‘Don’t think we can beat South Africa’: Why the All Blacks need to be ‘courageous’
With the end of this year’s Super Rugby Pacific campaign in sight, rugby fans and pundits in the southern hemisphere have alread…
Finn Morton
28 May, 20:34
Rugby News
'A beautiful, romantic story': Blues veteran Bryce Heem and his All Black chances
The 34-year-old has been such a surprise performer that a previously unthinkable All Black debut is now being talked about as a sl…
Ben Smith
28 May, 20:03
All five Australian Super teams chasing play-offs in the last round
Australia will have at least two teams playing Super Rugby Pacific finals with a third spot still up for grabs heading into the la…
AAP
28 May, 18:05
Eddie Jones issues update on Samu Kerevi's Barbarians injury
Wallabies boss Eddie Jones has given an update on the injury that forced Samu Kerevi out of Sunday’s Barbarians match after just…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 14:42
'No one wants us to win and we don’t care'
Jackson Wray believes new Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens deserve more respect for emerging from one of the bleakest epis…
PA
28 May, 13:01
'You can’t be punished for the rest of your life': Hansen on Folau future
The devout Christian was sacked by RA in 2019 for publishing a series of discriminatory posts on social media.
PA
28 May, 12:44
'I love him': Eddie Jones changes his tune on Alun Wyn Jones
Eddie Jones has paid tribute to Alun Wyn Jones, the legendary Wales lock who captained the Barbarians to their 48-42 win in a 14-t…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 12:08
OPINION
Barbarians player ratings vs World XV | 2023 Killik Cup
Barbarians player ratings live from Twickenham: Ex-England boss Eddie Jones was back in London on Sunday and here at the Barbarian…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 11:11
Eddie Jones' Barbarians win try-fest against World XV
The Barbarians won a 14-try 48-42 points-fest against the World XV at Twickenham today, with Eddie Jones coming out on top against…
PA
28 May, 10:57
Johnny Sexton headlines list of departing Leinster players
Leinster have confirmed that ten players will be leaving the province at the end of the season, with Ireland captain Johnny Sexton…
Kim Ekin
28 May, 10:33
'Manu’s playing his best rugby': Sanderson says Tuilagi peaking for RWC
Sarries made amends for failing to score a try during a 15-12 loss to Leicester in the 2022 final.
PA
28 May, 7:16
Premiership final Just Stop Oil protestors charged
The duo invaded the pitch midway through the first half of the match between Saracens and Sale, throwing orange paint powder on to…
PA
28 May, 6:24
World Cup winner Vicky Fleetwood retires immediately
Former England and Saracens flanker Vicky Fleetwood has announced her immediate retirement from rugby.
Josh Raisey
28 May, 5:44
Emotional Alex Sanderson issues apology to the retiring Jono Ross
Alex Sanderson jetted out to Marbella on Sunday with his beaten Sale having issued an apology to Jono Ross that the Sharks were un…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 5:13
Will Jordan commits to All Blacks and Crusaders
Will Jordan has signed a four-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, keeping him with the Crusaders and the All Blacks un…
Josh Raisey
28 May, 4:28
EXCLUSIVE
Jack Nowell: 'I never thought I was going to be in the position'
Jack Nowell looked quite the chill picture lapping up the sunny Devon weather last Thursday morning from his back garden.
Liam Heagney
28 May, 3:59
EXCLUSIVE
‘It’s not fair to be putting so many people through so much s***’
Nick Phipps was just finished on the World XV training ground in London when he shot the summer-time breeze with RugbyPass, bridgi…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 3:23
'Does put a damper on things': Crusaders concerned with All Black duo
The Crusaders comprehensive 42-18 victory over the Waratahs has come with a cost with two more All Blacks under injury clouds head…
Ben Smith
27 May, 21:29
'We gonna': Stormers were 'cursed' by Joseph Dweba's remarks in viral video
The video has now come back to bite after Munster's 19-14 upset win to claim the URC title in front of 55,000 in Cape Town.
Kim Ekin
27 May, 19:37
'Worse than disappointing': Hurricanes slammed by ex-All Blacks after Blues loss
The Hurricanes 36-25 loss to the Blues had finals-level intensity as both sides lifted emotionally for the derby but wet condition…
Kim Ekin
27 May, 18:31
Chiefs grind out win over Brumbies with 'relentless' defence
Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says three soft tries dented their hopes of upsetting the Chiefs with their chances of a top-two Su…
AAP
27 May, 17:46
INTERVIEW
Adam Hastings: 'When you're injured, you question a lot of things'
Adam Hastings has recovered from two spectacularly ill-timed injuries to target a place in Scotland's Rugby World Cup squad
Jamie Lyall
27 May, 16:51
'It is some win for us. It’s massive, a whole year of work'
Munster captain Peter O’Mahony hailed his team’s “incredible resilience” after they won the United Rugby Championship titl…
PA
27 May, 16:03
Springboks name 33-man squad for latest camp in Durban
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed the 33 players for the second Springboks preparation camp in Durban.
Ian Cameron
27 May, 15:32
Munster defy Stormers, critics and bookies to hoist URC title
Munster won their first major trophy for 12 years by landing the United Rugby Championship title following an absorbing 19-14 vict…
PA
27 May, 15:12
Owen Farrell's 'fight for' reaction to Saracens' redemption title win
Owen Farrell has played down his Twickenham heroics even though Saracens boss Mark McCall claimed that his team’s No10 is playin…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 14:54
Stormers player ratings vs Munster | 2023 URC Final
Stormers player ratings: Many thought the DHL Stormers just needed to turn up at the Cape Town Stadium to retain the title but a f…
Ian Cameron
27 May, 14:51
OPINION
Moana Pasifika must rethink their objectives
Moana Pasifika have not so yet proven to be the success story everyone hoped - but it's not all their own doing.
Gregor Paul
27 May, 14:48
The furious Sale reaction to protestors invading Twickenham pitch
Beaten Sale have reacted furiously to the pitch invasion that took place midway through the first half of Saturday’s Gallagher P…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 13:55
OPINION
Saracens player ratings vs Sale | 2023 Premiership final
Saracens player ratings: Two tries in a four-minute spell extricating the Londoners from the crisis that was the Sharks biting to …
Liam Heagney
27 May, 12:47
Saracens defy injuries to hold off Sale and win Premiership title
The match was briefly disrupted in the first half by protestors from climate action group Just Stop Oil.
PA
27 May, 12:30
OPINION
Sale player ratings vs Saracens | 2023 Premiership final
Sale player ratings: We were told throughout the season that “Northern Rugby Matters”. Sale Sharks had body-surfed across this…
Daniel Gallan
27 May, 12:07
Tom Curry helps eject 'Just Stop Oil' protesters from Premiership Final
Just Stop Oil protesters forced a stoppage in play during Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham.
PA
27 May, 10:55
Telea bags four as the Blues see off Hurricanes in thriller
Four tries from Mark Telea has propelled the Blues to a 36-25 win over the Hurricanes.
Ben Smith
27 May, 5:01
Ex-All Black returns from France to break record after 12-year hiatus
Former All Black prop John Afoa broke Super Rugby records after returning to New Zealand and turning out for the Crusaders in the …
Ben Smith
27 May, 2:57
Crusaders blow out Waratahs for a 'reality check'
The clinical Crusaders have dealt the NSW Waratahs a reality check with a 42-18 Super Rugby Pacific drubbing in Christchurch.
AAP
27 May, 2:37
