Premiership release statement as Wasps 'overrun' salary cap
Premiership Rugby have released a statement in which they have confirmed that Wasps have over run the salary cap, albeit by a mode…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2018, 6:21
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A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in both news and sports journalism. He has broken front-page stories for national newspapers and his articles have featured in The Sunday Times, The Irish Mail on Sunday, NZ Herald, The Sun, UK Daily Mail, The Mirror, Film Ireland and Rugby365, among others. Outside of journalism, Ian holds a master's degree in Film Studies from UCD and has produced and executive produced several rugby documentaries. Based in Ireland.
Eddie Jones explains why he dropped Ben Te'o
England coach Eddie Jones has explained why he dropped centre Ben Te'o, the only non-enforced change to the England team to face W…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2018, 2:22
Wallabies envious as Quade Cooper set to become highest paid club player on planet
Former Wallaby teammates of Quade Cooper have said they are jealous as the mercurial flyhalf is set to become the world's most exp…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2018, 12:50
Todd Clever could make switch to WWE as professional wrestler - reports
American rugby legend Todd Clever could theoretically make a switch to professional wrestling after attending at a WWE training ce…
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2018, 10:18
Numbers confirm Rugby League World Cup now utterly dwarfed by Union equivalent
While the international dimension of Rugby League has traditionally played second fiddle to the sport's club game, a comparison be…
Ian Cameron
06 Feb 2018, 12:35
It's escalating... Six Nations release fresh statement on French HIA debacle
The Six Nations have released a fresh update regarding their review of two HIA incidents during the Ireland France match on Saturd…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2018, 11:41
Rape trial judge instructs jury relating to Rory Best's attendance
The judge presiding over the trial in which Ulster and Ireland rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding stand accused of rape…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2018, 8:43
Allister Coetzee's lucrative severance package has been revealed
A South African media outlet are reporting that the now former Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to receive a lucrative seve…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2018, 3:03
Six Nations address French HIA controversy in statement
Following last night's Ireland France clash in Paris, the Six Nations have addressed the controversy around the circumstances in w…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2018, 5:55
Nadolo racially abused while on night out with family
Giant Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo has revealed that he was racially abused in front of family members while on a night out followi…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2018, 4:16
Rugby Canada issue statement to 'dismayed' fans
Rugby Canada have issued a statement in the wake of their loss in a crucial two-leg qualifier with Uruguay for entry into the 2019…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2018, 3:28
Rory Best breaks silence on rape trial attendance controversy
Irish Captain Rory Best broke his silence regarding his attendance at the trial of Ulster teammates Paddy Jackson and Stuart Oldin…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2018, 2:02
Controversy in Paris as doubt cast over France's use of HIA protocol
Questions have been raised following France's loss to Ireland in Paris this evening after doubt was cast over the home side's insi…
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2018, 11:16
Refs to clamp down on particularly repugnant 'football' habit that's increasing in rugby - reports
Nigel Owens famously told a player that 'this is not soccer' and according to reports, rugby's referees want to keep it that way.
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2018, 4:16
World Rugby release feature documentary - 'A week with the Barbarians'
World Rugby have given fans behind the curtain access to the Barbarians FC, and it's the BaBas like you’ve never seen them befor…
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2018, 13:19
George Smith has now been fired
Japanese Top League club Suntory have fired Wallaby great George Smith and he has been also been fined by the Queensland Reds.
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2018, 8:06
Northampton Saints' fiesty new head honcho fires shot at Steve Hansen
Struggling Northampton Saints received a timely boost this week with the announcement that Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd is to becom…
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2018, 2:48
Video - Garry Ringrose brands schoolboy violence as 'unacceptable'
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2018, 10:13
Underhill must get 'smarter' - Neil Back
Former England openside Neil Back believes England's backrow play needs to improve if England are to beat the best sides in the wo…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2018, 7:51
Irish schoolboy rugby match marred by violent scenes outside stadium
An Irish schools rugby match in Dublin yesterday was marred by ugly scenes outside the stadium, with fans of two rival schools com…
Ian Cameron
30 Jan 2018, 2:21
The tiny nation that produces more pro-rugby players per capita than any other on earth
Have you heard of Wallis and Futuna?
Nestled roughly equidistant between Fiji and Samoa, the tiny nation has the distinction o…
Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2018, 2:58
A frightening Fiji XV that could cause serious damage at RWC2019
When it comes to the rugby public's perception of Fiji - cliché is not in short supply.
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2018, 12:12
New Zealand born NFL player looking to bulldoze his way into Eagles team
A New Zealand born New Zealand born NFL is set to earn his first cap for the US Eagles after returning to the sport of his youth.
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2018, 2:02
Has Brad Shields just stolen James Haskell's life?
Wasps blindside James Haskell once joked that Harlequins loose-forward Chris Robshaw 'stole his life', alluding to the Harlequins …
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2018, 7:35
Ulster issue statement explaining why they won't sign Stephen Donald
Ulster Rugby have released a statement explaining why they won't be signing former All Black flyhalf Stephen Donald.
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2018, 2:43
This is how Bristol's first XV is shaping up for 2018/19
With their bulk announcement of nine players yesterday in what the club dubbed the 'Signed Up Saturday' a pretty clear picture of …
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2018, 0:31
Bristol Rugby reveal all 9 signings as Lam bulks up pack
Bristol Rugby are in the process of revealing nine new signing as part of a bumper 'Signed Up Saturday' reveal.
