Mike Blair reacts to Edinburgh's heavyweight Champions Cup draw
Mike Blair is relishing more “memorable” occasions in Europe after Edinburgh were drawn alongside English Premiership side Sar…
PA
28 Jun, 15:15
ADVERTISEMENT
Rugby News
'Ticks the boxes' - Nienaber defends conservative Boks selection
The Springboks have never lost against Wales in South Africa.
PA
28 Jun, 15:11
Bundee Aki's awkward reaction to being given Ireland captaincy
Bundee Aki says it will be a “huge privilege” to captain Ireland against the Maori All Blacks after initially suspecting head …
PA
28 Jun, 11:06
Champions Cup winners La Rochelle drawn with Premiership and URC semi-finalists
Reigning Heineken Champions Cup winners La Rochelle are set to face Gallagher Premiership semi-finalists Northampton Saints and Un…
Josh Raisey
28 Jun, 9:12
Andy Farrell piles pressure on Ireland ahead of Maori All Blacks clash
Andy Farrell says his experimental Ireland side face the “biggest game of their lives” after selecting five uncapped players t…
PA
28 Jun, 8:06
'It's when I come up trumps': Beard plans to attack Springboks' strengths
Adam Beard wants Wales to be history-makers on their tour of South Africa. The odds are stacked against last year’s Guinness Six…
PA
28 Jun, 7:15
'Everyone is focussing on Wales' loss to Italy... we also lost to Italy'
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says his team is not reading too much into Wales’ last outing on a rugby field.
Rugby365
28 Jun, 6:16
South Africa name two debutants in squad to face Wales
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named uncapped duo Salmaan Moerat and Elrigh Louw in his matchday 23 to face Wales th…
Josh Raisey
28 Jun, 6:15
ANALYSIS
Will Fabien Galthie unearth more gold nuggets in Japan?
French rugby is on the crest of a wave and they know they can afford to take an understrength squad to Japan and rest their bigges…
Gavin Mortimer
28 Jun, 5:26
The lesson England learned from State of Origin II
After watching Queensland flounder in Origin II, England will attempt to overcome their own "vulnerability" in a bid to keep Eddie…
AAP
28 Jun, 3:52
'Roll up the sleeves': Wallabies star details plan to snap losing run against England
Staring down the barrel of nine straight losses to England, a Wallabies veteran has lifted the lid on how the winless run can be s…
AAP
28 Jun, 2:19
All Blacks star Will Jordan 'only a chance for the third test' against Ireland
All Blacks captain Sam Cane says Will Jordan isn't likely to feature until the third test of New Zealand's upcoming series against…
Alex McLeod
28 Jun, 1:32
'Step up': Sam Cane highlights where All Blacks must improve against Ireland
Following last year's tumultuous test campaign, their worst in more than a decade, Sam Cane wants to see more from the All Blacks …
Alex McLeod
28 Jun, 0:28
OPINION
The All Blacks cannot lose this week
The addition of Joe Schmidt to the coaching group is an incredible stroke of luck. He’d have been a welcome addition to the staf…
Hamish Bidwell
27 Jun, 23:01
Bundee Aki named to captain Ireland against Maori All Blacks
Kiwi-born Ireland star Bundee Aki has been named to captain his side against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun, 21:06
All Blacks dealt another blow as Will Jordan tests positive for Covid
Will Jordan is the sixth member of the All Blacks camp to test positive for Covid after two players and three coaches were hit wit…
Ben Smith
27 Jun, 19:20
Former Wallaby captain George Gregan's predictions for England series
Former Australian captain George Gregan believes Eddie Jones possesses the leadership qualities required to revive England's ailin…
AAP
27 Jun, 17:26
Northampton Saints statement: Luther Burrell
Northampton Saints have issued a statement that has clarifed that centre Luther Burrell did not suffer any racial abuse while at t…
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 15:38
Two England internationals among 16 players exiting Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the 16 players that will exit the club ahead of the 2022-23 Gallagher Premiership season.
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 11:39
Saracens scrum-half Aled Davies banned
Saracens scrum-half Aled Davies has received a three-week ban after being cited for dangerous tackling in the Gallagher Premiershi…
PA
27 Jun, 10:48
'We were embarrassed by that...There is no hiding from that'
Wales face Test matches in Pretoria, Bloemfontein and Cape Town against the Springboks.
PA
27 Jun, 10:45
'I was horrendous' - England star's painful conversion from flyhalf to 132kg prop
The former schoolboy fly-half is set to start in England’s front row on the tour of Australia.
PA
27 Jun, 9:53
Springboks star Du Toit to miss opening game against Wales
The Springboks will be without one of their big names when they come up against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Rugby365
27 Jun, 9:40
Sam Burgess takes fresh swing at English rugby and Jamie Roberts
Former NRL star Sam Burgess has taken a fresh swipe at English rugby and Wales centre Jamie Roberts in an appearance on the Austra…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 9:11
Dragons RFC - Welsh region are now 'a club' as rebrand revealed
The Dragons will henceforth be known as 'Dragons RFC' as the Welsh URC side unveiled its new branding and identity.
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 8:41
Spain's RWC appeal is dead as World Rugby refuse to admit new evidence
A Spanish appeal of World Rugby's decision to disqualify them from Rugby World Cup in France next over the use of an ineligible pl…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 7:37
Bulls confirm departure of defence coach Mongalo
The Bulls have confirmed the departure of defence coach Joey Mongalo, who departs after two years with the Jake White coached side…
Kim Ekin
27 Jun, 7:26
ANALYSIS
New Zealand v Ireland: The final frontier
Andy Farrell's men have yet to register a win against the All Blacks in New Zealand, but they may not get a better chance than the…
Garry Doyle
27 Jun, 7:03
Ashton Hewitt applauds Luther Burrell for speaking out against racism
Dragons player Ashton Hewitt has applauded Luther Burrell after the former England centre spoke out against racism in rugby union.…
PA
27 Jun, 6:42
Edinburgh sign Scotland qualified Nick Auterac
Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scotland qualified former England U20s prop Nick Auterac from Northampton Saints.
Ian Cameron
27 Jun, 5:32
Champions Team named to take on Italy A but there's a twist
There's a rather ironic twist to the named Strong Carling Champions Team, a fan voted composite side who will take on Italy A on S…
Rugby365
27 Jun, 5:15
Ireland wing tests positive for Covid days out from All Blacks clash
On a day when the All Blacks battled with Covid chaos, Ireland have been forced to contend with their own bout of the virus.
Alex McLeod
27 Jun, 3:04
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke confirms playing future amid speculation of NRL switch
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has confirmed his playing future after being the subject of a cross-code rumours earlier this year.
Sam Smith
27 Jun, 2:33
'We're the underdogs': All Blacks great says Ireland are 'favourites' ahead of first test
According to an All Blacks great, New Zealand will be "underdogs" when they host Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland this Saturday.
Sam Smith
27 Jun, 1:56
Why Quade Cooper doesn't regret surprise social media exchange with Marcus Smith
Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper says his surprise exchanges with England playmaker Marcus Smith are mutually beneficial and for the…
AAP
27 Jun, 1:25
Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set-up as another coach succumbs to Covid
A Covid outbreak has resulted in Joe Schmidt joining the All Blacks set-up just days out from their season-opening test against hi…
Alex McLeod
26 Jun, 22:29
