Springboks add prop to squad for Argentina and Greatest Rivalry series
Rassie Erasmus has increased the size of his Springboks squad to 44 players, following the addition of prop Ntuthuko Mchunu.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jul 2026, 4:10
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Once editor of Rugby Times (2002-11), the UK's first weekly newspaper devoted to Rugby Union, and now owner of Heads Up Sports Media; Not the former Aussie tennis player of the same name, nor the son of well-known former rugby writer Barry Newcombe!
ITV remains the home of the Men's Rugby World Cup in the UK
All 52 matches from Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will be broadcast free-to-air in the UK.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jul 2026, 1:36
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New European club competition set to launch next month
A new central European club competition designed to fill the gap between Rugby Europe's Super Cup and the domestic leagues of the …
Jon Newcombe
24 Jul 2026, 7:36
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South Africa denied opportunity to defend rugby sevens title
Rugby sevens has been an official Commonwealth Games sport since 1998, but it's not in the line-up for this year's streamlined eve…
Jon Newcombe
24 Jul 2026, 6:19
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Gloucester boss reveals talks about fresh investment are 'ongoing'
Gloucester finished eighth in the PREM last season, having not been higher up the table at any point during the campaign, and were…
Jon Newcombe
24 Jul 2026, 1:33
Ex-All Black captain Todd Blackadder replaced as head coach of Toshiba
Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder's long reign as head coach of Toshiba Brave Lupus is over, with the 54-year-old being m…
Jon Newcombe
23 Jul 2026, 23:35
England star Noah Caluori vows to come back 'stronger' after undergoing surgery
The winger's stock continues to rise after he scored on his England debut against Fiji in the Nations Championship.
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 8:39
Boks release 5 from squad ahead of Argentina and Greatest Rivalry Tests
Rassie Erasmus has named a streamlined squad of 43 players ahead of the upcoming Tests against Argentina and New Zealand.
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 3:53
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'Rugged and robust, like the country it represents': Scotland ditch heather jersey
Scotland have ditched their heather-coloured away strip in favour of a more traditional white version for the 2026/27 season.
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 2:43
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All Blacks legend weighs into Ireland: 'They've turned into a pack of whingers'
Justin Marshall has let rip on the latest episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby, ANZ, after Ireland were beaten 40-21 by New …
Jon Newcombe
22 Jul 2026, 1:11
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Marco Riccioni learns his fate after unusual red card
The first red card of Marco Riccioni's 39-cap Test career has earned the tight-head a two-match ban.
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 23:58
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Samoan international extends stay at Saracens
Prop Tietie Tuimauga has re-signed with Saracens for the 2026/27 season.
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 6:28
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Nations Championship: Debutants who seized their chance on road to RWC 2027
Over 40 players from 11 different teams were handed first caps across the first three rounds of the inaugural global competition.
Jon Newcombe
21 Jul 2026, 6:00
Newcastle Red Bulls agree to new signing u-turn
After careful consideration, Newcastle Red Bulls have agreed to release Joji Nasova from his contract for next season.
Jon Newcombe
20 Jul 2026, 6:00
World Rankings: Boks lead cut, Six Nations team at 3-year low
The latest round of Nations Championship and Nations Cup matches will again have a big impact on the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
Jon Newcombe
19 Jul 2026, 1:12
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All Blacks injury opens the door for Top 14 move for Hamish Watson
Top 14 outfit Castres have signed Scotland flanker Hamish Watson for the 2026/27 season to help cover the loss of Dalton Papali'i …
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 11:11
World Rugby statement: Nations Cup match to be played behind closed doors
Saturday's World Rugby Nations Cup clash between the top two sides, Chile and Georgia, has been relocated and the match will now b…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 4:48
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The World Rankings prize at stake if Ireland conquer All Blacks' fortress
Thirty-two years and 52 matches have passed since New Zealand were last beaten at Eden Park.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 3:22
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Gloucester shop local for new scrum coach
The West Country cub has found a replacement for Trevor Woodman on their doorstep.
Jon Newcombe
17 Jul 2026, 0:58
Ex-Japan coach Dan Bowden returns to the UK with URC outfit
Nearly 10 years since he hung up his playing boots and left Bath, Dan Bowden has returned to the UK as an assistant coach with Car…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jul 2026, 0:41
