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Former New Zealand standoff Andrew Mehrtens has accused the NRL of trying to weaken rugby union in his native land and undermine the All Blacks.
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Promising Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has luckily avoided serious injury after being sent a full into a 360-degree aerial cartwheel after a dangerous challenge from Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla.
Sam Smith
03 May, 18:22
'I hope your daughters die, I hope your wife gets cancer... like horrendous stuff'
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'We're struggling to get a visa': The red tape threatening an ex-Junior Springboks' NFL dream
A second torn ACL looked to have ended the pro sports career of Lloyd Greeff but the ex-Junior Springboks wing is now chasing an N…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 3:41
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Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa final will mark an important footnote in the rugby story that is Damian McKenzie, and there will…
Michael Pulman
04 May, 0:18
New Zealand's elite players would be better served trying to win the odd test match rather than dictating terms of the Silver Lake deal
Correct me if I’m wrong, but this is the narrative we’re being sold, right? That NZR and the provincial unions are dullards, w…
Hamish Bidwell
02 May, 22:49
Why South African-born Duhan van der Merwe is a deeply compelling selection for the British & Irish Lions tour
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Toulouse skipper Marchand cited after officials miss 'the reddest of red cards'
Ex-Lions skippers Brian O'Driscoll and Sam Warburton were left incensed by the alleged foul play of Toulouse skipper Julien Marchand.
Liam Heagney
05 May, 10:05
Watch: Former Wallaby Will Skelton's dominant performance against Leinster has Australian fans hoping for a recall
Australian fans took notice of Skelton's dominant display, and began the campaign to have the 29-year-old selected back into the W…
Sam Smith
04 May, 19:30
Andy Goode suggests moving Champions Cup final again
Former England standoff Andy Goode thinks it would be a good idea to move the Champions Cup finals back to France, after two Top 1…
Sam Smith
03 May, 8:15
'That's the worry for Leinster, when they come up against teams with that power, can they handle it?'
The physical, confrontational style of La Rochelle was reminiscent of past defeats for Leinster in big European games, having lost…
Sam Smith
03 May, 2:36
'Pretty disappointing' - Leo Cullen's reaction to Leinster's semi-final defeat to La Rochelle
Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen claims his side’s wastefulness in attack cost them a place in the Heineken Champions Cup f…
PA
02 May, 13:56
'He plays a positive brand of rugby': Harlequins sign Italian international Tommaso Allan
Tommasso Allan made his name in Italy and France but the new Harlequins signings started out years ago at the Wasps academy.
Sam Smith
05 May, 8:56
'The perfect fit': Ricoh Arena is no more as Wasps agree to new stadium naming rights deal
The stadium owned by Wasps in Coventry has been known as the Ricoh Arena since 2005 but that will now change for the next ten year…
Sam Smith
05 May, 7:23
'Duty of care': Worcester explain why they have loaned out a rookie tighthead and replaced him with an ex-Wales prop
The decision to send a rookie tighthead out on a Championship loan has resulted in Worcester bringing in ex-Wales player Scott And…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 13:10
Glasgow boss Danny Wilson responds to rumours he is on the Harlequins shortlist
It was January when Paul Gustard left Harlequins and Glasgow boss Danny Wilson is said to be one of four names on the London club'…
PA
04 May, 5:08
'He has got a British passport which is handy': Nadolo's verdict on Northampton signing his 6ft 6in, 128kg cousin Willemsen
Nemani Nadolo's English-qualified cousin Duane Ratu Willemsen was trying to make it in NRL before signing for Northampton last mon…
Liam Heagney
02 May, 5:54
'You can't just move on': Bath coach wants his side to feel the pain after set-piece meltdown in Challenge Cup semi-final loss
Stuart Hooper admitted to a huge amount of disappointment and frustration after Bath were beaten in their European Challenge Cup semi-final by Montpellier.
PA
01 May, 21:16
What Bath make of the transfer system that this weekend sees Zach Mercer come up against his new club Montpellier
Unlike football's transfer windows, rugby's system leads to situations such as Zach Mercer playing for Bath against his new club M…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 9:23
Cited Lloyd Williams and red-carded Kyle Cooper learn fate after Challenge Cup disciplinary hearings
Recent Six Nations title winner Lloyd Williams had a case to answer following a Challenge Cup run for Cardiff as did Newcastle pro…
Sam Smith
13 Apr, 7:05
Cameron Redpath finally set to play again nine weeks after Six Nations-ending injury in Scotland's Calcutta Cup win
It was February 6 when the debut-making Cameron Redpath took the Six Nations by storm but the Bath midfielder hasn't play rugby si…
Sam Smith
08 Apr, 8:31
Yellow cards hamper Ospreys as Newcastle reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals along with Benetton
Boosted by the return of six Wales internationals, Ospreys made a superb start before indiscipline turned the result in favour of …
PA
03 Apr, 15:41
PRB claim Ospreys misrepresenting position on merger
The Ospreys insist they are not set to merge with the Scarlets, but the Professional Rugby Board says terms for that move had been…
Nicholas McGee
05 Mar, 14:40
Ulster hold on with 13 men against Dragons
Ulster saw out the final 10 minutes with 13 men to inflict a four-try defeat on a beleaguered Dragons side.
