Brendan Venter: 'Wine is very much like rugby. You never get to beat wine. You can never fully understand it.'
The eccentric Saracens maestro courts the UK's rugby press after a mixed start to their relationship as he maps out success
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Black Ferns make nine changes after 81-point performance
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has made five changes to her starting XV and four more on her bench after putting 81 points …
Report: All Blacks add Scotland to growing list of pre-World Cup fixtures
Scotland will return to New Zealand for the first time in 27 years to face the All Blacks in 2027 during preparations for the Rugb…
‘Hungry’ Red Roses ready to hunt down Canada after unbeaten run ends
“We’re very hungry and we want to keep hunting,” said Red Roses captain Meg Jones ahead of her side’s third and final WXV …
150 Tests and counting: Black Ferns set for historic milestone
When the Black Ferns play France in their second home WXV Global Series Test in Whangarei this Saturday, it will be their 150th Te…
Christian Wade chasing a new contract as well as the PREM try record
Wade, 35, took his PREM career try tally to 100 with a hat-trick against Exeter Chiefs two weeks ago and is now just one behind th…
'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Former Junior Boks captain included in France's Nations Championship squad
Stade Francais' South African-born centre Jeremy Ward is one of the surprise names in Fabien Galthié's 42-man Nations Championshi…
Canada's Alysha Corrigan reveals how she pulled off stunning solo try in historic England win
Alysha Corrigan has lifted the lid on her sensational solo try that helped Canada beat the Red Roses 24-21 in Toronto.
Andy Farrell picks two uncapped players in Ireland squad led by Dan Sheehan
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa in the Nations Champion…
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Springbok Women set straightforward goal for historic Ireland clash
Springbok Women forward Catha Jacobs believes the job for her team is simple against Ireland this weekend: win.
Sexton to coach Ireland XV as 2026/27 schedule revealed
Ulster's Mark Sexton has been appointed as head coach for Ireland XV's three confirmed fixtures in 2026/27.
'Very, very good' George Hendy backed for England cap
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson has backed in-form winger George Hendy for a call-up to Steve Borthwick’s England squad for …
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Scotland make front-row decision ahead of third Wallaroos clash
Interim Scotland head coach Dave Butcher has made three changes to his starting XV for their final WXV Global Series match against…
Lions release statement on the cause of Hyron Andrews' death
The Lions have released a statement explaining the reasons behind the sudden and tragic death of lock forward Hyron Andrews on the…
John Mitchell makes major selection call as Red Roses target Canada response
Red Roses full-back Ellie Kildunne has been dropped to the bench for the team's latest clash with Canada in WXV Global Series.
'Little Eva would be so proud': Karpani set for historic Wallaroos milestone
On Friday night in Canberra, Eva Karpani will become just the second Wallaroo to earn 50 Test caps when she comes off the bench ag…
Glasgow double up with second Test lock re-signing
Glasgow have secured the future of a second Scotland lock in as many days after agreeing a contract extension with Alex Craig.
Edinburgh win battle to keep young scrum-half star in Scotland
Hector Patterson has been handed a new improved deal until the end of the 2027-28 season.
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Mason Flesch becomes first Canadian in seven years to join PREM Rugby club
Canadian international Mason Flesch is the first men’s player from the country to join a PREM Rugby club in seven years.
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Johann van Graan takes comfort in new ruling after Champions Cup loss
Bath were beaten 32-14 by Montpellier, having failed to score a point in an error-strewn second-half performance.
Stormers appeal Investec Champions Cup ban decision
The South African franchise are disputing the three-match ban handed to hooker JJ Kotze for his red card against Bristol, and a di…
United Rugby Championship
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European clubs chase signature of Springboks fly-half Jordan Hendrikse
Saracens are keen to go head-to-head with French clubs in a battle to lure Sharks and Springboks fly-half Jordan Hendrikse to Nort…
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‘Proud to be a Wallaroo’: Another Aussie World Cup star makes career call
33-Test centre Cecilia Smith announcing she will hang up her international rugby boots after the WXV Global Series clash with Scot…
Hong Kong China qualify for SVNS 3 despite losing final in Sri Lanka
Asia’s top rugby sevens sides have been locked in for 2026 after a thrilling final weekend of action in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
SVNS promotion awaits as sides prepare for Africa Rugby Sevens Championship
The final qualification tournaments ahead of the 2027 HSBC SVNS Series are set to get underway in the coming weeks.
Newest All Black returns in Canterbury team for 2026 NPC final
The Hilux NPC final is upon us, and both Canterbury and Northland have named the teams that will run out at One New Zealand Stadiu…
How Whitney Hansen plans to separate the Black Ferns from the pack
Whitney Hansen has shared what she believes will be "the key difference" between the Black Ferns and their top rivals if they are …
'One of the brightest talents' in Hurricanes' arsenal signs on for more
The Hurricanes have signed a one-year contract extension with 23-year-old playmaker Harry Godfrey, who has recently returned to th…
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Exclusive Wallaroos club set to welcome new member against Scotland
Eva Karpani is set to join Michaela Leonard in an incredibly exclusive Wallaroos club this week by bringing up 50 Test caps for Au…
All Blacks great reacts to ‘the genius of Beauden Barrett’
All Blacks greats Justin Marshall and Kieran Read have reacted to Beauden Barrett’s standout performance in the 43-21 win over t…
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‘About national pride’: Fijian Drua lock in home venues for 2027 season
Fijian Drua CEO Jeff Miller says the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season will be “about national pride” and inspiring the next…
Steve Hansen's 'inconvenient fact' for Les Kiss' Wallabies
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has identified what he calls an "inconvenient fact" holding the Wallabies back after another …
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'One of the best' Benhard Janse van Rensburg pledges future to Bristol
The England centre has decided to extend his stay at the Bears beyond the end of this season.
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Amy Cokayne: Red Roses not at 'panic stations' after Canada defeat
England vice-captain Amy Cokayne has insisted that the team are not at "panic stations" after their WXV Global Series loss to Cana…
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Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
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