Racing 92 hooker banned for 'brutality' after shocking headbutt
Racing 92's Janick Tarrit has unsurprisingly received a five-match ban for his wanton headbutt on Toulouse's Efraín Elías in the…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2025, 7:33
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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Ronan O'Gara part of double ban as challenge mounts for La Rochelle in South Africa
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara will watch his side's clash with the Stormers in the Investec Champions Cup from the stands of…
Josh Raisey
11 Dec 2025, 6:47
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Another Lion opens up on NFL trial to make LRZ-style switch
Former Wales, and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert has revealed that he had a trial to make a potential switch to Americ…
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2025, 11:05
'You've got more context now': Eben Etzebeth speaks out with 404-word message
South Africa lock has taken to social media to "owe everyone an explanation" after receiving a 12-week ban for gouging.
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2025, 8:45
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Mixed news for Saints as triple signing comes after player ban
Northampton Saints were handed a dose of good and bad news this week, confirming long-term deals in their coaching team alongside …
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2025, 6:31
Henry Pollock beats Bok legend in Top 100 and SA fans respond in force
RugbyPass have announced the latest 20 players in their Top 100 countdown, with England's Henry Pollock capping a breakthrough yea…
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2025, 6:16
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Ronan O'Gara has his work cut out for him as Boks return for Stormers
The Stormers have continued to welcome back their contingent of South Africa internationals for their Investec Champions Cup clash…
Josh Raisey
10 Dec 2025, 3:58
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Stamp and controversial 20-minute red results in ban for Stormers lock
Stormers lock Adre Smith has been banned for one game following his 20-minute red card for stamping against Bayonne in the Investe…
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2025, 11:28
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All Blacks great suffers huge plummet in RugbyPass Top 100 in 2025
The countdown to discover RugbyPass' top men's player in the world for 2025 has begun with the launch of the Top 100 this week, …
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2025, 9:55
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George Martin: New club confirmed for England star
Saracens have confirmed the signing of England lock George Martin, as originally reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
09 Dec 2025, 6:52
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week
The first round of the Investec Champions Cup is complete and it was a weekend that had a mix of shocks and some equally unsurpris…
Josh Raisey
08 Dec 2025, 6:04
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Opinion
Bulls player ratings vs Bordeaux | Investec Champions Cup 2025/26
Bulls player ratings: The Bulls got their Investec Champions Cup campaign off to a disappointing start, losing to reigning champi…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2025, 11:32
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Opinion
Saracens player ratings vs Clermont | Investec Champions Cup 2025/26
Saracens player ratings: Saracens got their Investec Champions Cup campaign off to an ideal start with a 47-10 victory over ASM C…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2025, 8:48
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What written judgement said about Alex Mann's role in gouging saga
Any theories that Eben Etzebeth was gouged by Wales' Alex Mann appear to have been debunked after the Springbok's hearing account …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 12:45
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Telling decision suggests Sharks are braced for long Eben Etzebeth ban
The Sharks have deregistered South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth from their Investec Champions Cup squad ahead of their new campaign. …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 10:22
All Black Rieko Ioane set for debut as Leinster roll out big guns
All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane is set to make his Leinster debut on Saturday against Harlequins in their opening match of the Inves…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 9:30
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Frederic Michalak to quit rugby union for surprising NRL gig
Racing 92 assistant coach Frederic Michalak will leave the club at the end of the season in order to make a switch to rugby league…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 8:11
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Stormers missing multiple Springbok superstars for French challenge
Only two South Africa internationals who were involved in the Springboks' Quilter Nations Series campaign will feature for the Sto…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 7:13
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'New Zealand's going to have a tough time': Erasmus offers early RWC call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has warned those tipping the All Blacks to beat Australia in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool …
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2025, 5:49
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Rassie Erasmus' cautious warning after Springboks learn World Cup pool
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has expressed his satisfaction with the pool the Springboks have been given for the 2027 Wo…
Josh Raisey
03 Dec 2025, 10:04
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