FIRA-AER set to be replaced and reformed?

Following recent reforms at the top level of European rugby, the European governing body FIRA-AER for those outside the 6 Nations may also be modernised.

Where Japan's comeback against Canada ranks in rugby history

Japan's big comeback win against Canada in Burnaby was one of the largest half time deficits any side has successfully overcome in international rugby history.

Roundup: June Internationals Week 1

A roundup of the weekend's action from the first week of June, which saw Fiji record their first win over a Tier 1 side for 7 years and Japan record an incredible comeback against Canada.

Team News: June Internationals Week 1

Team news ahead of the first week of the June test window. All of the Pacific Nations Cup sides are in action, with USA and Fiji both hosting big home games against Italy and Scotland.

Canada kits over the years

Following Canada's launch of a new kit partnership with Under Armour. Here is a lookback at the history of the Canucks shirts down the years.

The real truth behind Japan's underachievement

If you were playing Japan rugby bingo, one of the first things that you would be able to scratch out is the inevitable lazy clichéd reference to the size of Japanese players as an explanation to their underachievement. Here is explained why it's not so simple and what the real reason is behind the Cherry Blossoms underachievement.

Can Vito Kolelishvili fulfil his potential on return to Clermont?

Can Georgian flanker Vito Kolelishvili finally shrug off his discipline problems and fulfil his potential? After a successful season and punch up free season at Lyon, has he turned the corner?

Japan’s failure to take a restart costs them again

Japan's problems at taking restarts ended up costing them yet again during Friday's match with Samoa at the Chichibunomiya Stadium. It follows on from similar problems that ran through out last year in various games.

Roundup: Japan vs Samoa

A roundup of Japan's test against Samoa (or really Samoa A), which saw them get useful match practice ahead of the games in June.

Kingsley Jones to leave job with Russia

Russian head coach Kingsley Jones will leave his post after 2 and half years in charge following the World Cup qualifying match with Germany this weekend.

Could Timisoara/Saracens partnership lead to an opportunity for Romanian star Cătălin Fercu?

After Romanian full back Cătălin Fercu made a shock debut for Premiership table toppers Saracens in a friendly with Gloucester, could he now finally get the opportunity to prove himself on a bigger stage?

Japan recruit Leigh Jones as defence coach

Hong Kong coach Leigh Jones has been recruited by Eddie Jones to help the Japanese in the role of defence coach in the lead up to next year's World Cup in England.

Mamuka Gorgodze to face South Africa in June

Georgian back rower Mamuka Gorgodze has been named in the "World XV" squad to face the Springboks for the first time in his career on June 7 in Cape Town.

Details of confirmation of the All Blacks test match in the USA

Having been in the pipeline for months, it's finally been confirmed that the All Blacks, the number 1 ranked side the world and leading brand in world rugby will travel to the USA for the first time in the professional era. Here is a look at the details behind the game.

Who is officially classified as a "Tier 2" nation?

Who exactly do the IRB classify officially as "Tier 2" nations? The answer is far more unclear and confusing than you might imagine.

Romania's search for wingers

By November last year, Romania were in desperate straights regarding the wing position. Several were tried and amongst them were some largely forgettable players. Will the emergence of Ionut Dumitru and return of Madalin Lemnaru see the Oaks problems come to an end?

Fiji appoint John McKee as new head coach

Some background on the new Fiji head coach John McKee, an New Zealander who will take the role of Fiji head coach following the sacking of Inoke Male last January.

Romanian champions Timisaora confirm collaboration with Saracens

It has now been confirmed that English Premiership leaders Saracens are to join a partnership with the reigning Romanian SuperLiga champions Timisoara.

Canada's win over England in 1993

A lookback at one of Canada's greatest wins and their only ever win against England, as a tough tackling side won out against their Lions tour effected opponents in Burnaby May 1993.

Roundup: Japan vs Asia Pacific Dragons

A roundup of the Asian 5 Nations warm up game between where Japan's second string fell to a defeat against Asia Pacific Dragons.