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2018, 4:38
Bristol Rugby set to announce 9 signings today
Bristol Rugby will reveal no less than nine signings for the 2018/19 season at 12 noon today.
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2018, 23:46
The latest James Haskell club transfer rumour truly stretches credibility
With Wasps apparently not interested or willing to extend James Haskell's stay at the club, it's no surprise that the England flan…
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2018, 6:15
Lima Sopaga's move to Premiership confirmed
As exclusively revealed last week by RugbyPass, Lima Sopoaga will be playing in the Premiership next season.
Ian Cameron
15 Jan 2018, 3:06
Bastareaud takes to Twitter to address storm over 'homophobic slurs'
Toulon centre Matthieu Bastareaud has taken to social media to address allegations that he used homophobic slurs in his side's Eur…
Ian Cameron
14 Jan 2018, 11:05
Zebo's latest comments further distance him from Joe Schmidt's Ireland set-up
The latest Simon Zebo comments emerging from France have put even more distance between him and Joe Schmidt's Ireland team, althou…
Ian Cameron
13 Jan 2018, 2:32
Leinster's Fergus McFadden hits teammate with the social media burn of 2018
Leinster's Fergus McFadden scored a brace of tries in the Pro14 sides heavy defeat of Irish provincial rival Ulster last night, an…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2018, 12:10
Powerhouse Canadian 7s player Zaruba gets second shot at NFL
Canadian Sevens player Adam Zaruba is getting a second shot at the NFL, having signed a futures contract with Philadelphia Eagles.…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2018, 11:14
Matt Banahan is leaving Bath for rivals - reports
Although neither Gloucester nor Bath have officially confirmed the move, Matt Banahan will play his rugby for Gloucester next year…
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2018, 8:17
Leinster issue statement on 'incident' at Grandstand at RDS
A area of seating at the RDS was closed off by Irish police last night over safety concerns regarding a row of seats.
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2018, 3:05
Rumours abound as Ulster confirm signing of mystery 'overseas' flyhalf
Ulster Rugby have confirmed that they have signed a new 'overseas' flyhalf, but are as of yet refusing to name the player.
Ian Cameron
07 Jan 2018, 2:17
Freak gym accident rules Zander Fagerson out for 8 weeks
A freak accident will see Scotland and Glasgow prop Zander Fagerson face up to eight weeks on the sideline.
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2018, 2:05
'Friends I played with are really struggling' - De Luca on rugby's mental health problem
Former Scottish international Nick DeLuca says many professional rugby players he played alongside are struggling with mental heal…
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2018, 5:49
Video - Scott Baldwin is remarkably magnanimous about the lion who attacked him
Ospreys and Wales hooker Scott Baldwin says getting bitten by a Lions in South Africa was the catalyst to his improved form in rec…
Ian Cameron
04 Jan 2018, 4:38
Spartans RFC player banned for 4 years for anabolic steroid use
A Spartans RFC player has been handed a four year ban for the use of anabolic steroids.
Ian Cameron
03 Jan 2018, 2:26
The remarkable links between rugby and World's Strongest Man competition
The world of strength athletes has reached a milestone this year, with the sport's centrepiece competition - World's Strongest Ma…
Ian Cameron
01 Jan 2018, 10:19
EXCLUSIVE: 'The Dragons Lair' - Behind the scenes documentary
In a RugbyPass exclusive, we take you behind the scenes at Welsh Pro14 side - the Dragons - as they prepared for their penultimate…
Ian Cameron
30 Dec 2017, 10:51
Doctors diagnose illness that saw former All Black Thomson rushed to hospital
Former All Blacks backrow Adam Thomson was rushed to hospital in Japan this week, with doctors initially struggling to diagnose wh…
Ian Cameron
27 Dec 2017, 3:58
Ian Madigan has brilliant Twitter conversation with not so observant rugby fan
One of the enduring qualities of Twitter is that it can pitch average Joe Soaps sports fan into direct dialogues with people of va…
Ian Cameron
24 Dec 2017, 3:11
Former Union player amputates finger to speed up recovery for NRL season
A former rugby union age-grade star has taken the rather extreme step of having his finger amputated so that he can make a faster …
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2017, 7:06
Toulouse, Lyon chasing down two fringe All Blacks - reports
Reports coming out of France suggests that two former All Blacks are very much of the radar of French clubs as 2017 comes to a clo…
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2017, 4:55
Jonny Gray's career tackling success percentage has been calculated and it's ridiculous
Glasgow secondrow Jonny Gray is very good at tackling it has emerged. Just how good he is at tackling however, is really quite re…
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2017, 1:33
A genuinely 'Possible Dragons XV' to breathe fire in the Pro14 next season
Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman is building a team ahead of the 2018/19 season that could potentially rival the best in the Pro…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2017, 12:20
Concussed England flanker Sam Underhill still 'really symptomatic'
Things are not looking particularly good for England backrow Sam Underhill, who has been described by Bath headcoach Todd Blackadd…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2017, 6:42
'Jaco Kriel has not signed for Gloucester' - agent
Lions looseforward Jaco Kriel is not coming to Gloucester - that's according to the agents who look after Kriel's affairs who have…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2017, 4:27
Lacuna in Coetzee's SARU contract means he can't be sacked - reports
The failure to put a performance clause in Alistair Coetzee's contract means that the task of removing the Springboks headcoach co…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2017, 4:18
Leicester Tigers fans criticised for 'appalling' abuse of referee Mathieu Raynal
A section of the Leicester Tigers support base has been slammed after referee Mathieu Raynal was subjected to verbal abuse as he e…
Ian Cameron
18 Dec 2017, 2:47
Julian Savea says shock switch to League still possible
All Black winger Julian Savea says he hasn't closed the door on the possibility of one day playing Rugby League. Savea is quoted a…
Ian Cameron
17 Dec 2017, 3:58
Kyle Sinckler reacts to 'abuse' from Twitter trolls after latest fiasco
After receiving a yellow card in Harlequins European Champions Cup match with Ulster in Ravenhill last night, Kyle Sinckler has re…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2017, 3:58
Jaco Kriel pens three year deal with Gloucester - reports
Lions standout Jaco Kriel has been linked with a move Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2017, 2:02
IRFU put together monster deal to keep Tadhg Furlong - reports
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) are putting together a massive deal in a bid to keep Tadhg Furlong it has been reported.
