One Lion in, two Lions out: England name team for All Blacks
British and Irish Lions duo Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman have failed to recover from their injuries to make Steve Borthwick's E…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2025, 6:30
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The moment the Boks knew 'the French can't stand up physically to them': Victor Matfield
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield believes the Springboks' recent 32-17 victory over France surpassed their 43-10 win ov…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2025, 6:17
Bruising France and Springboks encounter takes toll as injuries pile up
The physical nature of the Quilter Nations Series encounter between France and South Africa on Saturday has taken its toll, with F…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2025, 3:32
Wales' greatest fear confirmed with worrying impact on World Cup hopes
Wales captain Jac Morgan has been released from their squad after dislocating his shoulder against Argentina on Sunday in their op…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2025, 2:58
'Why should we be worried about Ireland now?'
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has dismissed Ireland's chances of beating South Africa later this month, describing t…
Josh Raisey
10 Nov 2025, 3:57
'They're that good': Steve Borthwick's RWC prediction after England win
England and Fiji met for the first time on Saturday since their World Cup quarter-final two years ago, and while the outcome at Tw…
Josh Raisey
10 Nov 2025, 1:42
England receive double injury boost ahead of 'best in the world' All Blacks
England head coach Steve Borthwick has provided positive injury updates on the back three duo of Tom Roebuck and Freddie Steward, …
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2025, 12:57
Fiji player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Fiji player ratings: England proved to be too strong late on, defeating Fiji 38-18 at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2025, 12:05
England player ratings vs Fiji | Quilter Nations Series 2025
England player ratings: England made it two from two in the Quilter Nations Series, with a 38-18 victory over Fiji at Twickenham…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2025, 11:38
Italy name experienced team for Wallabies despite missing big guns
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named a settled team for the opening match of their Quilter Nations Series against Australia …
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 7:52
'We've got the players': The 'big issue' stopping France from winning the RWC
Former flanker Serge Betsen believes France have the players at their disposal to win the World Cup, but says the players' current…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 7:22
Marcus Smith one of seven changes for England with new captain named
Ellis Genge will captain England on Saturday against Fiji at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, with usual captain Maro Itoje starting …
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 6:12
Scotland axe Duhan van der Merwe for All Blacks clash
Scotland's joint-leading try scorer, Duhan van der Merwe, has been dropped for their clash with the All Blacks this weekend.
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 5:03
Carter Gordon returns as one of four changes for the Wallabies
Carter Gordon will start for Australia on Saturday against Italy in his first appearance since returning from the NRL.
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 4:20
France name team for Springboks with one shock omission
Gael Fickou will captain France on Saturday against South Africa at the Stade de France, with Nolann Le Garrec starting at scrum-h…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2025, 2:23
Springbok Jasper Wiese responds to comments from 'hurt' French camp
South Africa No.8 Jasper Wiese is wary that France will be "very emotional" ahead of their rematch of the Rugby World Cup quarter-…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2025, 9:49
Rugby Europe Championship 2026 fixtures announced with new final host
Rugby Europe has confirmed the fixtures for the 2026 Men’s Championship, with the competition set to return in February and Marc…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2025, 6:08
Springbok Lukhanyo Am leaves Sharks with immediate effect
South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am has left the Sharks to join the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars ahead of the new Japan Rugby Leagu…
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2025, 1:26
Steve Borthwick 'very pleased' as England star hits new PB
England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed that winger Tom Roebuck hit a new speed personal best in the build-up to their vic…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2025, 9:17
Ox Nche's four word statement after leaving Springboks tour early
South Africa loosehead prop Ox Nche has said that he "will be back soon" after returning home with a leg injury after just one mat…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2025, 8:33
'Play France, South Africa... I don't think they get away with that'
Former Wales captain Dan Biggar believes England's inability to convert pressure into points is the "one disappointment" from thei…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2025, 7:20
'It was our World Cup and Springboks came and stole it off us': Lucu
France scrum-half Maxime Lucu has said that their Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa "really stuck with" the Fre…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2025, 2:40
'Disaster... not fair': Furious Ronan O'Gara threatens Top 14 boycott
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has said that withdrawing from their rescheduled fixture with Toulon this weekend is an "optio…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2025, 2:39
England World Cup winner joins Top 14 strugglers' staff
After losing their opening nine matches of the Top 14 season, Perpignan have named their new coaching team, which includes 2003 Wo…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2025, 2:03
Itoje hails England 'Bomb Squad' as 'difficult decisions' lie ahead
Steve Borthwick and Maro Itoje have both hailed England's bench, with Australia head coach Joe Schmidt saying it "made a differenc…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2025, 12:01
The 'wonderful' Wallaby who has left Steve Bortwick with 'work to do'
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that his side have "got some areas to improve," singling out their work at the breakdo…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2025, 11:38
Joe Schmidt calls out England's 'gamesmanship' after defeat
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has labelled England's pre-match queries over his side's rucking as "gamesmanship" following thei…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2025, 11:05
Henry Pollock stars as England's 'Bomb Squad' deliver win against Wallabies
Tries from Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie propelled England out of sight late on.
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2025, 10:28
England player ratings vs Australia | Quilter Nations Series 2025
England player ratings: England got their Quilter Nations Series off to the perfect start with a 25-7 victory over Australia at T…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2025, 9:59
Wallabies are harder opponents than All Blacks says England great
England's most-capped player Ben Youngs believes Saturday's encounter with Australia at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium will be the "…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2025, 9:51
Leicester ready to unleash 'very strong' 143kg ex-American footballer
United States tighthead Tonga Kofe is set to make his Leicester Tigers debut on Friday in the PREM Rugby Cup against Newcastle Red…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2025, 7:00
Milestone awaits Van der Merwe in Scotland team with two debutants
Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe will earn his 50th cap on Saturday against the USA at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2025, 6:48
Jack Crowley takes Ireland 10 jersey as Doris returns for All Blacks
Ireland captain Caelan Doris will mark his return to rugby on Saturday against the All Blacks after being named on the bench by he…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2025, 6:18
The glowing Noah Caluori verdict made by England team-mate in pre-season
The newest member of Steve Borthwick's England squad, 19-year-old Saracens wing Noah Caluori, was astutely flagged by his club and…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2025, 5:24
'A lot of potential': Exeter recruit Greg Fisilau's brother from rivals
David Fisilau has signed for the Exeter Chiefs on a senior academy contract, joining his brother Greg at the club.
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2025, 9:45
Boks hand debut to 21-year-old prop as three World Cup winners make returns
The Stormers' 21-year-old tighthead prop Zachary Porthen will make his debut on Saturday when the Springboks take on Japan at Wemb…
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2025, 8:20
George Ford gets the England nod ahead of Fin Smith for Wallabies
George Ford is set to start at fly-half for England on Saturday against Australia at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2025, 7:15
Bristol add 'international experience' in one of two deals in crisis
Bristol Bears have signed Wales scrum-half Ellis Bevan and full-back Mat Protheroe on short-term deals.
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2025, 5:30
The form England XV to face Australia based on PREM stats
With five rounds of the Gallagher PREM played, we already have a feel for the players who will dominate the stats as the season pr…
Analysis
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2025, 5:02
Wales lose 'world-class' Faletau with uncapped PREM star called up
Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau has been forced to withdraw from the Wales squad ahead of the Autumn Nations Series after picking up a …
Josh Raisey
27 Oct 2025, 3:50
Galthie replaces Matthieu Jalibert and 56-cap veteran in France squad
The pair have been removed from Fabien Galthie's 42-man France squad, and replaced by Racing fly-half Ugo Seunes and Stade Francai…
Josh Raisey
27 Oct 2025, 3:11
Byron McGuigan becomes latest addition to England coaching team
Sale Sharks defence coach Byron McGuigan has joined Steve Borthwick's England coaching team ahead of the Autumn Nations Series.
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 8:32
Springbok Jan-Hendrik Wessels' massive ban made official by URC
The United Rugby Championship have officially confirmed that Bulls hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been banned for nine weeks for g…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 8:14
Slade and Ikitau have more competition as Exeter add to centre stocks
Exeter Chiefs have signed centre Harry Ascherl on a one-year deal following a successful trial at Sandy Park.
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 7:47
Erasmus directly replies to confused fans over 'world class' Bok outcast
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has tipped Stormers No.8 Evan Roos to make their 2027 World Cup squad despite his current s…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 5:25
Scotland receive much-needed injury boost one week before Test series
Scotland No.8 Jack Dempsey is set to make his first Glasgow Warriors appearance since January when he runs out at Scotstoun on Fri…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 4:48
Bulls name team to face Glasgow with telling absence of Springbok star
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has named his side to take on Glasgow Warriors on Friday in the United Rugby Championship, with h…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 4:17
Sharks roll out another 13 Springboks as they search for first win
The Sharks have responded to losing South Africa winger Makazole Mapimpi to a five-week ban by calling up fellow Springbok Jordan …
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 3:03
Rassie Erasmus goes on the offensive after reports of huge ban for Bok
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has reacted to a reported nine-week ban to his front-row Jan-Hendrik Wessels by saying "we …
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2025, 1:37
In demand Manu Tuilagi settles his future until 2027 World Cup
Bayonne have staved off any suitors for former England centre Manu Tuilagi by agreeing a new deal which will run until 2027.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2025, 8:59
Thomas Ramos withdrawn as injury-ravaged France announce 42-man squad
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 42-man squad ahead of their Autumn Nations Series campaign.
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2025, 5:12
Luke Cowan-Dickie learns fate in England camp for incident with Tom Willis
Sale Sharks hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie has avoided a ban after an independent panel decided to overturn the red card he received aga…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2025, 2:28
England's Owen Farrell decision leaves ex-international 10s divided
Former Test fly-halves Andy Goode and Dan Biggar are both sat on either side of the fence regarding Steve Borthwick's decision to …
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2025, 8:47
Steve Tandy names 5 uncapped players in first Wales squad as Louis Rees-Zammit returns
Louis Rees-Zammit has been named in Steve Tandy's 39-man Wales squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series.
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2025, 5:13
Will Rowlands announces Wales retirement
Wales and Racing 92 second-row Will Rowlands has announced his retirement from international rugby at the age of 34.
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2025, 4:41
Springboks handed another injury concern after naming squad
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has been dealt another injury worry after naming his Springboks squad on Monday for the Aut…
Josh Raisey
21 Oct 2025, 3:13
The staggering 8-day rise of Noah Caluori into the England squad
Having seen Henry Pollock skyrocket through the ranks of European rugby over the past year, England fans may have grown slightly a…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2025, 5:06
Four contenders to take Tom Willis' enhanced EPS contract when it ends
There is no doubt that Tom Willis' decision to move to France next season forced England head coach Steve Borthwick to go back to …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2025, 3:50
Tom Willis' England career over for now as Saracens confirm shock exit
Saracens have announced that England No.8 Tom Willis will leave the club at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2025, 12:32
'I haven't seen a player ever this good... get him in the England squad': Warburton
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has urged England head coach Steve Borthwick to select Saracens' 19-y…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2025, 10:49
Bath player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | Gallagher PREM 2025/26
Bath player ratings: Bath's unbeaten start to the Gallagher PREM season came to an end at the hands of rivals Leicester Tigers on …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2025, 9:15
Leinster forced to withdraw Lions star hours before Munster showdown
Leinster have withdrawn captain Jack Conan just hours before their highly anticipated contest with Munster at Croke Park in the Un…
Josh Raisey
18 Oct 2025, 2:34
Glasgow opt for mass rotation for trip to Ospreys
Franco Smith has made wholesale changes to his Glasgow Warriors side to face the Ospreys in Bridgend on Saturday evening in the Un…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2025, 6:26
Maro Itoje returns for landmark match as Saracens look to avenge loss
Saracens have recalled England and British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje as one of six changes to the starting XV that suffered…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2025, 4:30
RG Snyman joins 13 Lions in loaded Leinster squad for Munster clash
Seven more British & Irish Lions will make their first appearance of the season on Saturday when Leinster face Munster at the Aviv…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2025, 2:22
Saints sensation Todaro joins 148kg lock as two uncapped teenagers in Italy squad
Northampton Saints wing Edoardo Todaro has been rewarded for his blistering start to the Gallagher PREM season with a call-up to I…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 8:53
Bath confirm Springbok Thomas du Toit's exit
South Africa prop Thomas du Toit's end-of-season move to the Sharks from Bath has been confirmed by both clubs.
