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, 14:06
Rugby News
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, 13:58
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, 12:31
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, 12:11
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, 9:24
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, 8:14
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, 7:04
FREE READ
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, 6:41
'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, 6:00
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, 5:32
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, 1:18
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, 22:20
'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, 18:55
Former Black Fern takes up new Women's High Performance role with NZR
Former Black Fern Hannah Porter will take the newly confirmed role of Head of Women’s High Performance at NZR.
Sam Smith
27 Nov, 17:48
'Too tough to ignore': ABs hero expects two bolters in RWC squad
All Blacks great Steven Donald believes two bolters will be named in next year’s Rugby World Cup squad, including an in-form out…
Finn Morton
27 Nov, 16:57
OPINION
'Abby Dow was picked at fullback but didn't play a single game in that position'
The women’s dream team of the year also featured some puzzling selections. England’s Abby Dow was picked at fullback but didn…
Adam Julian
27 Nov, 15:41
'Soul-destroying': Former England player takes to social media to blast current team
England slumped to a 27-13 loss to South Africa at Twickenham to end their Autumn campaign which Greenwood called the most 'soul-d…
Sam Smith
27 Nov, 15:05
WRU statement: Union breaks silence on Wales' dire Autumn
The WRU have broken their silence on Wales' horror-show Autumn Nation Series, where Wayne Pivac's team managed just one win from f…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov, 14:28
'I'm sure the fans have doubts and feel that I don't know how to coach'
The Rugby Football Union is to investigate a dismal campaign.
PA
27 Nov, 14:12
URC shock: Cardiff rout the Sharks in Durban
Thomas Young starred for Cardiff as they thrived in the Durban rain to claim a famous 35-0 victory over the Sharks.
PA
27 Nov, 13:30
Leicester hold off London Irish despite England prospect's 70m try
Reigning champions Leicester moved up to fifth in the Gallagher Premiership with a hard-fought 33-31 win over bottom club London I…
PA
27 Nov, 12:20
Wasteful Dragons give Lions a scare in Johannesburg
The Dragons were made to rue wasted opportunities as they suffered their first defeat in three matches in a battling 33-25 United …
PA
27 Nov, 11:32
Toulouse target current All Black as replacement for Charlie Faumuina
Toulouse are said to be on the hunt for a like-for-like replacement for giant former All Blacks prop Charlie Faumuina, who has ann…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov, 11:19
Scotland head coach Townsend pays tribute to 'inspirational' Doddie Weir
The Scottish Rugby Union announced on Saturday that Weir, who was diagnosed with MND in December 2016, had died at the age of 52.
PA
27 Nov, 8:32
RFU issue statement after dismal England Autumn campaign
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have issued a statement this Sunday following a dire Autumn Nations Series campaign in which Englan…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov, 7:52
Five things we learned from the final Autumn Nations round
England have had their worst calender year since 2008.
PA
27 Nov, 7:42
OPINION
Four England takeaways, including case for a Smith/Farrell break up
Saturday was grim for England as the curtain fell on the Autumn Nations Series with a damaging thud, the comprehensive defeat to t…
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 6:27
OPINION
How the 27 England players capped in the 2022 Autumn Nations rated
England player ratings - Autumn Nations Series: Leaving Twickenham on Saturday night, the dominant takeaway was that Eddie Jones i…
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 6:00
Warren Gatland front-runner to replace Wayne Pivac - reports
Former British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is being considered to return as Wales head coach to replace Wayne Pivac fo…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov, 5:53
'I have stopped believing what comes out of Eddie Jones' mouth'
Sir Clive Woodward insists Saturday’s dire 27-13 defeat by South Africa at Twickenham has completed the “worst week in English…
PA
27 Nov, 5:09
Rob Burrow pays tribute to 'warrior' Doddie Weir following his death
The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.
PA
27 Nov, 4:49
The 'great call' that convinced Kolisi 14-man Springboks would win
Thrilled Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi has saluted the ability of his team to suck up the anxiety of their latest red card and no…
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 4:20
Springboks' 'most enjoyable' tour verdict is warning to the world
Watch out world was the reading between the lines takeaway after Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber described the past four we…
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 3:53
Nienaber's 10-word answer when quizzed post-game on Erasmus
Rassie Erasmus was banned from attending Saturday’s match at Twickenham but the Springboks director of rugby still cast a shadow…
Liam Heagney
27 Nov, 3:40
Wallabies new winger could be World Cup bolter after starring against Wales
Mark Nawaqanitawase has emerged as an unlikely World Cup go-to man following an inspired spring tour of Europe.
AAP
27 Nov, 1:42
'Was the TMO in the toilet?': Legality of Eben Etzebeth's try under question
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth scored a crucial try for South Africa against England but the legality of his actions have come under…
Sam Smith
27 Nov, 0:00
