Opinion
Hiring Rob Penney may be the Crusaders' first major mistake in 30 years
The coach's resume had red flags, yet the franchise seemed set on appointing a man with Cantabrian connections at any price.
Gregor Paul
29 Apr, 11:15
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Irish-qualified ex-England U20 centre Piers O'Conor agrees URC switch
Bristol Bears centre Piers O'Conor has signed for Connacht in the United Rugby Championship ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 10:28
Leinster receive injury boost with 2 Ireland stars fit for Northampton
Leinster and Ireland duo Garry Ringrose and Jimmy O'Brien will return to full training this week and will be in contention to face…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 9:58
Interview
Kwagga Smith: 'My work-rate rather than my size will define me'
Raised on a farm, Kwagga Smith's attributes and impact regularly see him top South Africa's 'battle-stats' in big matches.
Jon Cardinelli
29 Apr, 9:46
Dragons sign 102kg Stormers centre on immediate deal
The Dragons have signed centre Chris Hollis from the Stormers on a short-term deal.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 8:40
Exclusive
Ball in paw: How Bristol Bears think they’ve cracked it
As we emerge from the Six Nations, having hit ‘pause’ on the Premiership, Bears sit atop the entertainment metrics. 2,904 pass…
Claire Thomas
29 Apr, 7:18
Vunipola issues statement on arrest with different account of events
Billy Vunipola has issued a statement refuting reports that he had threatened customers and staff at a bar in Majorca following hi…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 7:03
‘It's the people’s champions against the actual champions’ - Ireland great weighs in
The build up to the most hotly contested midyear tour is ramping up, as outspoken former Ireland centre Gordon D’arcy has added …
Grant Constable
29 Apr, 5:00
England No8 Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested in Spain
Saracens and England No8 Billy Vunipola was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following a violent incident in Majorca, accordi…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr, 4:24
Former Crusader crowns Blues star the best performance of round 10
There were plenty of standout performances in round 10, including no shortage of standout players for the Crusaders.
Ned Lester
29 Apr, 1:52
Waratahs in firing line with Hurricanes eager to respond to Brumbies loss
The Hurricanes' losing streak against the Brumbies continued in round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific, ending the Wellington team's unbe…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 21:48
'It's ridiculous': Ex-All Blacks defend Samipeni Finau after Tane Edmed hit
Two former All Blacks have come to the defence of Chiefs' blindside Samipeni Finau after his crunching tackle on Tane Edmed was pu…
Ben Smith
28 Apr, 21:35
Sophie de Goede leads from the front in big win for Canada
Canada's captain Sophie de Goede scored twice in a 50-7 win against USA in the opening match of this year's World Rugby Pacific Fo…
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr, 19:31
Blues on win: 'You breathe a sigh of relief because you got away with it'
The Hurricanes' supremacy atop the Super Rugby Pacific table is under threat, with the Blues sitting just a single bonus point beh…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 18:56
Stuart Hogg reveals time in rehab has helped him ‘reset’
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has revealed spending time at a rehabilitation centre helped him “reset” after being charg…
PA
28 Apr, 17:11
'It’s so simple for us when there’s no ifs, buts and maybes' – Ben Curry
Ben Curry believes Sale are in a “good place” again after a 35-14 victory over Newcastle stretched their winning streak to thr…
PA
28 Apr, 15:27
Rob Baxter lauds 'exceptional' England duo after vital win
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hailed the contributions of England internationals Henry Slade and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after Chiefs kept t…
PA
28 Apr, 15:15
Sale strengthen play-off bid with five-try win at Kingston Park
Sale Sharks strengthened their Premiership play-off ambitions with an impressive victory over winless Newcastle Falcons at Kingsto…
PA
28 Apr, 13:17
Exeter keep play-off hopes alive with bonus-point win at rivals
Exeter kept alive their Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes by brushing aside West Country rivals Gloucester 38-17 at Kingsholm.
PA
28 Apr, 12:59
The Mark McCall verdict on 'magnificent' captain Owen Farrell
Friday evening we were witness to a tight and nervy top of the table affair between Bath and Saracens at the Recreation Ground, in…
Jack Tunney
28 Apr, 9:54
Little known 6'7 English rugby player picked in NFL draft
While the eighth tier of domestic rugby in England would not usually be a hotbed for potential NFL talent, Travis Clayton has show…
Grant Constable
28 Apr, 8:30
Fans rave over 'Try of the Season' magic that dazzled Leinster
While the Stormers scored a five-try bonus point win over Leinster on Saturday night, the way it finished has thrilled local fans,…
Grant Constable
28 Apr, 7:05
Exclusive
Ben Woods: 'I don’t know a player that hasn’t had some struggles afterwards'
The pandemic wasn’t in the script when he transferred from Legion Sports Management in the summer of 2018. Neither was the colla…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr, 3:18
Opinion
Super Rugby takes: Brumbies deserve more respect, Highlanders should raid Hurricanes
After ten rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, the top four is yet to be decided while many teams are fighting for their seasons.
Ben Smith
28 Apr, 1:42
Opinion
Brumbies vs Hurricanes: Former NZ U20 rep stars for Brumbies
The Brumbies have ended the Hurricanes' winning streak in a performance that saw the Wellingtonians beaten in some key areas they'…
Ned Lester
28 Apr, 1:21
Analysis
Why the Wallabies won't be following the Springboks' rush defence under Schmidt
While an attack under Schmidt will be more intricate than seen in previous Wallabies teams the team’s defence and breakdown work…
John Ferguson
27 Apr, 23:33
Wallaby flyhalf lights up Japan with 17 point haul and third try in four weeks
Wallabies five-eighth Bernard Foley has bagged 17 points, including his third try in four weeks, to spark a spectacular revival by…
AAP
27 Apr, 21:03
Connacht stay in URC play-off contention with thrilling victory against Dragons
The Irish province always held the edge over spirited Dragons and the five points obtained leaves them firmly in the mix with thre…
PA
27 Apr, 17:56
Stormers hand Leinster second humbling in a row
Leinster surrendered their place at the top of the United Rugby Championship table after going down to a 42-12 defeat to Stormers …
PA
27 Apr, 15:23
Saints boss Dowson reacts to controversial Care incident
Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson admitted his frustration at his side’s failure to capitalise on three Harlequins yello…
PA
27 Apr, 14:28
'I can’t believe I’m sitting here as a losing coach'
Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said he never lost belief his players would come away from Leicester with a result after their 2…
PA
27 Apr, 14:15
'Helped me out': Danny Care's take on avoiding 'stonewall' sending off
Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care can count himself as very fortunate that he was not red-carded against Northampton Saints on Satu…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr, 14:04
England score six against France for sixth consecutive Six Nations title
England sealed their sixth consecutive Women’s Six Nations title, and their first with John Mitchell at the helm, with a 42-21 w…
Imogen Ainsworth
27 Apr, 13:49
Munster complete successful South Africa tour by dismantling Lions
Munster became the first European team to win in Johannesburg in the United Rugby Championship this season after demolishing the L…
PA
27 Apr, 13:44
Ireland qualify for 2025 World Cup and WXV 1 with win over Scotland
Ireland finished third in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations after they twice came from behind to narrowly beat Scotland 15-12 and…
PA
27 Apr, 13:27
Quins sink Premiership leaders Saints in ten-try thriller
Danny Care was fortunate to escape a red card as Harlequins claimed a controversial 41-32 win over Northampton in the Big Summer K…
PA
27 Apr, 13:13
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