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 8:08
Tandy adds 3 Wales stars to staff, including Grand Slam-winning Lion
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has added former Wales internationals Duncan Jones, Dan Lydiate and Rhys Patchell to his coaching sta…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 6:52
Steve Borthwick's England plans take a hit, but not as severely as feared
England wing Tommy Freeman has been passed fit to start for Northampton Saints on Friday against Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston P…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 5:52
Sharks go big by naming 9 Rugby Championship-winning Springboks in XV
The Sharks have turned to a host of their South Africa internationals in search of their first United Rugby Championship win of th…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 3:32
Leicester continue with restructure by filling new role from Wales
Leicester Tigers have named Huw Bevan as their new head of rugby operations.
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2025, 2:50
URC strugglers recruit a combined 240kg of ballast from England and SA
The Scarlets have signed two new second-rows to help provide cover in a threadbare department of the field for Dwayne Peel.
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 9:01
Two Lions miss 34-man Ireland autumn squad with ABs and Boks waiting
Caelan Doris will return from his shoulder injury to captain Ireland for the Autumn Nations Series after being selected in Andy Fa…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 8:10
Ex-Junior Bok Dian Bleuler rescues injury-stricken PREM outfit
Gloucester have signed former South Africa U20 loosehead Dian Bleuler from United Rugby Championship outfit the Sharks.
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 6:13
Handre Pollard flown home as Bulls react to loss with major changes
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has retained just five players from the starting XV that lost to Ulster on Saturday for their Uni…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 5:34
Ex-France star Maxime Machenaud learns brutal extent of injury
Bayonne scrum-half Maxime Machenaud is facing months on the sidelines after sustaining severe injuries to his knee and ankle in th…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 4:00
England RWC No.10 battle grows clearer as George Ford decides his future
George Ford has signed a new three-year deal with Sale Sharks, taking him beyond England's 2027 World Cup campaign.
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2025, 2:00
Machenaud sends defiant message as fears mount after heartbreaking scenes
Bayonne scrum-half Maxime Machenaud will learn the full extent of his knee injury today, but has vowed to return despite now being…
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2025, 8:00
Ailing Newcastle receive timely boost with giant South African unveiled
Newcastle Red Bulls signing Stefan Coetzee could make his debut this Friday against Northampton Saints at Kingston Park, after the…
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2025, 6:33
New Wallabies recruit primed for debut after landing in Exeter
Australia forward Tom Hooper is in contention to make his Exeter Chiefs debut this weekend after arriving at his new club.
Josh Raisey
14 Oct 2025, 3:03
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Northampton Saints | Gallagher PREM 2025/26
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester Tigers could only manage a losing bonus point at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday, as th…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
11 Oct 2025, 9:30
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | Gallagher PREM 2025/26
Northampton Saints player ratings: It is Northampton Saints who have the bragging rights following their 32-26 victory over Leices…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
11 Oct 2025, 9:02
Landmark result comes at a cost for Dragons as Paea goes under knife
Dragons centre Fetuli Paea is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his arm in round two of the United Rugby Champions…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 8:38
Two PREM clubs let centres join Cardiff on short-term deals
Cardiff have signed centre Will Rigg and Osian Roberts on short-term loan deals amid a midfield injury crisis.
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 8:10
Another surgery booked as Bristol give Louis Rees-Zammit injury update
Bristol Bears wing Louis Rees-Zammit is only expected to be out of action for a matter of weeks after injuring his foot against Sa…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 6:55
Newcastle Red Bulls name debutant fresh from Rugby Championship
Newcastle Red Bulls summer recruit Simon Benitez Cruz will make his debut on Friday night against Sale Sharks six days after start…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 6:17
Sharks welcome back Springboks for Leinster clash as both hunt first win
The Sharks have been boosted by a return of some of their South Africa internationals for their clash with United Rugby Championsh…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 5:17
Italy to face potential RWC opponents in November after Samoa withdraw
Samoa have withdrawn from their Autumn Nations Series fixture with Italy, scheduled for November 22 in Genoa, in order to focus on…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 3:59
Scarlets raid rivals Dragons to ease injury crisis
Scarlets have signed former player Steve Cummins from Welsh rivals Dragons on a short-term deal to ease a second-row injury crisis…
Josh Raisey
09 Oct 2025, 3:57
Five iconic rugby derby encounters in the modern era
Rugby is a ferocious sport at the best of times, so adding the extra motivation of playing local rivals is usually a recipe for dr…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 Oct 2025, 8:49
Italy's Tommaso Menoncello set for Top 14 move as giants outdo rivals
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello is set to join reigning Top 14 champions Toulouse at the end of the season, according to French ou…
Josh Raisey
08 Oct 2025, 8:27
England A coaching team announced for November, including RWC winner
Mark Mapletoft will take charge of England A for their fixtures against the All Blacks XV and Spain in November.
Josh Raisey
08 Oct 2025, 7:19
What Eddie Jones said on Man of Steel winner Jake Connor's union move
Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor, a player once highlighted by Eddie Jones as the perfect candidate to switch to rugby union, sc…
Josh Raisey
08 Oct 2025, 2:13
108kg ex-England No.8 goes toe-to-toe with Louis Bielle-Biarrey in foot race
There are few players, if any, in world rugby that are quicker than France and Bordeaux-Begles wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2025, 9:16
'Will test the depth': Rob Baxter's worry after potential season-ender
Exeter Chiefs loosehead Kwenzo Blose is set for a long spell on the sideline after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Newcastle…
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2025, 7:41
Winless Perpignan sack two coaches days after damaging sanctioning
Top 14 strugglers Perpignan parted ways with assistant coaches David Marty and Gérald Bastide on Monday following their winless s…
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2025, 2:54
Rassie Erasmus opens up on 'last chance' for Springboks versus Pumas
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his team were aware that it was potentially their "last chance" to win the Rugby Champ…
Josh Raisey
06 Oct 2025, 3:08
Rassie Erasmus agrees with rugby world that 'lucky' Bok got away with one
Rassie Erasmus has labelled his centre Canan Moodie "lucky" following his knock-on in the first half of South Africa's 29-27 victo…
Josh Raisey
04 Oct 2025, 9:42
Springboks player ratings vs Argentina | Rugby Championship round six
South Africa player ratings: South Africa were crowned Rugby Championship winners on Saturday at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, d…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 Oct 2025, 7:57
Eddie Jones names 124kg former Australia U20 lock in new Japan squad
Former Australia U20 lock Harry Hockings is one of eight uncapped players named in Eddie Jones' Japan squad for their training cam…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2025, 9:06
Exeter lose Josh Hodge to ban after red card
Exeter Chiefs full-back Josh Hodge has been handed a three-week ban following his red card against Northampton Saints at Franklin'…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2025, 6:36
Edinburgh forced to reschedule upcoming URC meeting with Ulster
Edinburgh have changed the start time of their fixture with Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Friday to 19:00 due to Stor…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2025, 4:07
England A add clash with 2027 World Cup outfit to November schedule
England A will take on Spain at the Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid on November 15 as one of three matches played by Los Leon…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2025, 3:31
Wounded Pumas make wholesale changes for Springboks rematch
Felipe Contepomi has made seven personnel changes to his Argentina starting XV to take on South Africa at Twickenham's Allianz Sta…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2025, 2:19
De Allende pinpoints mistake Boks cannot make with Feinberg-Mngomezulu
South Africa centre Damian de Allende has urged his Springbok team-mates to not take "time and space" away from fly-half Sacha Fei…
Interview
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2025, 8:14
Two internationals banned after URC round one red cards
Cardiff centre Ben Thomas and Zebre No.8 Giovanni Licata have both received three week bans following their red cards in the openi…
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2025, 5:59
World Rugby agree new player welfare guidelines
World Rugby have announced a significant step forward for player welfare with the approval of new global player load guidelines th…
Josh Raisey
01 Oct 2025, 3:41
One change to Springboks XV for Rugby Championship title decider
South Africa loosehead prop Ox Nche is set to start against Argentina on Saturday at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium for the final ma…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2025, 6:27
Louis Rees-Zammit surpasses top speed in NFL with 80th minute try
Louis Rees-Zammit dispelled any concerns over his stamina on Sunday when he raced in for an 80th-minute try against Leicester Tige…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2025, 5:58
Ma'a Nonu sets yet another Top 14 record
Former All Blacks centre Ma'a Nonu broke his own record on Sunday for being the oldest player to score a try in the Top 14.
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2025, 2:35
Antoine Dupont outlines return date from injury
France and Toulouse superstar Antoine Dupont has revealed he is expecting to return to action from his ACL injury at the end of No…
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2025, 3:53
'There's no one at South Africa's level... that's been their brand'
Rugby was stripped down to its raw, savage bones on Thursday night at the stroke of half-time in the Gallagher PREM season opener …
Interview
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2025, 3:11
Feinberg-Mngomezulu masterclass helps Boks take hold of Rugby Championship
South Africa climbed to the top of the Rugby Championship table with a thumping 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban on Saturday…
Josh Raisey
27 Sep 2025, 11:03
Springboks player ratings vs Argentina | 2025 Rugby Championship
Springboks player ratings: South Africa pulled away in the second half to inflict a 67-30 victory over Argentina in round five o…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
27 Sep 2025, 10:12
Pablo Matera back as Pumas make three changes for Bok challenge
Former captain Pablo Matera will return to the Argentina starting XV that will take on South Africa in round five of the Rugby Cha…
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2025, 8:29
Red Bulls name first PREM team vs Saracens with Farrell in less familiar role
Newcastle Red Bulls have named their first side of their new era in the Gallagher PREM ahead of their season opener against Sarace…
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2025, 5:38
Arundell and Lawrence to start as Bath's No.10 reserves are tested
Henry Arundell is set to make his competitive debut for Gallagher PREM champions Bath on Friday night against Harlequins at the St…
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2025, 4:55
Ranking England's loosehead and tighthead prop options ahead of the new season
No scrum, no win. It is an inexorable truth that Steve Borthwick will know all too well, and England have learned the hard way.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
25 Sep 2025, 4:11
The 'asterisk' that threatens to derail Leinster's URC title defence
Former internationals Schalk Brits and Ryan Wilson have tipped the Bulls to get over the line this season in the United Rugby Cham…
Interview
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2025, 10:01
12 England internationals on show as Sale and Gloucester get PREM underway
Sale Sharks and Gloucester will both have six England internationals apiece for the opening match of the Gallagher PREM season on …
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2025, 5:26
'He was never going to be that': How Jones spots 'Test match animals'
Japan head coach Eddie Jones admits he has "another scar at the back of your head that you feel at 1:30 in the morning" after his …
Interview
Josh Raisey
24 Sep 2025, 4:47
Ranking England's scrum-half options ahead of the new season
England have long had plenty of options to choose from at scrum-half, picking the right one has been a topic that has split opinio…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2025, 9:01
Eben Etzebeth returns as injuries force Boks in two changes for Pumas
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to take on Argentina on Saturday in round five of the Rugby Championship…
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2025, 6:10
Two new Edinburgh recruits ruled out for season as mini crisis emerges
Edinburgh have confirmed that new signings Rhys Litterick and Charlie McCaig are "unlikely to return this season".