Ian Cameron
14 Dec 2017, 6:50
A clear favourite has emerged to replace Jim Mallinder - reports
It's been reported that former Bath and Toulon headcoach Mike Ford is the early favourite to take over from Jim Mallinder as Direc…
Ian Cameron
13 Dec 2017, 8:42
Saints fans take to Twitter to question why Dorian West is still in job
Pressure is mounting on Northampton Saints forward's coach Dorian West to follow in the footsteps of Director of Rugby Jim Mallind…
Ian Cameron
13 Dec 2017, 8:01
Club 140kg - Fifteen of the heaviest rugby players on the planet right now
It will surprise few that as the average size of Rugby Union player increases, so too have the outliers on the top end of the weig…
Ian Cameron
13 Dec 2017, 4:35
Kieran Read to undergo significant spinal surgery
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will undergo significant spinal surgery this coming Saturday and is set to miss a large chunk of th…
Ian Cameron
13 Dec 2017, 1:23
Scottish Rugby Union favourites to buy Worcester Warriors - reports
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) are now favourite to buy the financially challenged Worcester Warriors - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
11 Dec 2017, 13:22
Gatland reveals bitter Eddie O'Sullivan comment made in 2001 changing room
Wales coach Warren Gatland has revealed on a visit to Dublin a comment attributed to Eddie O'Sullivan that he felt summed up their…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec 2017, 6:14
Snow rugby - Saracens and Clermont match called off
Saracens have just confirmed that their round three European Rugby Champions Cup fixture versus ASM Clermont Auvergne has been pos…
Ian Cameron
10 Dec 2017, 3:39
Not to be bested by Ashton, Carlin Isles drops massive Cape Town blooper
Chris Ashton's shanked kick in the Champions Cup may have made the headlines in Europe, but down in Cape Town it was the World's F…
Ian Cameron
09 Dec 2017, 11:55
When no one would help a girl being attacked, a rugby player stepped up
A 21-year-old rugby player is being hailed a hero after he intervened where others wouldn't - saving a Muslim teenager from a raci…
Ian Cameron
09 Dec 2017, 8:35
Video Analysis - The increasingly technical battle at the restart explained
Ahead of the Capetown Sevens World Rugby out together this a video analysis piece that explains the importance of restarts.
Ian Cameron
09 Dec 2017, 4:09
Disciplinary update - Paice, Filise banned; McGuigan free to play immediately
David Paice and Taufa’ao Filise have received bans, while Byron McGuigan has had no further action tacken against him, for their…
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2017, 7:34
Montpellier table massive offer for CJ Stander - reports
Montpellier have reportedly tabled a massive offer for the services of Munster backrow CJ Stander.
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2017, 4:07
Details of CJ Stander's IRFU offer emerges - and it's surprisingly low
Reports emerging this lunchtime have put a figure on how much both CJ Stander was being offered - at least initially - by the IRFU…
Ian Cameron
06 Dec 2017, 5:56
Springboks sink to second lowest World Ranking spot ever
The Springboks have dropped to their second lowest spot ever in the World Rugby rankings following their fifth loss of 2017 with S…
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2017, 10:43
Former Wallabies take to Twitter to protest Quade Cooper's treatment
A number of former Wallabies have expressed their discontent with the treatment of Quade Cooper and Nick Frisby at the Queensland …
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2017, 1:34
Robbie Fruean to retire due to heart problems - reports
Powerhouse Edinburgh centre Robbie Fruean is set to call time on his career on medical grounds - according to reports today.
Ian Cameron
03 Dec 2017, 3:58
Speculation rife on Cooper's next club after dramatic Thorn dumping
Reports have emerged that Wallaby first five Quade Cooper has been told he is surplus to requirements at the Queensland Reds and s…
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2017, 13:07
The astonishing 'Wales Absentee XV' that's basically the first fifteen
Wales ran out winners against the Springboks today in Cardiff, but it came despite a remarkable injury list.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2017, 11:11
Peter de Villiers in line for shock Springbok return? - reports
It has been reported in South Africa this morning that highly successful yet divisive former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers cou…
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2017, 5:21
Scarlets forced to sign local player as yet another scrumhalf gets injured
Scarlets have been forced to 'think outside the box' after another scrumhalf has been injured while the side tour South Africa.
