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Scott Robertson on the 'game within the game' of playing France
Scott Robertson is busy planning for his second season at the helm of rugby's most iconic team, and it remains unclear what kind o…
Ned Lester
15 May 2025, 16:32
Maia Joseph, the young Black Fern 'not shy about hard work'
Maia Joseph has paused her medical studies at the halfway point to become a full-time professional rugby player. The halfback has …
Interview
Adam Julian
15 May 2025, 10:53
'If any Welsh side makes the URC knockout games, it will be worth applauding’
Many expected the Welsh regions to be URC whipping boys this term, but three have proved largely competitive.
LONG READ
Mark Orders
15 May 2025, 9:52
USA confident ahead of facing Australia in Pacific Four Series
"If you're looking for the mindset and intent of the team, you look at that first 10 minutes and how well we defended our goal lin…
Imogen Ainsworth
15 May 2025, 9:42
'The kicking 10 is dead, long live the creative 10.'
The rise of 'ballers' like Marcus Smith, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Damian McKenzie has seen excitement levels rise
LONG READ
Paul Williams
15 May 2025, 9:25
Red Bull deal could open door to marquee Newcastle signings
Energy drinks giant Red Bull are closing in on a deal to give cash-strapped Premiership outfit Newcastle Falcons some wings, and t…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 8:50
Former Italy captain Luca Bigi to leave Zebre Parma
Zebre Parma have confirmed that veteran hooker and former Italy captain Luca Bigi will leave the club at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
15 May 2025, 8:40
Worcester Warriors announce second signing ahead of return
Worcester Warriors have signed Leicester Tigers wing Josh Bassett ahead of next season, where they will return to professional rug…
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 8:28
Extra drama added at both ends as RFU unveil new-look Champ Rugby
The RFU have unveiled the new format and structure of English rugby's second division next season, branded 'Champ Rugby'.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 8:28
Munster battling Jake White's Bulls for Mornay Smith
McMillan will already have new signings, former England inside centre Dan Kelly and Connacht fly-half JJ Hanrahan, waiting for him…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 7:04
Where are they now? Danny Care's Harlequins team in first start for club
Danny Care has announced his retirement after making a club-record 394 appearances for Harlequins and is hoping to make a final ou…
Neil Fissler
15 May 2025, 4:55
Ex-England wing Marland Yarde announces retirement
Former England wing Marland Yarde has announced his retirement from rugby after being without a club for two years.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 4:45
Ben Muncaster: 'My friend took his own life, I am 100% an advocate for mental health in rugby'
The Edinburgh back-row is in the form of his life, and hopes talking about the tragic loss of a former schoolmate can help destigm…
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
15 May 2025, 4:26
'No offence to him, but I never knew how good he was'
You only need to take a look at the BKT URC stats to see just what an outstanding first season Tom Farrell has had for Munster Rug…
Interview
Simon Thomas
15 May 2025, 3:35
Starting for the USA: 'It's okay to take a moment to be proud of yourself'
I haven't started a game since August, and I've been number 23 for the past few games, and then last week I wasn't selected. I foc…
Exclusive
Tess Feury
15 May 2025, 3:12
Saints' Juarno Augustus one of 8 uncapped players in 54-man Bok camp
Northampton Saints No.8 Juarno Augustus' form has not gone unnoticed this season after being included in Rassie Erasmus' 54-man So…
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 2:32
Why Callum Sheedy has 'loved the last ten months' with Cardiff in the URC
Callum Sheedy reveals he has recaptured his love for rugby through coming home to Cardiff.
Interview
Simon Thomas
15 May 2025, 2:09
Why Andy Farrell's left-field call is an early Lions masterstroke
In leaving two spots open, the new Lions supremo has dangled a tantalising carrot for those who missed out and kept the content ma…
LONG READ
Pat McCarry
15 May 2025, 2:07
World Rugby confirm refereeing panel for Women’s Rugby World Cup
World Rugby has confirmed the panel of 22 Emirates Match Officials appointed to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Ian Cameron
15 May 2025, 2:00
Former Springbok Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37
Former South Africa wing Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37 of a heart attack.
Josh Raisey
15 May 2025, 0:50
‘Take a breath’: Waratahs coach’s update on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Dan McKellar has urged everyone to “take a breath and relax” after the NSW Waratahs revealed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii requires su…
Finn Morton
14 May 2025, 22:35
18-year-old in line for Wallaroos debut against Ilona Maher’s USA
Teenager Ruby Anderson is in line to debut for the Wallaroos after being named on the bench for this weekend’s clash with Ilona …
Finn Morton
14 May 2025, 22:22
James O’Connor opens up on Wallabies dream and chat with Joe Schmidt
James O’Connor hasn’t played for the Wallabies since starting at fly-half in a heavy 48-17 loss to Argentina in August 2022.
Interview
Finn Morton
14 May 2025, 21:16
Chaos of 2022 a distant memory for Black Ferns squad looking to 'rewrite history'
It's been a rocky road for the defending champions, results-wise, since their 2022 title run, but the Black Ferns are benefiting f…
Ned Lester
14 May 2025, 20:27
Ex-Fiji U20 star set for starting debut in Drua's crunch clash with Force
Former Fiji U20 halfback Philip Baselala will start a Super Rugby Pacific match for the first time this weekend when the Fijian Dr…
Finn Morton
14 May 2025, 17:29
Umaga backs Patrick Pellegrini at 10 for Moana Pasifika’s high-stakes clash
Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga has made two changes to the starting side that got the better of the Highlanders two weeks ago.
Finn Morton
14 May 2025, 16:27
New Zealand Rugby lock in rising All Blacks star Tupou Vaa'i
The All Blacks have secured another cornerstone piece of their future by re-signing lock Tupou Vaa'i until 2027.
Ned Lester
14 May 2025, 15:47
Black Ferns hold fire on SVNS stars in team for Canada showdown
The Black Ferns have backed experience in their team to play Canada, including the return of icon Portia Woodman-Wickliffe to the …
Ned Lester
14 May 2025, 15:16
'All the players know who they are': Black Ferns bolstered by SVNS stars
Fresh off another SVNS Series triumph, several Black Ferns Sevens stars have joined up with their new teammates in Christchurch ah…
Ned Lester
14 May 2025, 14:57
Canada turn to SVNS stars for Black Ferns blockbuster
The remaining undefeated Pacific Four Series teams are set to clash on Kiwi soil this weekend, and the return of some SVNS stars h…
Ned Lester
14 May 2025, 14:39
England flanker Matt Kvesic the 'first of several major' Worcester signings
Worcester Warriors have signed former England flanker Matt Kvesic ahead of their return to professional rugby next season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 10:01
Edinburgh braced to lose 8 internationals in 12-strong exit list
Edinburgh are set to lose four players with over 100 appearances for the club at the end of the season in the form of Scotland int…
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 9:05
Michael Cheika fuels North vs South entertainment debate
The Leicester boss admits he has been blown away by the expansive rugby being played in the Gallagher Premiership.
Neil Squires
14 May 2025, 8:22
Northampton confirm exit of 'unlucky' Burger Odendaal
Northampton Saints have confirmed that centre Burger Odendaal will leave the club at the end of the season, with a potential move …
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 8:19
Rugby Combine produces first pro contract
Hooker Murray Davidson has earned a full-time deal in the Championship with Coventry after years of knocking around in the lower l…
Jon Newcombe
14 May 2025, 7:57
Ulster bolster front-row reserves with two prop signings
Ulster have signed props Sam Crean and Rory McGuire ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 7:28
'Steve Borthwick must not get carried away with a new broom in Argentina'
The England coach should look to blend seasoned internationals with raw talent as he prepares for a Lion-less voyage to South Amer…
LONG READ
Neil Squires
14 May 2025, 6:01
Rob Baxter career set to enter a new stage
Rob Baxter admits that he hopes the producers of a new play about the rise of the Exeter Chiefs have lined up a Hollywood A-lister…
Neil Fissler
14 May 2025, 5:18
Two England representatives part of five-player Leicester buying spree
Leicester Tigers have signed England representatives Jamie Blamire and Tarek Haffar ahead of next season, as part of a five-player…
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 4:01
From Hatton Garden to parents' loft: Women's Rugby World Cup trophy history
With 100 days to go until the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, the first-ever trophy contested for at this level cer…
Gary Heatly
14 May 2025, 3:00
Irish-qualified ex-England U20 centre Piers O'Conor in URC switch
Edinburgh have announced the signing of utility back Piers O’Conor from Connacht on a two-year deal.
Jon Newcombe
14 May 2025, 2:56
History-making officials to take charge of European finals
Scotland's Hollie Davidson and Georgia's Nika Amashukeli have been chosen to referee the EPCR Challenge Cup and Champions Cup fina…
Jon Newcombe
14 May 2025, 2:42
New Women's Rugby World Cup trophy revealed to mark 100 days to go
A bold new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy has been unveiled on the day which marks 100 days to go to the 2025 World Cup’s open…
Lucy Lomax
14 May 2025, 2:06
Former Scotland centre Matt Scott to retire at the end of the season
Edinburgh centre Matt Scott has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
14 May 2025, 1:58
Mark McCall: Why Jamie George needs to tour this summer
Mark McCall believes Jamie George should be involved in Argentina this summer with England to ready himself for a possible Lions c…
Neil Squires
14 May 2025, 0:45
Lolesio sidelined as Brumbies name replacement for crucial Reds derby
Fly-half Declan Meredith returns to the ACT Brumbies’ starting side for the first time since the 21-20 win over the Blues in rou…
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 22:04
Force rest three Wallabies for Drua amid hectic travel schedule
Wallabies Harry Potter, Hamish Stewart and Nic White will miss the Western Force’s upcoming clash with the Fijian Drua in Lautok…
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 21:48
Highlanders welcome trio back from injury for Hurricanes
Jona Nareki, Sosefo Kautai and Tanielu Tele’a are back on deck for the Highlanders' derby with the Hurricanes.
Ned Lester
13 May 2025, 21:47
Hunter Paisami returns as Reds brace for high-stakes Aussie derby
Hunter Paisami is back for the Queensland Reds this week, named to start at inside centre against the ACT Brumbies at Canberra’s…
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 21:30
All Black makes early return from injury for Crusaders' Sydney visit
The Crusaders round out the final month of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season with their first Australian trip of the year.
Ned Lester
13 May 2025, 21:28
Suaalii blow prompts reshuffle for Waratahs’ must-win clash
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has named a settled side for the team’s must-win round 14 match against the Crusaders.
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 21:15
All Black first five returns for Hurricanes to face Highlanders
All Black first five-eighth Brett Cameron will make his return from injury after a seven month long stint on the sidelines when th…
Ben Smith
13 May 2025, 21:00
Caleb Clarke makes timely return for Blues against Moana Pasifika
All Black Caleb Clarke will be back in action for the Blues against Moana Pasifika this weekend, having recovered from a thigh com…
Ned Lester
13 May 2025, 21:00
Lions Series fears as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii requires surgery on jaw
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will undergo a minor operation only two months out from the first Test between the Wallabies and British & I…
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 20:17
'Hard work always beats talent': New Zealand U20's new hat-trick hero from humble beginnings
New Zealand rallied from 19-0 behind and survived the dying stages with only 13 players in a herculean triumph. Winger Harlyn Saun…
Exclusive
Adam Julian
13 May 2025, 19:48
Jorja Miller faces race against time in Black Ferns World Cup bid
The Black Ferns have been restored to their full complement this week, with their Black Ferns Sevens stars joining them in Christc…
Ned Lester
13 May 2025, 18:02
Fresh twist as Wallaroos coach shares update on selecting more SVNS stars
The door remains ajar for HSBC SVNS Series stars like Maddison Levi and Isabella Nasser to potentially play at this year’s Women…
Finn Morton
13 May 2025, 17:01
Wallaby turning blind eye to standings as Waratahs walk playoff tightrope
A third straight defeat last Friday night looked to have extinguished the Waratahs' chances of sneaking into the playoffs.
AAP
13 May 2025, 15:09
Connacht line up friend-turned-foe in head coach hunt
Connacht could turn to a familiar face, Dan McFarland, as they step up their search to replace Pete Wilkins, who ended his eight-y…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
13 May 2025, 9:14
Johann van Graan responds to Ben Spencer rumours
Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan is adamant that club captain and scrum-half Ben Spencer will be honouring the long-term contra…
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 8:07
Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie headlines triple back-row deal at Edinburgh
Scotland flanker Luke Crosbie has signed a two-year contract extension with Edinburgh.
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 8:00
Surgery required for 'superhuman' Tom Curry but Lions worries put to rest
Tom Curry’s hamstring injury will “not rule him out of anything other than maybe this weekend”, Sale director of rugby Alex …
PA
13 May 2025, 7:54
Rob Baxter names two England bolters in his Exeter squad
Rob Baxter has seen few shining lights in largely a season to forget for the Exeter Chiefs, but he has challenged one of them, Jos…
Neil Fissler
13 May 2025, 6:26
Key questions for four Australian teams on final stretch of Super Rugby Pacific
Can Brumbies and Reds secure home advantage for play-offs? Can the Force and Waratahs make top six?
