and online abuse against referees at last year's Rugby World Cup. NZP Detective Inspector Stuart Mills said on Friday that three complaints had been received from governing body World Rugby about death threats against match officials allegedly made from New Zealand.

Rugby: New Zealand police investigating alleged online threats against World Cup referees

Fiji rugby international Api Ratuniyarawa was jailed for nearly three years on Tuesday for sexually assaulting three teenagers in a bar days before he was due to play for the Barbarians in Cardiff last year.

Rugby: Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for three sexual assaults

Rugby paid tribute to one of the sport's greatest ever players after former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams died at the age of 74 on Monday.

Rugby: Wales and British Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Mack Hansen will miss Ireland's defence of their Six Nations title after his club Connacht said on Monday that the winger would be out for three to four months with a dislocated shoulder.

Rugby: Ireland wing Mark Hansen ruled out of Six Nations with dislocated shoulder

England coach Steve Borthwick has added New Zealander Andrew Strawbridge to his coaching team as a consultant for the first four weeks of the Six Nations championship, the RFU said on Thursday.

Rugby: New Zealand's Andrew Strawbridge joins England as temporary skills coach

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones said he was diagnosed with a heart condition in the final months of his near 20-year career. The 38-year-old, the most capped player in rugby after making 158 appearances for Wales and 12 for the Lions, joined French club Toulon in July on a short-term contract, which ended in November.

Rugby: Former Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones says he was diagnosed with heart issue

Former Argentina flyhalf Felipe Contepomi will be their new head coach, succeeding Australian Michael Cheika, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said on Monday. Contepomi, who won 87 caps as a player for Argentina, served as assistant to Cheika, who leaves after less than two years in the role having led them to the semi-finals of the World Cup in October and a fourth-placed finish.

Felipe Contepomi succeeds Michael Cheika to take over as Argentina rugby coach

All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett said Thursday that he plans to "mentally refresh" during his season-long sabbatical in Japan before returning to play for New Zealand next year.

Rugby: 'There's still a strong desire to play for the All Blacks' - Beauden Barrett

After beginning the professional era as a team of nomads, Argentina had finally found a home for their players until the Covid pandemic scattered them to the four corners of the planet.

Rugby: Loss of Jaguares franchise was 'big step back' for Argentina, says Leonardo Senatore

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson hailed the "class" of Beauden Barrett after the playmaker committed to another World Cup cycle on Monday by signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

Rugby: Beauden Barrett commits to another All Blacks World Cup cycle, coach Scott Robertson lauds playmaker

Six state unions have demanded the immediate resignation of Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan in the wake of the failed tenure of former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones.

Rugby: Australian chairman Hamish McLennan asked to resign by state unions

All Blacks captain Sam Cane said Tuesday (Nov 28) that he hoped "to evolve" as a player in Japan after signing a one-season deal with Tokyo Sungoliath. Cane captained New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup but was sent off in last month's final as the All Blacks lost 12-11 to South Africa.

Rugby: Fresh off receiving red card in WC final, NZ captain Sam Cane moves to Japan to 'evolve' himself

World Rugby said Monday it had launched an official investigation into the allegation that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial slur at Tom Curry of England during the Springboks' victory in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

World Rugby launches official investigation against Bongi Mbonnambi

The All Blacks are both "mentally and physically" ready for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against old rivals South Africa, according to defence coach Scott McLeod.

Rugby: New Zealand all set to face South Africa in World Cup final

A slew of New Zealand greats will don the All Blacks jersey for the last time in the World Cup final against South Africa and the players left to carry on are determined they will bow out with the trophy, hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho said.

Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks look to send off 'legends' with win over South Africa

Rugby hailed the expansion of the World Cup and the introduction of a Nations League competition as a new dawn for the sport as it sought to widen its international reach and increase revenue and opportunity.

Rugby: World Cup to comprise 24 teams amid radical new calendar

Centre Manu Tuilagi and scrum-half Ben Youngs will start Friday's Rugby World Cup third place play-off in what could be their final England appearances. Fellow veterans in prop Dan Cole and half-back Danny Care, both 36, are named on the bench for Friday's game with Argentina.

Rugby: Manu Tuilagi, Ben Youngs set for final outing in England colours in playoff match against Argentina

Australia head coach Eddie Jones on Tuesday ruled out a rumoured switch to Japan, pledging to stick with the Wallabies following a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign.

Rugby: Australian head coach Eddie Jones commits to Wallabies denies rumour for Japan move

England captain Marlie Packer said Tuesday that the Red Roses would be "ready" for their showdown with hosts New Zealand in a looming repeat of last year's nail-biting women's World Cup final.

Rugby: England's Red Roses ready to face dominating Black Ferns

Rugby World Cup organisers have welcomed impressive domestic and international television audiences that far exceed previous editions as the tournament reaches the one-third point of its 48 matches.

Rugby: Jacques Rivoal hails record-breaking viewership for France vs Uruguay World Cup match

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