Josh Raisey
23 Sep 2025, 3:04
Ranking England's hooker options ahead of the new season
Steve Borthwick made a significant decision midway through last season – handing the England captaincy to Maro Itoje from Jamie …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
22 Sep 2025, 4:02
Cardiff lose Matt Sherratt just 5 days before URC start for Test role
Matt Sherratt has left Cardiff just days before the start of the United Rugby Championship season to join Steve Tandy's Wales coac…
Josh Raisey
22 Sep 2025, 2:11
Ranking England's full-back options ahead of the new season
England have gone through their share of full-backs over the past year for a variety of reasons.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2025, 4:50
Steve Tandy already dealt Wales blow with two ruled out of autumn
With the United Rugby Championship season yet to begin, Cardiff have already announced that two of their Wales internationals, Mas…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2025, 2:57
Gallagher PREM 2025/26 squads rated: Harlequins
It was a summer of change for Harlequins this year, waving goodbye to a club legend in Danny Care, with a handful of experienced f…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2025, 2:00
Willemse wastes no time moving into coaching after retirement
Recently retired France international Paul Willemse has already moved into coaching, with French outfit RC Nimes announcing his ap…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2025, 1:48
Liam Williams having medical at Newcastle Red Bulls
Liam Williams is on the verge of becoming Newcastle Red Bulls' latest signing.
Exclusive
Josh Raisey
18 Sep 2025, 8:06
Quins confirm coaching team as Toby Booth joins, but not as head coach
Harlequins have confirmed Toby Booth's return to the club ahead of the new Gallagher PREM season, where he will work as a forwards…
Josh Raisey
18 Sep 2025, 6:36
Nine new signings on show as Saracens host Northampton
Saracens host Northampton Saints on Friday in the PREM Rugby Cup, with a total of nine new signings amongst the two sides.
Josh Raisey
18 Sep 2025, 6:11
Newcastle add 110kg full-back Stefan Coetzee to their ranks
With just over a week remaining before Newcastle Red Bulls get their Gallagher PREM season underway against Saracens at Kingston P…
Josh Raisey
18 Sep 2025, 4:16
Boks name 33-man squad for Pumas without two conquerors of All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus has named his 33-man South Africa squad that will assemble in Durban on Thursday in preparation for the final two r…
Josh Raisey
17 Sep 2025, 1:58
Ex-All Black Brad Thorn lands Test job with European minnows
Former Reds head coach Brad Thorn has been named the new forwards and strength and conditioning coach of Malta.
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2025, 7:56
Zach Mercer one of two Englishmen in Top 14 team of the week
After scoring a try in Toulon's Top 14 first-round victory over Montpellier, Zach Mercer's barnstorming return to France has conti…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2025, 6:17
Axelle Berthoumieu breaks silence after infamous bite
France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has said that her bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer on Sunday was "unacceptable", adding that it has…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2025, 3:50
Huw Jones has surgery on issue he'll have for 'rest of his career'
Scotland and Glasgow Warriors centre Huw Jones has undergone surgery on the Achilles tendon that has dogged him for much of 2025.
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2025, 1:46
Sale experience immediate club exit just days after season start
Sale Sharks lock Le Roux Roets has left the club with immediate effect, the club have announced.
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2025, 3:51
Willemse announces his immediate retirement from rugby
France and Montpellier lock Paul Willemse has announced his immediate retirement from rugby after being out of action for almost a…
Josh Raisey
15 Sep 2025, 2:27
Rassie Erasmus hands Boks brutal changing room message after record win
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that his side will "definitely enjoy" their record defeat over the All Blacks in t…
Josh Raisey
13 Sep 2025, 4:35
Springboks player ratings vs All Blacks | 2025 Rugby Championship
Springboks player ratings: South Africa kept their Rugby Championship hopes alive with a destructive 43-10 bonus point victory ove…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
13 Sep 2025, 1:58
France star hints at early retirement online in cryptic message
France and Stade Français back-row Sekou Macalou has sparked speculation over his future after posting a cryptic message to his I…
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2025, 8:52
Dan Lancaster set for first Glasgow start as Scotland star returns
New recruit Dan Lancaster is set to make his first start for Glasgow Warriors against Northampton Saints in a preseason friendly a…
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2025, 5:26
Newcastle name their first team of the Red Bull era
Steve Diamond has named his first team of the Newcastle Red Bulls era for their PREM Rugby Cup clash with Harlequins on Friday at …
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2025, 4:36
All Blacks will be licking their lips after hearing Bok's comments
Damian Willemse has admitted that "there are aspects that are new" for him ahead of his first start at inside centre for South Afr…
Josh Raisey
11 Sep 2025, 3:38
England announce coaching restructure ahead of 'very special' phase
Mark Mapletoft has been named the new Head of England Men’s Player Pathways, moving on from his role as head coach of the U20 si…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2025, 7:53
'If I'm honest, they're not looking for guys like me and him': Harsh NFL truth
The NFL is not interested in players like Louis Rees-Zammit and Christian Wade, according to former American football and rugby un…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2025, 5:44
Eddie Jones plotted revolutionary move for Alex Gray after NFL return
Former NFL convert Alex Gray has revealed how Eddie Jones tried to sign him as England's first centrally contracted player after h…
Josh Raisey
10 Sep 2025, 3:37
Leinster forced into tough Lions call with South Africa trip looming
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named a 33-player squad that will take on Cardiff on Saturday in Dublin in their only pre-seaso…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 8:49
Confused fans have the same question as Red Bulls launch logo and kit
Newcastle Red Bulls' launch of their new logo and kit has been met by the usual gamut of criticism and praise from fans. However, …
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 8:36
O'Gara crucial as Skelton all but confirms if he'll face All Blacks
Will Skelton has said that "logistically it's really tough" to return to face the All Blacks in the final two rounds of the Rugby …
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 7:11
Rhys Patchell retires aged 32, immediately taking on URC coaching role
Dragons have named former Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell as their new kicking coach after he announced his retirement from professio…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 5:37
Darcy Graham facing fitness race after series-ending Lions injury
Edinburgh have revealed that Darcy Graham is set to return to action at the end of September after suffering an ankle injury while…
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 4:08
Ranking England's wing options ahead of the new season
Steve Borthwick has many wingers to choose from heading into the 2025/26 season, with only the back-row, specifically flankers, bo…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
09 Sep 2025, 3:32
Wallaby Pone Fa'amausili swaps Super Rugby for Pro D2 with immediate effect
Former Australia tighthead prop Pone Fa'amausili has signed for Pro D2's Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente as a medical joker.
Josh Raisey
08 Sep 2025, 2:54
Changes guaranteed for Bok rematch as injuries mount for All Blacks
The All Blacks will be without hooker Codie Taylor for their rematch against South Africa next week in Wellington in round four of…
Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2025, 8:34
Zach Mercer picks up where he left off in Top 14 with dream return
Former England No.8 Zach Mercer marked his return to the Top 14 with a first-half try against his former employers Montpellier in …
Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2025, 7:10
Rassie Erasmus addresses moment of fury with telling image online
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus unsurprisingly cut a far from calm figure in the coach's box during the All Blacks' victory…
Josh Raisey
07 Sep 2025, 6:18
Veteran lock Will Spencer makes move to French third division
Will Spencer has signed for French outfit Chambéry following his short-term deal with the Ospreys last season.
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2025, 5:58
'They always fancy themselves against Japan': USA and Japan name teams
The United States and Japan have both named their sides for their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup meeting in Sacramento, Calif…
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2025, 2:59
Viliame Mata misses out as Fiji change 4 for Samoa
After beating Tonga last week 32-10, Fiji have made four changes to their starting XV for their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cu…
Josh Raisey
05 Sep 2025, 1:47
Gallagher PREM 2025/26 squads rated: Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints provided a fairly limp Gallagher PREM title defence last season, finishing eighth in the league.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 Sep 2025, 1:00
Ranking England's second-row options ahead of the new season
England may not have the depth in the second-row that it does in some other areas of the field, but there is no shortage in qualit…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2025, 8:11
Tumultuous year with Exeter sees new twist for Ali Hepher after axing
Ali Hepher has rejoined Exeter Chiefs in an academy performance coach role within club’s development pathway following his exit …
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2025, 8:05
'One of the most well-respected coaches in world rugby': Townsend deal confirmed
Scotland have confirmed that Gregor Townsend will remain in his role as head coach until the end of the 2027 World Cup after his n…
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2025, 4:11
In-demand Franco Smith commits to Glasgow despite plenty of suitors
Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith has signed a new deal with the club until 2028, putting an end to weeks of speculation ov…
Josh Raisey
03 Sep 2025, 3:22
'He's going to be something special': Nic White verdict on Bok rival
Australia scrum-half Nic White has tipped South Africa scrum-half Grant Williams to "be a talent for the next while," after facing…
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2025, 7:55
France lose yet another star for November as Springboks clash looms
Bordeaux-Begles centre Yoram Moefana is set to be out of action for the next three months after injuring his shoulder in a pre-sea…
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2025, 5:59
Drew Mitchell's biggest worry over Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Former Australia wing Drew Mitchell has responded to speculation that Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii could shift to full-back to cover for …
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2025, 4:55
Fiji's hopes of leaving World Cup on a high take a hit
Fiji will head into their final match of the World Cup against Wales on Saturday without hooker Bitila Tawake, who has been banned…
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2025, 2:34
Ranking England's fly-half options ahead of the new season
Of all the positions on the field for England, the most intriguing heading into the new season is surely fly-half.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2025, 4:54
Rassie Erasmus clears up confusion over latest Springboks squad update
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed Faf de Klerk's call-up to the Springboks squad was a precaution to cover Morne…
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2025, 4:11
Ranking England's centre options ahead of the new season
Steve Borthwick is gradually building a deep squad in areas that once seemed threadbare, but the midfield continues to be a proble…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2025, 9:43
Rob Howley announces next career move after Six Nations exit
Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has said it is the "right time" to bring an end to his coaching career.
Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2025, 8:51
Two debutants in XV as Fiji change 6 for PNC opener from Scotland victory
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has made six changes, five of which are in the backline, for their first match of the Asahi Super Dry P…
Josh Raisey
28 Aug 2025, 3:01
Jordan Petaia brings NFL dream to an end with Top 14 move
Australia international Jordan Petaia has brought his attempt to play in the NFL to a close by signing for Top 14 outfit Perpignan…
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2025, 6:35
'I didn't get along with the French... he f****** hated me': Castrogiovanni
Martin Castrogiovanni enjoyed a long and successful career, but it was not one without controversy.
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2025, 5:32
Cruel summer ends on positive note for Lion Tomos Williams
Tomos Williams has been handed the captaincy at Gloucester after a standout debut season, replacing Lewis Ludlow in the role.