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Brett McKay
13 May 2025, 6:22
Harlequins legend Danny Care to retire at end of season
Harlequins legend Danny Care is to retire at the end of the season
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 6:17
Son of Wallabies great the latest member of Test dynasty to join Quins academy
Harlequins have announced their intake of senior academy members ahead of next season's pre-season, with Nick Lynagh, son of Walla…
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 6:02
George Ford's form finally acknowledged with award
Sale Sharks playmaker George Ford is the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month for April.
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 4:22
Lion one of 7 internationals leaving Gloucester in 19-player exodus
Gloucester have confirmed that 19 players will leave Kingsholm at the end of the season, including seven internationals.
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 4:14
New investment could mean 'old dog' Steve Diamond has had his day
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond admits his job could be under threat if reported new investment from Red Bull comes into the struggli…
Chris Jones
13 May 2025, 3:47
Gibson-Park 'easily the best half-back in the world' over Dupont: Genia
Antoine Dupont is a player who, for many, has entered the 'greatest of all time' conversation over the past year, but for Will Gen…
Josh Raisey
13 May 2025, 2:45
Worcester Warriors confirm head coach appointment
Two months after RugbyPass first revealed Matt Everard had been chosen to lead Worcester into a new era, the club has officially c…
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 2:05
JP du Preez, the 650-day injury lay-off and the 'miracle' bone donation
The giant Glasgow lock went close to two years without playing and required a donated fragment of femur bone to recover from a ser…
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
13 May 2025, 1:17
Premiership Final general admission tickets sell out in record time
Over 60,000 tickets have already been sold for the 2025 Gallagher Premiership Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 0:48
Dragons bolster backline with Super Rugby signing
Tongan star Fine Inisi will play for the Dragons in the URC next season after agreeing to a move from Moana Pasifika.
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2025, 23:44
Tables turn for Wallabies hopeful Richie Asiata in Reds revival
Richie Asiata jokes that you'd see him trailing in the background if you look up highlights of his star-studded high school rugby …
AAP
12 May 2025, 22:45
Rieko Ioane wants more beefs, less boos as All Black anticipates Leinster reception
Rieko Ioane is still enjoying some residual banter of his public spat with Ireland great Johnny Sexton, speaking Tuesday on the re…
Ned Lester
12 May 2025, 22:26
Hurricanes winger Ngane Punivai is a transformed player in 2025
Punivai played 14 games for the Highlanders between 2020 and 2022, where he struggled to make a big impression. He scored five tri…
Interview
Adam Julian
12 May 2025, 21:35
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii lands loftiest of comparisons from Tim Horan
Rugby legend Tim Horan is convinced Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is ready to emerge as a Jonah Lomu-like thunderbolt that could blow open…
AAP
12 May 2025, 21:11
Knee scans reveal the worst for All Blacks hopeful Kini Naholo
The rising star went down in the Hurricanes' round 12 win over the Chiefs, suffering the non-contact injury in just the seventh mi…
Ned Lester
12 May 2025, 21:02
Joe Schmidt responds to idea of sidelining Joseph Suaalii ahead of Lions
Far from wanting his chief strike weapon wrapped in cotton wool, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hopes to see Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii ba…
AAP
12 May 2025, 18:59
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Injury fears quelled, McReight gives timely reminder
Round 13 finally began to separate the contenders from the pretenders, and although there are mathematical chances left for some o…
Opinion
John Ferguson
12 May 2025, 18:54
Crusaders' crux: 'I don't think they can win a title without Richie Mo'unga'
Title heavyweights collided in round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, and it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in Christchurch in a …
Ned Lester
12 May 2025, 18:46
Liam Messam: Understanding Chiefs system has been 'a learning thing for Damian'
In the showpiece of round 13, the Chiefs were steered to a statement victory over the Crusaders by Damian McKenzie, in a performan…
Ned Lester
12 May 2025, 16:15
How the Chiefs have become Super Rugby Pacific's ultimate finishers
Clayton McMillan's impact subs and dynamism off the bench have made the Chiefs stronger at the end of matches than they are at the…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
12 May 2025, 14:59
Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu's incredible comeback
A quieter but no less significant milestone was the return of Awhina Tangen-Wainohu. The prop came off the bench in her first inte…
Interview
Adam Julian
12 May 2025, 12:00
Ben Spencer's Bath future in question as ex-teammate's club calls
Bath could face a battle to keep hold of skipper Ben Spencer just two months after he signed a new contract to stay at The Rec unt…
Neil Fissler
12 May 2025, 8:27
Who would make it into a Women's British and Irish Lions starting XV?
With the Men's British and Irish Lions squad having just been announced, and the knowledge that a Women’s Lions tour is on the h…
Opinion
Matt Merritt
12 May 2025, 7:31
Bulls star Johan Goosen may have reached the end of the road
Fate has rarely been kind to Johan Goosen. The Bulls fly-half limped off just 11 minutes into their United Rugby Championship clas…
Jérémy Fahner
12 May 2025, 6:57
'I still think I have got something to give': Jimmy Gopperth
Rugby immortal Jimmy Gopperth insists he is in no hurry to hang up his boots, despite turning 42 at the end of June.
Exclusive
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2025, 6:22
Leinster confirm brutal extent of Caelan Doris injury lay-off
Leinster have confirmed that Caelan Doris will be sidelined for between four and six months following surgery on the injury he sus…
Ian Cameron
12 May 2025, 5:35
Worcester to model themselves on Premiership's most sustainable club
Worcester will look to model themselves on Gloucester as they prepare for a return to professional rugby in the Championship next …
Ian Cameron
12 May 2025, 4:32
What the data tells us about the make-up of the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad
Andy Farrell has picked a squad rich in age and experience and the hope is they don't get run off their feet Down Under
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Sam Larner
12 May 2025, 4:11
'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'
If they get their selection right, and see Andrew Porter's driving angle penalised, the Wallabies could turn a traditional weaknes…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
12 May 2025, 3:44
History made as Kyohei Yamasawa joins exclusive club containing one All Black and one Wallaby
Uncapped fly-half Kyohei Yamasawa has become the first Japanese player to be crowned Japan Rugby League One's top point scorer in …
Josh Raisey
12 May 2025, 3:23
Geoff Parling returns to Leicester as head coach
Geoff Parling has been appointed Leicester Tigers head coach from the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2025, 3:17
Pete Wilkins joins URC rivals after Connacht exit
Pete Wilkins has found a new club a month after he ended his eight-year association with Connacht, agreeing to become Benetton's a…
Josh Raisey
12 May 2025, 2:10
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hints at selection shake-up for Lions Series
Joe Schmidt is set to ditch his no overseas-based players selection strategy for the blockbuster series against the touring Britis…
AAP
12 May 2025, 0:49
Sonny Bill Williams’ tip for Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt’s ‘tough’ call
Sonny Bill Williams is imploring Joe Schmidt to pick and stick with a flyhalf for the duration of Australia's three-Test series wi…
AAP
12 May 2025, 0:36
How the Scarlets reacted to first win on SA soil of URC era
There was no disguising Dwayne Peel’s delight and pride as his Scarlets created history to keep their hopes of making the play-o…
Simon Thomas
12 May 2025, 0:12
Clayton McMillan's bizarre strategy that motivated the Chiefs
Talking to Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport, Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea said that after their loss against the Hurri…
Henry Lee
11 May 2025, 21:31
Joe Schmidt reveals when next Wallabies squad will be named
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt expects to name an initial Wallabies squad of up to 40 players ahead of the British & Irish Lions Seri…
Finn Morton
11 May 2025, 21:30
Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week round 13
The Chiefs replaced the Crusaders at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with a commanding second-half in Christchurch.
Adam Julian
11 May 2025, 20:03
Australia U20s win but miss out on Rugby Championship
Australia's under 20s have fallen agonisingly just shy of winning their first ever Rugby Championship title despite finishing the …
AAP
11 May 2025, 19:53
Teenager Braxton Sorensen-McGee reflects on dream Black Ferns debut
You couldn’t wipe the smile off Braxton Sorensen-McGee’s face after the Black Ferns beat the Wallaroos 38-12 in Newcastle.
Interview
Finn Morton
11 May 2025, 18:24
Former All Blacks weigh in on the No.9 position for AB's
Cameron Roigard has been impressive for the Hurricanes this season, Folau Fakatava is back from injury, and the Crusaders have two…
Henry Lee
11 May 2025, 17:23
TRC U20: New Zealand go back-to-back after nail-biter against South Africa
New Zealand went through the tournament unbeaten, after drawing 29-29 with Australia in the opening game, smashing Argentina 75-21…
Henry Lee
11 May 2025, 17:09
Crusaders provide update on Will Jordan’s concerning knee injury
The Crusaders have provided a recovery update on Jordan, with initial indications positive as the club expects the outside back …
Finn Morton
11 May 2025, 17:05
'What he’s given to this club is nothing short of incredible'
Peter O’Mahony’s contribution to Munster has been hailed as “nothing short of incredible” in the wake of his fairytale far…
Simon Thomas
11 May 2025, 12:02
Exeter players given '10-minute b******ing' despite big win over Saints
Despite a morale-boosting 42-14 Gallagher Premiership a second-string Northampton, Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter was disappo…
PA
11 May 2025, 11:47
Lions call-up reduced me to a sobbing wreck: Fin Smith
Fin Smith revealed that hearing his name read out during the Lions squad announcement reduced him to a sobbing wreck.
Jon Newcombe
11 May 2025, 9:59
Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs bounce back against second string Saints
Exeter Chiefs took advantage of Northampton’s decision to field a second-string line-up to record a morale-boosting 42-14 Gallag…
PA
11 May 2025, 9:54
Wales rookie shines as Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes with win over Lions
Scarlets boost URC play-off hopes with impressive win over Lions in Johannesburg
PA
11 May 2025, 9:25
Rob Baxter hits back on-air at former Exeter star's comments
Exeter Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has responded to criticism from club legend Gareth Steenson that the Chiefs had been stuck in …
Jon Newcombe
11 May 2025, 8:47
Fissler Confidential: Harlequins' Italian stallion bolting to exit
Italian international lock Dino Lamb was spotted at the Stade Amédée-Domenech on Friday evening, putting the finishing touches o…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
11 May 2025, 4:41
Ospreys and Scarlets joint statement explains why they won't sign PRA25
The Ospreys and Scarlets have issued a joint statement in response to the Welsh Rugby Union’s acquisition of Cardiff Rugby, call…
Ian Cameron
11 May 2025, 4:28
Springboks continue to reap tries in Japan Rugby League One
Malcolm Marx and Bernard Foley will face off against Cheslin Kolbe and Sam Cane after the lineup for next week’s quarterfinals i…
Matt McILraith
11 May 2025, 3:49
Former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan reveals cancer diagnosis
The 78-year-old is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster.
PA
11 May 2025, 2:34
Lions 2025: ‘Lights, cameras...action’
Andy Farrell's squad announcement hit the high notes for all the right reasons as the tour to Australia fast approaches
LONG READ
Graham Simmons
11 May 2025, 1:46
Overseas Lions XV: Four Scots, ten Englishmen and one Welshman make the cut
The 2025 British & Irish Lions squad has been named, with Andy Farrell unveiling a 38-man group set to tour Australia this summer.
Ian Cameron
11 May 2025, 1:20
Leo Cullen 'completely, 100 per cent' understands Leinster fan frustration
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen concedes that he "understands" the frustration with his coaching regime a week on from his side's e…
Ian Cameron
11 May 2025, 0:00
Marcus Smith backed to beat rivals to Lions Test jersey
Marcus Smith was backed to feature in the British and Irish Lions’ Test series against Australia this summer after piloting Harl…
PA
10 May 2025, 23:55
New Zealand U85kg clean sweep the Sri Lankan Tuskers in Colombo
For the second straight game, the Kiwis were able to restrict the Tuskers to limited ball, and proved to be too clinical with ball…
Henry Lee
10 May 2025, 20:42
Chiefs' secret weapon again on show in regular season sweep of Crusaders
When the Chiefs opened the season with back-to-back wins over the Blues and Crusaders in the first two rounds, they were instantly…
Opinion
Ben Smith
10 May 2025, 20:20
Wallabies playmaker cleared of serious injury
Wallabies five eighth Noah Lolesio has been cleared of any serious injury after being stretchered off during the Brumbies' win.
AAP
10 May 2025, 19:46
'I had question marks': Chiefs coach on taking a risk with star loose forward
Clayton McMillan's side was able to turnaround a 19-3 first half deficit, scoring 32 unanswered points to overcome a strong Crusad…
Henry Lee
10 May 2025, 17:39
'Well constructed': Vern Cotter on what led to a convincing win in Fiji
The Blues now sit fifth on the Super Rugby Pacific table with two regular season games remaining, five points behind the fourth pl…
Henry Lee
10 May 2025, 16:50
Jordie Barrett produces man-of-the-match showing after benching drama
All Black midfielder Jordie Barrett has produced a man-of-the-match showing for Leinster in their thumping of Zebre by 76-5 in the…
Ben Smith
10 May 2025, 16:25
Edinburgh keep URC play-off hopes alive with win at Connacht
Results elsewhere meant Connacht were out of top-eight contention, but a Finn Treacy brace drew them level by the 52nd minute.