Ian Cameron
30 Nov 2017, 4:24
Sam Warburton's act of kindness to animal will warm your heart
A moment of kindness by Sam Warburton has given the internet paws for thought this weekend and will no doubt brighten the day of a…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov 2017, 5:22
Thomas du Toit set to become one of the heaviest Springboks ever
Thomas 'Tank' du Toit is set to become one of the heaviest Springboks ever after he was called in to provide frontrow cover this w…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov 2017, 4:25
Video - Jones beats Hansen to Coach of the Year accolade
Eddie Jones taking home World Rugby's coach of the year accolade beating off both Steven Hansen and Warren Gatland on his way to t…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov 2017, 1:22
Video - Steve Tandy and Twitter react to record Ospreys defeat
Fresh pressure has been heaped on Ospreys coach Steve Tandy after the troubled Welsh region shipped a record defeat at home to Gla…
Ian Cameron
26 Nov 2017, 9:45
WRU have been out bid for Ross Moriarty - Gatland
Wales headcoach Warren Gatland has revealed that the WRU's Dual National Contract bid for Ross Moriarty has been bested - currentl…
Ian Cameron
23 Nov 2017, 7:30
England players decide not to give Samoans share of match fees
England Rugby players have made the decision not to give Samoa's players a €1,000 donation per player ahead of their clash at Tw…
Ian Cameron
22 Nov 2017, 8:09
A potential Bristol XV that could more than survive next season's Premiership
When Bristol were promoted to the Premiership in 2016/2017, they just didn't have the squad depth to survive among the ranks of En…
Ian Cameron
22 Nov 2017, 6:44
Confirmed - O'Gara released from Racing to take up Super Rugby role
Parisian side Racing 92 have confirmed that Ronan O'Gara will be released from his contract at the club to take up a coaching role…
Ian Cameron
22 Nov 2017, 3:03
Going on this tweet, we can assume Ross Moriarty is leaving Gloucester
Speculation is mounting that Welsh backrow Ross Moriarty is going to be signing a new contract, and not with current club Gloucest…
Ian Cameron
22 Nov 2017, 2:36
Underhill to be rested after picking up second concussion this season
Eddie Jones is to rest backrow Sam Underhill for England's clash with Samoa this weekend.
Ian Cameron
20 Nov 2017, 7:45
The ridiculous Toulon backline that started vs Racing...but still lost
If there was any lingering doubt as to how insanely stacked Toulon's squad is, one needn't have looked further than their starting…
Ian Cameron
19 Nov 2017, 13:34
Fiji name easily the heaviest backline ever assembled in international rugby
Fiji have named what is almost certainly the heaviest backline ever assembled in international rugby for their clash with Ireland …
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2017, 13:26
Irish politician's inadvertently hilarious take on failed RWC bid demands watching
An Irish politician's summation of the country's failed bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup has gone viral today.
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2017, 9:10
Head of IRFU fires shots at Wales and Scotland over RWC betrayal
The head of the IRFU, Philip Browne, has thrown serious shade at Scotland and Wales over their lack of support for Ireland's RWC20…
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2017, 4:32
Video - 'Some level of embarrassment for World Rugby' - BOD
The decision to award Rugby World Cup 2023 to France was always going to leave a lot of noses out of joint, not least the Irish bi…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2017, 7:58
Video - Kurtley Beale teaches Steff Evans a lesson in international rugby
Steff Evans is an exceptional player, and he will likely have a healthy career at international level, but Wallaby fullback Kurtle…
Ian Cameron
12 Nov 2017, 6:29
French and at least one Premiership club pursuing O'Mahony - BOD
British and Irish Lions backrow Peter O'Mahony is said to be the target of a number of clubs in France, and at least one Aviva Pre…
Ian Cameron
11 Nov 2017, 1:59
IRFU letter attacks 3 flaws in South Africa's RWC bid...including the country's 'junk' credit rating
The head of the Irish Rugby, IRFU CEO Phillip Browne has written to World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper outlining what he sees as serious…
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2017, 6:41
EXCLUSIVE: We can beat all the sides in Championship - Madigan
Flyhalf Ian Madigan says he and his Bristol teammates should beat every team in the Championship - something he believes they shou…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2017, 12:49
BREAKING: Footage of England and Wales 'closed' forward session gets leaked
England and Wales forwards pack are going head to head this morning in Bristol in what's been described as an 'intense' forwards t…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2017, 5:04
World Rugby release statement following Laporte's explosive criticism
World Rugby have released a statement in response to comments by Bernard Laporte on behalf of the Fédération Française de Rugby…
Ian Cameron
04 Nov 2017, 11:23
Irish PM takes unprecedented swipe at South Africa's RWC2023 bid
Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar has taken an unprecedented swipe at South Africa 2023 Rugby World Cup bid.
Ian Cameron
04 Nov 2017, 4:06
Injury claims two more England stars from Eddie Jones' squad
Injuries sustained in Wasps' Premiership clash with Northampton Saints yesterday have knocked two England players out of Eddie Jon…
Ian Cameron
29 Oct 2017, 8:32
Howley 'seeking advice' over Byrne bullying allegations
Wales back coach Rob Howley says he is 'seeking advice' in relation to bullying accusations made by former Wales fullback Lee Byrn…
Ian Cameron
29 Oct 2017, 8:08
BREAKING: Rumours mounting that Julian Savea has signed with Premiership club
Rumours are circulating that All Black winger Julian Savea has signed for a Premiership side.
