Black Ferns reveal 2026 home schedule, including three-Test France series
France and Australia will visit New Zealand in 2026 to complete a four-Test home schedule for the Kiwis, with the first Black Fern…
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Ioane Moananu left with 'chip on my shoulder' after Kiwi Super Rugby snubs
After a breakthrough 2025 season with the Crusaders, Ioane Moananu was left out in the cold by New Zealand's Super Rugby clubs, wi…
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U20 star's inclusion one of five changes for Australia Sevens in Cape Town
An injury to Maurice Longbottom has left Australia Men's Sevens coach Liam Barry with a roster spot to fill in this weekend's Cape…
Jack Hanratty appointed new USA Women’s Eagles coach
USA Rugby has revealed the new USA Eagles coach, with former Canada Sevens coach Jack Hanratty the man entrusted to take the Ameri…
All Blacks Sevens call in two uncapped rookies for injured trio
The All Blacks Sevens have been forced to make changes as they look to go two from two in the new HSBC SVNS Series, with a trio of…
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Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
'Is this just another nail in the coffin of PREM clubs?': Budget bombshell
A change to taxation rules on image rights payments will make it even harder for English clubs to compete with their French counte…
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Phil Dowson expresses his one big concern over Henry Pollock
In a wide-ranging interview with former Leicester player Ben Herring, the Saints Director of Rugby talks about rugby's 'man of the…
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Versatile Scotland international Ollie Smith commits to Glasgow
The full-back/wing/centre has signed a new contract, which runs until 2028.
Sale sweating over George Ford fitness but England team-mate returns
Ben Curry will return to the Sale Sharks squad for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener with Glasgow, but star fly-half …
Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
Rated: How did your nation fare in the end of autumn report card?
The Autumn Nations Series pitted the might of the Southern Hemisphere against the North and there were winners...and losers
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RWC-winning Bok prop explains 'how to counter the South African scrum'
The rugby adage 'no scrum, no win' has never felt truer after what we have witnessed over the past month.
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Kiss needs to pick-and-stick to end Wallabies’ revolving-door selection policy
Joe Schmidt has given plenty of players opportunities; his successor needs to give them the experience to become genuine Test play…
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International
Opinion
'François Ratier has been coaching me at Bordeaux for three years': This is how he works
Morgane Bourgeois gives RugbyPass an exclusive insight into how she has been working with the new French coach for the past three …
PWR
Interview
Linde van der Velden: 'The Netherlands definitely has the talent to play in the PWR'
Sometimes players take a road less trodden, and that’s certainly true for Linde van der Velden. The 30-year-old has packed down …
Sale Sharks confirm signing of South African winger
Three weeks after it was first reported in Fissler Confidential, the injury-hit Sharks have confirmed that Gurshwin Wehr has signe…
Rugby World Cup
Opinion
The Springboks' worst-case 2027 World Cup pool sees meeting with old nemesis
The idea of South Africa fearing anyone heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup seems a touch ridiculous, given the way they have pe…
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PREM ringfencing blamed for CEO's shock exit call
Nick Johnston, CEO of full-time Champ Rugby outfit, Coventry, says he will be moving on at the end of the current season.
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Champ Rugby's Doncaster turn to another famous name for a boost
The Yorkshire club have brought in a new attack coach with strong rugby genes, as they attempt to improve on 10th place in the tab…
PWR
Interview
Hollie Cunningham: 'During that time there was a little bit of moping'
Hollie Cunningham had to wait 218 days between outings on the pitch this year.
International
Opinion
Four things on Razor's 2025 All Blacks Christmas wish list
Here's what Razor may want, or some will say needs, under the 2025 Christmas tree going into the second half of this Rugby World C…
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Sevens
Interview
The Waihi Whippet's trophy-laden route to All Blacks Sevens debut
When Fletcher Morgan represents the All Blacks Sevens, he wears number 97 on his back. It's a tribute to his dairy farming parents…
'Restore some pride': Blitzboks eye redemption in Cape Town
The Blitzboks endured a shaky start to the new SVNS Series over the weekend in Dubai, and with just days to recalibrate before the…
Former All Black Sevens star and young halfback top pre-season bronco
Knewstubb's 4:20 bronco yesterday for the Highlanders isn't his fastest in his career, previously hitting the 4:11 mark, faster th…
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International
Opinion
Hold your horses, Les Kiss still has stripes to earn before Wallabies handover
The Wallabies' season is over, but there are still things that are not finished ahead of 2026. After a disappointing end to the se…
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'Coaching at that level is very different to what most people think'
Goldsmith does admit that some of New Zealand may not want a coach who doesn't actually run the hands-on drills, but he believes t…
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'It's common knowledge': Jacques Nienaber clarifies recent Bok remarks
Jacques Nienaber has moved to shut down speculation linking him with a return to the Springboks, insisting comments made in a rece…
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Alex Mann won't face citing for part in Wales-South Africa incident
Wales back-row Alex Mann will not face any disciplinary action following his late altercation with Eben Etzebeth, despite attempts…
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Springboks' most 'other worldly' win subject of new documentary
The least expected win of the Springboks era is now the focus of a new RugbyPass TV documentary.
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Rugby World Cup
Analysis
World Rugby Men's Rankings winners and losers in 2025
The World Rugby Rankings have taken on added importance this year given their role in devising the seedings for the Rugby World Cu…
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'Pressure is a privilege': the principles that guided Gloucester Hartpury to a year of wins
With their 54-14 win against Bristol Bears on Sunday afternoon Gloucester Hartpury hit a new benchmark. One year unbeaten in Premi…
French reports link Courtney Lawes with top flight club rugby return
Former England second-row Courtney Lawes could yet make a return to top-flight club rugby, according to rumours that are doing the…
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PWR
Exclusive
Tess Feury column: Leicester's rugby sorority house, Thanksgiving and underdog belief
This season is about growth, fight, and proving that Leicester Tigers Women are here to do more than just take part. We’re here …
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Rugby World Cup
Opinion
Ireland's worst-case RWC 2027 pool draw is bruising beyond belief
Ireland are locked into band 1 for the eagerly-awaited Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, which is now just a matter of days away. …
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Rieko Ioane could make Leinster debut as Lions giant returns
Leinster could hand Rieko Ioane his debut in this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup opener against Harlequins at the Aviva Stadiu…
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Three talking points from Round 5 of the 2025/26 PWR season
After a weekend away Premiership Women’s Rugby came back onto our screens with a flourish.
International
Exclusive
Scotland's 'pissed off' star players are running out of time warns former captain
Former captain John Barclay has warned Scotland’s “pissed off” star players they are running out of time to solve the proble…
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