PA
10 May 2025, 15:00
Crusaders v Chiefs takes: Sititi back with a bang, Chiefs justify favourites tag
McMillan's Chiefs have now beaten the Crusaders twice in one campaign for only the fourth time in the history of the competition. …
Opinion
Henry Lee
10 May 2025, 14:18
Carlos Spencer makes shock switch with Irish club rugby role
In a move that has set the cat among the pigeons in Irish domestic rugby, AIL club Terenure College RFC have announced former New …
Ian Cameron
10 May 2025, 14:01
Hat-trick for England star helps Harlequins to big win over Gloucester
Cadan Murley claimed a hat-trick of tries as Harlequins dealt a potentially fatal blow to Gloucester’s Gallagher Premiership pla…
PA
10 May 2025, 11:55
Stormers inflict 16th straight defeat on URC strugglers Dragons
Dan Lydiate’s 150th appearance in the United Rugby Championship ended in defeat as Dragons went down 48-12 to Stormers in Cape T…
PA
10 May 2025, 11:48
Leinster cleanse palette with record URC scoreline against Zebre
Leinster will be top seeds for the United Rugby Championship play-offs after a comfortable 76-5 win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadiu…
PA
10 May 2025, 11:35
England No.10 stars as Benetton crush Glasgow side loaded with 2 Lions
Glasgow missed the chance to move back into second place in the United Rugby Championship following a 33-7 defeat to Benetton at S…
PA
10 May 2025, 11:27
Leinster player ratings vs Zebre Parma | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men got back to the business of winning rugby matches after their Investec Champions Cup hea…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
10 May 2025, 10:59
Pat Lam sends subtle reminder to Sale ahead of 'shoot-out' next week
Bristol boss Pat Lam reflected on “a wonderful occasion” after his team remained firmly in Gallagher Premiership play-off cont…
PA
10 May 2025, 10:55
Diamond gets real about Newcastle investment after 'embarrassing' loss
Newcastle interim director of rugby Steve Diamond said his side’s “embarrassing” mauling at the hands of Saracens shows how …
PA
10 May 2025, 10:27
Tommy Freeman urges coaches to play him even as game-cap limit looms
Tommy Freeman has urged Northampton not to take him out of the firing line ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.
Interview
Neil Squires
10 May 2025, 10:00
Bulls win leaves Cardiff on shaky ground in play-offs pursuit
Cardiff’s hopes of securing a maiden appearance in the United Rugby Championship play-offs will go down to the wire following a …
PA
10 May 2025, 9:53
Bristol Bears player ratings vs Bath | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Bristol Bears player ratings: Bristol Bears leapfrogged Sale Sharks into third place in the Gallagher Premiership with a 36-14 wi…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
10 May 2025, 9:45
Bristol put weakened Bath to the sword in yellow card frenzy in Cardiff
Bristol kept themselves firmly in Gallagher Premiership play-off contention after beating west country rivals Bath 36-14 at the Pr…
PA
10 May 2025, 9:33
Saracens put huge score on Newcastle to keep play-off hopes alive
Saracens kept alive their hopes of claiming a play-off spot by crushing Gallagher Premiership bottom club Newcastle 75-28 at at St…
PA
10 May 2025, 9:16
Sharks fears mount over latest Eben Etzebeth injury
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is set to undergo a scan after sustaining a leg injury during the Sharks’ 29–10 United Rugby Cham…
Ian Cameron
10 May 2025, 9:00
Scottish bolter's inclusion in Lions squad no surprise to Zander Fagerson
The Scotland lock had been sidelined since January with an arm injury.
PA
10 May 2025, 8:27
TNT Sports agree new long-term Premiership deal for UK and Ireland
TNT Sports has agreed a new long-term deal with Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby that will see it continue as the…
Ian Cameron
10 May 2025, 6:54
Wallabies star Noah Lolesio suffers suspected spinal injury
Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio has been stretchered off with a reported spinal injury in the first half of the Western Force's Sup…
AAP
10 May 2025, 4:25
Ex-England wing Jonny May wreaks havoc in Soyaux-Angoulême
Former England wing Jonny May wreaked havoc on Friday night, running in his first hat-trick since joining Soyaux-Angoulême and he…
Francisco Isaac
10 May 2025, 3:34
Alex Sanderson's 39-word update on Tom Curry
Leicester head coach Michael Cheika praised the resilience of his side as they turned around a 10-point deficit to record a crucia…
PA
10 May 2025, 2:23
Canada Column: Tyson Beukeboom, anticipating a fourth Rugby World Cup
Hopefully, this will be my fourth World Cup. It still blows my mind that it's something I could be participating in. The differenc…
Exclusive
Tyson Beukeboom
10 May 2025, 2:18
Double on debut for Braxton Sorensen-McGee as Black Ferns down Wallaroos
The Black Ferns have maintained their stranglehold over the Wallaroos to open the Pacific Four Series with a 38-12 victory over th…
AAP
10 May 2025, 2:04
Chiefs make championship statement in Christchurch heavyweight bout
The Crusaders hosted the Chiefs in what was the most anticipated game of the Super Rugby Pacific season and the showpiece of round…
Ned Lester
10 May 2025, 1:53
Wallaroos vs Black Ferns: Wallaroos close the gap, teenager’s dream debut
New Zealand have retained the Laurie O’Reilly Cup with a hard-fought win over Australia at Newcastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium.
Opinion
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 23:53
Australia make change at 10 as Rugby Championship U20 title race heats up
Brumbies prospect Joe Dillon will become the third fly-half to start for Australia U20 in as many matches.
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 23:11
Five Lions that can maul the Wallabies
Andy Farrell has named his British and Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour to Australia to play the Wallabies, and it is a great s…
Opinion
John Ferguson
09 May 2025, 21:01
Wallaroos hungry for more in search of trans-Tasman competitiveness
Wallaroos captain Siokapesi Palu has called for Australia to play more women's rugby games against top-tier nations as they attemp…
AAP
09 May 2025, 17:27
‘Ignore ladder and tables’: Waratahs coach reacts to ‘disappointing’ loss
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar spoke candidly after Friday night’s 28-21 loss to arch-rivals the Queensland Reds in Sydney.
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 17:08
Sale left to sweat on Lions-bound Curry as Pollard kicks Tigers to victory
Ollie Hassell-Collins and Emeka Ilione both scored two tries as Leicester edged Sale 44-34 in a pulsating contest to make them fir…
PA
09 May 2025, 14:36
Sharks suffer Etzebeth blow in win that leaves Ospreys elimination pending
Ospreys look set to miss out on the United Rugby Championship play-offs after they were beaten 29-10 by Sharks in Durban.
PA
09 May 2025, 14:20
Peter O’Mahony scores on his final Thomond Park game as Munster edge past Ulster
Peter O’Mahony enjoyed a try-scoring send-off in his final appearance at Thomond Park as Munster beat provincial rivals Ulster 3…
PA
09 May 2025, 13:58
'Someone says you need surgery, you're thinking 3 or 4 months’
Duhan van der Merwe confessed to still being in shock after an emotional six-week rollercoaster ended in his selection for a secon…
Bryn Palmer
09 May 2025, 12:00
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow to stay at Scarlets
Scarlets’ Wales international Sam Costelow has become the latest player to commit his future to the region after signing a new c…
Ian Cameron
09 May 2025, 11:10
Ronan O'Gara handed season ending ban in France
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been handed a five-week suspension by the French Rugby Federation’s (FFR) appeals comm…
Ian Cameron
09 May 2025, 10:24
Lion cub Henry Pollock: 'I'm not going to be going into my shell' on tour
Henry Pollock insists he will continue to be a showman with the British and Irish Lions regardless of the exalted company he will …
Neil Squires
09 May 2025, 10:00
Santiago Cordero 1 of 7 players confirmed to be exiting Connacht
Connacht have confirmed that three more players, including Puma winger Santiago Cordero, will be leaving Galway when their contrac…
Neil Fissler
09 May 2025, 9:45
Huw Jones on the career-changing decision that helped make him a Lion
The 30-year-old returned to Scotstoun after an unsuccessful spell at Harlequins in 2022 and has become a regular in Scotland’s b…
PA
09 May 2025, 8:11
Finals hopes in tatters as Waratahs fall apart against Reds
The Queensland Reds have all but ended NSW's Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes on a disastrous night for the Waratahs in Sydney.
AAP
09 May 2025, 6:47
Australia stalwart Michaela Leonard on how they can 'trouble' Black Ferns
Demotion to WXV 2 could have spelled disaster for the Wallaroos. Instead, stalwart Michaela Leonard believes Australia turned a pa…
Interview
Adam Julian
09 May 2025, 6:37
Irish Lions legend backs Henry Pollock: 'He wasn’t a Lions bolter, he was a shoo-in'
Brian O’Driscoll believes that rising star Henry Pollock can thrive in a British and Irish Lions environment and will aim to “…
PA
09 May 2025, 5:44
Ex-England star Matt Kvesic to make competitive return after nasty injury
Matt Kvesic returns from injury tomorrow when Coventry take the trip north to face in-form Doncaster Knights.
Paul Smith
09 May 2025, 5:35
Team news: The 2025 Lions in action this weekend
After the euphoria of Thursday's announcement, many of the Lions stars selected to go on this summer's 10-match tour of Australia …
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 5:31
As the balance of power shifts away from Ireland, has Andy Farrell got his Lions calls right?
With England growing and Ireland's dominance seemingly on the wane, has the Lions coach backed the right horses to defeat Australi…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
09 May 2025, 5:11
Jordie Barrett starts as Leinster name 9 Lions for Zebre Parma
James Ryan returns from injury to take his place on the bench and Jordie Barrett is named in the starting XV as Leinster ring the …
Ian Cameron
09 May 2025, 4:55
Waratahs vs Reds: Edmed steps up, McDermott wins battle of Wallaby No. 9s
The NSW Waratahs have lost a match at Sydney's Allianz Stadium for the first time this season, going down 28-21 to arch-rivals the…
Opinion
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 4:39
Mid-air Lions call: How Ospreys star Jac Morgan reacted
“He is a very authentic guy. His actions are very humble around success and failure. He treats them all the same. He is a very l…
Interview
Simon Thomas
09 May 2025, 4:19
What Sean Everitt told Darcy Graham after Lions let-down
Darcy Graham has been told “the door is not closed” on his hopes of featuring on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia…
Bryn Palmer
09 May 2025, 4:15
Peter O'Mahony: 'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't weird'
Peter O’Mahony admits it will be an emotional evening when he makes his final appearance at Limerick’s Thomond Park this weeke…
Interview
Simon Thomas
09 May 2025, 4:03
An England 23 Borthwick could pick after the Lions squad announcement
As 13 England internationals had their names read out by Ieuan Evans at the British and Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
09 May 2025, 3:56
Lions series fears as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii leaves field on a stretcher
Rugby Australia’s multi-million dollar man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been helped from the field on a stretcher.
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 3:53
Fijian Drua vs Blues: The boot of Barrett, return of silky Sotutu
Two of Super Rugby Pacific's most underperforming sides met on Friday night in Suva, in a contest that promised unpredictability.
Opinion
Ned Lester
09 May 2025, 2:27
'They have my number': Freddie Burns on potential Prem suitor
Never one to miss the opportunity for a quip, Freddie Burns has set the hares racing with a cheeky comment to the Japanese news si…
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 2:13
Mick Cleary: 'Many Lions might have opted for the safe route - not Maro Itoje'
The new British and Irish Lions captain will take his earring assuredness to the Wallabies, a distinctive multi-layered modern man…
LONG READ
Mick Cleary
09 May 2025, 2:12
Blues hit their stride with dominant win over Drua in Fiji
The Blues are on track to play finals football, with the defending Super Rugby Pacific champions claiming a comprehensive 34-5 win…
Finn Morton
09 May 2025, 1:54
Dan Biggar's surprise pick as the most indispensable 2025 Lions player
Dan Biggar believes the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is full of X-factor players, but one, more tha…
Opinion
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 1:31
Lourdes Alameda: 'I lost the will to talk or leave my home, but I have zero regrets'
Lourdes Alameda stared into the sporting abyss when her country failed to qualify for 2021 Rugby World Cup, and was then sidelined…
Exclusive
Francisco Isaac
09 May 2025, 1:30
Pierre Schoeman: 'I was bracing... No-one preps you for that moment'
Pierre Schoeman had already started dreaming of a British and Irish Lions tour even before he won his first Scotland cap. The barr…
Interview
Bryn Palmer
09 May 2025, 0:47
Farrell puts his reputation on the line knowing tougher challenges lie ahead
The head coach knows he will come in for flak if the Lions fluff their lines Down Under but is determined to do it his way
LONG READ
Owain Jones
09 May 2025, 0:33
All Blacks selectors meet for 'first crack' at 2025 squad
With the whiteboard awash with the names of possibles and probables, forwards coach Jason Ryan shed some light on the discussions.
Ned Lester
08 May 2025, 19:50
Perry Baker’s rise from NFL heartbreak to SVNS Series legend
As a two-time World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, Perry Baker became a trailblazer for the growth of American rugby, which is a…
Finn Morton
08 May 2025, 17:58
Major selection twist for Wallaroos months out from Rugby World Cup
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has revealed that HSBC SVNS Series stars including Maddison Levi and Isabella Nasser “have not made them…
Finn Morton
08 May 2025, 16:48
Maro Itoje's captaincy credentials have been questioned before
Eddie Jones once famously wrote of Maro Itoje: "I might be wrong but I am not sure Maro is a future England captain."