Ian Cameron
29 Oct 2017, 4:11
Ref Ben Whitehouse has been trending on Twitter...and it's not good
We all have the occasional bad day at work.
However, for most of us, that doesn't happen in front of 20,000 people live and a…
Ian Cameron
21 Oct 2017, 9:33
College American Football standout Psalm Wooching scores his first international try for USA 'A'
Former College American Football standout Psalm Wooching has scored his first international try for the USA.
Ian Cameron
12 Oct 2017, 13:48
Family release footage of their now paralysed son's neck being broken during match
The family of a Robert Paylor, a California rugby player whose neck was broken during a match earlier this year, have released foo…
Ian Cameron
11 Oct 2017, 13:07
Video - 'Foot on the throat' - Robbie Henshaw was mic'd up for Leinster Munster and it's quality
British and Irish Lions star Robbie Henshaw was 'Mic'd Up' by Sky Sports for his return game for Leinster against Munster yesterda…
Ian Cameron
08 Oct 2017, 6:47
Video - Augustine Pulu red carded after a sublime piece of skill from opposition player
A week on from ripping off the post protectors in the Mitre 10 Cup, Counties Manakau scrumhalf Augustine Pulu has seen red again.
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2017, 6:56
STATEMENT: 'Huge wrench' - WRU and Ospreys release statement on Rhys Webb's departure to 'undisclosed club'
The Welsh Rugby Union and the Ospreys have released a statement in which they say they can confirm that Rhys Webb has informed the…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2017, 2:51
Ulster release statement on worrying Marcell Coetzee development
Ulster Rugby have a released a statement on Marcell Coetzee's condition after the Springbok backrow pulled up in training this wee…
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2017, 2:14
DENIAL: Cheika explodes at journalist over Folau hair pulling issue
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika blew up at a journalist who pointed out that Israel Folau pulled the hair of Dillyn Leyds in his si…
Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2017, 3:28
Speculation mounts over Jamie Heaslip's future as extent of injury becomes clear
Leinster have omitted Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip from their European Cup Squad, adding to speculation that his ongoing inj…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2017, 9:25
Video - Piers Morgan pulls apart alarmist anti-rugby Professor's argument on live television
After fresh calls in the UK this week for tackling to banned in the age grade rugby, an unlikely hero has come to the defense of r…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2017, 5:44
Video - Connacht coach gives one of the most ****ed off post match interviews in years
Sky interviewer Graham Simmons interviewed Connacht head coach Kieran Keane in the aftermath of his side's loss to Cardiff at the …
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2017, 14:03
Video - Unheard of moment of madness sees Augustine Pulu get a talking to from ref
Augustine Pulu does not like fat post pads, especially when he's trying to defend the line.
Ian Cameron
24 Sep 2017, 2:31
Leinster explain exactly what happened in Johannesburg airport
Leinster Rugby have issued a mea culpa of sorts after two of their players were denied access to South Africa yesterday.
Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2017, 7:05
Two Leinster players sent home from South Africa
Two Leinster players have been stopped - at least temporarily - from entering South Africa in order to compete in this weekend's P…
Ian Cameron
13 Sep 2017, 9:19
VIDEO: Brayden Ennor is officially good at scoring tries
Canterbury flyer Braydon Ennor crosses for four tries in his team's Ranfurly Shield defence against Southland in round 4 of the Mi…
Ian Cameron
12 Sep 2017, 0:25
VIDEO: Robbie Fruean explodes onto beautiful line for debut Edinburgh try
Powerhouse centre Robbie Fruean wasted little time showing what he could bring to Edinburgh table, picking up his first try for th…
Ian Cameron
10 Sep 2017, 3:10
VIDEO: 6'5, 111kg Vaea Fifita turns on the afterburners for freakish try
Early in Vaea Fifita's career there was a question mark over whether he should be a backrower or a winger, and you can see why bas…
Ian Cameron
09 Sep 2017, 3:16
REPORT: Sexism, violence, alcohol and drug issues - report uncovers darker side of New Zealand rugby
An independent report into New Zealand Rugby has found that the sport has to confront issues surrounding sexism, violence, alcohol…
Ian Cameron
07 Sep 2017, 8:23
FOOTAGE: Player (18) banned for 10 years for sickening attack on referee
An 18-year-old Australian rugby player has been banned for 10 years for attacking a referee. The sickening incident occurred durin…
Ian Cameron
07 Sep 2017, 5:26
VIDEO: Haskell begs O'Brien to re-enact Irish Traveller 'dating techniques'
One of the behind-the-scenes highlights of the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand were the occasional unofficial social m…
Ian Cameron
06 Sep 2017, 7:45
CONFIRMED: WRU release statement as Dan Biggar confirms Ospreys exit
The WRU and the Ospreys have described as 'disappointing' Dan Biggar's decision to leave the region.
Northampton Saints have t…
Ian Cameron
06 Sep 2017, 6:28
UPDATE: Worcester Warriors release statement following weekend revelations
Worcester Warriors have released a statement after it emerged that the club could be sold amid ongoing financial troubles.
