Netherlands soar two places in World Rugby rankings after massive win
The Netherlands' huge WXV Global Series Challenger win against Samoa has seen the Oranje leap two places up the World Rugby ranki…
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Springbok Women ready to play the world's 'best' at WXV
The Springbok Women are relishing the opportunity to take on the world's best in the WXV Global Series.
International
Opinion
WXV Global Series 2026: Week 1 talking points
WXV Global Series 2026 started at the weekend with a trio of fixtures.
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International
Analysis
2026 WXV Global Series preview: Wales
Wales have everything to gain from this year’s WXV Global Series. After a false start in their Guinness Women’s Six Nations ca…
English Champ breaks away from PREM and aligns with France
Champ Rugby has moved with the times and adopted the Top 14 try bonus system to reflect the growing trend of high-scoring matches.
France name elite group of players to be protected by 9-Test cap
The 33 French internationals who'll benefit from a new initiative designed to reduce their playing time during the club season hav…
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2026 WXV Global Series preview: Japan
With the appointment of Toshizumi Kitagawa as Japan’s head coach for the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup cycle, the Sakura will be …
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PREM breakthrough star Campbell Ridl suffers 'significant' injury
Exeter Chiefs are expected this week to confirm that highly-rated winger Campbell Ridl will miss most, if not all, of the 2026-27 …
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Japan include 16 World Cup veterans for European leg of WXV
Sakura Fifteen head coach Toshizumi Kitagawa has announced his 30-player squad for the WXV Global Series.
PREM Rugby
Exclusive
Billy Searle hands Leicester a huge eve-of-season boost
The England A fly-half was outstanding in his first season at Welford Road, scoring 217 points and touching down eight times in 24…
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'Head and shoulders above everyone': Matfield singles out two players in RGR series
Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has singled out Springboks duo Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe for being "head and shou…
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Red Roses put Allianz Stadium date in the diary for 2027
England Rugby have confirmed that the Red Roses' 2027 Guinness Women's Six Nations finale against France will take place at Allian…
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Black Ferns call in potential debutant as Ruahei Demant cover
Ahead of their WXV Global Series fixture against Scotland, Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has called up uncapped first-five…
Wales hopeful Megan Davey: 'The mindset is always that we're going to win'
Megan Davey wants to make the most of her Wales opportunity after a late call-up to Sean Lynn's WXV Global Series squad.
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Jordan Petaia returns as Les Kiss reshuffles Wallabies for Springboks
Reds outside-back Filipo Daugunu and prop Massimo De Lutiis both miss out due to workload management, while Dylan Pietsch is injur…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
The three big takeaways from round one of Super Rugby Australia
While the cohesion and flow of play left a little to be desired across the weekend, it nonetheless highlighted how badly these pla…
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'That sort of thing doesn't sit well with you': All Blacks coach left miffed by tackle on Josh Moorby
With the game in the balance in Baltimore with the All Blacks attempting to mount a comeback down 29-21, a try against the run of …
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Whitney Hansen on Black Ferns facing life without 'influential' Ruahei Demant
But Hansen will have to prepare her side for another Test match without their inspirational skipper, Ruahei Demant, who continues …
'Entirely different to what the referees asked for': All Blacks assistant on South African TV director's influence
All Blacks assistant Neil Barnes believes that they are "seriously close" to the Springboks after a final 3-1 series result in the…
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Hilux NPC
Opinion
The three top performers from round seven of the Hilux NPC
The openside flanker is the heartbeat of North Harbour, featuring in 45 of their last 49 games.
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'World class': Neil Barnes weighs in on Richie Mo'unga's Test return
Mo'unga made his second appearance for the All Blacks since returning from a three-year deal in Japan at the Toshiba Brave Lupus.
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Mayo strategy for breaking All-Ireland curse could inspire Andy Farrell to follow suit
Do Ireland need to roll the dice and bank on blooding young talent to break their World Cup curse next year?
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International
Analysis
WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 | Round 1 talking points
The WXV Global Series Challenger is here, and Fiji, Hong Kong China and the Netherlands were Round 1 winners, setting the tone for…
Dave Rennie hints at former captain return, shares Bledisloe Cup squad plans
"We will find out whether there's anything else there as well, so it's not an ACL, which is good."
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Gilmore: Better preparation behind Harlequins' 10/10 start to the season
Harlequins sit proudly at the top of Group B in the PREM Rugby Cup after bonus-point wins in their opening two fixtures.
'We can actually give it': The confidence Australia have taken from England loss
Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu stated that her team were "super-stoked" at full-time of their 48-15 loss to England in Salford.
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François Ratier's blunt two-word verdict after France's loss to the Black Ferns
François Ratier had a two-word response after his France team lost 28-14 to New Zealand's Black Ferns in their WXV Global Series …
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Springboks achieve World Rankings record after wrapping up 3-1 series win
Having wrapped up a 3-1 victory in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series following their emphatic 43-28 win over the All Blacks in B…
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USA Eagles take lessons from Japan defeat after showing ‘character’
USA coach Scott Lawrence has highlighted the “character” and “grit” shown by the Eagles during their defeat to Japan.
Pacific Nations Cup
Interview
Fiji captain reflects on semi-final win as another PNC Final beckons
Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere is thrilled to be moving on to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup Final.
Pacific Nations Cup
Interview
‘Best start in Japanese history’: Brave Blossoms make a statement in PNC
Japan will take on defending champions Fiji in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 Final after potentially “the best st…
'Not good enough': Rennie highlights key area of frustration after Boks defeat
Talking to reporters in Baltimore, in the United States, Rennie was honest when asked about their inaccuracies at the breakdown.
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Richie Mo'unga doesn't hesitate when asked if these Boks are better than '23
Richie Mo'unga has labelled the 2026 Springboks a "complete team" after Rassie Erasmus' men claimed a thrilling Rugby's Greatest R…
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Rassie Erasmus pinpoints 'pivotal' moment during triumph over All Blacks
Arendse made a number of breaks for the Springboks, often forcing the All Blacks defenders to make tackles facing their own dead b…
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Dave Rennie's initial assessment of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
"What we know is we get our attack going, we get a bit of continuity, we can score, and I think we scored 17 tries in the four tes…
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Pacific Nations Cup
Interview
Canada captain’s massive shift tells story of spirited fight against Fiji
Canadian captain Lucas Rumball put in an almighty shift against Fiji, leading the match in carries, defenders beaten and tackles.
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