AAP
08 May 2025, 16:02
Ruahei Demant: Black Ferns 'don't have as many outside distractions as 2022'
England had won 25 consecutive matches, and the Black Ferns were struggling. The same is true three years later in 2025, but Black…
Interview
Adam Julian
08 May 2025, 12:16
The 8 Southern Hemisphere-raised Lions heading Down Under
Andy Farrell hasn’t been shy in picking players from the Southern Hemisphere to try and achieve a series win in Australia this s…
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 11:48
Lion's omission: 'I’ll be blatantly honest, I thought it was over for me'
Melbourne-born Tuipulotu was selected despite being sidelined since suffering a pectoral injury in January.
PA
08 May 2025, 10:04
Andy Farrell breaks silence on Henry Pollock and his Lions selection
The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut …
PA
08 May 2025, 9:53
'Frankly insulting': The 2 clear trends in Lions' squad reactions
The social media platform X is a great source of entertainment and reaction for any big announcement or event, and Andy Farrell an…
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 9:39
Andy Farrell explains why Marcus Smith beat Owen Farrell to a Lions spot
Heading into the British and Irish Lions squad announcement, there was a definite, a probable and then a host of contenders vying …
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 9:11
An unlucky Lions XV that've missed the plane to Australia
As is tradition, the announcement of a British & Irish Lions squad is met with jubilation and heartbreak in equal measure.
Ian Cameron
08 May 2025, 8:04
A club by club look at the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad
Leinster have officially broken the record for the most players named in a modern-day Lions squad after Andy Farrell selected 12 p…
Analysis
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 6:45
British and Irish Lions squad 2025: 10 losers from Andy Farrell's selection
It is the cruel part of any sport, but with the joy that comes with being selected for a squad, so too comes the disappointment fo…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 6:45
British and Irish Lions squad 2025: 11 winners
The 2025 British and Irish Lions squad is official, leaving the rugby world to pick the bones of Andy Farrell's decisions.
Opinion
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 6:40
Andy Farrell names his 2025 British & Irish Lions squad
Andy Farrell has named a 38-man British & Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour to Australia, unveiling the group at a li…
Ian Cameron
08 May 2025, 6:25
Why Lions hopeful Immanuel Feyi-Waboso 'almost in a no-lose situation'
England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso might be battling to play again for Exeter Chiefs this season, but Rob Baxter believes he coul…
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 4:13
Red Bull to give Newcastle Falcons wings
Energy drinks giant Red Bull could be set to step in and offer Newcastle Falcons a much-needed financial lifeline by taking contro…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 4:05
Ex-Scotland forward one of two stars left out by Dave Rennie in Japan
That is the question fans of Shizuoka BlueRevs and Kobelco Kobe Steelers might be asking as their sides come together for the firs…
Matt McILraith
08 May 2025, 3:54
France fly-half Anthony Belleau explains why he's signed for Saints
France international fly-half Anthony Belleau admits he has always wanted to play outside his homeland after agreeing to join Cham…
Neil Fissler
08 May 2025, 3:23
'It’s sort of contrary to rugby values. That worries me a little bit'
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been hailed as “a generational talent” by his DHL Stormers boss John Dobson.
Simon Thomas
08 May 2025, 2:32
Fiji international Josaia Raisuqe dies aged 30
Fiji Sevens international and Castres wing Josaia Raisuqe has died at the age of 30 following a road accident on the way to traini…
Josh Raisey
08 May 2025, 1:47
Stat chat: Has Hoskins Sotutu answered the All Blacks' questions in 2025?
Everything Hoskins Sotutu touched in 2024 turned to gold. But, an All Blacks recall remained out of reach.
Analysis
Ned Lester
07 May 2025, 22:17
SVNS stars Caslick and Hinds to start for Wallaroos against Black Ferns
Three-time Olympian Charlotte Caslick will start a Test match for the first time when Australia host New Zealand in Newcastle.
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 22:17
‘If we want to play finals…’: Waratahs coach’s message before Reds derby
For the Tahs, the next three-and-a-half weeks will define their entire campaign, starting with Friday night’s clash with rivals …
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 21:14
USA to host Pacific Nations Cup 2025 Finals as World Rugby reveals schedule
World Rugby has confirmed the USA will host the Pacific Nations Cup Finals Series for the first time, unveiling the full schedule …
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 18:31
USA team in Super Rugby Pacific is not the answer right now, but this is
The answer for Super Rugby Pacific is not to expand the number of teams, it's to take the existing teams into new markets and work…
Opinion
Ben Smith
07 May 2025, 18:02
The Bordeaux backrower pushing for Wallabies recall to face Lions
Bordeaux-Begles backrower Pete Samu hasn’t played for the Wallabies in almost two years, but a return to the Test arena could be…
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 17:48
Olympic silver medallist returns for Drua’s crunch clash with Blues
The Fijian Drua have received a big boost ahead of Friday’s clash with defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Blues.
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 17:05
Ex-Wallabies react to Wallaroos’ ‘perfect’ start to Rugby World Cup year
The Wallaroos made history on Saturday afternoon in Suva, winning their fourth Test match in a row, which is a record for the wome…
Finn Morton
07 May 2025, 16:29
Crusaders lock in rising star Macca Springer for the long haul
Young speedster Macca Springer will remain in Crusaders colours until at least 2028, thanks to a new deal with his home club.
Ned Lester
07 May 2025, 15:50
Black Ferns reward 18-year-old's form in team to face Wallaroos
The first Black Ferns team of the year has been named, and selectors have backed young superstar Braxton Sorensen-McGee in the 15 …
Ned Lester
07 May 2025, 15:22
Wallabies halfback 'stunned' by Super Rugby's potential USA expansion
Wallabies halfback Jake Gordon has thrown his support behind the notion of expanding the Super Rugby Pacific into the Americas.
AAP
07 May 2025, 15:04
'Love him or hate him, Henry Pollock has got the rugby world talking.'
The Northampton and England backrow's confidence, verve and raw ability have raised eyebrows around the globe
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
07 May 2025, 14:52
'Shell-shocked' record-breaker Bailyn Sullivan on magnitude of Chiefs upset
No player in Super Rugby history had scored four tries off the bench before Saturday's Kiwi derby between the Hurricanes and Chief…
Ned Lester
07 May 2025, 14:49
Black Ferns XV and Springbok Women announce 2025 fixtures
New Zealand's development team, the Black Ferns XV, have expanded their 2025 schedule with two Tests in South Africa against the S…
Ned Lester
07 May 2025, 14:31
Maro Itoje Lions captaincy all but confirmed
Itoje became the frontrunner for the role after leading England with distinction during the Six Nations.
PA
07 May 2025, 12:13
‘Rising force’ Proctor gives All Blacks Ioane dilemma
The form of Hurricanes 'facilitator' Billy Proctor could see Scott Robertson break up his established centre pairing.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
07 May 2025, 10:59
Players will be told straight: Exeter boss Rob Baxter
Exeter Chiefs players can expect tough love from Rob Baxter between now and the end of the season as he gets back out on the train…
Neil Fissler
07 May 2025, 9:19
Gareth Anscombe turns down interest from Prem rivals for Top 14 switch
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe will leave Gloucester at the end of the season to join Bayonne in the Top 14.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 9:01
Dave Kilcoyne becomes the latest Munster great to bow out
Munster and Ireland prop Dave Kilcoyne has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the end of the season.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 8:05
England announce Rugby World Cup 2025 warm-up opponents
The Red Roses have announced two warm-up fixtures ahead of hosting Rugby World Cup 2025 this autumn.
Imogen Ainsworth
07 May 2025, 8:00
Edinburgh raid English clubs for Scottish-qualified wings in bumper day of business
Edinburgh have signed 20-year-old Leicester Tigers wing Malelili Satala ahead of next season on a two-year deal.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 7:04
Exciting young stars to old stagers – 6 possible Lions bolters
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will end the waiting game for players and fans on Thursday when he names his squad…
Opinion
PA
07 May 2025, 6:47
Austin Healey recalls delivering classic Lions wind-up
There is no bad way to find out you have been picked for the British and Irish Lions, but Will Greenwood endured one of the most c…
Neil Squires
07 May 2025, 5:57
Sale Sharks' Springbok contingent set to shrink next season
South Africa back-row Jean-Luc du Preez will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 4:38
Temo Mayanavanua set for Champions Cup swan song after confirming exit
Northampton Saints lock Temo Mayanavanua will leave the club at the end of the season, where he is poised to sign for the Fijian D…
Josh Raisey
07 May 2025, 2:18
Freddie Burns' message to prompt transfer scramble?
Out-of-contract Freddie Burns has confirmed that this season will be his last at the newly-crowned Japanese Second Division champi…
Jon Newcombe
07 May 2025, 1:50
Brendan Fanning: 'Leinster have the best-resourced squad in these islands but can’t make it pay.'
Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again
LONG READ
Brendan Fanning
07 May 2025, 1:31
Sophie de Goede: Returning from injury with 'edge and physicality'
It was almost like the world stopped spinning when Sophie de Goede announced that she had torn her ACL. In one fell swoop, the inj…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
07 May 2025, 1:23
Sam Prendergast's time will come - but not this year: Andy Goode
On the final weekend of British & Irish Lions auditions it was a tale of two youngsters as one played their way onto the plane and…
Opinion
Andy Goode
07 May 2025, 0:45
‘He has to be involved’: Wallaby calls for key selection ahead of Lions
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto reckons the Wallabies can forget about beating the British and Irish Lions if selectors overlook Taniela Tupo…
AAP
07 May 2025, 0:35
Jake Gordon knocks back overseas interest to chase home World Cup
Jake Gordon has turned his attention to retaining the Wallabies' No.9 jumper for the much-anticipated three-Test series against th…
AAP
07 May 2025, 0:06
Force make one change to starting side for crucial Brumbies clash out west
Coach Simon Cron has made one change to the Western Force’s run-on side to take on the ACT Brumbies this weekend in Perth.
Finn Morton
06 May 2025, 21:59
Blues make two changes for Drua challenge in Fiji
Having beaten the Western Force at Eden Park last weekend, the Blues are well and truly back into playoff contention in 7th place …
Ben Smith
06 May 2025, 21:54
Redemption mission: Brumbies name strong side to take on Force
Coach Stephen Larkham has made two changes to the ACT Brumbies’ starting side ahead of this weekend’s clash with the Western F…
Finn Morton
06 May 2025, 21:44
Crusaders settle on new starting 10 for Chiefs showdown
The Chiefs are coming to town, and the Crusaders have named an All Black-laden 23 to greet them in a top-of-the-table clash.
Ned Lester
06 May 2025, 21:30
Reds bolster backline with Daugunu and Lynagh named to start
The return of Wallaby Filipo Daugunu headlines the Queensland Reds’ side to take on the NSW Waratahs in a fierce derby.
Finn Morton
06 May 2025, 21:28
Former Wallabies captain returns as Waratahs prepare for Reds derby
Former Wallabies captain David Porecki is back for the Waratahs ahead of Friday’s clash with the Queensland Reds at Sydney’s A…
Finn Morton
06 May 2025, 21:14
Chiefs name strongest side of season to face Crusaders
The Chiefs' big guns are back fit and firing in time for a top-of-the-table clash with the Crusaders in round 12.
Ned Lester
06 May 2025, 21:01
TRC U20: New Zealand pile on the points, Australia overcome 17-nil defecit
New Zealand and Australia have claimed big wins in round two of The Rugby Championship U20s in South Africa, leaving the trans-Tas…
Ned Lester
06 May 2025, 18:45
Wallabies’ depth chart: Centres a problem, Lock-jam in the second row
It’s time to shift the focal point from Super Rugby Pacific onto the Wallabies, because the British and Irish Lions series is le…
John Ferguson
06 May 2025, 18:15
We all know the Chiefs are the best team in Super Rugby
We all know they’re the best team in Super Rugby, and it’s seemed a shame that they have to negotiate so many weeks of round-r…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
06 May 2025, 18:03
Joe Schmidt: What James O'Connor 'would bring' to Wallabies in 2025
Test coach Joe Schmidt says James O'Connor offers valuable experience to the Wallabies backline in the strongest sign yet the vete…
AAP
06 May 2025, 16:27
Waratahs dismiss one-trick pony notion amid standings slide
Andrew Kellaway is imploring the NSW Waratahs to ride with the "Ferrari" Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, concerned the superstar fullback n…
AAP
06 May 2025, 16:05
'I feel like I’m just getting started': All Black Sam Darry locked in long-term
Towering Blues lock Sam Darry will remain in Auckland for at least another three seasons, thanks to a new contract announced by th…
Ned Lester
06 May 2025, 15:49
What went wrong for the Blues after their championship breakthrough
The encore for the Blues breakthrough championship season in 2024 has not been pretty, slumping as low as 9th over the first half …
Analysis
Ben Smith
06 May 2025, 13:16
What can we expect from Farrell's Lions squad? The key questions answered
Will it be 'Irish Lions'? Did European semis force a change? Will there be surprises? Who is indispensable?