Josh Raisey
27 Aug 2025, 3:59
Ranking England's back-row options ahead of the new season
No team in world rugby can match the depth that England has in their back-row currently.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2025, 6:32
Melina Salale's World Cup is all but over
Samoa's Melina Salale has been handed a three-match suspension – reduced to two on the successful completion of World Rugby’s …
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2025, 5:50
Dax dealt hammer blow just days before new Pro D2 season begins
Pro D2 outfit Dax will begin their new campaign this week with a five-point deduction, after the Comité National Olympique et Spo…
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2025, 4:51
New Quins recruit Delgado absent from Pumas squad to face Australia
Just days after signing for Harlequins, and then starting in Argentina's first-ever victory over the All Blacks on home soil, tigh…
Josh Raisey
26 Aug 2025, 0:24
NRL clubs urged to chase Rugby Championship star after All Blacks match
Former Argentina winger Horacio Agulla has urged NRL outfits South Sydney Rabbitohs and New Zealand Warriors have a look at Pumas …
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2025, 6:53
Rassie Erasmus quick to point out Boks' recent domination of All Blacks
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus is "under no illusions that both games are going to be massive" against the All Blacks in S…
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2025, 2:47
Bok injury list begins to shrink as 36-man squad is named for All Blacks
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and back-row team-mate Pieter-Steph du Toit have been named in the Springboks' 36-man squad that …
Josh Raisey
25 Aug 2025, 1:39
What a full-strength Newcastle Red Bulls XV could look like next season
Newcastle Red Bulls' recruitment drive is in full flow ahead of next season, and it looks like there is no slowing down.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
14 Aug 2025, 5:31
Ex-Quins lock George Hammond lands Japan deal with All Black and Bok
Former Harlequins lock George Hammond has signed for Japan Rugby League One outfit Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath ahead of the new seaso…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2025, 8:30
The 'politics' that forced Sam Burgess to end dream of captaining England
Sam Burgess has revealed he held ambitions to captain England rugby union, but did not have the right motivation to stay in the co…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2025, 3:38
WRU chief Abi Tierney to step away from duties after cancer diagnosis
Welsh Rugby Union CEO Abi Tierney will take time away from her duties to undergo treatment for cancer.
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2025, 2:44
'Non-existent in the women's game': Men urged to follow women's lead by chief
World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Prof Éanna Falvey has urged men to follow the lead set by the women's game in their adoption of…
Interview
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2025, 7:34
World Rugby to launch 'next phase' of player welfare technology
World Rugby will roll out the "next phase" of smart mouthguard technology at the Women's World Cup this year, with a flashing LED …
Josh Raisey
11 Aug 2025, 7:00
The top five signings ahead of the new Top 14 season
No sooner has the Top 14 finished than a new season is just about to start, as is the nature of the toughest league in the world.…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
06 Aug 2025, 2:30
The top five signings ahead of the new URC season
The new United Rugby Championship will begin on Friday, September 26, when the Stormers host Leinster in Cape Town.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
05 Aug 2025, 2:30
The top five signings ahead of the new Gallagher PREM season
Now that the British & Irish Lions series is over, fans in England can start turning their attention to the new season of domestic…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 Aug 2025, 2:30
Damning image of Lion emerges after series win with major backlash online
The British & Irish Lions may have come away victorious in their series against Australia, but their humbling third Test loss in S…
Josh Raisey
03 Aug 2025, 6:59
British & Irish Lions player ratings vs Wallabies | 3rd Test 2025 Lions series
British & Irish Lions ratings: And there we have it. The Lions have fallen short in their pursuit of a series whitewash against Au…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
02 Aug 2025, 5:39
Red Roses name team for first World Cup warm-up with one starting debut
Abi Burton will make her first start for the Red Roses on Saturday when they take on Spain at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the f…
Josh Raisey
31 Jul 2025, 2:30
Tuipulotu empire grows in Scotland as Ottavio seals URC move
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu will be joined at Glasgow Warriors next season by his younger brother Ottavio, who has signed a t…
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 8:16
Newcastle continue to unveil new deals after heavy summer of exits
Connor Doherty has signed a new one-year deal at Newcastle Falcons, a year after arriving at Kingston Park from Sale Sharks.
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 7:33
'The biggest loser this summer has been Marcus Smith': RWC winners on England 10 battle
England's fly-half landscape has changed dramatically over the course of the last 12 months.
Josh Raisey
30 Jul 2025, 3:50
The Gregan verdict on Itoje's behaviour, comparing him to Bok great
British & Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje may not have won over many Australia fans with the way that he conducted himself with ref…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 8:44
George Gregan likens 'next superstar' Henry Pollock to all-time great
Former Australia captain George Gregan has compared British & Irish Lions flanker Henry Pollock to his long-time team-mate and all…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 7:14
'You whinge and bitch about us... stop your arrogance': Matt Williams
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has provided an impassioned response to the "disrespect" that has been shown to Australia over…
Josh Raisey
29 Jul 2025, 3:09
The feat Owen Farrell achieved with Lions series that no man has in pro era
Owen Farrell collected his seventh British & Irish Lions cap when he came on for the final 20 minutes of the second Australia Test…
Josh Raisey
28 Jul 2025, 2:46
What Jac Morgan said moments after clear-out will only anger Wallabies fans
British & Irish Lions flanker Jac Morgan has admitted that he was a "little bit nervous" when his clear-out on Australia's Carlo T…
Josh Raisey
27 Jul 2025, 10:07
England star singled out online for winning Lions series
The British & Irish Lions secured a series win over Australia at the MCG on Saturday with a late try from Hugo Keenan to deliver a…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 5:36
What World Rugby say about Dan Sheehan's controversial Lions try
Within seconds of scoring the British & Irish Lions' opening try in the second Test against Australia at the MCG, fans were questi…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 3:47
Owen Farrell hailed 'the best player I've played with' by 2013 series winner
Owen Farrell has been hailed as “the best player I think I’ve played with” by 2013 and 2017 British & Irish Lions tourist Jo…
Josh Raisey
26 Jul 2025, 1:51
Lions call up World Rugby U20 Championship star to cap huge week
Haashim Pead has finished a whirlwind week by being named in the Lions' squad for the upcoming Currie Cup campaign.
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 8:59
Former Lion offers theory why Chessum call-up led to Genge benching
Former British & Irish Lions, and England tighthead Dan Cole has suggested Joe McCarthy's injury has had a wider impact on Andy Fa…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 6:59
Latest Rassie Erasmus innovation works its way into amateur game
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus got very creative in the Springboks' second Test victory over Italy, with his latest brainc…
Josh Raisey
24 Jul 2025, 3:50
'A series against the French would be one for the ages': Ex-Lions call for change
Former British & Irish Lions series winner Lawrence Dallaglio has backed the idea of touring France in the future, with his former…
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2025, 5:03
Erasmus invites 3 U20 stars into Bok squad as multiple RWC winners miss out
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has invited three U20 stars to train with his newly-named 37-man Springboks squad ahead of …
Josh Raisey
23 Jul 2025, 1:55
Report card: Rating all 35 England players from the 2025 July Tests
July was a good month for England – three wins, debuts handed out and a crucial rise to fifth in the world rankings with the Wor…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 9:11
Why Steve Borthwick is the real winner from the Lions' latest victory
England currently have three fly-halves on the British & Irish Lions tour – Fin Smith, Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell – and, mu…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 6:09
John Barclay makes concerning Owen Farrell observation despite Test spot calls
Heading into the British & Irish Lions' clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV, captain Owen Farrell was probably the player i…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 5:53
Darcy Graham's brief Lions tour is surely over after early exit on debut
Less than two weeks after being drafted into Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad, Scotland wing Darcy Graham's tour appears…
Josh Raisey
22 Jul 2025, 3:48
Springbok Uzair Cassiem lands new club just 18 days after signing for another
Former South Africa No.8 Uzair Cassiem has signed a one-year deal with Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax, bringing to an end a bizarre month r…
Josh Raisey
21 Jul 2025, 3:08
Benetton sign Wallaby Josh Flook in landmark 4-player deal with Reds
The Reds and Benetton have struck a landmark deal which will see four players move to the Italian outfit on short-term deals, with…
Josh Raisey
21 Jul 2025, 1:30
England player ratings vs USA | July 2025
England player ratings: England finished their July campaign with a comprehensive 40-5 victory over the USA in Washington D.C. on…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 17:41
Delayed England kick-off time against USA confirmed
England's fixture with the USA will kick-off at 23:05 BST following lightning strikes in Washington D.C.
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 14:56
Junior Boks crowned world champions: Every result from the final day
South Africa U20 have won the World Rugby U20 Championship, beating New Zealand 23-15 in Rovigo on Saturday.
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 13:35
Springboks player ratings vs Georgia | Castle Lager Incoming Series
South Africa player ratings: The Springboks completed the clean sweep in the July internationals, following their victories over …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 10:11
Three England stars voted in Top 14 team of the season
Former England centre Manu Tuilagi has made the Top 14 team of the season after only his first season in France.
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 6:25
Ex-All Black makes bold Lions call minutes into first Wallabies Test
Former All Blacks fly-half Lima Sopoaga only needed to watch the opening 15 minutes of the British & Irish Lions' first Test again…
Josh Raisey
19 Jul 2025, 4:10
'Future is very, very bright': Junior Boks boss on superstar compared to Dupont
Beating any record set by Antoine Dupont is usually an indication that you are doing something right.
Interview
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2025, 8:12
Junior Springboks unchanged for World Rugby U20 Championship final
Junior Springboks head coach Kevin Foote has named an unchanged matchday squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship final against …
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2025, 7:51
France turn to experience for final All Blacks Test with 8 changes
France head coach Fabien Galthie has recalled his more experienced players for their final Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton…
Josh Raisey
17 Jul 2025, 1:40
Feyi-Waboso returns as England change 12 for USA with 6 debutants
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to play his first Test match of 2025 in a much-changed England team that will take on the USA on Satur…
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2025, 8:15
Olympian Ben Harris walks away from rugby aged 25
Former Saracens wing Ben Harris has left Ealing Trailfinders after one season to pursue an opportunity outside of rugby.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2025, 7:05
Wallabies reportedly suffer double injury blow before first Lions Test
Australia back-row Rob Valetini has failed to recover from a calf injury to make Saturday's first Test against the British & Irish…
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2025, 3:20
Johan Ackermann named new Bulls head coach
Johan Ackermann has been named the new head coach of the Bulls, returning to the club he started his playing career at.
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2025, 1:15
Siya Kolisi back to face Georgia with Boks set to hand out 3 new caps
Siya Kolisi will make his first appearance for South Africa in 2025 against Georgia in Mbombela on Saturday after overcoming a nec…
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2025, 6:38
Ronan O'Gara disagrees with Sam Warburton on 5 positions in predicted Lions XV
British & Irish Lions assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth has revealed that they have already picked their team to take on Austra…
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2025, 5:52
Springbok Jasper Wiese to miss All Blacks clash after ban for red card
South Africa No.8 Jasper Wiese will miss South Africa's meeting with the All Blacks at Eden Park during the Rugby Championship aft…
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2025, 4:23
Rassie Erasmus defends controversial innovation with accusation directed at Italy
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has gone on the offensive following his side's antics at the weekend, accusing the Springbo…
Josh Raisey
15 Jul 2025, 2:38
England U20 player ratings vs Wales | World Rugby U20 Championship
England U20 player ratings: England progressed to Saturday's World Rugby U20 Championship fifth-place play-off by beating Wales 51…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
14 Jul 2025, 8:41
England player ratings vs Argentina | Second Test July 2025
England player ratings: England made it two from two against Argentina in July, backing up last week's victory with a dramatic 22-…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
12 Jul 2025, 14:43
Springboks brush Italy aside despite early Jasper Wiese red
South Africa delivered a dominant performance to beat Italy 45-0 in the second Test at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday — …
Josh Raisey
12 Jul 2025, 12:33
British & Irish Lions player ratings vs AUNZ XV | 2025 Lions series
British & Irish Lions player ratings: The Lions triumphed over an AUNZ Invitational XV loaded with eight All Blacks and six Wallab…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
12 Jul 2025, 4:52
Galthie backs yet more youth to topple All Blacks, dropping two 50-cap veterans
If anyone thought the team France fielded for their first Test against the All Blacks was inexperienced, think again, as head coac…
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 9:29
One enforced change for England with Luke Northmore set for debut
Harlequins centre Luke Northmore will make his England debut on Saturday against Argentina, as the only replacement made by Steve …
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 8:13
Fiji make two changes for Scotland with 'world-class' centre coming in
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has avoided making wholesale changes to his side that narrowly lost to Australia at the weekend, making…
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 7:20
Contepomi makes 7 changes as Pumas look to bite back against England
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes from the side that lost to England 35-12 for their rematch this weekend…
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 6:42
Ireland amend XV to face Portugal following Lions call-up
Connacht centre Hugh Gavin has been promoted to Ireland's starting XV to face Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday after Jamie Osborne's…
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 6:19
Lions provide Blair Kinghorn update and call in cover from Ireland
The British & Irish Lions have provided a positive injury update for full-back Blair Kinghorn, but have called up Ireland's Jamie …
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 4:38
Saracens' Fergus Burke to make Scotland Test debut against Fiji
Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke will make his Scotland debut on Saturday against Fiji in Suva.
