Rugby Union

Former Ireland scrum-half O'Leary retires

Barrington backing Farrell to inspire England to World Cup glory

Canada rugby sevens wing Zaruba lands NFL contract

McMahon turns back on Australia for Japan move

FIR step in after Zebre pull out of Pro12

Hunt blow for Wallabies, Cheika rules out Lealiifano call-up

Wasps end Halfpenny pursuit

Combrinck's late 58-metre penalty sends Lions into semis

Cruising Crusaders clinch semi-final berth

Naholo extends Highlanders stay

Sarries cult hero Barrington backs Itoje to captain England

Hurricanes blow Brumbies away in second half to reach semi-final

All Black Fekitoa confirms Toulon move

Haskell to undergo hand surgery, Le Roux and Eastmond on the mend

Warriors sign veteran Stringer as Hougaard cover

England captain Hartley signs new Northampton contract

Pro12 in 'advanced and positive discussions' over Cheetahs and Kings inclusion

Cooper did not merit Wallabies spot - Cheika

Beauden Barrett and Dane Coles back for Super Rugby quarter-final

Cooper, Higginbotham miss out on Wallabies selection