Ex-England and Toulon star Delon Armitage names his Dream Team XV
Delon Armitage enjoyed one heck of a career, the full-back spending nine years in the London Irish first team before embarking on …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 12:12
Rugby News
Montpellier issue blunt statement about Saint-Andre exit speculation
Last year's Top 14 champions Montpellier have issued a blunt statement regarding speculation that Philippe Saint-Andre is to leave…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 10:29
OPINION
The eleventh hour has arrived for All Blacks hopefuls
It's last chance saloon for fringe All Blacks to push their case for national selection.
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jun, 10:06
'A significant development': Enhanced England contracts agreed
New contracts have been announced for the England senior women players that will incorporate the 2025 World Cup on home soil.
PA
08 Jun, 9:58
Fiji name a star-studded 45-strong Rugby World Cup training squad
New Fiji boss Simon Raiwalui has named a 45-strong Rugby World Cup training squad consisting of numerous stars such as Semi Radrad…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 7:56
Harlequins raid BUCS Super Rugby for rising star
Harlequins have dipped into the university rugby pathway by securing the services of Roma Zheng, a rising star of the BUCS Super R…
Ian Cameron
08 Jun, 7:48
ANALYSIS
And then there were four: Everything’s in place for a spectacular Premier 15s sprint finish
The pacemaker of the regular Premier 15s season has stepped off the track and the bell’s sounding: there’s a lead pack of four…
Claire Thomas
08 Jun, 7:37
OPINION
'Rugby World Cup lends credibility to a sport battling grave issues'
As clubs go bust and player welfare concerns heighten, the Rugby World Cup remains a vital beacon of light.
Mick Cleary
08 Jun, 7:33
Lyon confirm the exit of three players, including Lima Sopoaga
Former All Blacks utility Lima Sopoaga is on the lookout for a new club after Lyon confirmed that last Sunday’s play-off defeat …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 7:09
Waratahs' Gordon dismisses Eden Park rugby hoodoo
It's been a graveyard for Australian teams but skipper Jake Gordon says Auckland's Eden Park holds no fears for the NSW Waratahs i…
AAP
08 Jun, 7:01
INTERVIEW
Why All Blacks hopeful has ‘no regrets about signing overseas’
For young rugby players growing up in New Zealand, the childhood dream of one day running out in the iconic black jersey is fuelle…
Finn Morton
08 Jun, 1:57
Star players return for Chiefs’ quarter-final with Reds
Coming into this year’s Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, most rugby fans would agree that the Hamilton-based Chiefs are the favouri…
Finn Morton
08 Jun, 1:04
Brumbies' X-factor ruled out of quarter-final as team named
The setbacks keep coming for the ACT Brumbies ahead of their blockbuster Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final against the Hurricanes …
AAP
07 Jun, 23:20
Hurricanes sticking with winning formula for trip to Canberra
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has named a largely unchanged side to head to Canberra to take on the fourth-placed Brumbies i…
Kim Ekin
07 Jun, 23:15
Ethan Blackadder returns as Crusaders name team for quarter-final
The Crusaders have welcomed back some big-name players for their quarter-final clash with the Fijian Drua in Christchurch on Satur…
Finn Morton
07 Jun, 23:05
‘Deserved favourites’: Reds name star-studded side for Chiefs quarter
The Queensland Reds shocked the rugby world with a win over the previously unbeaten Chiefs earlier this season, and they’re look…
Finn Morton
07 Jun, 22:35
‘A new chapter and challenge’: Springbok Cheslin Kolbe signs for new club
Rugby World Cup winning Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has officially signed for Suntory Sungoliath in the Japanese Rugby League One comp…
Finn Morton
07 Jun, 22:09
'I'm really excited': Rebels sign Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
The Melbourne Rebels have officially confirmed Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has signed with the Super Rugby Pacific club …
AAP
07 Jun, 21:01
‘He’s a little bit frustrated’: Crusaders star ruled out of quarter-final
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has confirmed that veteran lock Sam Whitelock is “not available” for this weekend’s quarter-…
Finn Morton
07 Jun, 20:20
OPINION
Crusaders' coaching job well overdue for red-and-black man Penney
If you coached the Crusaders in those days, then you tended to look a little suspiciously at your Canterbury counterparts. And, if…
Hamish Bidwell
07 Jun, 18:32
Fainga'anuku's Toulon move confirmed but his All Black ambitions remain
Crusaders wing and All Black Leicester Fainga'anuku's move to Toulon next season has been confirmed, with the 23-year-old set to j…
Ben Smith
07 Jun, 18:18
OPINION
Six New Zealand players to watch at the World U20 Championships
The backline looks stacked with several Super Rugby players and All Blacks Sevens representation, but the microscope will be put o…
Adam Julian
07 Jun, 17:59
INTERVIEW
Billy Twelvetrees: 'Ed started pre-season with us and and nine months on he’s really struggling. Jesus Christ.'
The former England and Lions centre, leaves Kingsholm a legend after over a decade's service, and in that time he has matured into…
Tom Bradshaw
07 Jun, 13:06
ANALYSIS
Australian rugby is its own worst enemy
Nobody can predict how any Australian sides will play from one week to the next.
Nick Bishop
07 Jun, 10:04
INTERVIEW
'You’re standing on the shoulders of giants, that’s what it is at this club.'
Following Wasps’ final game in the Premier 15s, captain Liz Crake, interim head coach Oli Bishop, and club legend Helen Harding …
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Jun, 9:37
Galthie has finally spoken about Mohamed Haouas' recent conviction
France boss Fabien Galthie has ruled Mohamed Haouas out of selection for the upcoming Rugby World Cup following his court convicti…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 9:33
Mick Crossan pens open letter as London Irish go into administration
London Irish owner Mick Crossan has written an open letter explaining the financial hardship that resulted in the club getting sus…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 8:55
WP Rugby statement: The alleged Stormers offer for Cheslin Kolbe
Western Province Rugby have issued a statement about the recent speculation linking them to signing Cheslin Kolbe for the Stormers…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 8:04
The message London Irish Amateur RFC have sent to its members
The grassroots section of London Irish have issued a reminder that the suspension of their Gallagher Premiership professional team…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 7:43
Marcell Coetzee makes blunt assessment about his Springboks chances
Bulls flank Marcell Coetzee has admitted that his chances of making the Springboks Rugby World Cup squad are slim.
Rugby365
07 Jun, 7:19
OPINION
London Irish's expected collapse leaves Premiership Rugby reeling
The dismantling of a third storied club in eight months paints a sorry tale of a domestic league that has spiralled out of control
Owain Jones
07 Jun, 6:37
Ex-Springbok Terblanche included in 30-strong World Cup judiciary team
World Rugby have named a 30-strong team of disciplinary officials for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, a selection that inc…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 5:51
The 'devastated’ Ollie Hoskins breaks London Irish player silence
Public reaction from the playing squad at London Irish to Tuesday evening’s suspension of the financially stricken club by the R…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 5:18
Highs and lows of London Irish, the latest club to exit Premiership
London Irish have been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership following a failure to provide financial guarantees for next seaso…
PA
07 Jun, 4:25
ANALYSIS
Where are they now? – France 2019 Junior World Championship
It’s hard to fathom that it was 2019 when the last full-on Junior World Championship was held, but that is about to change later…
Liam Heagney
07 Jun, 4:01
'We really need him': Reds star set to shift again for quarter-final
Josh Flook has tipped the "18-year-old" James O'Connor to resurface if he returns to the centres for the Queensland Reds.
AAP
07 Jun, 2:27
