England look set to host the 2015 RWC after Rugby World Cup Limited announced they were backing the RFU’s bid for the tournament.

Brian O’Driscoll adds his voice to the criticism of Springboks coach Peter de Villiers over his stance on Schalk Burger’s gouging offence.

England and Japan are favourites to host the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup tournaments

South Africa have are to appeal against Bakkies Botha’s two-week ban for a dangerous charge on Lions prop Adam Jones

Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll has been ruled out of the third and final Test with South Africa after suffering concussion in Saturday’s defeat in Pretoria

Eight Gloucester academy stars have been rewarded with senior deals at the club.

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Lions centre Brian O’Driscoll has been ruled out of the third and final Test with South Africa after suffering concussion in Saturday’s defeat in Pretoria

South African Rugby officials have been forced into an embarrassing climbdown over comments made by Springboks coach Peter de Villiers in the aftermath of the eye-gouging incident that marred their second Test victory over the British & Irish Lions

Brian O’Driscoll, who is suffered concussion against South Africa on Saturday, is out of the British and Irish Lions tour and will fly home with injured Wales prop Adam Jones

The Lions have suffered a set back ahead of the final Test against South Africa with news Brian O’Driscoll is flying home.

British and Irish Lions fly-half Stephen Jones has called on his team-mates to pull together for one final push on Saturday.

Bakkies Botha could still play in the final Test versus the Lions after the South Africans decided to appeal against his two-week ban.

Stade Francais and France centre Mathieu Bastareaud has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital in the latest twist to the story of his fabricated assault in New Zealand

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has described Schalk Burger as “honourable” despite the flanker being found guilty of eye gouging.