Josh Raisey
10 Jul 2025, 3:41
World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions England U20 have failed to qualify for the World Rugby U20 Championship semi-finals after a dramatic final day …
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 14:18
Andy Farrell's initial update on Blair Kinghorn offers hope
British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has said that full-back Blair Kinghorn "felt a little bit of something" in his knee …
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 5:40
Five potential Lions replacements for Blair Kinghorn if he is ruled out
Things did not look good for Blair Kinghorn when he left the field with a knee injury in the first half of the British & Irish Lio…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 5:04
Refereeing appointments confirmed for Rugby World Cup
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the pool stages of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, with South A…
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 4:01
Blair Kinghorn adds to Andy Farrell's Lions injury nightmare
One week after Elliot Daly suffered a tour-ending broken arm for the British & Irish Lions against the Reds, fellow full-back Blai…
Josh Raisey
09 Jul 2025, 3:46
Caleb Muntz's France move is finally confirmed
Fiji fly-half Caleb Muntz's anticipated move to Provence in France's Pro D2 has finally been confirmed.
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 8:36
Milestone waiting and three new caps as Springboks change 11 for Italy
Rassie Erasmus has made 11 changes to his South Africa side, including the entire backline, for their second Test against Italy on…
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 6:43
'A big blow for him... there’s some things he can’t do'
The younger sibling said prop Zander “took it pretty hard” when he had to withdraw from what would have been his second Lions …
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 5:47
Taniela Tupou joins Lion as two of six internationals signed by Racing 92
Former England lock Jonny Hill has signed for Top 14 giants Racing 92 on a three-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 3:57
World Cup winner one of two former Boks to sign for Bulls from Top 14
The Bulls have signed 2023 Rugby World Cup winner Marvin Orie on a short-term deal from Top 14 outfit Perpignan.
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 2:30
Noah Lolesio out of Lions series after undergoing operation
Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio has undergone an operation on the neck injury he sustained against Fiji at the weekend, likely rul…
Josh Raisey
08 Jul 2025, 1:15
Italy captain Giacomo Nicotera ruled out of second Springboks Test
Italy hooker Giacomo Nicotera has been ruled out of their Test with South Africa on Saturday in Gqeberha with a rib injury.
Josh Raisey
07 Jul 2025, 4:07
Tour-ending injury to force England into another centre combination
Any hopes Steve Borthwick may have had of generating any sort of consistency in the centres have gone out the window after Henry S…
Josh Raisey
07 Jul 2025, 3:29
England player ratings vs Argentina | July 2025
England player ratings: England produced one of the best performances of the Steve Borthwick era to beat Argentina 35-12 in La P…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
05 Jul 2025, 14:44
British & Irish Lions players ratings vs NSW Waratahs | 2025 Lions series
British & Irish Lions player ratings: The Lions were given their sternest test during their time in Australia so far, but came th…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
05 Jul 2025, 4:56
Junior Springboks player ratings vs England | World Rugby U20 Championship
Junior Springboks player ratings vs England U20: South Africa U20 bounced back from a 14-0 first-half deficit to beat the reigni…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2025, 10:58
Ma'a Nonu set to sign new Toulon deal taking him to the age of 44
Ma'a Nonu is set to sign a one-year contract extension at Toulon, according to a report in French outlet L'Equipe.
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2025, 6:45
Jake White leaves Bulls with immediate effect
Jake White and the Bulls have mutually agreed to part ways following an end of season review.
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2025, 5:53
'Doesn't really make sense': Ex-Lions team-mate dumbfounded by Owen Farrell call
Former Wales, and British & Irish Lions fly-half Dan Biggar has questioned the decision to call Owen Farrell into the current squa…
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2025, 2:45
Argentina change six for England from victorious XV over the Lions
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made six changes to his starting XV to take on England on Saturday in La Plata from the …
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2025, 1:28
Scottish-qualified Dan Lancaster signs for Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors have signed former Racing 92 back Dan Lancaster, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 8:04
'Scary how good he's going to be': Ronan O'Gara in awe of English Lion
Former British & Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has said it is "scary how good" Fin Smith is going to be following his performa…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 6:09
Andy Farrell's 25-word update on potential tour-ending injury
British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has said full-back Elliot Daly will go for an X-ray, but was unsure of the severity …
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 5:33
'Shambles': Everyone is talking about concerning Lions issue again
The British & Irish Lions' opening quarter against the Reds was surprisingly similar to the opening stages of their victory agains…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 4:11
Elliot Daly back in XV as Lions forced to withdraw Ireland star
Elliot Daly has returned to the British & Irish Lions starting XV to face the Reds after Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan was forced …
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 2:22
Northampton sign 145kg JJ van der Mescht in swap deal with Stade Francais
Northampton Saints have signed former South Africa U20 lock JJ van der Mescht from Stade Francais, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 2:06
Top 14 move is finally confirmed for Lion Adam Beard
Wales lock Adam Beard has signed for Montpellier on a three-year deal, as reported by RugbyPass in November.
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2025, 1:41
Siya Kolisi still missing as Springboks name one debutant for Italy
South Africa will be without captain Siya Kolisi again on Saturday when they face Italy at Loftus Versfeld.
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2025, 6:55
Ronan O'Gara parts ways with Bok World Cup winner after below-par season
La Rochelle have terminated the contract of assistant coach Gurthro Steenkamp following a poor campaign.
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2025, 6:31
Four Lions whose stock has risen and the one whose stock has fallen
Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions Test team to take on Australia later this month will be far from finalised, but he may be s…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2025, 4:37
Pro D2 move sees Nick Schonert form propping combo Eddie Jones wanted
Former Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors tighthead Nick Schonert has signed for Vannes ahead of next season, who will be playing …
Josh Raisey
30 Jun 2025, 4:51
Scotland bring in replacement after Ben White's Lions call
Sale Sharks scrum-half Gus Warr has been called up to the Scotland squad after Ben White left the squad to join the British and Ir…
Josh Raisey
30 Jun 2025, 2:37
Semi Radradra to team up with Bok World Cup winner in Japan
Fiji centre Semi Radradra has signed for Japan Rugby League One outfit Shizuoka BlueRevs ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
30 Jun 2025, 1:54
Mark Mapletoft's main difference between men's and U20s will delight many
Rugby fans are set for a veritable feast of Test rugby over the next month or so, with a spread of international matches most week…
Josh Raisey
29 Jun 2025, 3:46
British & Irish Lions player ratings vs Western Force | 2025 Lions series
British and Irish player ratings: Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions bounced back from their loss to Argentina last week, def…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
28 Jun 2025, 4:46
Paolo Odogwu set for Italy return against Namibia with three debutants
Paolo Odogwu is set to make his first appearance for Italy since the 2023 World Cup on Friday when Gonzalo Quesada's side take on …
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 7:30
Barbarians: 7 All Blacks, 3 French, 2 Irish legends to take on Boks
Former Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony will lead the Barbarians in the final match of his career against South Africa in Cape Town …
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 4:08
Gabriel Hamer-Webb one of three Leicester signings with ex-NZ U20 lock
Leicester Tigers have announced three new signings ahead of next season, just over a week after losing in the Gallagher Premiershi…
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 3:35
England U20 boss' 'brutally honest' message to next gen after Henry Pollock's rise
England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has described British and Irish Lions flanker Henry Pollock as a role model for the next gen…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 8:52
Owen Farrell gives most telling insight yet on England and Lions hopes
Owen Farrell has continued to cool any speculation that he may be called into the British and Irish Lions squad, saying his "whole…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 6:49
Rassie Erasmus releases footage of camp that made new Bok shed 18kg
Footage of the training camp that helped South Africa newcomer Asenathi Ntlabakanye shed up to 18kg before his first Springboks ap…
Josh Raisey
25 Jun 2025, 3:12
Premiership sees another player make rugby league switch
Newcastle Falcons' Jack Metcalf has joined rugby league outfit Leeds Rhinos on a one-month trial.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 7:41
Fabien Galthie announces France squad to take on the All Blacks
France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 37-man squad that will take on the All Blacks next month in New Zealand.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 6:27
Ruan Ackermann's South Africa homecoming is confirmed
Back-row Ruan Ackermann has signed for the Stormers ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 5:15
Injury forces Scotland into reshuffle with Rory Hutchinson called up
Northampton Saints centre Rory Hutchinson has been called into Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad ahead of their Pacific tour after …
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 4:38
Cameron Woki learns fate ahead of All Blacks series after red card
France's Cameron Woki will be free to take on the All Blacks next month after receiving no ban following his red card against Engl…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 4:12
Lood de Jager to return as 153kg prop one of four set for first Bok appearances
Lood de Jager is set to make his first appearance for South Africa since the 2023 Rugby Championship after being named in the Spri…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2025, 3:07
The day Antoine Dupont etched his name in Olympic folklore
Friday, July 26 2024, was the day that the cauldron was lit to mark the start of the Paris Olympics, but it was 24 hours later tha…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2025, 1:00
George Ford pinpoints glaring area of improvement for England after loss
England head coach Steve Borthwick has said that the performance against France XV at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday was…
Josh Raisey
22 Jun 2025, 3:39
Steve Borthwick gives explanation for move that left England XV struggling
England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed Joe Carpenter left the field with a "tight hamstring" in England XV's defeat to Fr…
Josh Raisey
21 Jun 2025, 10:58
England XV player ratings vs France XV | June 2025
England XV player ratings: An England XV let a 12-point lead slip in the final 10 minutes as a France XV snatched a 26-24 victory …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
21 Jun 2025, 9:20
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso returns for England XV against France
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to play his first match of 2025 when he lines up for England XV against France XV at Twickenham's Alli…
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 6:10
Saracens name new CEO after midseason changes
Saracens have appointed Charlie Beall as the club's new chief executive officer.
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 4:58
England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning
England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his 30-player squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship, with six uncapped player…
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 2:55
Bath cap historic week with new long-term deal for Finn Russell
Just days after securing a historic treble, Bath have agreed a new long-term deal for talisman Finn Russell.
Josh Raisey
19 Jun 2025, 2:24
'Pick them to pieces': The Lion that concerns George Gregan the most
Former Australia captain George Gregan has identified two British and Irish Lions that concern him ahead of the series with the Wa…
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 7:24
Andy Farrell names his first Lions team of 2025 with 14 set for debuts
Maro Itoje will lead the British and Irish Lions for the first time after being named to start against Argentina in Dublin by Andy…
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 6:00
Argentina name team to take on the Lions
Felipe Contepomi has named his Argentina side to take on the British and Irish Lions on Friday at the Aviva Stadium, with captain …
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 2:44
Dan Lancaster follows Owen Farrell out the door at Racing 92
Dan Lancaster has officially left Racing 92 after reaching the end of his one-year contract in Paris.