Liam Blackburn
03 Mar, 15:13
Benetton overcome Zebre in Italian derby
A victory over Zebre saw Benetton close to within three points of third-placed Scarlets in Pro14 Conference B.
Jack Davies
23 Dec, 14:57
Best backs Schmidt to lead Lions in 2021
Joe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Li…
Tom Webber
17 Dec, 10:43
Watch: Shocking aerial collision that sent Sharks fullback Fassi into a 360-cartwheel ends with red card for Stormers wing
Promising Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi has luckily avoided serious injury after being sent a full into a 360-degree aerial cartwheel after a dangerous challenge from Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla.
Sam Smith
03 May, 18:22
Rainbow Cup adopts three trial law variations, including controversial use of red card replacement
With the troubled Rainbow Cup set to kick-off, organisers have jazzed things up by adopting some trial law variation approved by W…
Sam Smith
15 Apr, 8:27
Dates confirmed for opening Rainbow Cup rounds but no indication the filler tournament can be played to a conclusion
Rainbow Cup organisers will press ahead with series of local derbies but there is no guarantee the South African sides will play i…
Sam Smith
13 Apr, 7:39
Fixtures confirmed for new Rainbow Cup but fans will have to wait for cross-hemisphere matches
Fans looking forward to South African franchises playing European teams in the Rainbow Cup will have to wait a while yet for that …
Sam Smith
26 Mar, 7:02
Japan star Kazuki Himeno named Super Rugby Aotearoa Rookie of the Year
Japan star Kazuki Himeno has been named Super Rugby Aoteaora Rookie of the Year following an impressive debut campaign with the Highlanders this season.
Alex McLeod
05 May, 1:57
'Livelihoods are at stake': What Super Rugby Trans-Tasman really means - and the Blues youngster who could star against the Australians
Former Blues hooker James Parsons believes there is plenty more at stake than what most onlookers realise when Super Rugby Trans-T…
Sam Smith
05 May, 1:04
Justin Marshall weighs into Kiwi fullback debate as he names his Super Rugby Aotearoa Form XV
Will Jordan or Damian McKenzie? Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall has answered that question in surprising fashion after …
Alex McLeod
04 May, 19:47
Like Keven Mealamu with 'the power of a winger': The hooker who could shake up the familiar All Blacks one-two punch
The crop of hookers playing in New Zealand right now has never looked stronger and some young bucks could be pushing the older sta…
Tom Raine
04 May, 19:35
'You're either hero or zero': Damian McKenzie's mentality ahead of important career footnote
Saturday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa final will mark an important footnote in the rugby story that is Damian McKenzie, and there will…
Michael Pulman
04 May, 0:18
Reds bench skipper Wright as teams named for Super Rugby AU title decider
Upwards of 40,000 fans are expected in Brisbane when the Reds host the Brumbies in this weekend's Super Rugby AU title decider.
AAP
05 May, 5:05
'Livelihoods are at stake': What Super Rugby Trans-Tasman really means - and the Blues youngster who could star against the Australians
Former Blues hooker James Parsons believes there is plenty more at stake than what most onlookers realise when Super Rugby Trans-T…
Sam Smith
05 May, 1:04
'They let us go': Fainga'a brothers say Reds-Brumbies rivalry is strong ahead of Super Rugby AU final
The Reds and Brumbies will meet in the decide for the second-straight year, with Suncorp Stadium expected to be near capacity on S…
AAP
05 May, 0:43
Rebels appoint interim boss following Dave Wessels' resignation
Dave Wessels announced his resignation last week after Rebels missed the Super Rugby AU playoffs, attack coach Shaun Berne also le…
AAP
04 May, 5:37
Queensland Reds star shuts down talk of Wallabies selection in lead-up to Super Rugby AU final
Duelling halfbacks Tate McDermott and Nic White will square off in Saturday's Super Rugby AU final with Wallabies ramifications at…
AAP
04 May, 2:34
Columnists
2021 Lions tour: Who Warren Gatland will pick versus who he should pick
With the countdown on to the May 6 announcement of the 2021 Lions squad, RugbyPass picks its squad and the one Warren Gatland migh…
Alex Shaw
15 Apr, 12:39
Why South African-born Duhan van der Merwe is a deeply compelling selection for the British & Irish Lions tour
If you are looking for a powerful, strong ball-carrying wrecking ball that asks for two or three man tackles on every touch, how c…
Ben Smith
27 Apr, 22:59
'Sean Holley announced the boys who made it and also announced the boys who hadn't which was a bit weird and awkward'
Adam Jones, who hopes some Harlequins players hear good Lions news on Thursday, has recalled the awkwardness of his 2009 selection…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 13:21
'We aren't going to get a break': How a cruel quirk of the draw has forced massive changes to the Chiefs
Clayton McMillan has made twenty positional changes to the Chiefs' match-day team for this evening's clash from the Blues. It's a …
Tom Vinicombe
30 Apr, 19:36