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Bryn Palmer   Jamie Lyall   Neil Squires
06 May 2025, 12:34
The incredible story of the man who inspired Maro Itoje
No one will be happier for Maro Itoje than Saracens legend Floyd Steadman if Andy Farrell ends up choosing him as the man to lead …
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 9:45
England A to take on Spain, as host city lined up
World Cup qualifiers Spain will play England A for the first time in 32 years on November 8th, with the game almost certain to be …
Francisco Isaac
06 May 2025, 9:10
Alex Sanderson discloses the 4 Sale players he expects to become Lions
Alex Sanderson, the Sale Sharks director of rugby, is backing Tom Curry, Luke Cowan-Dickie, George Ford and 20-year-old prop Asher…
Chris Jones
06 May 2025, 8:38
Anglo-Welsh Cup talks back on the table
WRU Head of Performance John Alder has revealed that talks are taking place with the RFU and Championship about an Anglo-Welsh Cup…
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Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 7:07
Larissa Lima Henwood: The incredible journey to play for Brazil at the Rugby World Cup
Born in Brazil, raised in Portugal, living in New Zealand and Japan, Larissa Lima Henwood tells her incredible story of how she is…
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Francisco Isaac
06 May 2025, 6:57
Mack Hansen's Lions hopes take a major hit
Connacht winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out for five weeks with an ankle injury, very likely bringing his club season to an end…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 5:35
Lions call-up would come with family benefits: Fin Smith
Fin Smith is crossing his fingers for a British and Irish Lions for all the usual reasons, plus one other - it would allow his Sco…
Neil Squires
06 May 2025, 4:25
Leigh Halfpenny visits Pro D2 facilities as Harlequins exit approaches
Harlequins full-back Leigh Halfpenny took advantage of his recent weekend off during the European semi-finals to visit Beziers' tr…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 4:17
Newcastle hoping for a Hollywood ending to cash problems
Newcastle boss Steve Diamond has revealed “two or three” parties are interested in pumping much needed cash into the club and …
Chris Jones
06 May 2025, 3:10
'Flustered' Prendergast in 'system where decisions are all made for him'
Former England, and British and Irish Lions scrum-half Ben Youngs believes Leinster and Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast is "not r…
Josh Raisey
06 May 2025, 2:18
The Champions’ Cup: All Saints' Day
Henry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possibl…
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Graham Simmons
06 May 2025, 1:56
Callum Chick's move to 'rugby town' Northampton motivated by England ambition
Northampton have completed the signing of Newcastle captain and No.8 Callum Chick ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 1:46
Fitter, stronger Wallaroos confident maiden Black Ferns scalp is on horizon
Riding high after four straight wins, the Wallaroos are eager to get a measure of their progress against the world champion Black …
AAP
05 May 2025, 22:52
New All Black Pasilio Tosi lands three-year contract extension
Rising star Pasilio Tosi has locked in his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and the Hurricanes, signing a long-term deal to…
Ned Lester
05 May 2025, 21:26
'Devastating': Stephen Donald weighs in on the next All Black 10
Ruben Love has captured the imagination of many All Blacks fans with his round 11 performance, leading the Hurricanes to victory o…
Ned Lester
05 May 2025, 16:31
Elegant or turbulent? Can Les give the Wallabies the Kiss of Life?  
Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward? And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cu…
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Nick Bishop
05 May 2025, 14:18
Stats highlight Henry Pollock's Lions-hearted performance
Henry Pollock's arcing run to the tryline in Saturday's epic 37-24 Champions Cup semi-final win over Leinster will be remembered a…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2025, 7:45
Bok Ben-Jason Dixon is having a weird stand-off with the Stormers
The Ben-Jason Dixon saga has been dominating the headlines, but there may be more to the ‘stand-off’ between the player and fr…
Rugby365
05 May 2025, 7:40
Lions flanker Ruhan Straeuli suffers career ending injury
Lions loose forward Ruhan Straeuli has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 26 after suffering a career-ending neck i…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2025, 7:26
Zebre Parma lock in Italy U20s star Francesco Ruffolo
Zebre Parma have confirmed the signing of second row Francesco Ruffolo ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Ian Cameron
05 May 2025, 7:07
Last-minute Lions scare for Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris
Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris is set to undergo a “procedure” on a shoulder injury, which could affect his chances…
PA
05 May 2025, 6:49
5 Leinster players whose Lions stock dropped after Champions Cup exit
Leinster’s 37–34 loss to Northampton in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final didn’t just end their European campaign — it…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
05 May 2025, 5:13
Ilona Maher drops biggest retirement hint yet after loss to Canada
Ilona Maher has dropped her biggest hint yet that retirement could be on the horizon, urging other players to use this summer’s …
Neil Fissler
05 May 2025, 4:48
'We were lit up by the fans': Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher hopes the Women's Eagles have won over new fans after a record-breaking crowd of 10,518 attended their opening match …
Interview
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2025, 4:36
'It's time for a change': Leinster fans turn on Leo Cullen in wake of loss
Leinster’s fanbase has turned sharply on long-serving head coach Leo Cullen following the province’s latest Investec Champions…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2025, 3:41
‘I've run my race. Good one at that.'
Former Wallaby prop Oli Hoskins has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect via social media.
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2025, 2:36
Why ‘the curse of the Bambino’ is still stronger than ever at Leinster
Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss o…
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Nick Bishop
05 May 2025, 2:34
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Suaalii's best position, Tizzano is threatening McReight
The bus trip back to Sydney should give Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii enough time to think about where he can truly give the Wallabies the…
Opinion
John Ferguson
05 May 2025, 0:01
Sevens flyer moves to fullback as Australia U20 make mass changes
Sid Harvey will start at fullback when the Australia U20 take on South Africa U20 in the second round of The Rugby Championship U2…
Finn Morton
04 May 2025, 23:24
Black Ferns Sevens show they’re ‘a great team’ with SVNS Series triumph
Sarah Hirini is usually quite reserved and “doesn’t show too much emotion” on the rugby field, but it was a different story …
Finn Morton
04 May 2025, 21:47
'Epitomises what it means to us': Moana Pasifika coach on game-winner
"They're a big part of that, so I think at this stage, it seems to be going okay. It was a good achievement tonight, the most game…
Henry Lee
04 May 2025, 20:48
Why former All Black believes the Wallabies will beat the B&I Lions
The European Champions Cup has reached it's final stages with Leinster being knocked out by Northampton, and Bordeaux overcame a t…
Henry Lee
04 May 2025, 20:08
Jorja Miller and Luciano Gonzalez crowned world’s best on SVNS Series
New Zealand’s Jorja Miller and Argentina’s Luciano Gonzalez have taken out the top individual awards on the HSBC SVNS Series.
Finn Morton
04 May 2025, 19:33
New Zealand and South Africa crowned SVNS Series champions in LA
New Zealand and South Africa have been crowned HSBC SVNS Series champions after taking out the top prizes at the winner-takes-all …
Finn Morton
04 May 2025, 18:13
New Zealand U85kg outclass the Sri Lanka Tuskers in Kandy
Nittawela Rugby Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, hosted the first ever overseas tour for the New Zealand U85kg team, starting on Sunda…
Henry Lee
04 May 2025, 17:20
All Blacks Sevens crushed by Blitzboks, bounce back with shock upset
In the latest meeting between the proud rugby nations, the Blitzboks knocked the All Blacks Sevens out for HSBC SVNS Series glory.
Finn Morton
04 May 2025, 16:57
'He hasn't missed a session': Hurricanes coach on Bailyn Sullivan's form and effort
Despite having the bye this week after two wins in a row, Laidlaw is still happy with how the team and the club are tracking this …
Henry Lee
04 May 2025, 16:23
Five of the best performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific
The Hurricanes managed to beat the number one side on the ladder, the Chiefs, while the Blues win over the Force kept their playof…
Opinion
Adam Julian
04 May 2025, 14:29
Bordeaux player ratings vs Toulouse | 2025 Investec Champions Cup SF
Bordeaux player ratings: Bordeaux-Begles stormed into their first-ever Investec Champions Cup final with a thumping 35-18 win over…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
04 May 2025, 11:57
Toulouse player ratings vs Bordeaux-Begles | 2025 Investec Champions Cup SF
Toulouse player ratings: Toulouse's title reign came to an end on Sunday as Bordeaux-Begles booked their place in the Investec Ch…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 9:17
Red hot Bordeaux dump Toulouse out of Champions Cup to book Saints final
Bordeaux-Begles booked their place in their first ever Investec Champions Cup final with a 35-18 victory over reigning champions T…
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 8:53
Early exit leaves Owen Farrell's Lions hopes hanging by a thread as Lyon win
Owen Farrell's hopes of making the British and Irish Lions squad named later this week took a major hit on Sunday at the Stade de …
Josh Raisey
04 May 2025, 6:51
Quade Cooper keeps promotion dream alive before Japan exit
Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper has kept alive his hopes of departing Japan Rugby League One with another promotion.
AAP
04 May 2025, 5:46
Steve Hansen's ex-NRL All Blacks prospect shines in basement battle
Mie Honda Heat will join Urayasu D-Rocks in the post season relegation series after they were beaten 38-30 by Toyota Verblitz in t…
Matt McILraith
04 May 2025, 4:01
The 'slightly disappointing' factor in Edinburgh's defeat to Bath
Sean Everitt told Edinburgh to take the positives from their spirited EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final defeat by Bath as they bid to …
PA
04 May 2025, 3:43
Same criticism rings out over Sam Prendergast as one debate put to bed
Leinster’s Champions Cup dream died in dramatic fashion at the Aviva Stadium, but much of the online reaction has centred on one…
Ian Cameron
04 May 2025, 3:21
Ardie Savea's herculean effort powers Moana Pasifika past the Highlanders
Just as you thought the game was likely over, Moana Pasifika's replacement halfback Melani Matavao proved to be the hero, charging…
Henry Lee
03 May 2025, 22:50
URC teams aren't proving Stephen Donald wrong
Former All Black Stephen Donald might not be right about the quality of the United Rugby Championship league, but the URC teams ce…
Ben Smith
03 May 2025, 21:58
All Blacks Sevens hold on in classic as SVNS semi-finalists confirmed
New Zealand have beaten rivals Australia 21-19 in an all-time classic rugby sevens battle, with a desperate defensive stand the di…
Finn Morton
03 May 2025, 19:19
‘Some soft moments’: Reds captain pinpoint’s issue from loss in Fiji
"Fair play to Drua who were up for it, and we just couldn't quite match it today."
Henry Lee
03 May 2025, 18:46
'Most complacent selection decision you will ever see': Barrett benching slammed as Leinster knocked out
Leinster's quest for a fifth European title will have to wait another year after the club was knocked out in dramatic fashion at h…
Ben Smith
03 May 2025, 18:14
SVNS World Championship: Near perfect results for NZ teams on day one in LA
It was business as usual for the Black Ferns Sevens, winning all three matches, against Great Britain, Japan, and Canada respectiv…
Henry Lee
03 May 2025, 17:42
Inside Spain’s SVNS transformation: Mindset shifts fuels historic season
Heading into this weekend’s finale in Los Angeles, head coach Pablo Feijoo says his side have flipped the script.
Interview
Ciara Fearn
03 May 2025, 15:56
Leo Cullen defends his position after Leinster's Champions Cup exit
Leo Cullen has insisted he remains the right man to lead Leinster despite their third consecutive Investec Champions Cup semi-fina…
Ian Cameron
03 May 2025, 14:35
'All week we were reading stuff - Leinster by 35, Leinster by 40'
Henry Pollock hailed Northampton’s “no fear” approach after Saints shredded the form book to stun tournament favourites Lein…
PA
03 May 2025, 14:11
Where Edinburgh lost it in semi-final to Bath according to Sean Everitt
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt was proud of the spirit his side showed as their hopes of reaching a first European final in a d…
PA
03 May 2025, 12:33
Tommy Freeman shines as Northampton Saints shock Leinster out of Europe
Tommy Freeman scored a first-half hat-trick as Northampton stunned tournament favourites Leinster 37-34 in Dublin to reach the Inv…
PA
03 May 2025, 12:12
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Leinster | 2025 Investec Champions Cup SF
Northampton player ratings: Saints booked their place in the Investec Champions Cup final with a thrilling 37–34 win over Leinst…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
03 May 2025, 11:55
Leinster player ratings vs Northampton | 2025 Investec Champions Cup SF
Leinster player ratings: An error-strewn Leinster will be left to lick their wounds after exiting Europe with a 37-34 def…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
03 May 2025, 11:30
Edinburgh player ratings vs Bath | 2025 Challenge Cup SF
Edinburgh player ratings: Edinburgh’s hopes of reaching a second European Challenge Cup final, 10 years after their first, ultim…
Opinion
Bryn Palmer
03 May 2025, 9:55
Finn Russell enjoys his return to Scotland as Bath beat Edinburgh to reach final
Scotland talisman Finn Russell enjoyed a fruitful return to his homeland as Bath eventually wore down spirited Edinburgh to reach …
PA
03 May 2025, 9:32
Bath player ratings vs Edinburgh | 2025 Challenge Cup SF
Bath player ratings: Bath ultimately had too much power for Edinburgh as they reached their fifth European Challenge Cup final, an…
Opinion
Bryn Palmer
03 May 2025, 9:20
'It's ridiculous': Siya Kolisi shocked by size of Junior Springboks players
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he was shocked by the size of some the Junior Springboks after a visit to a training session on…
Ian Cameron
03 May 2025, 7:01
Ruthless Brumbies crush Waratahs in grudge match
The rampant ACT Brumbies have restored order and dealt the NSW Waratahs' finals hopes a hammer blow with a 40-17 Super Rugby Pacif…
AAP
03 May 2025, 6:33
Cardiff fly-half Tinus de Beer leaves Welsh capital for URC rivals
Dragons RFC have confirmed the signing of fly-half Tinus de Beer from Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Ian Cameron
03 May 2025, 4:38
Brumbies vs Waratahs: Suaalii is worth every cent, Lolesio for Wallabies
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii stole the show on Saturday night, even though the NSW Waratahs lost to rivals the ACT Brumbies.