Fol…
Ian Cameron
04 Sep 2017, 4:27
REPORTS: Financially troubled Worcester Warriors could be sold
Reports this morning have revealed that Premiership side Worcester Warriors are poised to be put up for sale.
Ian Cameron
03 Sep 2017, 6:01
VIDEO: A brief on-field moment which sums up Dan Carter as a person
Like any sport, rugby has its heroes and its villains.
Dan Carter definitively lies in the former camp, and a brief incident t…
Ian Cameron
03 Sep 2017, 2:42
Brad Shields may have already found an Aviva Premiership side
Speculation is mounting that Hurricanes backrow Brad Shields may have already penned a deal with an Aviva Premiership side.
Ea…
Ian Cameron
30 Aug 2017, 4:10
Mystery surrounds who exactly Saints have signed to replace Picamoles
Northampton Saints have confirmed that they have found Louis Picamoles replacement, but they haven't revealed who.
Ian Cameron
29 Aug 2017, 12:58
REPORTS: Lambie requests release from Springbok contract
Reports from South Africa this weekend suggest flyhalf Pat Lambie has requested a release from his South African joint contract.
…
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2017, 5:16
VIDEO: Cheika gives brutally frank assessment of Retallick incident
A frustrated Michael Cheika has responded to questions regarding the officiating of the game, suggesting that Ned Hanigan is lucky…
Ian Cameron
26 Aug 2017, 6:10
VIDEO: 'Everyone in Ulster is fully aware of Rory's drinking capabilities' - Henderson
Ulster Rugby have backed captain Rory Best's ability to put away pints after Joe Marler dropped the Ireland captain in it last wee…
Ian Cameron
25 Aug 2017, 2:47
VIDEO: Matt Dawson opens up about his heart surgeries following Lyme Disease diagnosis
Former England scrumhalf and TV celebrity Matt Dawson has opened up about undergoing heart surgery following a battle with the tic…
Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2017, 13:56
Controversy as school's U15s side run up genuinely ridiculous score in South Africa
Famous Springbok rugby nursery Grey College have toppled a South African inter-schools scoring record.
The Bloemfontein schoo…
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2017, 13:11
VIDEO: Taufa'ao Filise has broken one of professional rugby's oldest records
The giant front row forward is an exceptionally strong player who can play on both sides of the scrum having joined the Cardiff Bl…
Ian Cameron
13 Aug 2017, 12:24
So how much is Charles Piutau actually going to be paid at Bristol?
Ian Cameron
11 Aug 2017, 1:58
BREAKING: Piutau signing 'biggest coup' in club's history
Bristol Rugby, despite being relegated to the Championship, have splashed the cash in remarkable style in what they are calling th…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2017, 10:08
Storm erupts over former international's comments on women's rugby
A former Ireland international backrow has caused a storm after taking to social media to air controversial comments about women's…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2017, 2:30
VIDEO: London Scottish have signed a monstrously proportioned flyhalf
London Scottish have added a massively proportioned flyhalf, who's physique is more akin to a secondrow.
24-year-old Basil Stra…
Ian Cameron
09 Aug 2017, 9:41
Further details of Tuilagi Solomona incident emerge
Further details of the incident that saw Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona ejected from the England camp have emerged.
Yesterday…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2017, 1:41
VIDEO: If you don't know who Marcus Smith is yet you should watch this
18-year-old Marcus Smith pricked many ears when he was called up to Eddie Jones training squad last week.
Smith (Harlequins) w…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2017, 12:53
BREAKING: Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona sent home from England camp
Denny Solomona and Manu Tuilagi have been sent home today from England's training camp following what been described as "team cul…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2017, 4:20
21-year-old Lions backrow set to follow dad to England
Ruan Ackermann - the son of the now former Lions head-coach Johann Ackermann looks set to join his dad at Gloucester if reports fr…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2017, 3:34
A fan has had Andy Goode's name tattooed on his leg
For those don't know, Andy Goode has quite the cult following.
A storied career, a unique look and an off field persona to mat…
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2017, 13:44
VIDEO: Scottish Rugby release details of 'Super Six' semi-pro league
Scottish Rugby have revealed further details of their new semi-professional league at an AGM at Murrayfield this weekend.
A ne…
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2017, 5:27
VIDEO: 'I don't think 62,000 paid to see a 15 versus 14 game' - Ackermann
Lions headcoach Johann Ackermann has responded to the 38th minute Kwagga Smith red card that marred the Super Rugby Final in Ellis…
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2017, 4:42
Rugby Canada release statement regarding Mark Anscombe's tenure as headcoach
Rugby Canada’s General Manager of Rugby Operations and Performance, Jim Dixon announced that Rugby Canada will be making a chang…
Ian Cameron
04 Aug 2017, 2:55
VIDEO: Leigh Halfpenny has a rugby club
Wales and British & Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny will return to Wales for the 2017-18 season having signed a National Dual Con…
Ian Cameron
03 Aug 2017, 13:32
BREAKING: Eddie Jones names 37 man England training squad
England Head Coach Eddie Jones has announced his training squad to take part in a pre-season camp at the Lensbury Hotel later this…
Ian Cameron
03 Aug 2017, 8:44
CONFIRMED: Crusaders name side for Super Rugby Final
The Crusaders have named their side for their Super Rugby final clash with the Lions.
