Crusaders opt for All Blacks-heavy bench for round 1 in Dunedin
The Crusaders have named "a bit of a bomb squad" in their matchday 23 for Friday's southern derby i nDunedin, opting to bring five…
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Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Stephen Perofeta return for Blues' season-opener
Nearly 10 months after suffering a serious neck injury, All Black Ofa Tu'ungafasi has been named for a return to the rugby field i…
Chiefs missing handful of All Blacks for Auckland season-opener
The Chiefs will roll out four new faces in their 2026 season opener against the Blues in Auckland, with just half of the club's Al…
Highlanders confirm Fabian Holland will be sidelined until August
Fabian Holland's dislocated shoulder will not just sideline him for the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, but it's expected …
Report: Fabian Holland's Highlanders season could be over
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Fabian Holland could miss the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a shoulder i…
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Super Rugby Pacific expands awards program with new categories and panel
Having established an official competition MVP award in 2025, Super Rugby Pacific has expanded its awards program for 2026, evolvi…
RugbyPass' Top 50 Players for Super Rugby Pacific 2026: 40-31
To celebrate the launch of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, RugbyPass has put together the inaugural top 50 list to predict th…
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Ireland coach John Fogarty makes frank Tadhg Furlong admission
Tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong is on course to give Ireland a “massive” boost by returning for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nation…
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England boss Steve Borthwick sends message to Gregor Townsend critics
Scotland head coach Townsend is under pressure after their shock defeat against Italy.
'I’m severely worried': Ex-players sound alarm over looming Irish crisis
Former internationals Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan have raised grave concerns over the production line in Ireland.
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World Rankings record on the line in round two of the Six Nations
Italy will break new ground if they back up last weekend's win over Scotland with an emphatic victory over Ireland in Dublin.
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Maro Itoje one of two changes for England for Calcutta Cup
Captain Maro Itoje will return to the starting XV for England for their Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday in round two …
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Wales forced into emergency coach change during Six Nations
Duncan Jones has had to withdraw from Wales' coaching team after one round of the Guinness Six Nations after suffering a "freak le…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Bath's rivals set to swoop for young flanker Ethan Staddon
Bristol Bears are poised to raid neighbours Bath and take flanker Ethan Staddon to Ashton Gate next season as Pat Lam steps up his…
Ellie Kildunne to release book ahead of 2026 Women's Six Nations
World Cup winning England full back Ellie Kildunne has announced she is releasing a book ahead of this year’s Women's Six Nation…
'That will come to bite England... but they hide him well'
Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar has urged the Ireland coaches to find a way to hide Sam Prendergast's defensive frailties, saying…
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France-based South African back-rower set to answer Stormers SOS
Hacjivah Dayimani will fly to Cape Town tonight to reunite with the Stormers after boss John Dobson sent an emergency SOS to bolst…
PWR
Interview
A car crash, ACL rehab and having a baby: Life hurdles overcome by Amelia Kolev
A Harlequins Instagram post has described her as ‘Super Mum’, as Amelia Kolev (née Harper) made her long-waited return to the…
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Opening salvos will dictate Australian Super Rugby Pacific fortunes
With a home World Cup appearing on the horizon, Australia's Super Rugby Pacific franchises know they will be under more scrutiny t…
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Gallagher Premiership
Interview
England hopeful Ollie Hassell-Collins wants to find his voice
Hassell-Collins' try-scoring prowess, which he demonstarted again with a brace for England A vs Ireland XV last weekend, has been …
3
French playmaker Anthony Belleau extends his stay at Northampton
The fly-half has penned a new contract at Saints despite interest from back home in France.
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'I probably victimised myself': Freddie Steward appreciates 'second chance'
Steward was reinstated for England’s 2025 summer tour – and has started every major Test since.
Why thriving Mickael Guillard is viewed as a future France captain
Athletic forward who broke through as a back-row excelled in a player-of-the-match display at lock against Ireland
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
RugbyPass' Top 50 Players for Super Rugby Pacific 2026: 50-41
To celebrate the launch of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, RugbyPass has put together the inaugural top 50 list to predict th…
4
Former Wallaroos playmaker Dallinger eyes black jersey with Chiefs deal
The Chiefs Manawa have bolstered their playmaking stocks with the addition of Wallaroos first five-eighth, Carys Dallinger.
'My home away from home': Anton Segner re-signs with Blues
Super Rugby's first German-born player, Anton Segner, has extended his time with the Blues, signing a new deal that will keep him …
1
Italy international Marco Riccioni Saracens' exit confirmed
Perpignan have completed a deal to sign Saracens Italian international tighthead Marco Riccioni on a three-year deal when his cont…
Ireland get timely Tadhg Furlong boost ahead of Italy
Ireland have received a timely boost ahead of their Round 2 Guinness Men’s Six Nations clash against Italy, with Tadhg Furlong r…
1
Leroy Carter and Simon Parker ink new two-year deals with Chiefs
For Carter, he explained how it was an easy decision as he had no intention on playing for another Super Rugby Pacific franchise.
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How the Lions and John Mitchell helped put the spring back in Meg Jones' step
At the end of 2025 Meg Jones sat down with the overwhelming sensation that she had completed rugby.
Six Nations
Opinion
Where Irish rugby should actually look if they want to play blame game
Children around the world are told not to point fingers at others as three more point back in their own direction. It seems the la…
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Big name missing as Italy announce key squad changes for Ireland clash
Ange Capuozzo, Simone Gesi and Stephen Varney have been named in Italy's 33-man squad for the trip to Ireland next weekend.
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Tomás Lavanini stands on brink of Gallagher PREM return
Los Pumas enforcer Tomás Lavanini is being marketed for a move to the Gallagher PREM when his contract with the Highlanders runs …
2
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Bulls move on Le Roux as Bath contract talks end
Bath’s former South Africa under-20 scrum-half Neil Le Roux is set to leave the Rec at the end of the season after agreeing to r…
1
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind
As the importance of the kicking game grows, England and France look to be ahead of the curve while Ireland may fall stagnant.
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Rugby Europe Championship
Interview
Switzerland and Germany throw shade on format change decision
Switzerland and Germany struck a blow for advocates of the Rugby Europe Men's Championship remaining as an eight-team competition …
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