Western Force welcome back Wallabies winger for crucial Waratahs clash
Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch is back for the Western Force are overcoming a foot injury, named in the starting side.
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18-year-old set for first Waratahs start in top-of-the-table Force match
18-year-old scrum-half Angus Grover will feature in the NSW Waratahs starting side for the first time this weekend.
Eight-Test Wallaby returns as Brumbies chase breakthrough win
Eight-Test Wallabies rake Lachlan Lonergan is back in the ACT Brumbies matchday squad after minor off-season surgery.
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Reds back two 21-year-old ‘power’ forwards for Brumbies clash
Queensland Reds coach Vern Cotter has brought two 21-year-old forwards to the run-on side to face the ACT Brumbies.
'There's no bad blood': Wallabies star opens up on what killed his NFL dream
Petaia returned to rugby ranks - first playing in France, before recently signing with Japanese outfit Urayasu D-Rocks - and is …
Pacific Nations Cup
Interview
The former NFL Draft pick who debuted for USA Eagles against Canada
Former New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans linebacker Cassh Maluia became the latest Test rugby debutant for the USA Eagles …
Hilux NPC
Interview
Jimmy Tupou is the last Steeler to win the Shield ahead of Ranfurly challenge
Fast forward to 2026 and the Steelers are rank outsiders to beat holders Northland in Whangarei on Saturday.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
England is the last real Test for the All Blacks in 2026
It’s easy to be a prisoner of the moment and look at things, such as the 3-1 series defeat to the Springboks, and say the sky’…
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Uncertainty reigns but Welsh rugby must plough on in hope of a brighter future
Maintaining optimism amidst a backdrop of angst is going to be a task for all those that care about Welsh rugby
Cloé Correa and Ambre Mwayembe learn fates after red cards against Australia
France's Cloé Correa and Ambre Mwayembe have learned their fates after receiving red cards in their team's 29-26 win over Austral…
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‘Number one on my goal list’: Sisilia Tuipulotu eyes Lions spot
Scoring two tries in a big win is usually a good feeling for a player. Doing that in front of the British & Irish Lions Women coac…
'It'd be naive to think it's not a big carrot’: Alec Hepburn eyes Scotland RWC shot
"I’m getting a little long in the tooth but my thought was if I'm here, I give myself the best opportunity," says Edinburgh's ex…
'We did not play to our potential': Springboks determined to bounce back after Wales defeat
There was only one emotion the Springbok Women were feeling at the conclusion of their 50-19 loss to Wales: frustration.
United Rugby Championship
Interview
‘It’s going to be tough’: Simon Zebo sounds warning ahead of URC
Former Ireland star Simon Zebo believes Leinster are the team to beat and will start the season as favourites to complete a hat-tr…
Sale DoR Alex Sanderson opens up on the 'extremely stressful' part of the job
Alex Sanderson spent most of last season trying to recruit a squad to compete with the best in the Gallagher PREM and then the las…
International
Interview
Manusina Samoa seizing chance to ‘build and grow’ at WXV Global Series Challenger
While Samoa did concede losses in rounds one and two of the WXV Global Series Challenger, they have also shown promising signs of …
Stormers make second signing in as many days
The Stormers have made their second scrum-half signing in two days, bringing in former Bulls and Lions No.9 Andre Warner on a shor…
International
Interview
'The World Cup left a bad taste': Sara Mannini and Italy ready for Springbok Women rematch
Sara Mannini has experienced plenty of changes over the past few months. But happily for her and the rest of the Italy squad, one …
Rassie won’t be fooled again but ‘there may not be better time for Australia to meet Boks’
It might not be humiliating, but it would certainly be embarrassing for South Africa to lose to lowly Australia again.
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PREM Rugby
Opinion
Gallagher PREM 2026/27 squads rated: Sale Sharks
After falling short of the play-offs, which had been the benchmark for the club since Alex Sanderson's arrival in January 2021, th…
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Max Malins: 'I never really feel I played my best stuff for England and that time may have passed'
The Saracens playmaker has a complex history with England, as he explains candidly in a wide-ranging interview.
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International
Opinion
WXV Global Series 2026: Week 2 talking points
Well. That was brilliant. WXV Global Series 2026 is very much living up to expectation. Last weekend proves that beyond doubt.
Gloucester choose another Welshman as captain for the 2026/27 season
Having been led by Tomos Williams last season, Gloucester have handed the captain's armband for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign to f…
Exeter boss Rob Baxter gives insight into Henry Slade contract negotiations
Slade, 34, who has made 268 appearances for the Chiefs, is one of the last remaining members of the side that won the PREM and Cha…
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Jack Willis on brink of matching exclusive Antoine Dupont feat in France
Jack Willis could join Antoine Dupont in an exclusive club next week after the Toulouse flanker was shortlisted for the Top 14 Pla…
New Springboks captain as Rassie Erasmus makes mass changes for Wallabies
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to the starting side that defeated the All Blacks in Baltimore earlier this mo…
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Henry Pollock signs new multi-year deal at boyhood club Northampton
The back rower has already amassed a career’s worth of accolades at the age of just 21 – boasting 49 Saints appearances, 13 En…
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Wallabies coach on ‘intensity’ expected from world champion Springboks
Australia assistant coach Tom Donnelly has likened the intensity of the Springboks to what the Wallabies will experience at Men’…
'He fits that mould': Former All Black backs ex-captain to reclaim starting spot
"No, I agree with Mils. But I don't think you can drop someone out yet. I think Fabian Holland's definite to keep in there. I thin…
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‘We know what’s coming’: Taniela Tupou looks ahead to Springboks challenge
73-Test prop Taniela Tupou believes the upcoming clash with the Springboks in Perth will be an important hit-out for the side.
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Report: NZR summit document provides shock option to replace Super Rugby and NPC
One of the three proposed options is a new competition to replace Super Rugby Pacific and the NPC with a 8-10 team competition, Cu…
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Wallabies dealt injury blow as backrower ruled out of Springboks clash
Wallabies backrower Charlie Cale has sustained a shoulder injury in the lead-up to the clash with the Springbok.
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'You do realise you can only pick 23': Ex-All Black questions importance of Springboks' depth
"I really don’t think there’s anyone out there,” Wilson said on The Breakdown.
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USA and Wales see World Rugby rankings bump after big WXV wins
Big wins over the weekend have seen both the USA Women's Eagles and Wales climb the World Rugby rankings.
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Sarah Bonar relishing Scotland return after ‘rollercoaster’ year
Sarah Bonar is delighted to be back in a Scotland shirt after a “rollercoaster” 12 months with injury that left her wondering …
International
Analysis
Who can take home the WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 title?
This weekend WXV Global Series Challenger 2026 heads into its final round - with Fiji and the Netherlands fighting for first place…
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