Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
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Waratahs eye ‘redemption’ against New Zealand’s best in Champions Final
NSW Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor has acknowledged the shot at redemption that awaits the Super Rugby Women’s champions.
International
Analysis
Addressing the 'obvious place to start' in Les Kiss' Wallabies evolution
It was clear from day one that defence was to change under new Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and he has immediately demanded a ne…
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World Rugby Nations Cup
Interview
'There will always be a place for the short, stocky, grubby, hard-nosed seven'
Lucas Rumball has played 66 Tests for Canada, including the 2019 Rugby World Cup, where he faced the All Blacks and eventual champ…
Five big-name Springboks return in 26-man squad for Argentina
Five big-name Springboks have all been included in a 26-man South Africa squad for next weekend’s Test against Argentina in Buen…
Italy's Vecchini joins 'ambitious' PWR club ahead of 2026/27
Italy hooker Vittoria Vecchini is the latest arrival at Gloucester Hartpury ahead of the 2026/27 JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby …
Nations Championship
Analysis
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
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New Ireland cap and Olympian are latest Trailfinders re-signings
Recently-capped Ireland international Niamh Gallagher is among the latest re-signing by JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby club Trai…
PREM champions Northampton add historic fixture to their schedule
For the first time in the club's long history, Northampton Saints will play a Georgian team after a match against Black Lion was a…
International
Exclusive
Henry Pollock and Marcus Smith among 5 England stars targeted for Olympics
Marcus Smith and Henry Pollock are among the five England stars that RugbyPass can reveal have been targeted to represent Great Br…
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International
Analysis
Simon Middleton column: How the Red Roses created abundant player depth
How do the other nations catch England? Or can the other nations catch England?
Red Roses confirm which 32 players have received full-time contracts for the 2026/27 season
The Red Roses have confirmed that 32 players will be contracted for the 2026/27 season.
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There's been a breakthrough in the Louis Bielle-Biarrey contract saga
French superstar Louis Bielle-Biarrey is closing in on a new deal with back-to-back Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Bègles...
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Sevens
Interview
'It’s a special memory': Meet the players that set a rugby sevens world record
During the off season a lot of people involved in women’s rugby in Scotland have had a well-earned rest, but not a bit of it for…
Truck loader turned Bok Lizo Gqoboka hangs up boots
Lizo Gqoboka has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 36, bringing the curtain down on a career that inc…
England prospect Nathan Jibulu signs new long-term deal
England A hooker Nathan Jibulu has signed a contract extension with Sale Sharks that will see him remain with the club until at le…
PREM Rugby
Analysis
Ellis Genge enters Bristol record books after feisty Argentina Test
Club historian Neil Williams has dipped into his treasure trove of stats and uncovered another gem.
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Super Rugby Aupiki
Interview
How an all-time Black Ferns great impacted Blues captain’s rugby journey
Both the Blues and Waratahs secured three-peats in their respective Super Rugby competitions last weekend, setting the stage for t…
What Wallabies coach had to say after Zac Lomax seals future NRL return
Wallabies coach Les Kiss hasn’t closed the door on a future call-up to the national team for code-hopper Zac Lomax.
Hilux NPC
Opinion
Five emerging players to watch this NPC season
The 50th NPC sees Canterbury enter 2026 as champions with a roster that suggests it could repeat. There are 11 Super Rugby winners…
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International
Analysis
The Wallabies attack is about to get a whole lot wider, but not in the way you think
If there’s one thing you can count on in the Les Kiss era of the Wallabies, it’s that they won’t be afraid of having a crack…
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Watch: Waikato score stunning try less than two minutes into NPC season
It took Waikato less than two minutes to score the opening points of the 2026 National Provincial Championship season.
‘Evolution not revolution’: Wallabies assistant coach reveals key difference
Assistant coach Jonny Fisher is eager to see how the Wallabies react when opposing sides have the ball.
Richie Mo'unga: 'It's been on my mind, what the comeback would look like'
Richie Mo'unga says he's prepared for every scenario as he chases an All Blacks recall after three seasons in Japan.
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Vernier back for Ratier's France but Feleu will miss WXV Global Series
Gabrielle Vernier’s debut for PWR side Gloucester Hartpury looks set to be put on hold following her selection for the extended …
Scottish Rugby chief executive sacked after investigation into his conduct
Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct.
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WXV 1
Interview
'I will hang up my boots': Lee Ka Shun looking forward to Hong Kong China goodbye on home soil
2026 will mark the first time Hong Kong China hosts the WXV Global Series Challenger.
The data shows Dave Rennie's All Blacks can test the all-conquering Springboks to the max
The Nations Championship statistics show a drastic change in New Zealand's game plan - one South Africa must work hard to contain.
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International
Opinion
Is Australia's merging of sevens and XVs already bearing fruit?
Win, lose or draw come the end of the Super Rugby Champions Final on Saturday evening, the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s domestic sea…
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Snyman ready to grasp Springbok challenge after 'hard decision'
Andre Snyman revealed he had "no expectation" that his daughter, Keira, would ever wear a Springboks jersey.
'Just us for us': Blues seeking double Super Rugby success again
“Just us, for us” is a mantra the Blues have applied during their Super Rugby Aupiki-winning season.
WRU officially confirm they will axe either Ospreys or Scarlets
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has officially confirmed that Welsh rugby will move to a three-team professional model from the start …
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Trailfinders lure 'exciting' England wing to PWR runners-up
Two-cap England Red Roses wing Bo Westcombe Evans has joined Trailfinders Women ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby cam…
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All Blacks told to 'expect no mercy' as URC outfits baying for win over NZ
The All Blacks have been told to 'expect no mercy' as they embark on their first full tour of South Africa in 30 years.
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Six England players who could theoretically jump ship to different Test nations
World Rugby’s three-year stand-down rule has reshaped international rugby.
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International
Opinion
Deep parallels to 2010 for the All Blacks ahead of South Africa
It was crisis mode for the All Blacks that triggered an introspective look at the team's tactics, selections and operations. From …
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