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2025, 2:26
All Black Nepo Laulala seals Premiership move after midseason release
Gloucester have signed former Toulouse and All Blacks tighthead prop Nepo Laulala ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2025, 8:18
Referee Christophe Ridley lands role with Steve Borthwick's England
The RFU have confirmed that referee Christophe Ridley will work with Steve Borthwick's side in a "more formal role" to help around…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2025, 6:33
'We’re not afraid': Wales name U20 squad for world championship
Wales U20 head coach Richard Whiffin is eyeing the semi-finals of this year's World Rugby U20 Championship after naming his 30-pla…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2025, 4:10
England's Jack van Poortvliet called into Lions squad
England and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad as cover for Ja…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2025, 0:46
Three Premiership final battles that would have influenced Steve Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick has slowly been piecing together a national squad over the past weeks, having to make do with a…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2025, 5:57
'Close to the best nine in the world': Johann van Graan after final win
Bath head coach Johann van Graan has hailed his captain Ben Spencer as "close to the best nine in the world" after guiding his sid…
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2025, 11:07
Leicester Tigers player ratings vs Bath | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership final
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester came close to pulling off a heroic late comeback against Bath in the Gallagher Premiers…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2025, 9:59
Bath player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership final
Bath player ratings: The long wait for a Gallagher Premiership title came to an end for Bath on Saturday at Twickenham's Allianz S…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
14 Jun 2025, 9:12
Worcester's Tigers raid continues with fourth signing from last season's squad
Worcester Warriors have signed Nottingham lock Côme Joussain ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2025, 8:34
Exeter sensation Brown-Bampoe tipped for England debut after new deal
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter expects Paul Brown-Bampoe to be pushing for England honours "very shortly" after a brea…
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2025, 5:55
Glasgow respond to end of URC title reign with new coach appointments
Former Scotland Sevens internationals Scott Forrest and Roddy Grant have joined Glasgow Warriors' coaching team ahead of next seas…
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2025, 5:00
'There are a lot of areas we've identified we can exploit': Leinster warned
While Leinster were almost faultless in their dismantling of Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship semi-final last wee…
Josh Raisey
12 Jun 2025, 4:28
Second Leinster player agrees Gloucester switch
Gloucester have signed Leinster wing Rob Russell ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
11 Jun 2025, 4:17
Premiership Rugby bosses give their take on breakaway R360 league
The proposed rebel R360 league, spearheaded by England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, has been met by widespread scepticism from P…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2025, 8:44
Only three uncapped players in strong Scotland squad for July tour
Gregor Townsend has not opted to experiment with his squad ahead of their tour of the Pacific in July, only naming three uncapped …
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2025, 5:48
Argentina confirm squad for historic British and Irish Lions clash
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has announced his squad of 32 players that will prepare to take on the British and Irish Lio…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2025, 3:54
Son of World Cup winner one of 16 uncapped players in England squad
Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man England training squad that will assemble for a four-day training camp ahead of their clash w…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2025, 3:23
Jamie George reportedly called into Lions camp
Jamie George has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for their training camp in Portugal this week, according to mu…
Josh Raisey
08 Jun 2025, 9:14
'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism
Leinster lock Joe McCarthy has said that his side "don't really care about the outside noise" after a resounding 37-19 victory ove…
Josh Raisey
08 Jun 2025, 4:25
Concerning injury forces Springboks to extend squad with new addition
Rassie Erasmus has added Stormers No.8 Evan Roos to his South Africa squad following an injury to Cameron Hanekom.
Josh Raisey
08 Jun 2025, 2:31
Leicester player ratings vs Sale | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership semi-finals
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester booked their place in the Gallagher Premiership final against Bath after a 21-16 win o…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2025, 10:25
Leinster player ratings vs Glasgow | 2024/25 URC semi-finals
Leinster player ratings: Leinster booked their place in their first United Rugby Championship final with a comprehensive 37-19 vic…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2025, 8:32
Bristol player ratings vs Bath | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership semi-finals
Bristol Bears player ratings: Bristol came close to a shock upset against the bitter rivals Bath in the Gallagher Premiership semi…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 14:09
Bath player ratings vs Bristol | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership semi-finals
Bath player ratings: Bath overcame a 6-13 half-time deficit to beat their rivals Bristol Bears 34-20 to book their place in the G…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 13:50
Adam Hastings starts for Glasgow in backline re-jig for Leinster
Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings is set to start for reigning champions Glasgow Warriors against Leinster in the United Rugby Champ…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 5:16
Sale welcome back two England stars for Leicester semi-final
England duo Tom Curry and Tom Roebuck have returned to the Sale Sharks starting XV that will run out at Welford Road on Saturday t…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 4:55
Andy Farrell left sweating as Leinster lose two more Lions for semi-final
Leinster have lost both Josh van der Flier and Hugo Keenan for the United Rugby Championship semi-final against Glasgow Warriors, …
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 4:27
The Bulls' bid to return to the URC final just received a major boost
The Bulls are set to welcome back fly-half Johan Goosen into the starting XV for their United Rugby Championship semi-final agains…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 3:38
Huge signing pays off as Leinster recruit lands top URC award
Leinster and South Africa lock RG Snyman has been named the United Rugby Championship players' player of the season.
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 3:03
Sharks forced into two changes for Bulls clash with Eben Etzebeth out
The Sharks will be without captain Eben Etzebeth for their United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls on Saturday in P…
Josh Raisey
06 Jun 2025, 2:08
Worcester Warriors add another Premiership player to their squad
Worcester Warriors have signed their eighth player from the Gallagher Premiership ahead of their return to rugby next season in Ch…
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 9:44
Afolabi Fasogbon tips hat to England World Cup winner after new deal
Gloucester tighthead Afolabi Fasogbon has signed a new deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 8:20
Penalty shootout Rory Scannell's last act for Munster with exit confirmed
Munster and former Ireland centre Rory Scannell has become the latest club stalwart to announce his exit at the end of the season …
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 7:46
Fiji name squad for pivotal Tests after ex-captain Nayacalevu retires
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named his 44-player squad for upcoming Tests against Australia and Scotland.
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 7:26
Ellis Genge recovers to start for Bristol in semi-final derby
England, and British and Irish Lions loosehead Ellis Genge has returned from injury to start for Bristol Bears against Bath in the…
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 5:58
Bath change 3 from glorious Challenge Cup side for Bristol semi-final
Bath have changed three players from the XV that lifted the Challenge Cup two weeks ago for their Gallagher Premiership semi-final…
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 5:29
Only two Lions make Gallagher Premiership team of the season
Seven England internationals have been included in the Gallagher Premiership team of the season.
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 4:03
'It’s a big deal for me': Ross Moriarty seals Wales homecoming
Wales back-row Ross Moriarty has signed for the Ospreys ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 2:33
Rassie Erasmus names 54-man Springboks squad with 9 uncapped players
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his 54-man Springboks squad for upcoming Tests against Italy and Georgia.
Josh Raisey
05 Jun 2025, 1:34
Rassie Erasmus wades into heated debate over Jaden Hendrikse antics
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has come out to bat for his scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse, who has been faced a barrage of cri…
Josh Raisey
01 Jun 2025, 9:39
URC semi-finals confirmed with South African side set for the final
Four United Rugby Championship quarter-finals are complete, and it was four wins for the home sides, meaning the quartet that fini…
Josh Raisey
01 Jun 2025, 3:57
Sharks players ratings vs Munster | 2024/25 URC quarter-finals
Sharks player ratings: The Sharks booked their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a penalty shootout win ove…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
31 May 2025, 12:54
Leinster player ratings vs Scarlets | 2024/25 URC quarter-finals
Leinster player ratings: Leinster booked their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a 33-21 win over Scarlets …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
31 May 2025, 9:00
Yet more British and Irish Lions miss out on the Top 14
A day after George North's Provence saw their season come to a close in the Pro D2 playoffs, more British and Irish Lions in the f…
Josh Raisey
31 May 2025, 2:01
Worcester add more Test quality with Juan Gonzalez signing
Worcester Warriors have signed Uruguay sevens international Juan Gonzalez ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
30 May 2025, 9:11
Bath snap up British and Irish Lion to fill hole left by Ollie Lawrence
Gloucester centre Chris Harris' club next season has been confirmed, with the Scotland international making the move to West Count…
Josh Raisey
30 May 2025, 7:46
Saracens given hope, Lion missing: Every Premiership team for final round
Five teams head into the final round of the regular Gallagher Premiership season with a lot of play for this Saturday.
Josh Raisey
30 May 2025, 7:10
Edinburgh face 'tough' Duhan van der Merwe call as mini-crisis emerges before Bulls
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe will miss Edinburgh's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Bulls on Saturday, but…
Josh Raisey
30 May 2025, 4:02
Exeter Chiefs to bring season to a close with 15 departures
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed their list of 15 players that will leave the club at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
29 May 2025, 8:47
Ex-England U20 international Archie Vanes becomes third Tiger to join Worcester
Worcester Warriors have signed Leicester Tigers hooker Archie Vanes ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
29 May 2025, 8:25
'Out of order' attack on Henry Pollock results in ban
Bordeaux Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been banned for two weeks after grabbing the throat of Northampton Saints back-row Henry…
Josh Raisey
29 May 2025, 7:25
Glasgow lose a Lion for URC quarter-final
Glasgow Warriors will be without Scotland centre Huw Jones for their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against the Stormers …
Josh Raisey
29 May 2025, 5:32
Highest paid Prem position just one of 3 to increase from previous year
Fly-half is yet again the highest-paid position in the Gallagher Premiership, with an average (mean) income of £231,182, as repor…
Josh Raisey
29 May 2025, 4:10
Northampton player ratings vs Bordeaux | 2025 Investec Champions Cup final
Northampton Saints player ratings: Northampton fell short in their pursuit of a second Investec Champions Cup title on Saturday, …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
24 May 2025, 9:00
'He's an incredible athlete': 112kg forward named the fastest at Bath
Despite having the likes of Will Muir and Joe Cokanasiga on their books, Sam Underhill has said that his back-row team-mate Ted Hi…
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 9:45
'Generational moment': USA strike landmark deal
World Rugby have announced a landmark multi-year broadcast deal with CBS Sports and Paramount+ to become the home of international…
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 8:12
Bath hold nothing back with team for Challenge Cup final
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan has refrained from rotating his players for their Challenge Cup final against Lyon on Friday.
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 6:18
Worcester flesh out coaching staff with Premiership winner
Worcester Warriors have announced the a addition to their coaching staff ahead of next season, with former Gallagher Premiership w…
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 4:40
Sam Cane set for international swansong against Springboks
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane been selected for the Barbarians to take on world champions South Africa in Cape Town in June.
…
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 4:12
Stormers' URC title hopes take a hit as Bok Damian Willemse banned
Already facing the daunting task of travelling to take on reigning champions Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship qua…
Josh Raisey
22 May 2025, 3:09
Ollie Chessum learns fate after hearing for dangerous tackle
Leicester Tigers lock Ollie Chessum has escaped a ban following his yellow card against Bath on Saturday in the Gallagher Premiers…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 9:15
Worcester Warriors add youth to recruitment drive with Will Reed deal
Worcester Warriors have made their seventh deal ahead of their return to professional rugby next season in Champ Rugby by signing …
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 9:00
Gabriel Hamer-Webb leaves Cardiff with Premiership outfit circling
Cardiff have confirmed that winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb will leave the club this summer, with RugbyPass previously reporting that Le…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 8:30
Matt Fagerson signs long-term deal with URC champions
Scotland back-row Matt Fagerson has signed a new deal with the Glasgow Warriors that will run until 2028.