Head Coach Scott Robertson said it was g…
Ian Cameron
03 Aug 2017, 6:31
Player banned for 4 years after positive test for bodybuilding drug Drostanolone
A 40-year-old amateur player in England has been banned for 4 years after testing positive for anabolic steroids more commonly ass…
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2017, 3:04
Anti-doping agency explain why they're targeting New Zealand schools rugby
Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) will carry out anti-doping testing at the NZSS 1stXV Top 4 rugby tournament in Palmerston North in Sept…
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2017, 11:14
REPORTS: Leigh Halfpenny now linked with two clubs
Leigh Halfpenny has been linked with a further two clubs this weekend as speculation mounts of the future destination of the Wales…
Ian Cameron
29 Jul 2017, 9:21
FIR to take over struggling Zebre
The Italian rugby union is to take over the running of Zebre following the club's shock announcement that they would be withdrawin…
Ian Cameron
24 Jul 2017, 15:42
BREAKING: Pro12 release first official statement on 'Pro14' talks
The Pro12 have released their first official statement regarding the merger of two new sides.
On the website, a statement read…
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2017, 7:24
REPORTS: Malakai Fekitoa's future appears to have been confirmed
L'Equipe are reporting that Malakai Fekitoa will move to Toulon in one of the largest moves of the summer.
How long he will hi…
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2017, 5:11
BREAKING: Reports Pro12 to become Pro14
BBC Scotland are reporting that the Pro12 will be confirmed as a new Pro14 competition with the entry of the two culled South Afri…
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2017, 10:30
Reports suggest Damian McKenzie move to Premiership imminent
Reports linking All Blacks fullback Damian McKenzie with a move to the Premiership are persisting after it was claimed this weeken…
Ian Cameron
17 Jul 2017, 7:18
'Japan should be in the Rugby Championship' - Pichot
World Rugby's Vice Chairman Augustin Pichot believes Japan should be invited to join the Rugby Championship.
"I would love to …
Ian Cameron
16 Jul 2017, 4:28
Matt Williams appointed headcoach of Romania's Timisoara Saracens
Former Scotland and Leinster headcoach Matt Williams has been appointed as headcoach of the Romanian based Timisoara Saracens.
…
Ian Cameron
06 Jul 2017, 7:14
BREAKING: The British and Irish Lions team for the third Test named
Ian Cameron
05 Jul 2017, 12:04
'Alcohol-fuelled' Lions fans directed lewd comments at teen dancers says artistic director
Ian Cameron
05 Jul 2017, 4:59
VIDEO: Eddie Jones destroys Oxford student at Q&A while making valid point on rugby's size obsession
England head coach Eddie Jones was the guest speaker at Oxford Union this year and he gave the historic talking shop serious value…
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2017, 11:41
Hawaiian who spurned chance at NFL making big gains on the rugby field
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2017, 5:28
UPDATE: Sean O'Brien cleared to play the All Blacks
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien has been cleared to play the All Blacks in the final test.
O'Brien will not miss t…
Ian Cameron
02 Jul 2017, 5:01
Cheetahs and Southern Kings could be in Pro12 by September
The BBC are reporting today that Super Rugby franchises the Cheetahs and the Southern Kings could be competing in the Pro12 as ear…
Ian Cameron
30 Jun 2017, 3:29
Justin Tipuric has posted another ridiculous tackling stat
Justin Tipuric doesn't miss many tackles.
And when we say he doesn't miss many, we mean barely any at all.
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2017, 5:24
Scarlets announce signing of former Australian 7s star
The Scarlets have announced the signing today of former Australian Sevens star Paul Asquith.
The versatile Asquith can play ac…
Ian Cameron
26 Jun 2017, 13:32
BREAKING: The Lions team to play the All Blacks in the first Test named
The British and Irish Lions have announced the team to play the All Blacks at the Eden Park Stadium on Saturday.
Ireland flanke…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2017, 12:03
VIDEO: Jarryd Hayne gets smashed early in State of Origin 2
NRL Superstar Jarryd Hayne was given an early reminder of the ferocity of State of Origin, getting smashed early doors after a rec…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2017, 6:36
Finn Russell linked with big money move to France
Ian Cameron
19 Jun 2017, 7:53
Shock in Munster at reports Rassie Erasmus set to use clause in contract to leave
It's been reported today that Munster headcoach Rassie Erasmus is set to depart the club having issued a six month notice clause i…
Ian Cameron
19 Jun 2017, 5:00
Toulon closing in on deal for All Black centre
Toulon are said to be closing in on a deal for a 23 times capped All Black who has fallen out of favour.
Ian Cameron
16 Jun 2017, 3:46
Carl Fearns' explosive response to claims he's in France purely for money
Powerhouse English backrow Carl Fearns has hit out on social media at claims that he is only in France because of money, after a d…
Ian Cameron
15 Jun 2017, 3:33
Former Grenoble coach Jackman to take the helm at Newport Gwent Dragons
The Newport Gwent Dragons have appointed Bernard Jackman as their new head coach.
Jackman will take-over from Kingsley Jones.
Ian Cameron
12 Jun 2017, 8:31
VIDEO: Simon Shaw story gives glimpse into French rugby's obsession with huge athletes
It's no great secret that when it comes to Top14 rugby, bigger is definitely perceived as better.
