Rugby revolution given green light with expanded World Cup and global league
New agreement will see the World Cup grow to 24 teams as well as offer security for the future of the British and Irish Lions
New agreement will see the World Cup grow to 24 teams as well as offer security for the future of the British and Irish Lions
New Zealand have had a turbulent World Cup cycle but seem to be hitting form in time for the tournament
Tournament formerly known as the Tri Nations begins on Saturday, between Australia, Argentina, New Zealand and South Africa
Two-tier tournament will pit two groups of six from each hemisphere in the top tier, with a Grand Final every two years
Jones wants to use Josh Kemeny in an alternative role in a reprise of his hybrid player theory
In-form Jean Kleyn missed out on Ireland's World Cup training squad and could now play for the country of his birth instead
The Premiership usually provides five teams for Challenge Cup but there is a void to fill after the demise of Wasps and Worcester
French referee deleted all social media in wake of the decision to try to shield his family
All Blacks currently lead the table by five points but the Springboks are still to play their final game
Former South Africa captain John Smit suggested White's reaction 'killed a little piece of rugby's soul'
Argentina's win over New Zealand is just one of several results that illustrate just how unpredictable next year's showpiece will be
This latest defeat for Ian Foster's team came on the Crusaders' turf, the home of in-demand coach Scott Robertson
Telegraph Sport analyses how the All Blacks got back to winning ways in impressive fashion over the Springboks