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!
Stade Francais' South African-born centre Jeremy Ward is one of the surprise names in Fabien Galthié's 42-man Nations Championshi…
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa in the Nations Champion…
Ulster's Mark Sexton has been appointed as head coach for Ireland XV's three confirmed fixtures in 2026/27.
The Lions have released a statement explaining the reasons behind the sudden and tragic death of lock forward Hyron Andrews on the…
Bath were beaten 32-14 by Montpellier, having failed to score a point in an error-strewn second-half performance.
The South African franchise are disputing the three-match ban handed to hooker JJ Kotze for his red card against Bristol, and a di…
The England centre has decided to extend his stay at the Bears beyond the end of this season.
At 32, the 56-cap Welsh international is approaching the veteran stage and appears to be making the most of every minute.
Glasgow Warriors second-rower Alex Samuel has agreed a new deal with his boyhood club and is now targeting more Scotland caps.
Munster Rugby have confirmed that centre Alex Nankivell has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at the province until…
Bath Rugby have confirmed that new signing Dan du Preez will miss the club's next two PREM matches
A purple patch of form has left Wade one short of Ashton's 101-try landmark going into Friday night's Northern derby against Sale …
Ben Whitehouse has joined Steve Tandy's Wales coaching team on a full-time basis as a specialist coach.
Resounding back-to-back Bledisloe Cup wins have put the All Blacks within touching distance of the Springboks again at the top of …
The Welsh legend and World Rugby Hall of Famer was appointed in 2022 and says it has been "an enormous privilege" to serve the org…
The 68-year-old left his role with the Wallabies when Joe Schmidt handed over the head coach baton to Les Kiss in July.
Heineken Cup-winning captain Foley's life and contribution to Munster Rugby will be remembered through a series of tributes on wha…
Rising star James Pater is one of four Northampton players in line to make their Investec Champions Cup debuts after being named i…
England international Spencer makes his first appearance of the season, having undergone shoulder surgery in the summer.
A few years ago, van der Flier was playing uni rugby for Nottingham, whilst appearing for the city's Champ side on loan from Leice…
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