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 7:13
Paolo Odogwu earns long-awaited Italy recall for Springbok series
Paolo Odogwu has earned his first call-up to the Italy squad under head coach Gonzalo Quesada ahead of their series with the world…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 7:00
Irish-qualified ex-New Zealand U20 No.10 exits Ulster a year early
Ulster have confirmed that fly-half Aidan Morgan has left the club by mutual consent following the end of their United Rugby Champ…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 3:20
England and Wales internationals free agents after release from clubs
Former Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell has left the NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu following the conclusion of the regular Japan Rugby Lea…
Josh Raisey
21 May 2025, 2:26
The injury update Northampton did not want to hear
Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru has confirmed that France winger Damian Penaud will be 100 per cent for Saturday's Investec…
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 9:06
Schalk Burger's preferred position for Henry Pollock may not go down well
Schalk Burger has compared England flanker Henry Pollock to double World Cup-winning Springbok Kwagga Smith, and has suggested his…
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 8:36
Dewi Lake to lead Wales squad with 6 uncapped players, but Lions hopeful ruled out
Dewi Lake will captain Wales this July in their two-Test series with Japan, while Jac Morgan is with the British and Irish Lions.
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 4:20
Wales raid Harlequins to assemble coaching team for Japan tour
Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take charge of Wales again for their tour of Japan in July.
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 3:51
Steve Borthwick names 14 uncapped players in 33-man England squad
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named 14 uncapped players in his 33-man England squad that will assemble for a two-day trai…
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 3:00
Mike Brown becomes the latest England veteran to retire
Leicester Tigers full-back Mike Brown has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
20 May 2025, 2:40
The 'incredibly athletic' All Black Genia calls 'the toughest player I've ever played'
Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia has labelled his longstanding All Blacks opponent Brodie Retallick as the "toughest player"…
Josh Raisey
19 May 2025, 4:43
What Lions captain Maro Itoje said to his Saracens team after collapse
If anyone wanted an insight into British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje's leadership style, his changing-room address to his S…
Josh Raisey
19 May 2025, 3:40
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Saracens | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Northampton Saints player ratings: Northampton delivered a comeback for the ages on Saturday at Franklin's Gardens, overturning a…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
17 May 2025, 9:47
Saracens player ratings vs Northampton Saints | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Saracens player ratings: There is quite a mix of performances in a game where Saracens blew a 24-7 second-half lead against Northa…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
17 May 2025, 9:24
Worcester Warriors announce second signing ahead of return
Worcester Warriors have signed Leicester Tigers wing Josh Bassett ahead of next season, where they will return to professional rug…
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 8:28
Extra drama added at both ends as RFU unveil new-look Champ Rugby
The RFU have unveiled the new format and structure of English rugby's second division next season, branded 'Champ Rugby'.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 8:28
Ex-England wing Marland Yarde announces retirement
Former England wing Marland Yarde has announced his retirement from rugby after being without a club for two years.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 4:45
Saints' Juarno Augustus one of 8 uncapped players in 54-man Bok camp
Northampton Saints No.8 Juarno Augustus' form has not gone unnoticed this season after being included in Rassie Erasmus' 54-man So…
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 2:32
Former Springbok Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37
Former South Africa wing Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37 of a heart attack.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 0:50
England flanker Matt Kvesic the 'first of several major' Worcester signings
Worcester Warriors have signed former England flanker Matt Kvesic ahead of their return to professional rugby next season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 10:01
Edinburgh braced to lose 8 internationals in 12-strong exit list
Edinburgh are set to lose four players with over 100 appearances for the club at the end of the season in the form of Scotland int…
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 9:05
Northampton confirm exit of 'unlucky' Burger Odendaal
Northampton Saints have confirmed that centre Burger Odendaal will leave the club at the end of the season, with a potential move …
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 8:19
Ulster bolster front-row reserves with two prop signings
Ulster have signed props Sam Crean and Rory McGuire ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 7:28
Two England representatives part of five-player Leicester buying spree
Leicester Tigers have signed England representatives Jamie Blamire and Tarek Haffar ahead of next season, as part of a five-player…
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 4:01
Former Scotland centre Matt Scott to retire at the end of the season
Edinburgh centre Matt Scott has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 1:58
Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie headlines triple back-row deal at Edinburgh
Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh.
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 8:00
Son of Wallabies great the latest member of Test dynasty to join Quins academy
Harlequins have announced their intake of senior academy members ahead of next season's pre-season, with Nick Lynagh, son of Walla…
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 6:02
Lion one of 7 internationals leaving Gloucester in 19-player exodus
Gloucester have confirmed that 19 players will leave Kingsholm at the end of the season, including seven internationals.
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 4:14
Gibson-Park 'easily the best half-back in the world' over Dupont: Genia
Antoine Dupont is a player who, for many, has entered the 'greatest of all time' conversation over the past year, but for Will Gen…
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 2:45
History made as Kyohei Yamasawa joins exclusive club containing one All Black and one Wallaby
Uncapped fly-half Kyohei Yamasawa has become the first Japanese player to be crowned Japan Rugby League One's top point scorer in …
Josh Raisey
12 May 2025, 3:23
Pete Wilkins joins URC rivals after Connacht exit
Pete Wilkins has found a new club a month after he ended his eight-year association with Connacht, agreeing to become Benetton's a…
Josh Raisey
12 May 2025, 2:10
Bristol Bears player ratings vs Bath | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Bristol Bears player ratings: Bristol Bears leapfrogged Sale Sharks into third place in the Gallagher Premiership with a 36-14 wi…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
10 May 2025, 9:45
An England 23 Borthwick could pick after the Lions squad announcement
As 13 England internationals had their names read out by Ieuan Evans at the British and Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
09 May 2025, 3:56
Andy Farrell explains why Marcus Smith beat Owen Farrell to a Lions spot
Heading into the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, there was a definite, a probable and then a host of contenders vying …
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 9:11
British and Irish Lions squad 2025: 10 losers from Andy Farrell's selection
It is the cruel part of any sport, but with the joy that comes with being selected for a squad, so too comes the disappointment fo…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 6:45
British and Irish Lions squad 2025: 11 winners
The 2025 British and Irish Lions squad is official, leaving the rugby world to pick the bones of Andy Farrell's decisions.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 6:40
Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe dies aged 30
Fiji Sevens international and Castres wing Josaia Raisuqe has died at the age of 30 following a road accident on the way to traini…
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 1:47
Gareth Anscombe turns down interest from Prem rivals for Top 14 switch
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join Bayonne in the Top 14.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 9:01
Dave Kilcoyne becomes the latest Munster great to bow out
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 8:05
Edinburgh raid English clubs for Scottish-qualified wings in bumper day of business
Edinburgh have signed 20-year-old Leicester Tigers wing Malelili Satala ahead of next season on a two-year deal.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 7:04
Sale Sharks' Springbok contingent set to shrink next season
South Africa back-row Jean-Luc du Preez will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 4:38
Temo Mayanavanua set for Champions Cup swan song after confirming exit
Northampton Saints lock Temo Mayanavanua will leave the club at the end of the season, where he is poised to sign for the Fijian D…
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 2:18
Mack Hansen's Lions hopes take a major hit
Connacht winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out for five weeks with an ankle injury, very likely bringing his club season to an end…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 5:35
Leigh Halfpenny visits Pro D2 facilities as Harlequins exit approaches
Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny took advantage of his recent weekend off during the European semi-finals to visit Beziers' tr…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 4:17
'Flustered' Prendergast in 'system where decisions are all made for him'
Former England, and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Ben Youngs believes Leinster and Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast is "not r…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 2:18
Toulouse player ratings vs Bordeaux-Begles | 2025 Investec Champions Cup SF
Toulouse player ratings: Toulouse's title reign came to an end on Sunday as Bordeaux-Begles booked their place in the Investec Ch…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 9:17
Red hot Bordeaux dump Toulouse out of Champions Cup to book Saints final
Bordeaux-Begles booked their place in their first ever Investec Champions Cup final with a 35-18 victory over reigning champions T…
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 8:53
Early exit leaves Owen Farrell's Lions hopes hanging by a thread as Lyon win
Owen Farrell's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad named later this week took a major hit on Sunday at the Stade de …
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 6:51
Steve Borthwick forced into rethink with England hopeful out for season
Northampton Saints winger George Hendy has confirmed that his season is over after undergoing an operation on his shoulder.
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 7:11
The radical move Freddie Steward eyes as 'way back in' to England team
Freddie Steward's England career since the 2023 World Cup has not gone the way he would have wanted.
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 6:19
Lions legend Jim Telfer has no questions over captaincy as he picks his XV
Legendary British and Irish Lions player and coach Jim Telfer has selected seven Irish players in his ideal XV to take on Australi…
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 4:45
Greenwood claims 'greatest Lion you've never heard of' may be better than BOD
In a career that saw him play on three British and Irish Lions tours and win a World Cup with England, Will Greenwood played along…
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 2:33
Glasgow's Mann seals Premiership move to replace exiting England No.8
Gloucester have signed Glasgow Warriors No.8 Jack Mann ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 8:32
Springbok Deon Fourie dispels retirement fears with new Stormers deal
South African utility forward Deon Fourie will extend his professional career into its third decade after signing a one-year contr…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 8:05
The All Black that handed Steven Kitshoff his 'biggest punishment'
Steven Kitshoff will go down as one of the finest loosehead props of his generation, with two World Cup titles to his name. But fe…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 7:10
France and Toulouse star Peato Mauvaka potentially out until 2026
France and Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka has been ruled out of Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final and the foreseeable futu…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 2:12
'If he performs in this game, he's in the Lions'
Northampton Saints' Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium has been described as the "first …
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 8:21
'Cheslin-esque' teenager tipped for Boks is one of five Stormers deals
Junior Springboks JC Mars and Kyle Smith have signed contract extensions with the Stormers.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 8:07
Jake Ball performs retirement U-turn by sealing Wales return
Wales lock Jake Ball has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, reversing his decision to retire.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 7:33
What Matt Sherratt would have done differently during his Wales stint
Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has described the record loss to England while he was stand-in Wales coach during the Guinness Six Nati…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 3:52
SVNS awards: Battle of sensations in women's as Pumas dominate men's
Women's sevens sensations Australia's Maddison Levi and New Zealand's Jorja Miller will go head-to-head to be crowned HSBC SVNS wo…
Josh Raisey
28 Apr 2025, 3:49
Brian O'Driscoll the latest name to back 'brilliant fit' Lions bolter
Former British and Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll has become the latest personality to back England and Sale Sharks fly-half…
Josh Raisey
28 Apr 2025, 2:14
Harlequins player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Harlequins player ratings: Leicester Tigers took a giant stride to the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, and possibly a home semi-…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2025, 9:17
Former England wing Semesa Rokoduguni extends career in Championship
Former England and Bath winger Semesa Rokoduguni has signed a new deal with Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship.
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2025, 8:44
Springboks great makes timely return from injury
The Bulls are set to welcome back Springbok Willie le Roux for their repeat of last season's United Rugby Championship final again…
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2025, 7:07
The England star Courtney Lawes expects to be the best in the world
England centurion Courtney Lawes has predicted his former Northampton Saints team-mate Tommy Freeman will become "one of the best …
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2025, 5:09
Venue confirmed for 2027 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals
Lyon's OL Stadium will host the 2027 Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals, the EPCR have confirmed.
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2025, 3:51
Welsh-qualified lock Levi Douglas to join URC strugglers next season
Former Bath and Wasps lock Levi Douglas has signed for Dragons ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
24 Apr 2025, 2:04
Dragons keep hold of Rhodri Jones in double prop re-signing
Wales loosehead prop Rhodri Jones has signed a contract extension with the Dragons.
