Wallabies see red but survive Osaka thriller
The Wallabies' Les Kiss coaching era has begun with a nerve-wracking 35-32 defeat of Japan, the visitors scraping home despite loc…
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Fijian second-row Saimoni Vunilagi dies aged 26 in Japan
Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex said they were “devastated” following the death of Fijian forward Saimoni Vunilagi from susp…
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International
Opinion
Japan player ratings vs Australia | Flight Centre Series 2026
Japan player ratings: It came down to the wire, but Australia managed to overcome a formidable Japan that was just four points awa…
Watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry LIVE
Two rugby giants collide. Stream live, replays and highlights free on RugbyPass TV.
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Starts 8th August 2026 - USA only.
Springboks wary of letting Argentinian crowd into game in Buenos Aires
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick have warned the Springboks they cannot afford to allow Argentina's passionate home support to infl…
PREM Rugby
Exclusive
Fissler Confidential: Rival PREM club weighs in on Henry Pollock price-tag
Gloucester chairman Martin St Quinton has backed the claims of Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who says that England star Henry Pollo…
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Hansen and Jones predict same outcome in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour
Both Sir Steve Hansen and Eddie Jones have arrived at the same conclusion when predicting the four-Test section of the Rugby's Gre…
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Sevens
Interview
10th anniversary: The lasting legacy of Australia’s Rio 2016 golden girls
Olympic heroes from the gold medal-winning Australian rugby sevens team walked out onto the field at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium on…
Watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry LIVE
Two rugby giants collide. Stream live, replays and highlights free on RugbyPass TV.
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Starts 8th August 2026 - USA only.
'Hell of a player': Dave Rennie on his two All Blacks debutants and rising star
The opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour saw two new faces wear the black jersey for the first time, and plenty more…
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Patrick Tuipulotu reflects on All Blacks' 'mistakes' in Stormers clash
Dave Rennie's side lost 15 turnovers in Cape Town, and missed 20 tackles, highlighting how difficult the Stormers were to break do…
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Ma'a Nonu named to face All Blacks in Sharks debut
In one of the more unlikely twists in rugby history, New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu has been named to square off with the All Blacks…
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Dave Rennie addresses All Blacks' three obvious problems in Stormers win
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has emerged from the first game of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour happy with his team's chara…
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International
Opinion
All Blacks player ratings vs Stormers | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
A historic tour kicked off in the Western Cape with a rare showdown between a Stormers outfit looking to make the most of the occa…
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International
Opinion
Stormers player ratings vs New Zealand | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026
Stormers player ratings: Anyone who thought the Stormers would just roll over for the All Blacks was sorely disappointed. The Cape…
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All Blacks dig deep to deny Stormers in ill-disciplined RGR opener
John Dobson's side put the All Blacks under immense amounts of pressure throughout the 80-minutes, creating a stop-start flow to t…
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Rugby World Cup team remove head coach 14 months out from tournament
Uruguay head coach Rodolfo Ambrosio and assistant coach Juan Figallo have lost their jobs just over one year out from Rugby World …
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International
Interview
Lou Meadows: From 'numb' World Cup aftermath to plotting the Red Roses' downfall
Almost a year on from winning Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 with England, Lou Meadows is gearing up for the WXV Global Series as th…
Argentina pick rookie Test full-back and hand debut to tight-head vs Boks
Geronimo Prisciantelli will make his first Test start at full-back, while tight-head Francisco Moreno wins his senior Pumas cap fo…
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Top 14 loosens salary cap ahead of new season
The Top 14 is set to introduce a slight financial relaxation of its Salary Cap for the 2026/27 season, which gets underway in a fe…
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International
Interview
Yaqeen Ahmed: The inside line on Bok prospect with the 'complete skill set'
Wynberg Boys’ High director of rugby Nic Groom believes the clash between the Stormers and New Zealand will provide the ultimate…
International
Analysis
How Scotland's uncapped quartet will add something 'a little different to the squad'
With any new campaign comes opportunity and when the Scotland squad meet up on Monday to begin their WXV Global Series preparation…
International
Interview
‘Whole different ball game’: Lomani ready to build on strong domestic campaign as historic Springbok series looms
Fijana’s new captain Kolora Lomani was one of several players who featured at the delayed 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup - and cam…
The complete guide to the inaugural season of Ultimate Sevens
RugbyPass give you the key details on the Ultimate Sevens: what to know, where it’s happening, and who is taking part.
SVNS local level: Portugal University wins big, King of the Sevens kick off
The local level of sevens rugby has been ramping up over the world, with several great stories coming out of rugby sevens.
International
Opinion
The All Blacks with the most to prove in South Africa
The All Blacks have three URC games before the first Test against the Springboks and one more between Tests 1 and 2, giving every …
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International
Opinion
No promises: Kiss puts cards on table with first Wallabies team
Les Kiss has made two points very clear at the beginning of his tenure as Wallabies coach: he wants his team to go forward and win…
‘Do the jersey proud’: Ex-All Black looks ahead to first Wallabies start
The first Wallabies team under new coach Les Kiss was announced on Thursday, with Ross named in the starting side at loosehead pro…
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Hilux NPC
Interview
Du’Plessis Kirifi on shock centre switch and All Blacks omission
Wellington sprung a selection shock this week by naming flanker Du’Plessis Kirifi at inside centre ahead of a clash with Aucklan…
Hilux NPC
Interview
'Rugby can be humbling': The rise of breakout Magpies star Hunter Morrison
Hunter Morrison has packed a lifetime into a few years. He represented New Zealand at the Barbarians, Under 19, and Under 20 level…
Hilux NPC
Interview
Brayden Iose on Hurricanes' 'perfect storm', Aaron Smith and Manawatu royalty
On August 28, Manawatu officially marks its 140th Anniversary with a special dinner at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston No…
Blues lure another rising talent north from Highlanders
The youngster ended his rookie Super Rugby Pacific campaign with three starts, including a try on debut, after replacing the injur…
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Australia Sevens backs uncapped prospect on deal through to LA 2028
Rhani Hagan hasn’t debuted on the HSBC SVNS Series yet, but the 20-year-old has earned a new deal with Rugby Australia.
Reshuffle required as Wallace Sititi withdraws from All Blacks' tour opener
Wallace Sititi has withdrawn from the opening match of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour due to illness, and will be replaced in t…
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As All Blacks fans ramp up for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, it would be foolhardy to overlook the NPC
While all eyes will inevitably be on South Africa for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, the NPC will be playing out and it has never been …
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Italy on the hunt for new head coach and WXV training squad named
Italy have confirmed the departure of Fabio Roselli as their head coach upon the announcement of a WXV Global Series training squa…
WXV 3
Interview
Alba Capell: Spain will grab headlines at the WXV Global Series Challenger
Almost two years have passed since Spain lifted the WXV 3 title for the first time. Laura Delgado, Lourdes Alameda, Monica Castelo…
'Sharks Rugby Club' - URC outfit reveal new logo and branding
The Sharks have unveiled a new logo and wider brand identity as part of what the Durban-based franchise describes as a long-term t…
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