The dates of next year's tour of South Africa by the British and Irish Lions are coming under sharp review, according to coach Warren Gatland.

The Blues have announced the surprise signing of 38-year-old All Blacks great Dan Carter ahead of New Zealand's Super Rugby competition.

Former Australia coach Eddie Jones predicts Dave Rennie will rejuvenate the Wallabies and hopes the days of complacent management at RA are over.

NSW Waratahs forwards coach and World Cup winning Wallaby Matt Cockbain wants to see Japan return to Super Rugby in the future,

Rugby Australia aims to host the entire Rugby Championship if the competition goes ahead, while further cost-cutting measures at headquarters are planned.

Rugby Australia has announced it will shed 47 jobs from its 142-strong workforce for a saving of $5.5 million to find a way out of its current financial crisis.