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2025, 11:23
Nolann Le Garrec issues statement after outcry over much-maligned dive
Racing 92 scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec has issued an apology following his infamous dive against Perpignan in the latest round of T…
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2025, 6:40
Pollock joins exiled England star on European player of the year shortlist
England flanker Henry Pollock has been nominated for Europe's 2025 Investec player of the year following a breakthrough campaign f…
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2025, 4:50
Rob Leota joins growing list of Wallaby back rows heading north
Australia and New South Wales Waratahs back row Rob Leota has signed for Top 14 outfit Bayonne ahead of next season, becoming the …
Josh Raisey
23 Apr 2025, 1:54
Gloucester swiftly recruit Christian Wade replacement
Gloucester have signed Newcastle Falcons full-back Ben Redshaw ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 9:20
Top 14-chasing Beziers sign Uruguayan Olympian
Pro D2 outfit Beziers have signed Uruguay full-back Baltazar Amaya ahead of next season on a two-year deal.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 7:32
Two Ireland internationals among 8 players exiting Ulster
Ulster have confirmed their eight departures at the end of the season, which includes five centurion and two Ireland international…
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 4:43
Ben Youngs set to retire at the end of the season
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs has announced that he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
22 Apr 2025, 4:00
Nigel Owens fiercely rebukes 'shameful' act from France international
Former referee Nigel Owens has said he would have had "no hesitation" in awarding Racing 92 and France scrum-half Nolann Le Garrec…
Josh Raisey
21 Apr 2025, 5:37
Ollie Chessum back after Six Nations injury scare: All Premiership teams this weekend
England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premi…
Josh Raisey
28 Mar 2025, 8:12
France prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin makes nation switch with debut imminent
Montpellier tighthead prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin has switched his international allegiance to Senegal four years after he won his sol…
Josh Raisey
28 Mar 2025, 5:03
Lawes' bold Lions statement after Farrell breathes new life into hopes
Former England captain Courtney Lawes is "pretty confident" that he can work his way into the British and Irish Lions XV if he is …
Josh Raisey
27 Mar 2025, 8:19
Montpellier set to lose Test star to open door for All Blacks hopeful
Georgia hooker Vano Karkadze is set to leave Montpellier at the end of the season to join Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax, according to Fren…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 8:20
Ireland announce new head coach as bulk of staff join Lions
Ireland have announced that Paul O'Connell will take charge of the team this summer as they face Georgia and Portugal, with the bu…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 8:17
Scotland's Grant Gilchrist extends Edinburgh deal into 15th season
Edinburgh co-captain Grant Gilchrist has signed a one-year contract extension with the club, which will take him into his 15th sea…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 8:04
English-qualified Amena Caqusau agrees Premiership switch from Glasgow
Northampton Saints have signed English-qualified Scotland U20 winger Amena Caqusau from Glasgow Warriors ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
26 Mar 2025, 7:38
Tommy Reffell headlines list of new deals at Leicester Tigers
Wales flanker Tommy Reffell has renewed his contract with Leicester Tigers, extending his stay with the club into another decade. …
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2025, 10:03
Marcus Smith teams up with MLR's Miami Sharks in USA
No sooner had the Guinness Six Nations drawn to a close than England's Marcus Smith was jetting off to the United States during hi…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar 2025, 9:06
Owen Farrell's English understudy makes Top 14 team of the week
Owen Farrell made his return from injury over the weekend as the relegation-threatened Racing 92 defeated ASM Clermont-Auvergne 21…
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 9:30
Vermeulen to join Premiership rivals despite interest around the world
Exeter Chiefs back-row Jacques Vermeulen will bring his six-year stay at Sandy Park to a close at the end of the season to join Ga…
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 6:32
Antoine Dupont undergoes surgery on injured knee ahead of long absence
France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on his injured knee, according to French outlet l'Equipe.
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2025, 5:06
RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett headline Leinster side to take on Bulls
South Africa second-row RG Snyman will face his former side the Bulls for the first time in Leinster colours on Saturday at Loftus…
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 8:55
Saracens roll out England big guns as Quins rest theirs: All Premiership teams for this weekend
England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinn…
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 6:46
The 'biggest gift' France have and the blueprint to combat it
The question the rugby world has been asking in the fallout from the Guinness Six Nations is how to stop the French pack.
Josh Raisey
21 Mar 2025, 5:06
Peato Mauvaka cops ban for headbutt on Scotland star
France hooker Peato Mauvaka has been handed a three-week ban for his controversial headbutt on Scotland scrum-half Ben White's in…
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2025, 8:43
Ben Curry returns to lead Sale Sharks after breakthrough Six Nations
England flanker Ben Curry will captain his Sale Sharks side against Newcastle Falcons on Friday in the Gallagher Premiership, six …
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2025, 7:44
Camille Chat secures future after whirwind 2025 that saw shock Racing exit
Former France hooker Camille Chat has signed a four year contract extension with Lyon, the club he joined at the beginning of the …
Josh Raisey
20 Mar 2025, 7:29
Six English, six Irish with Owen Farrell in: Bok legends pick Lions XV
South African World Cup winner Schalk Burger has picked former England captain Owen Farrell as his preferred choice to start for t…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2025, 11:12
England A's Jamie Shillcock agrees Pro D2 move with Premiership lock
Leicester Tigers utility back Jamie Shillcock is set to join the Pro D2's Brive next season on a two-year deal, as reported by Rug…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2025, 7:59
Jean de Villiers has one reservation over Ben Earl centre experiment
England seem to be inching ever closer to selecting Ben Earl to start in a Test match, but that is a move former South Africa cent…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar 2025, 5:36
'I don't see them being that dominant force that they have been'
Former England scrum-half Ben Youngs has asserted that Ireland are "done" with being the "dominant force" in the Guinness Six Nati…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2025, 10:20
USA to welcome England to finish huge home series for men and women
USA Rugby have announced their biggest-ever home event schedule which will take place later this year, with the men's and women's …
Josh Raisey
18 Mar 2025, 8:00
Lions selection: 3 winners and losers from each country
It may be scrawled somewhere on a long-forgotten scrap of paper, but being able to see Andy Farrell's preliminary British and Iris…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
17 Mar 2025, 10:38
John Cooney to swap Ulster for France's second division
Ulster scrum-half John Cooney has signed a two-year deal with French Pro D2 outfit Brive ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
17 Mar 2025, 9:32
Fabien Galthie's emphatic World Cup statement after Six Nations title
France head coach Fabien Galthie has said that his current team are better than the side that crashed out of the World Cup in 2023…
Josh Raisey
16 Mar 2025, 3:56
Townsend singles out Scot vs 'one of the biggest challenges' in rugby
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has described facing France's pack as "one of the biggest challenges in world rugby right now,…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2025, 17:53
France player ratings vs Scotland | 2025 Six Nations
France player ratings: France sealed the Guinness Six Nations title with a 35-16 victory over Scotland at the Stade de France, bu…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
15 Mar 2025, 15:02
Six England players who've boosted their Lions hopes this Six Nations
There is no such thing as a subdued meeting between England and Wales, it just doesn't exist, but Saturday's encounter at the Prin…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
14 Mar 2025, 2:30
Captain Lamaro benched as Italy make wholesale changes for Ireland
Italy captain Michele Lamaro will start on the bench in round five the Guinness Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday at the Sta…
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2025, 7:23
Joe Hawkins ready to revive Test career after sealing Wales return
Exeter Chiefs centre Joe Hawkins has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
13 Mar 2025, 4:26
Wallaby Carlo Tizzano reveals 'beef' he has with likely Lions opponent
Australia flanker Carlo Tizzano says he hopes to face England's Tom Curry later this year when taking on the British and Irish Lio…
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2025, 8:42
Henry Pollock set for debut as England change four for Wales
Northampton Saints' Henry Pollock could make his England debut from the bench on Saturday against Wales in round five of the Guinn…
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2025, 7:06
Gatland compares the 'luxury' Sherratt has with Wales that he was without
Former Wales boss Warren Gatland has said that he was trying to get Wales into "best possible shape for the World Cup" during his …
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2025, 5:28
The defining moment that will 'raise massive question marks' for Ireland
South Africa greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger have dismissed the notion that a gap has opened between the top teams in th…
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2025, 8:59
Former Ireland captain delivers withering assessment of Six Nations
Former Ireland, and British and Irish Lions lock Donal Lenihan has said it is a "reflection of the Championship" if England finish…
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2025, 7:19
'Suits my game': Wales' Ioan Lloyd set for region switch
Out of favour Wales fly-half Ioan Lloyd is set to join his boyhood club Cardiff next season from the Scarlets.
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 9:55
Three Ireland stars available again as two more face fitness race
Ireland have confirmed that Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen are set to return for their final match of the Guinness …
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 8:54
England call up Ollie Lawrence replacement
England have called Max Ojomoh into their 35-man squad ahead of their final match of the Guinness Six Nations against Wales as a r…
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 7:26
Five options England have to replace Ollie Lawrence
For the first time in over a year, England will start a Test match without Ollie Lawrence in the midfield when play gets underway …
Opinion
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2025, 3:42
England left fearing the worst as injuries tarnish victory
England head coach Steve Borthwick fears centre Ollie Lawrence suffered a "severe" Achilles injury in England's 47-24 victory over…
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2025, 11:28
England player ratings vs Italy | 2025 Six Nations
England player ratings: England kept themselves in the hunt for a Super Saturday push for the Guinness Six Nations title with a vi…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2025, 10:06
Scotland player ratings vs Wales | 2025 Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Scotland withheld Wales in Edinburgh on Saturday, registering a 35-29 win over the visitors in round fou…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 Mar 2025, 10:50
Sharks flanker James Venter becomes the latest Premiership addition
Sharks flanker James Venter has signed for Gloucester ahead of next season, as originally reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2025, 8:43
Top 14 giants sign 147kg 16-year-old from Australia
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have looked to the future by signing teenager Visesio Kite to their academy, according to various repor…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2025, 6:06
Ben Spencer commits to Bath in long-term deal
Bath captain Ben Spencer has signed a new three-year contract at the club, keeping him at the Rec until the summer of 2028.
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2025, 3:31
Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu agrees move to South African rivals
The Stormers have signed loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2025, 2:50
Ireland call in four reinforcements as Caelan Doris update is given
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" to return from his knee injury for their Guinness Six Nations round four…
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2025, 7:36
Scotland draft three new players into squad as injuries take their toll
Matt Currie has been called into the Scotland squad just days after scoring a hat-trick for Edinburgh against Munster in the Unite…
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2025, 3:24
Mack Hansen signs first central contract with Ireland
Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year deal with Connacht and Ireland, becoming the latest player to stay at least until the next W…
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2025, 2:32
Michael Cheika recruits former NRL winner at Leicester
Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika has recruited Eddie Jones' assistant coach at Japan David Kidwell until the end of the …
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2025, 9:02
Gloucester sign Ben Loader from Stormers
Gloucester have signed winger Ben Loader from the Stormers ahead of next season, as reported by RugbyPass.
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2025, 8:31
Future England star Greg Fisilau signs new Chiefs deal
Exeter Chiefs have continued their good business heading into next season by tying down back-row Greg Fisilau to a new deal with t…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2025, 4:06
Ex-Springbok believes England have fixed their 'missing link'
Despite the criticism that has been directed at England for their gameplan deployed in their win over Scotland, former South Afric…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2025, 9:00
Ma'a Nonu secures Top 14 return aged 42
All Black great Ma'a Nonu has joined his former side Toulon as a medical joker until the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2025, 2:09
Springbok World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff forced to retire
Steven Kitshoff has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds at the age of 33 after undergoing neck fusion…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2025, 1:12