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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) made a profit of £4m last year despite three Premiership clubs going out of business due to financial struggles.
Former England captain Phil Vickery and ex-Wales fly-half Gavin Henson are among more than 200 retired rugby players to bring a legal claim against three of the sport’s governing bodies alleging they suffered brain injuries during their careers.
The authorities must not lose sight of the fact that they have a game, and a lot of wounded men and women, to look after
Vickery was joined by fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mark Regan among 226 names released following high court hearing
Rugby Australia has taken another step in its bid to make the game safer, enacting a two-year "below-the-sternum" tackle trial for community that is in line with other international unions around the world.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed it has completed its revamped 12-strong board. Welsh rugby's governing body has announced four elected members with former Wales international Claire Donovan joined by John Manders, Colin Wilks and Chris Jones. The WRU has reached its diversity target of five women on the board.
Fly-half Dan Edwards will make his first Ospreys start in a much-changed side for the United Rugby Championship (URC) trip to face Benetton. Edwards, 20, scored as a replacement in the 31-9 win against Scarlets and is one of nine personnel changes.
The Union has written to all clubs and will step up its crackdown on payments in community rugby in the new year.
Uncertainty over the future of professional club rugby union in England was a major factor in Cornish Pirates' decision to sell Truro City.
National League South side Truro City have been taken over by Eric Perez, the owner of Cornwall's rugby league side. The club had been owned by Kernow Sport - who also own Cornish Pirates rugby union side - since March 2019.
England captain Owen Farrell is taking a break from international rugby “to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being,” club side Saracens announced on Wednesday.
England captain Owen Farrell has announced he will take a break from international rugby and will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations.