Opinion
Finn Morton
03 May 2025, 4:20
Drua vs Reds: What makes Les Kiss' defence so different, no one's safe
The Drua have done it again, beating one of the top teams in Super Rugby Pacific in a physical confrontation in Suva.
Opinion
Ned Lester
03 May 2025, 3:43
Hurricanes vs Chiefs: A front row bolter, Canes on the rise
The top of the table Chiefs have suffered another setback in Wellington at the hands of the Hurricanes, falling 35-17 in a result …
Opinion
Ned Lester
03 May 2025, 3:11
Racing 92 explain moving Owen Farrell for the first time this season
Is it really that surprising? Owen Farrell will line up at inside centre for Racing 92 in Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final…
Willy Billiard
03 May 2025, 3:02
Super sub Bailyn Sullivan bags four as Hurricanes fire past Chiefs
Bailyn Sullivan scored four tries off the bench as the Hurricanes toppled the Chiefs at Wellington's Sky Stadium.
Finn Morton
03 May 2025, 1:50
Wallaroos cruise past Fiji as Charlotte Caslick debuts but star duo go down
Wallaroos cruise past Fiji as Charlotte Caslick debuts but star duo go down
AAP
03 May 2025, 1:06
Lost Lions: The most-capped players never to tour
Some highly decorated international players have failed to make the British and Irish Lions grade down the years. As Andy Farrell …
Neil Squires
03 May 2025, 1:00
Fissler Confidential: The latest twist in Leicester Tigers' desperate search
Deposed Premiership champions Northampton Saints are set to finalise a deal to bring Clermont Auvergne fly-half Anthony Belleau to…
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Neil Fissler
03 May 2025, 0:04
‘We need to be better’: Soyizwapi backs Blitzboks ahead of season finale
Siviwe Soyizwapi is not just focused on personal milestones, but on the team's broader performance, motivation, and growth going f…
Interview
Ciara Fearn
02 May 2025, 22:46
Reds stunned at the death by Drua but it’s ‘not all doom and gloom’
Reds captain Tate McDermott insists it’s “not all doom and gloom” for the Queenslanders, who were beaten by the Fijian Drua …
Finn Morton
02 May 2025, 22:21
Isikeli Rabitu sinks Reds with last-minute surge in Fiji
The last-placed Fijian Drua continue to play Super Rugby Pacific spoilers, upsetting the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a thrilling try-…
AAP
02 May 2025, 21:52
‘We’ve got some work to do’: Blues coach reacts to Ta’avao’s blunder
Vern Cotter couldn’t help but smirk when asked about Angus Ta’avao’s incredible blunder late in Friday’s 40-19 win over th…
Finn Morton
02 May 2025, 20:55
Exeter Chiefs statement: Rob Hunter
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the sacking of head coach Rob Hunter following their record Gallagher Premiership loss to Gloucester.
Ian Cameron
02 May 2025, 9:46
Tusi Pisi confirms Manu Samoa coaching team and captain
New Manu Samoa head coach, Tusi Pisi, has confirmed his coaching staff and captain as they prepare for a busy year of World Cup qu…
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Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 8:30
Edinburgh make 5 changes for 'massive task' Bath
Sean Everitt has called on Edinburgh to seize a rare opportunity as they bid to stun high-flying Bath and reach a first European f…
PA
02 May 2025, 6:05
Barbarians set for historic Springboks fixture
History will be made in Cape Town at the end of June when the Barbarians men's team take to the field for the first time on South …
Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 5:58
Leinster make 3 changes, bench Jordie Barrett for Northampton
Leinster have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saint…
Ian Cameron
02 May 2025, 5:40
15 of the Croke Park cast return for Saints
Northampton have made just one change from the team that beat Bristol Bears last time out in the Gallagher Premiership for this we…
Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 5:30
Twin threats back as Bath change 10 for Edinburgh
England winger Joe Cokanasiga returns from injury as Johann van Graan makes 10 changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Challenge…
Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 5:02
'Not bulletproof': Leinster's potentially fatal Champions Cup flaw exposed
Premier Sports analyst Ross Hamilton believes that favourites Leinster are by no means "bulletproof" heading into their Investec C…
Analysis
Ian Cameron
02 May 2025, 3:55
Matt Banahan on an opportunity lost and gained for 'gun favourites' Bath
Matt Banahan believes his former club Bath have already missed one opportunity in Europe but doesn’t expect them to come up shor…
Interview
Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 3:53
Series triumph but ‘vitriol’ for Gatland: 2013 Lions tour of Australia recalled
Warren Gatland forged a sense of togetherness in his 2013 Lions but faced personal 'vitriol' after leaving out a legend.
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Mick Cleary
02 May 2025, 3:34
21-point win sees Blues leapfrog Force into playoff contention
Western Force fullback Kurtley Beale has marked his long-awaited return with a try, but it wasn't enough in a 40-19 loss to the Bl…
AAP
02 May 2025, 2:48
Blues vs Western Force: Blues playoff bound, Force have a 90 per cent problem
The Blues faced what was essentially a must-win match at Eden Park on Friday night and rose to the challenge.
Opinion
Ned Lester
02 May 2025, 2:27
Heyneke Meyer delivers insider take on Bath's Johann van Graan
Former Springbok head coach Heyneke Meyer has given fascinating insight into the career of Johann van Graan, whom he has seen deve…
Jon Newcombe
02 May 2025, 2:09
Henry Pollock has 'target on' on his back warns ex-Leinster star
Leinster legend Rob Kearney has warned Henry Pollock that he will have a bounty on his head at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Neil Squires
02 May 2025, 1:37
Hurricanes' playmaker woes could be cured sooner than expected
The Hurricanes' days of limping through the 2025 season without two of their three premier No. 10s may soon be over.
Ned Lester
01 May 2025, 22:10
Les Kiss' promotion 'provides great clarity' for uncertain Wallabies
Test halfback Tate McDermott believes the appointment of his Queensland coach, Les Kiss, to the Wallabies' top job will help keep …
AAP
01 May 2025, 20:58
‘Every week’s a biggie’: Coach backs Beale in return from long-term injury
With the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs around the corner, this week’s clash between the Western Force and the Blues is “really …
Finn Morton
01 May 2025, 20:32
‘It takes time’: The patient progress behind Argentina’s SVNS success
After taking out the league title in Singapore, Argentina are looking to become overall SVNS Series champions.
Interview
Frankie Deges
01 May 2025, 19:18
Les Kiss eyes surprise coaching role before taking charge of Wallabies
Les Kiss is interested in another coaching role before taking on the top job with the Wallabies in mid-2026.
Finn Morton
01 May 2025, 18:54
All Blacks Sevens rookie Jack Gray: 'When Dad died, I grew up pretty quickly'
While holidaying in the Coromandel, the then 13-year-old received news that his father, Wayne Gray, had died in Otaki, aged 54.
Interview
Adam Julian
01 May 2025, 17:23
Sid Harvey the hero as Australia U20 snatch draw with New Zealand
Sid Harvey was the hero for Australia U20 on Thursday, with the winger nailing a conversion after the siren to secure a dramatic 2…
Finn Morton
01 May 2025, 17:11
Les Kiss has many a crease to iron before historic Wallabies succession
The worst-kept secret in Australian rugby has finally been revealed, after several weeks of delay and months of uncertain timeline…
Opinion
John Ferguson
01 May 2025, 15:03
Hope Rogers: Owning the 'best loosehead in the world’ ambition
For as long as Hope Rogers can remember, she has strived for perfection. Since the USA Women’s Eagle was 16, she has honed her c…
Exclusive
Joe Harvey
01 May 2025, 13:00
Tess Feury's USA Rugby column: 'This is the best I've seen us look in camp'
This is the best I've ever seen us look in camp. I felt like we were so well driven, and for the first time, we came into camp how…
Exclusive
Tess Feury
01 May 2025, 11:22
Red card tackle 'categorically would not have happened' but for teammate
Newcastle Falcons full-back Louis Brown has copped a three-match suspension following his red card for a dangerous tackle in the G…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2025, 10:14
How Kiss can show his Wallabies worth with injured Reds
Les Kiss already has the Wallabies job, but he can show why in a crucial three-game away stretch for the Queensland Reds that carr…
AAP
01 May 2025, 9:47
World Rugby unveils three-tier SVNS model to fuel sevens' growth
World Rugby has unveiled an evolved competition structure for HSBC SVNS, which has been created to promote long-term financial sus…
Finn Morton
01 May 2025, 9:00
Steve Borthwick forced into rethink with England hopeful out for season
Northampton Saints winger George Hendy has confirmed that his season is over after undergoing an operation on his shoulder.
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 7:11
Fin Smith on Leinster, Henry Pollock and his Lions 1-on-1 with Sam Prendergast
Northampton Saints will return to the Aviva Stadium this Saturday to face Leinster in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final – a …
Ian Cameron
01 May 2025, 6:22
The radical move Freddie Steward eyes as 'way back in' to England team
Freddie Steward's England career since the 2023 World Cup has not gone the way he would have wanted. 
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 6:19
Hamish Watson accepts harsh truth after extending Edinburgh deal
Hamish Watson insists he is not ready to hand over his Edinburgh No.7 jersey to young pretender Freddy Douglas just yet and will s…
Interview
Bryn Palmer
01 May 2025, 6:02
Ex-Kenya Sevens star Humphrey Kayange lands significant Olympic role
Former Kenya Sevens captain Humphrey Kayange has been appointed Chair of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Co…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2025, 5:44
Joe Schmidt 'a little bit intimidated' ahead of brutal 12-game Wallabies run
With much unfinished business to tend to, Joe Schmidt has detailed the immense challenges confronting the Wallabies as he plots to…
AAP
01 May 2025, 5:16
Lions legend Jim Telfer has no questions over captaincy as he picks his XV
Legendary British and Irish Lions player and coach Jim Telfer has selected seven Irish players in his ideal XV to take on Australi…
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 4:45
Troubled Exeter Chiefs sign 6'8 Italy lock Andrea Zambonin
Exeter Chiefs will have a third Italian international in their ranks next season after signing Zebre lock Andrea Zambonin, whose c…
Neil Fissler
01 May 2025, 4:21
'For Tips, it’s never about him. It’s always about the team.'
The Welsh legend may have played his last game for his beloved Ospreys but the tributes will come from far and wide when he steps …
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Mark Orders
01 May 2025, 4:17
Waratahs warned off buffets amid flip-flopping Super Rugby season
Buffets are off limit as the NSW Waratahs face the realisation they need to win at least four or their last five regular-season ga…
AAP
01 May 2025, 4:03
Taha Kemara reveals club future just hours after season-ending injury confirmed
Crusaders playmaker Taha Kemara has re-signed with the club until the end of 2028, just hours after it was confirmed he will miss …
Ian Cameron
01 May 2025, 3:53
Why Kurtley Beale came very close to walking away from rugby
Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale has revealed he came close to retiring during his long and isolating path back from a ruptured Ach…
AAP
01 May 2025, 3:31
Perenara faces the defining week of his post-All Blacks career so far
It might be the penultimate round but expect a few of the remaining details for the post-season in Japan Rugby League One to be in…
Matt McILraith
01 May 2025, 3:15
Lyn Jones: 'This particular cancer is so common with men'
Lyn Jones has faced plenty of challenges both on and off the pitch over the years, but is now preparing to take on one of his toug…
Simon Thomas
01 May 2025, 2:52
Greenwood claims 'greatest Lion you've never heard of' may be better than BOD
In a career that saw him play on three British and Irish Lions tours and win a World Cup with England, Will Greenwood played along…
Josh Raisey
01 May 2025, 2:33
Grand Slam champs: 'We can be proud of our perseverance'
We always know that France are a hard team. We know that they like to play with the ball. I think they showed that with their clos…
Exclusive
Rosie Galligan
01 May 2025, 2:21
Worcester Warriors rebuild: Nick Schonert among 6 stars on wishlist
Worcester Warriors are still keen on signing Nick Schonert when they return to the Championship next season, despite the tighthead…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
01 May 2025, 2:19
Referees for British & Irish Lions series and July Tests confirmed
World Rugby has announced its match official appointments for the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia and the July internati…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2025, 2:04
Crusaders pair of hookers bolster New Zealand U20 forward stocks
Six players return to the side that won the inaugural competition in 2024, including Crusaders hooker Manumaua Letiu.
Interview
Adam Julian
30 Apr 2025, 21:57
Ex-Argentina scrum half now guiding the next generation Los Pumitas
The U20s Rugby Championship is both an end in itself but also serves as preparation for World Rugby’s U20 Championship, to be pl…
Exclusive
Frankie Deges
30 Apr 2025, 21:35
Matteo Graziano hungry for more as Argentina chase SVNS double
Los Angeles is a big tournament for many reasons. It's the winner-takes-all World Championship, where the overall Series champions…
Interview
Frankie Deges
30 Apr 2025, 21:30
Final hurrah for the All Blacks Sevens
The All Blacks Sevens finish their season in Los Angeles this weekend at the World Championship event after a series of disappoint…
Opinion
Ben Smith
30 Apr 2025, 20:56
Crusaders lose young pivot Taha Kemara to ruptured ACL
Taha Kemara has been ruled out of the remaining Super Rugby Pacific season with a ruptured ACL in his left knee.