Just how obsessed they are w…
Ian Cameron
12 Jun 2017, 6:54
World Rugby chief slams doc who wants to ban children's rugby
World Rugby supremo Brett Gosper has hit out at a well known pathologist who is advocating that underage rugby should be banned gl…
Ian Cameron
08 Jun 2017, 7:28
LIVE: 2017/18 European Rugby Challenge Cup and Champions Cup pool draws
Watch 2017/18 European Rugby Challenge Cup and Champions Cup pool draws
Ian Cameron
08 Jun 2017, 5:10
Toulon to ditch Leigh Halfpenny in shock move - reports
French media reports today claim that Welsh fullback Leigh Halfpenny will not be offered a new contract at Toulon.
The French …
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2017, 11:39
Rugby player took on all three terrorists before being brought down by stab wounds
It has been reported that the first police officer on the scene at the London terror attack last night was a rugby player, who 'to…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2017, 6:02
10 of the most monstrous specimens at the World Rugby U20 Championship
If you wanted evidence of the increasing size of players entering the ranks of professional rugby, you don't have to go to far. Th…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2017, 4:24
London Irish sign one of the most powerful wingers in rugby - Napolioni Nalaga
Newly promoted London Irish have added powerhouse wing Napolioni Nalaga to their books from Top 14 side Lyon.
The 6'3, 109kg Fi…
Ian Cameron
02 Jun 2017, 7:41
Pro12 and Cheetahs yet to confirm report that 'formal invitation' sent to join competition
Both the Pro12 and the Cheetahs are yet to officially confirm a report this afternoon that the European based competition has issu…
Ian Cameron
01 Jun 2017, 10:02
Leicester Tigers sign 'collision winning' Irish backrower
Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of hard hitting backrow Dominic Ryan from Leinster.
The 27-year-old Ryan made 113 …
Ian Cameron
01 Jun 2017, 7:51
NAMED: The British and Irish Lions team to face the NZ Provincial Barbarians
The first British and Irish Lions team of the 2017 tour has been named.
Ian Cameron
31 May 2017, 12:42
Row erupts in Irish rugby as U20s player excluded in wake of possible Saracens deal
A row has erupted in Irish rugby after a talented age grade hooker was removed from their U20s panel set to compete at the Junior …
Ian Cameron
31 May 2017, 4:55
CONFIRMED: Worcester Warriors sign international No.8 in shock move
In a shock move Worcester Warriors have signed Scottish international David Denton from Bath.
The Zimbabwean born backrow playe…
Ian Cameron
30 May 2017, 9:13
VIDEO: Red card tackle sees James O'Connor face planted into pitch
Pierre Aguillon’s second-half red card for an ugly tackle on James O'Connor proved crucial as Toulon came from behind to beat La…
Ian Cameron
27 May 2017, 0:36
George North tells brilliant anecdote that may alter how you view Paul O'Connell
New Zealand bound George North has opened up about how Sam Warburton and Justin Tipiric compare in terms of their athletic ability…
Ian Cameron
26 May 2017, 12:55
CONFIRMED: Glasgow sign powerhouse ball carrying Italian backrow
Glasgow Warriors have signed Italy international back-rower Samuela Vunisa from double European Champions Saracens.
The soon t…
Ian Cameron
26 May 2017, 5:18
VIDEO: Tadgh 'Tad' Furlong reveals Lions teammates' struggles with his name
Ireland and Leinster tighthead Tadgh Furlong has revealed the struggles his British and Irish Lions teammates are having getting t…
Ian Cameron
25 May 2017, 10:41
HIGHLIGHTS: London Irish are back in the Premiership after try fest display
London Irish booked their place back in the Premiership after this barnstorming display in their second leg match against Yorkshir…
Ian Cameron
25 May 2017, 10:20
Could James Haskell's banter derail the Lions?
In the run up to the 2003 Rugby World England head coach Sir Clive Woodward emphasized the importance of detail, and took addressi…
Ian Cameron
25 May 2017, 5:23
VIDEO: David Pocock on the moment he tackled 'homophobic slurs' in 2015
Apart from being arguably the greatest openside on the planet, Wallaby backrow David Pocock is a man of deeply convictions.
Po…
Ian Cameron
25 May 2017, 2:13
VIDEO: Coach Cam footage reveals Michael Hooper at his very best
Fox Sports Australia have been outstanding in advancing both Mic'd players and Coach Cam segments in Rugby Union, and there was an…
Ian Cameron
24 May 2017, 11:18
Scarlets wing Steff Evans has controversial red card rescinded
Ian Cameron
24 May 2017, 5:57
VIDEO: Lions prepare for All Blacks by attempting to destroy drone
Billy Vunipola may have been withdrawn from the tour to New Zealand, but that body blow has been mitigated by the availability of …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2017, 9:22
VIDEO: Jannie du Plessis red carded for striking fellow South African
It may well be that for the Dr Jannie du Plessis the age old adage 'First do no harm' does not apply when it comes to the rugby pi…
Ian Cameron
21 May 2017, 5:24
VIDEO: Eben Etzebeth and Sonny Bill Williams get acquainted
Eben Etzebeth has never been one to shy away from contact, and the big Stormers lock and Sonny Bill Williams enjoyed a brief hand …
Ian Cameron
20 May 2017, 2:33
Divisive England captain Dylan Hartley on verge of Lions call-up
Controversial England Captain Dylan Hartley could be in line for an early Lions call-up as injury fears surround Welsh hooker Ken …
Ian Cameron
19 May 2017, 8:34
