UK politician responds after World Cup gaffe
Having eaten an ostrich anus and lamb's testicles in the Australian bush during a reality TV show there is little Nadine Dorries c…
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01 Jul, 4:04
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NZ Rugby statement: Jeremy Loughman incident
The 26-year-old Ireland prop was filmed falling backwards as he attempted to return to his feet following a collision.
PA
01 Jul, 3:44
All Blacks outcast George Bridge linked to Super Rugby Pacific switch
Crusaders wing George Bridge has been linked to a Super Rugby Pacific transfer in the wake of his omission from the All Blacks squ…
Sam Smith
01 Jul, 0:58
All Blacks No 8 Hoskins Sotutu re-commits to New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks No 8 Hoskins Sotutu will remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future, committing his services to the Blues and NZR…
Alex McLeod
30 Jun, 23:05
Ex-All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu named to make Fiji debut against Tonga
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu will make his return to test rugby this weekend when Fiji host Tonga in the Pacific N…
Alex McLeod
30 Jun, 22:35
France boss Fabien Galthie rests frontline stars for first Japan test
Six Nations champions France will be without a host of frontline stars when they take to the field against Japan in Toyota this we…
AAP
30 Jun, 21:11
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Neil de Kock: Damian Willemse selection suggests the Bok plan is progressing
The team comes first and if it means a 6-2 bench split is going to give you a better chance of getting the result you need then I …
Neil de Kock
30 Jun, 21:00
Jamie Joseph recalls World Cup stalwart for Japan's clash against France
Japan boss Jamie Joseph has recalled a World Cup stalwart for Saturday's rugby test against Six Nations champions France in Toyota…
AAP
30 Jun, 19:07
13 Moana Pasifika reps named for Samoa's duel with Australia A
Already highlighting the benefits of Moana Pasifika's introduction to Super Rugby Pacific in 2022, 13 players from the composite P…
Sam Smith
30 Jun, 13:48
Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa named for test rugby returns
Israel Folau will return to test rugby for the first time since 2019 when Tonga take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturda…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jun, 13:24
Brumbies halfback handed captaincy duties for Australia A
Head coach Jason Gilmore has named Brumbies halfback Ryan Lonergan captain of the Australia A side or the team's Pacific Nations C…
Sam Smith
30 Jun, 12:58
Former Saracens hooker primed for Wallabies debut
New Wallabies hooker Dave Porecki says he can't rely on his years of toil in English rugby to give him an upper hand when he makes…
AAP
30 Jun, 12:45
The key factors that decided Tommy Reffell's Wales selection
Wales boss Wayne Pivac believes that Tommy Reffell has “proven himself over time” after handing the Leicester flanker his Test…
PA
30 Jun, 12:26
'Once you've beaten them once the monkey is off the back and it becomes the norm'
Ronan O'Gara has said that Saturday's meeting between the All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park will be "a different intensity to a …
Josh Raisey
30 Jun, 12:12
Gregor Townsend details Hamish Watson injury
Gregor Townsend is confident that key man Hamish Watson will only miss one of the three summer Tests against Argentina after the E…
PA
30 Jun, 10:25
RFU plan £220m investment in ten-year Premier 15s strategy
The RFU have announced a ten-year strategy to turn the Premier 15s into "the most competitive, progressive and sustainable domesti…
Sam Smith
30 Jun, 9:58
Johnny Sexton urges Ireland to avoid mistakes of the past
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.
PA
30 Jun, 8:26
Scotland name Kinghorn at fly-half against Argentina
Blair Kinghorn is set to start at fly-half for Scotland this Saturday against Argentina at the Estadio 23 de Agosto in place of Fi…
Josh Raisey
30 Jun, 7:14
Tommy Reffell to make Wales debut against South Africa
Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell is set to make his debut on Saturday against world champions South Africa after being named…
Josh Raisey
30 Jun, 6:35
Eddie Jones has sly dig at Australia selection
Eddie Jones says he's accepts and even enjoys the pressure amid critics' suggestions his role as England rugby coach could hinge o…
AAP
30 Jun, 5:52
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Tom Wood: 'It seems to be frowned on to say, 'I just out and out like whacking people'
After an illustrious 17-year career, England and Saints legend Tom Wood took his final bow in rugby with the Barbarians
Owain Jones
30 Jun, 5:09
All Blacks XV set to take on Barbarians as part of four-game end-of-year tour
New Zealand Rugby have announced that the second-string national side, dubbed the All Blacks XV, will take part in a four-game tou…
Sam Smith
30 Jun, 5:08
Owen Farrell 'very unhappy' with Eddie Jones' latest decision
Owen Farrell was “very unhappy” to be relieved of the England captaincy after Courtney Lawes was placed in charge for Saturday…
PA
30 Jun, 4:57
'I wasn't quite sure if I was sick or nervous': Foster's Covid update
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster joked he was unsure whether he was “sick or nervous” after suffering cold sweats and sleeple…
PA
30 Jun, 4:27
Cian Healy faces race to prove fitness ahead of All Blacks match
Andy Farrell said Cian Healy’s injury was “more of a scare than anything else” after the prop was a surprise inclusion in Ir…
PA
30 Jun, 4:15
Danny Care to make England Test comeback after four years
Danny Care is set to complete his Test rugby return on Saturday against Australia after an absence of nearly four years.
Josh Raisey
30 Jun, 3:36
Quade Cooper named to start for Wallabies as one of three foreign-based stars
Cooper will play his first Test since helping the Wallabies to a narrow win against Japan in October.
PA
30 Jun, 0:40
Caderyn Neville set to become third oldest Wallaby debutant against England
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will blood two old bulls against England with lock Cadeyrn Neville and hooker Dave Porecki named for t…
AAP
30 Jun, 0:29
Ireland team named to play the All Blacks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his side for the first test at Eden Park which includes 10 starters who beat the All Bla…
Ben Smith
29 Jun, 23:32
Ian Foster explains why Scott Barrett has been picked at No 6
Crusaders lock Scott Barrett has been named at No 6 for the All Blacks for the first time since the 2019 semi-final defeat to Engl…
Ben Smith
29 Jun, 22:44
All Blacks draft in replacement winger for Will Jordan
The All Blacks have called on Blues winger Mark Telea to join the squad ahead of the first test against Ireland at Eden Park after…
Ben Smith
29 Jun, 22:11
Two new debutants named for All Blacks to face Ireland
Head coach Ian Foster said the selectors were excited to name the first All Blacks test team for 2022.
Sam Smith
29 Jun, 21:48
Maori All Blacks player ratings vs Ireland
Who were the best performers for the Maori All Blacks in their victory over Ireland on Wednesday evening?
Sam Smith
29 Jun, 19:56
The unfortunate reason why Jack Nowell and Manu Tuilagi get on so well
Jack Nowell and Manu Tuilagi may pass like “ships in the night” when on England duty, but they have still developed a strong b…
PA
29 Jun, 12:17
London Irish raid Championship outfit for second-row duo
London Irish have announced the signings of Ed Scragg and Josh Caulfield from Championship outfit Cornish Pirates ahead of next se…
Josh Raisey
29 Jun, 12:00
Andy Farrell provides bleak update on Cian Healy injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted Cian Healy’s leg injury “doesn’t look too good” following an emphatic 32-17 defea…
PA
29 Jun, 9:54