Ned Lester
30 Apr 2025, 20:25
Charlotte Caslick among six potential debutants in Wallaroos team for Fiji
SVNS Series stars Charlotte Caslick and Tia Hinds are among six players in line to debut for the Wallaroos in Saturday’s clash w…
Finn Morton
30 Apr 2025, 20:17
Joe Schmidt clarifies whether Noah Lolesio remains in Wallabies plans
Joe Schmidt will continue to prioritise those who have committed to Australian rugby, but that doesn’t have to spell disaster fo…
Finn Morton
30 Apr 2025, 19:26
SVNS Series star headlines Australia U20 side to take on New Zealand U20
HSBC SVNS Series star Sid Havey will start on the left wing when a talented Australia U20 side takes on rivals New Zealand.
Finn Morton
30 Apr 2025, 17:19
Super Rugby Pacific schedule strength: Who wins the run home?
Just five rounds remain in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific regular season, and there's still plenty of water to go under this bridge.
Analysis
Ned Lester
30 Apr 2025, 17:01
‘Hunger to keep improving’: Blues re-sign rising star Xavi Taele
The Blues have re-signed “one of the most promising young backs” in New Zealand, with Xavi Taele committing to a one-year exte…
Finn Morton
30 Apr 2025, 16:36
Mass RFU restructure proposed after review
Disbandment of the Rugby Football Union’s council is the key proposal made by a public consultation on reforms to the game’s …
PA
30 Apr 2025, 14:39
Five new faces named in Black Ferns' Pacific Four Series squad
Three breakthrough talents from the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki season and five Black Ferns Sevens stars have been named in the first …
Ned Lester
30 Apr 2025, 14:01
Lions idea is a non-starter for Jack Willis: Benjamin Kayser
Jack Willis should play out his season with Toulouse and not be tempted into asking for a Lions release, says Premier Sports' Benj…
Neil Squires
30 Apr 2025, 10:27
'Devastated' Dorothy Wall suffers World Cup heartbreak
Ireland flanker Dorothy Wall has been ruled out of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup due to an Achilles tendon injury.
PA
30 Apr 2025, 9:17
Glasgow's Mann seals Premiership move to replace exiting England No.8
Gloucester have signed Glasgow Warriors No.8 Jack Mann ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 8:32
Springbok Deon Fourie dispels retirement fears with new Stormers deal
South African utility forward Deon Fourie will extend his professional career into its third decade after signing a one-year contr…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 8:05
The All Black that handed Steven Kitshoff his 'biggest punishment'
Steven Kitshoff will go down as one of the finest loosehead props of his generation, with two World Cup titles to his name. But fe…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 7:10
Exeter boss Tony Rowe points finger of blame amid club crisis
Tony Rowe hopes Exeter will put on a united front now that Rob Baxter has returned to a hands-on coaching role.
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr 2025, 7:06
Jack Boyle: 'I gave my Ireland jersey to 'Church', he's done so much for me'
The young Leinster man looks to be the future of Irish propping, and talks scrummaging against brutes, Cian Healy and Test debuts.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
30 Apr 2025, 6:37
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg suffers further career blow
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg has successfully undergone surgery to repair the Achilles tendon he ruptured whilst playing fo…
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr 2025, 6:31
'Rugby is kind of at a junction here': Henry Pollock on rugby values
Showman or show-off? While Henry Pollock's rugby ability is without question, his antics on the pitch have divided opinion.
Exclusive
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr 2025, 6:00
The 'advantage' Scotland's Paterson had in overcoming injury nightmare
Harry Paterson insists Edinburgh will meet the challenge of Bath “head on” in their European Challenge Cup semi-final on Satur…
PA
30 Apr 2025, 5:59
Many will disagree with Rob Kearney's Lions captaincy choice
Former Ireland star Rob Kearney is backing Owen Farrell to make the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer and is c…
Interview
Chris Jones
30 Apr 2025, 5:03
'Superhuman' Curry twins sign new deals at Sale Sharks
After signing new deals with the club, Tom and Ben Curry have committed to playing for Sale Sharks until at least the end of the 2…
Jon Newcombe
30 Apr 2025, 3:59
France and Toulouse star Peato Mauvaka potentially out until 2026
France and Toulouse hooker Peato Mauvaka has been ruled out of Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final and the foreseeable futu…
Josh Raisey
30 Apr 2025, 2:12
'Bath should be planning their open-top bus parade'
English football has it right - a straight league system remains the purest way of deciding worthy champions.
LONG READ
Neil Squires
30 Apr 2025, 1:38
Irish provinces in danger of being left further behind, in their own country
As the season has progressed there has been increasing disquiet about the strength of Leinster to the detriment of Ireland's other…
LONG READ
Pat McCarry
30 Apr 2025, 0:12
Stephen Larkham names settled Brumbies lineup for ‘crucial’ derby
Coach Stephen Larkham has only made one change to the ACT Brumbies starting side ahead of this weekend’s crunch derby.
Finn Morton
29 Apr 2025, 21:56
Kurtley Beale set for return from long-term injury against Blues
95-Test Wallaby Kurtley Beale has been named at fullback for the Western Force ahead of this Friday’s clash with the Blues.
Finn Morton
29 Apr 2025, 21:38
Highlanders looking to keep season alive versus Moana Pasifika
Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai is back in the midfield as his team prepares to host Moana Pasifika on Sunday afternoo…
Ben Smith
29 Apr 2025, 21:34
Waratahs receive ‘big boost’ ahead of derby in Canberra
The NSW Waratahs have received “a bit boost” ahead of this weekend’s crunch Aussie derby against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Finn Morton
29 Apr 2025, 21:25
Backline reshuffle for Blues after Tele'a suspension
The Blues have reshuffled their backline ahead of their must-win game against the Force on Friday night as the season goes on the …
Ben Smith
29 Apr 2025, 21:21
Tom Lynagh benched as Les Kiss selects Reds side for Drua showdown
Wallaby Tom Lynagh will look to provide impact off the bench when the Queensland Reds take on the Fijian Drua.
Finn Morton
29 Apr 2025, 21:11
Damian McKenzie remains sidelined for Chiefs' Wellington visit
The ladder-leading Chiefs will again be without the services of star playmaker Damian McKenzie when they play a building Hurricane…
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 21:01
Hurricanes name physical team to contend with top dog Chiefs
A Hurricanes side gaining momentum will host the top-of-the-table Chiefs in round 12, and head coach Clark Laidlaw has named a lar…
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 21:00
Two-Test All Black Folau Fakatava re-signs with Highlanders
Folau Fakatava will remain in Highlanders colours until at least the 2027 season after signing a new contract with the club and Ne…
Ned Lester
29 Apr 2025, 20:05
The glaring omission on Les Kiss' Wallabies job application
The appointment of Les Kiss as Wallabies head coach doesn’t surprise me. I mean, how could it? It’s been signposted for weeks …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
29 Apr 2025, 18:42
‘It’s a great outcome’: Joe Schmidt explains Wallabies coaching handover
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will step away from the position after the July internationals in 2026, with Les Kiss set to take over…
Finn Morton
29 Apr 2025, 18:31
Hurricanes' backs in All Black contention because of what 'Rieko is not getting' at the Blues
The Hurricanes win over the Brumbies, the first by a New Zealand side on Australian soil, came after the return of a handful of ke…
Ben Smith
29 Apr 2025, 17:20
Super Rugby Pacific performers of the week for round 11
The eleventh round of Super Rugby saw the Chiefs compile another huge score. The Blues and Highlanders are languishing while the C…
Opinion
Adam Julian
29 Apr 2025, 15:55
Kiss confirmed as new Wallabies coach with a new takeover plan
Schmidt and Kiss have enjoyed a strong coaching relationship for more than a decade, including a successful stint with Ireland tha…
AAP
29 Apr 2025, 15:54
A historic moment: Georgia Women's first ever 15s Test match
On 17th April, a break through moment came for the women’s game when Georgia’s national women’s side played their first ever…
Francisco Isaac
29 Apr 2025, 9:09
Saints dealt Champions Cup hammer blow with England star ruled out
Northampton captain George Furbank is out of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster.
PA
29 Apr 2025, 8:53
'If he performs in this game, he's in the Lions'
Northampton Saints' Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium has been described as the "first …
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 8:21
'Cheslin-esque' teenager tipped for Boks is one of five Stormers deals
Junior Springboks JC Mars and Kyle Smith have signed contract extensions with the Stormers.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 8:07
Insider knowledge of Finn Russell could be key for Edinburgh
Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final will pit Bath's playmaker up against some of his Scotland-team-mates.
PA
29 Apr 2025, 7:45
Jake Ball performs retirement U-turn by sealing Wales return
Wales lock Jake Ball has signed for the Scarlets ahead of next season, reversing his decision to retire.
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 7:33
How France injected new life into women's rugby at Twickenham
Les Bleues demonstrated the mighty Red Roses can be toppled, even if they didn't quite manage to derail another Grand Slam triumph…
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
29 Apr 2025, 6:05
Stu Townsend to leave Exeter after agreeing terms with rival Prem club
Harlequins have agreed terms with Exeter Chiefs' long-serving scrum-half Stu Townsend, who will move to the capital when his contr…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
29 Apr 2025, 4:56
John Mitchell's England future cleared up by RFU
John Mitchell will remain England head coach until June next year regardless of how the Red Roses perform at the World Cup, accord…
PA
29 Apr 2025, 4:40
Bath breakthrough star Ciaran Donoghue has dual Test claims
Ciaran Donoghue, Bath’s breakthrough star, is fast making a case for international selection.
Interview
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2025, 3:58
What Matt Sherratt would have done differently during his Wales stint
Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt has described the record loss to England while he was stand-in Wales coach during the Guinness Six Nati…
Josh Raisey
29 Apr 2025, 3:52
Morgane Bourgeois’ Women's Six Nations notebook: The Final Chapter
Exclusively for RugbyPass, France full-back Morgane Bourgeois shares her inside experience at the heart of the 2025 Women’s Six …
LONG READ
Morgane Bourgeois
29 Apr 2025, 2:45
Why the Aussie revival is for real and what it means for New Zealand
The Wallabies and their Super Rugby Pacific franchises are close to being back at rugby's top table and that's good news for New Z…
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
29 Apr 2025, 2:40
Northampton's fly-half search extends to France after Benson knock-back
Northampton Saints have emerged as shock front-runners to land Clermont Auvergne fly-half Anthony Belleau.
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
29 Apr 2025, 2:34
Former Lions and England star lands World Cup gig with New Zealand
Former British & Irish Lions and England men's international Riki Flutey has been announced as a member of the New Zealand coachin…
Jon Newcombe
29 Apr 2025, 2:07
Ex-MLR and Hurricanes lock among three re-signed by Waratahs
With an eye to the future, the NSW Waratahs have re-signed three players for another two years.
Finn Morton
28 Apr 2025, 23:46
‘Unacceptable performances’: Drua boss calls for unity ahead of home stand
Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans has called on fans to bring the noise as the team looks to bounce back after some “unacceptable perfo…
Finn Morton
28 Apr 2025, 21:19
Billy Proctor commits to All Blacks and Hurricanes with multi-year deal
One of New Zealand's newest All Blacks has put pen to paper on a contract extension, keeping him in contention for higher honours …
Ned Lester
28 Apr 2025, 21:00
‘We don’t need a hero’: Why Reds duo could start for Wallabies
Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui believes Tate McDermott is currently the front-runner to start at halfback against the British and I…
Finn Morton
28 Apr 2025, 19:41
‘We’re on the right path’: Inside the rise of France’s young sevens squad
Lili Dezou is leading the France women's sevens team with a strong determination, guiding a squad of young players that are exceed…
Interview
Ciara Fearn
28 Apr 2025, 18:11
Blitzboks welcome back game-breaking trio for SVNS World Championship
Coach Philip Snyman is confident the Blitzboks can go toe-to-toe with the world’s best at the SVNS Series season finale in LA.
Finn Morton
28 Apr 2025, 17:39
Mark Tele'a cops three-week ban for dumping tackle
The Blues will be without superstar winger Mark Tele'a for three of their final four games of the Super Rugby Pacific regular seas…
Ned Lester
28 Apr 2025, 17:26
Charlotte Caslick headlines group of potential debutants in Wallaroos squad
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has included eight uncapped players in the team’s 30-player squad for a clash with Fijiana in Suva.
Finn Morton
28 Apr 2025, 16:34
'Footy doesn’t always love you back': Anton Lienert-Brown out for season
The Chiefs' title run will have to take place without the services of in-form All Black, Anton Lienert-Brown.
