'Horrible, vicious person' query has shown Erasmus in a good light
Former Springboks skipper Bobby Skinstad has backed the trenchant way Rassie Erasmus defended South Africa during their recent Aut…
Liam Heagney
30 Nov, 4:45
Rugby News
A World Cup final referee has slammed 'dangerous' social media use
Test rugby referee Joy Neville has attacked people who use social media as a weapon to have a go at match officials.
Liam Heagney
30 Nov, 4:17
BREAKING
The stat that shows World Rugby tackle school is actually working
A World Rugby review has highlighted that its tackle school initiative for suspended players is working. There had been criticism …
Liam Heagney
30 Nov, 4:01
Lawrence Dallaglio demands an apology from England
Ex-England skipper Lawerence Dallaglio has lashed last Saturday’s loss to the Springboks, demanding that the players should apol…
Liam Heagney
30 Nov, 3:32
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Now is the Autumn of our discontent...
There has been a change in temperature at Twickenham and Eddie Jones is feeling the heat after a series of poor results
Graham Simmons
30 Nov, 2:14
'If I had my time again, I would have picked him': Hansen's 2019 World Cup selection regret
Sir Steve Hansen has revealed his World Cup selection regret from the All Blacks failed bid in Japan for three consecutive World C…
Sam Smith
29 Nov, 20:58
'It's funny': Springboks captain dismisses All Blacks criticism
While the All Blacks are always under some degree of pressure and scrutiny, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi believes “it’s funn…
Finn Morton
29 Nov, 20:17
'Why not ask more of a kid who has a ceiling that I think is almost infinite'
Rising star Mark Nawaqanitawase has only played three Test matches in Wallaby gold, but the talented winger is already being toute…
Finn Morton
29 Nov, 19:12
How speeding rugby up could expose players' ability to 'think for themselves'
World Rugby's proposed law changes could expose captains' decision making abilities and reduce coach's influence during matches.
Ned Lester
29 Nov, 18:28
'It's the hope that kills you': The 'great lesson' the Wallabies needed to learn
Former Australian centre Morgan Turinui has praised the Wallabies for doing the “jersey proud” against Wales, as they overcame…
Finn Morton
29 Nov, 17:03
Scotland centre hoping to come full circle after making 2015 World Cup squad
Mark Bennett is braced for a fight to secure himself a spot in the Scotland squad for the World Cup next autumn.
PA
29 Nov, 13:28
Handre Pollard: It's too late to sack England boss Eddie Jones
Jones’ position is in doubt following a disastrous autumn that produced only one win in four Tests, completing England’s worst…
PA
29 Nov, 13:13
OPINION
The All Blacks best XV is still up in the air as World Cup year looms
It would be a stretch to confidently say we have an outstanding or clearly defined All Blacks first XV in our midst.
Hamish Bidwell
29 Nov, 13:05
World Rugby issue findings from Nic White incident probe
The former Exeter player was visibly unsteady on his feet during the second half of the match in Dublin.
PA
29 Nov, 12:44
ANALYSIS
Team of the Autumn Series
After five action-packed weekends of scintillatingTest rugby, RugbyPass+ selects its team of the Autumn Nations Series.
Jamie Lyall
29 Nov, 9:03
OPINION
'Let's hear it for the boys': Men's involvement in Premier 15s shows growth of the league
When the theme for this column came to me with the sort of satisfying thump, I was surprised. As someone who aims to point all ava…
Claire Thomas
29 Nov, 8:38
'This relationship has maybe run its course at this point'
Jones is the subject of a review led by RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney that will decide if he still has a future at Twickenham.
PA
29 Nov, 8:35
Scotty Stevenson: 'Access to players has been weaponized'
Stevenson delivered an impassioned protest to the commercialisation of rugby in New Zealand and all of its seeping implications.
Ned Lester
28 Nov, 21:32
Springbok Du Toit awaits fate as disciplinary hearing set
The date has been set for South African prop Thomas du Toit's disciplinary hearing following his red card against England for a hi…
Sam Smith
28 Nov, 21:04
Cell C Sharks head coach steps down after Cardiff loss
The Sharks today announced that by mutual consent, the Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Sean Everitt has stepped down from his role.
Sam Smith
28 Nov, 20:54
ANALYSIS
How the All Blacks changed their attacking game after losing to Argentina
The All Blacks took their attacking kicking game to greater heights in 2022 once Joe Schmidt joined the coaching group.
Ben Smith
28 Nov, 19:24
How the Wallabies can 'upset a few people' at next year's RWC
Australian rugby great Phil Waugh believes the Wallabies can “upset a few people” at next year’s World Cup in France, despit…
Finn Morton
28 Nov, 16:56
'We can genuinely win the Rugby World Cup': Wallabies fans reflect on 2022
Not everything went the Wallabies’ way in 2022, but it hasn’t stopped Australian rugby fans from daring to dream almost nine m…
Finn Morton
28 Nov, 15:18
Welsh Rugby Union appoints Ieuan Evans as new chair
Ieuan Evans has been appointed chair of the Welsh Rugby Union. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions wing – who also chai…
PA
28 Nov, 13:06
McKenzie reveals 'ultimate goal' as he looks to make Test rugby return
World Cup hopeful Damian McKenzie has revealed his “ultimate goal” for next year, as the playmaker looks to make his return to…
Finn Morton
28 Nov, 12:58
Scottish rugby player receives three year ban
A Scottish Rugby Union player has been banned from all sport for a period of three years following a first Anti-Doping Rule Violat…
Ian Cameron
28 Nov, 11:31
Mike Blair assessing Edinburgh's Scotland internationals
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair is assessing his Scotland internationals before deciding which of them to restore to the team for …
PA
28 Nov, 11:11
Six Nations CEO Ben Morel to step down
Six Nations Rugby have this afternoon confirmed that their Chief Executive Officer, Ben Morel, has decided to step down at the end…
Ian Cameron
28 Nov, 8:24
ANALYSIS
England feel the hurt and Eddie Jones feels the heat
The RFU is none too pleased with England's performances this Autumn, while in Wales, the crisis button is close to being pushed
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
28 Nov, 7:14
OPINION
Ditch the stereotype: This Springboks team can play
On Saturday, shortly after his team had trampled over England, Jacques Nienaber attended a press conference with a satisfied look …
Daniel Gallan
28 Nov, 6:04
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Welsh rugby enveloped in its latest existential crisis
As Wayne Pivac teeters on the edge of finding new gainful employment after a series of disappointing results, the wider-lens story…
Ross Harries
28 Nov, 5:41
'We thought Quins were arrogant, thought they were above themselves'
It was just four weeks ago when rugby fans feasted on the latest dramatic installment in the London Irish versus Harlequins rivalr…
Liam Heagney
28 Nov, 5:00
The ruck incident which kicked off Etzebeth and Itoje skirmish
Slow motion pictures from South Africa's mauling of England during their Autumn Nations Series clash on the weekend appear to capt…
Ian Cameron
28 Nov, 4:32
OPINION
Willemse's brilliance can't save the Boks from the boring tag
The Springboks simply do not want the ball and that's okay. They are a defensive-minded team and play a pressure game based on ham…
Ben Smith
28 Nov, 0:18
Fans react after 'stand out player' misses out on Player of the Series nomination
The three nominees for the Autumn Nations Series’ Player of the Series have been announced, but the omission of the “stand out…
Finn Morton
27 Nov, 21:20
'Some will be left out': Former All Black predicts major omissions from RWC squad
Former Test flyhalf Stephen Donald has revealed who he believes will make the All Blacks’ World Cup squad, with some world class…
Finn Morton
27 Nov, 17:55