Ned Lester
28 Apr 2025, 15:44
Chelsea may face stumbling block with Allianz Stadium Twickenham plans
Chelsea are likely to face opposition from the local council if they request to play their home games at Allianz Stadium while red…
PA
28 Apr 2025, 11:26
What has impressed Jamison Gibson-Park most about Sam Prendergast
Jamison Gibson-Park has backed Sam Prendergast to handle whatever comes his way if he wins Saturday’s de facto Lions trial head-…
Interview
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2025, 9:58
Chaos behind-the-scenes at Exeter Chiefs as Rob Baxter swings axe
Exeter Chiefs bosses have today held crisis talks following yesterday’s record 79-17 defeat at the hands of Gloucester amid mayh…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 9:18
Captain Callum Chick poised to quit Falcons for rivals
Northampton Saints have emerged as the favourites to sign Newcastle Falcons No. 8 Callum Chick when his two-year contract at Kings…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 8:59
England announce assistant coaches for summer tour
Gallagher Premiership title-chasing clubs Bath and Sale Sharks will supply two of the assistant coaches for this summer's England …
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2025, 6:59
Desperate Prem giants put offer on table for ex-All Black Leon MacDonald
Leicester Tigers hope to finally find out this week if former All Black Leon MacDonald accepts their offer to take over from Micha…
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 6:41
Record cap holder Davit Kacharava lands top role with Georgia
With an almost unanimous mandate, Davit Kacharava has achieved a landslide victory in the vote to decide the next President of the…
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2025, 6:32
Watch Jesse Kriel get sat down as NRL convert scores 'worldie'
Some cracking tries were scored on either side of the world at the elite end of club rugby over the weekend, but none could touch …
Jon Newcombe
28 Apr 2025, 5:59
Leinster issue RG Snyman, James Ryan updates as young lock's season ended
Leinster have issued a squad update ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints at Aviva St…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2025, 5:59
Taufa Bason: The breakthrough Aupiki star named in Black Ferns squad
Without a contract at the start of the season, the 18-year-old loose forward became one of the most influential players in the Blu…
Interview
Adam Julian
28 Apr 2025, 5:59
Wales head coach Sean Lynn: ‘I knew this was going to be a difficult job’
On Sunday afternoon, as the Women's Six Nations Championship came to a close, it was the first time in Wales Women’s history tha…
Lucy Lomax
28 Apr 2025, 5:41
EPCR follow Six Nations suit with fan-friendly TMO shift
Fans attending this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup semi-finals will be able to hear real-time referee and TMO discussions over…
Ian Cameron
28 Apr 2025, 5:01
SVNS awards: Battle of sensations in women's as Pumas dominate men's
Women's sevens sensations Australia's Maddison Levi and New Zealand's Jorja Miller will go head-to-head to be crowned HSBC SVNS wo…
Josh Raisey
28 Apr 2025, 3:49
Canada Column: Gabby Senft, the 'Rugby Nomad' ahead of Pacific Four
With our current situation of not being contracted players, the family environment in camp really does help to make all of the sac…
Exclusive
Gabrielle Senft
28 Apr 2025, 3:43
Leinster, Munster among 7 clubs chasing South African schools sensation
The starting gun has been sounded in the seven-club race that will see Irish giants Munster and Leinster in a toe-to-toe fight to …
Exclusive
Neil Fissler
28 Apr 2025, 2:38
Brian O'Driscoll the latest name to back 'brilliant fit' Lions bolter
Former British and Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll has become the latest personality to back England and Sale Sharks fly-half…
Josh Raisey
28 Apr 2025, 2:14
Commentator's reason for backing Billy Proctor-Barrett combination in the AB's
"He played two Tests for the All Blacks last year and wasn't seen again and that's Billy Proctor, he's had a second game for the H…
Henry Lee
27 Apr 2025, 22:01
Reds centre who 'smoked' and silenced Rieko Ioane joins casualty ward
Dre Pakeho has been arguably the find of the Super Rugby Pacific season. The 20-year-old Penrith-born Pakeho is nicknamed Doctor a…
AAP
27 Apr 2025, 21:52
Doubles for ex-All Blacks in Japan as former Wallabies coach secures playoffs
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has guided the Kobe Steelers into the Japan Rugby League One playoffs for the first time since …
AAP
27 Apr 2025, 21:45
'I've got my eyes on it': James O'Connor eyes international return
O'Connor has been widely discussed as an option for Joe Schmidt in the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia later on in 2025,…
Henry Lee
27 Apr 2025, 18:50
Aussie Super Rugby takes: Worrying trend, why Wilson is a cut above
The conversation around Wallabies selections only gets hotter, because every week the British and Irish Lions series draws nearer,…
Opinion
John Ferguson
27 Apr 2025, 17:28
Three pundits analyse the All Blacks hooker position
Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes Taukei'aho has quickly gained some confidence back after a tough year in 2024. "Look, no dou…
Henry Lee
27 Apr 2025, 16:29
James O'Connor, the Lions and the great club v country conundrum
Sabbaticals may provide the silver bullet to one of rugby's greatest issues, the competing interests of club and country.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
27 Apr 2025, 14:16
Women’s Six Nations: What we learned in 2025
As the dust settles on the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, England are once again the team left celebrating amid the ticker tape. …
Opinion
Martyn Thomas
27 Apr 2025, 13:42
Exeter chairman entitled to ‘fire into everybody’ after humiliation
Rob Hunter said that Exeter chairman Tony Rowe was entitled to “fire into everybody” after the Chiefs suffered Gallagher Premi…
PA
27 Apr 2025, 10:49
Rumoured comment by Welsh Exeter player 'fueled' Gloucester thumping
Gloucester’s record-breaking 79-17 demolition of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm was fuelled by a rumoured comment from within the vi…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2025, 10:29
Gloucester player ratings vs Exeter | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Gloucester player ratings: George Skivington's men delivered one of their most dominant performances in recent memory, thrashing E…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2025, 10:00
Exeter Chiefs suffer heaviest every Prem defeat at hands of Gloucester
Gloucester stayed firmly in contention for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place after crushing hapless Exeter 79-17 at Kingsholm…
PA
27 Apr 2025, 9:16
Christian Wade told to drop rugby union habit 'not advisable in rugby league'
Christian Wade’s sensational switch to rugby league side Wigan Warriors has already sparked some light-hearted advice from a fam…
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2025, 9:09
Wales suffer record defeat to Italy to round off winless Six Nations campaign
Wales completed a miserable Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign with a record 44-12 defeat by Italy in Parma.
Lucy Lomax
27 Apr 2025, 6:19
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok to replace Wallaby as new club revealed
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is set to join the growing list of South Africans heading to Japan.
Ian Cameron
27 Apr 2025, 5:19
Taulupe Faletau: 'I don’t know where I will be playing next season'
Taulupe Faletau has been dubbed an “unbelievable X-Factor” player after helping keep Cardiff on course for the BKT URC Play-Of…
Simon Thomas
27 Apr 2025, 3:27
NZ-qualified ex-NRL winger Valynce Te Whare makes waves in Japan
Former National Rugby League winger Valynce Te Whare continues to sparkle in Japan Rugby League One, scoring another near length-o…
Matt McILraith
27 Apr 2025, 3:09
Fred Tuilagi: 'I fell out with rugby after what happened to me at Leicester'
Fred Tuilagi wears the expression of a man who has learnt a few things. We talk one evening, via Zoom. He is in his house just out…
Interview
Sam Roberts
27 Apr 2025, 2:40
Tom Pittman: 'From C’Chartres into an Eagles squad... it's going to be an eye-opener'
After a season in the French fifth division, Tom Pittman could be calling himself a Test match player this July.
Joe Harvey
27 Apr 2025, 1:18
'There’s elements of Bristol’s attack that look a lot like Leinster'
'There’s elements of Bristol’s attack that look a lot like Leinster'
PA
27 Apr 2025, 0:59
'My Mrs deserves a raise, whoever is paying her'
Gloucester's Arthus Clark admits he tried the patience of his nearest and dearest when he was sidelined for 10 weeks with a broken…
Interview
Jon Newcombe
26 Apr 2025, 23:00
Joanna Grisez: "A big 20-minute lapse that cost us the match"
After a complicated start where England managed to impose their game and score five tries, France fought back but fell just one po…
Interview
Willy Billiard
26 Apr 2025, 22:39
'Amazing occasion': Ardie Savea on the 'Battle of the Pacific'
To get us together at the end of the game, we have very similar upbringings and it's just a nice opportunity to say thank you to o…
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2025, 20:37
'We've been searching': Clark Laidlaw's honest reflection after win in Canberra
Both Ngatungane Punivai and Kini Naholo went over for two tries each, continuing their sharp try scoring form from recent weeks.
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2025, 19:06
'Good men doing great work': Rob Penney credits leadership group in latest victory
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor also scored a double for the Crusaders, in a game he was also yellow carded in during the first hal…
Henry Lee
26 Apr 2025, 15:47
Sharks complete stirring fightback to dent Ulster’s URC play-off hopes
Ulster, who scored first-half tries by Jack Murphy, Jude Postlethwaite and Nathan Doak, were pointless after the half-hour mark as…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 14:33
‘We had to win it 9 times’: John Mitchell on England's Grand Slam epic
John Mitchell was unhappy with England’s defensive display in their victory against France but said the Guinness Women’s Six N…
Martyn Thomas
26 Apr 2025, 12:26
'I already had that chip on my shoulder'
Exeter’s Paul Brown-Bampoe is enjoying a breakthrough year but insists that whilst comparisions with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso are fl…
Jon Newcombe
26 Apr 2025, 12:25
Scarlets end six-year URC drought against Leinster
Scarlets celebrated victory over leaders Leinster for the first time since December 2018 with a 35-22 United Rugby Championship vi…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 12:10
Northampton get ideal pre-Leinster runout by tuning up Bristol
Northampton produced a blistering display as they warmed up for their Investec Champions Cup semi-final with a 48-31 demolition of…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 12:01
Scarlets player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC
Scarlets player ratings: Jamie Heaslip claimed Scarlets would need a miracle to beat Leinster on RTE's coverage before the game bu…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2025, 11:40
Leinster player ratings vs Scarlets | 2024/25 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men fell only their second loss of the season, but they can have no complaints with this 35-…
Opinion
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2025, 11:20
Bath warn 'we will do what’s best for us' after topping Prem ladder
Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan declared himself “very proud of ending first on the log” after his side secured top seedin…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 11:16
England hold off France to claim Grand Slam in Six Nations epic
The Red Roses had led 31-7 inside 30 minutes but scraped past their opponents by a single point in the end.
PA
26 Apr 2025, 11:10
Quins shed more light on worrying Marcus Smith injury
Michael Cheika was full of praise for hat-trick hero Adam Radwan after the lightning quick wing helped Leicester to a 40-7 victory…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 11:07
Player Comparisons: England weather late French resurgence to win Grand Slam
Another Red Roses game and another double-digit try count, but for a change their opposition France accounted for a number of thos…
Opinion
Matt Merritt
26 Apr 2025, 11:01
Ospreys give Adam Beard send-off and remain in URC hunt
Ospreys kept alive their hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a comeback 57-24 bonus-point victory over …
PA
26 Apr 2025, 10:15
Lions all but end Connacht's URC play-off hopes
Connacht’s hopes of reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a major blow after a 26-7 defeat to Lions in Johan…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 10:09
Adam Radwan hat-trick all but ends Quins' play-off hopes
Adam Radwan pressed his claims for an England place to Argentina this summer with a fine hat-trick as Leicester cruised to a 40-7 …
PA
26 Apr 2025, 9:36
Bath confirm top seeding in the play-offs with victory over Newcastle
Runaway leaders Bath ruled out any chance of being overtaken by their Gallagher Premiership rivals with a 55-19 bonus-point victor…
PA
26 Apr 2025, 9:30
Harlequins player ratings vs Leicester Tigers | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership
Harlequins player ratings: Leicester Tigers took a giant stride to the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, and possibly a home semi-…
Opinion
Josh Raisey
26 Apr 2025, 9:17
Fran McGhie try snatches last-gasp win for Scotland
Francesca McGhie’s last-gasp try saw Scotland earn their second Women’s Six Nations win after beating Ireland 26-19 at the Hiv…
Lucy Lomax
26 Apr 2025, 9:16
The Premiership record Bath just set in win over Newcastle
Bath set a new club record for tries in a regular Premiership season in Saturday's 55-19 bonus-point win over 14-man Newcastle, wh…
Analysis
Jon Newcombe
26 Apr 2025, 9:07
Sharks clarify what's going on with Bok scrumhalf Grant Williams
Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams will be ‘rested’ for the next few weeks to help him recover from an ongoing neck injury.
Jan De Koning
26 Apr 2025, 6:17
'He is now called Os du Randt in the changing room'
Jake White’s Bulls spiked Glasgow’s attacking guns for most of Friday’s ‘revenge’ mission at Scotstoun to make themselve…
Bryn Palmer
26 Apr 2025, 5:40
Kini Naholo powers Hurricanes to upset win over Brumbies In Canberra
The ACT Brumbies have blown a golden chance to maintain contact with the Super Rugby Pacific ladder leaders.
AAP
26 Apr 2025, 5:12
'Are there 3 better fly-halves in Britain and Ireland... I don’t think so'
Alex Sanderson backed George Ford for British and Irish Lions selection after Sale climbed to second in the Gallagher Premiership …
PA
26 Apr 2025, 2:41
Crusaders flex muscles in attritional win over Highlanders
The great southern derby played out in front of the raucous Zoo at Forsyth Barr Stadium, but those enthused Dunedin fans went home…
Ned Lester
26 Apr 2025, 2:03

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