Are Argentina now the best Southern Hemisphere team?
Michael Cheika's mentality has infected the Argentinian playing group, the coach does not mince his words, nor allow for confidenc…
Opinion
Ned Lester
01 Sep 2022, 8:53
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Straight-talking Dane Coles says there's 'no blame game' in All Blacks camp
Accountability was a hot talking point, and Coles was adamant the All Blacks had a healthy and direct attitude amongst players whe…
Ned Lester
01 Sep 2022, 8:39
'If you play under fear then you restrict your options'
Ian Foster has suggested that although the All Blacks selectors have made no changes to the starting XV from the side that suffere…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Sep 2022, 8:02
The new-season 'promise' Freddie Burns has made to Steve Borthwick
Steve Borthwick was in his element on Thursday, returning to Twickenham 75 days after his significant transformation of fallen gia…
Liam Heagney
01 Sep 2022, 7:55
Jake White: Test rugby has never been so unpredictable
After the last month of crazy Rugby Championship results, it seems the days of one team dominating rugby are over.
Opinion
Jake White
01 Sep 2022, 7:28
'We have ultimately got 39 players and that has to go to 32'
Head coach Simon Middleton says there are at least four or five calls to be made before his England Women's World Cup squad is fin…
PA
01 Sep 2022, 7:06
'Worcester are not out of the woods yet, let's be frank about that'
Worcester boss Steve Diamond gave his London Irish counterpart Declan Kidney a massive handshake on his way out the door at Twicke…
Liam Heagney
01 Sep 2022, 6:39
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck one of a smorgasbord of All Blacks released for NPC duty
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will get another opportunity to further his development as a rugby union player this weekend when he comes off…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Sep 2022, 6:20
'Argentina weren't trying to win': Aaron Smith's take on Pumas gameplan
The All Blacks need more variation in their game given their ball-in-hand "mentality" is being exploited by opposition teams, says…
AAP
01 Sep 2022, 1:56
Rugby can be a force for good in this world... but let's be real
Rugby is no more or no less noble than any other sport - it has elements worth celebrating and it has elements that need reform.
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
01 Sep 2022, 1:43
Who will be the Premiership signings of the season?
As Premiership clubs tool up for the long season ahead, which of their new signings will make the biggest impact?
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
01 Sep 2022, 1:28
Cheika makes four changes to Argentina team for All Blacks rematch
Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his line-up for Saturday's Rugby Championship rematch with the All Blacks …
AAP
01 Sep 2022, 1:02
Wallabies team unchanged for first time in 26-match Rennie reign
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has opted for stability as his side searches for back-to-back wins, naming an unchanged starting line-…
AAP
01 Sep 2022, 0:41
'Positive energy' Diamond tweet will delight all Worcester fans
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted confirmation that all his players have been paid and that their Gallagher Premiership sea…
Liam Heagney
01 Sep 2022, 0:23
'Trust me': All Blacks intent on making things right in Hamilton
New Zealand's 25-18 defeat to Argentina last weekend in Christchurch was the first time in history the All Blacks.
AAP
31 Aug 2022, 20:07
Ian Foster explains the four changes to the bench including Codie Taylor
The Crusaders No 2 has been replaced this week by Dane Coles in one of four changes to the bench made by the All Blacks.
Ben Smith
31 Aug 2022, 19:32
The slight tactical fix for the All Blacks to make is an easy one
With only 15 kicks out of hand, the All Blacks need to find a better balance to vary their game and looking for more attacking kic…
Opinion
Ben Smith
31 Aug 2022, 17:22
All Blacks boost bench experience in latest team naming
the All Blacks named the same starting 15 from their previous two tests - games which despite continuity in selection, produced ve…
Ned Lester
31 Aug 2022, 17:16
'Fantastic example' Matawalu takes up a Welsh Premiership deal
One of the most curious transfers of the summer was confirmed on Wednesday evening when Welsh Premiership club Pontypridd revealed…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 16:47
Wallabies back consistency for second Boks battle
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will produce something new in his side's quest for consistency, set to name an unchanged starting line…
AAP
31 Aug 2022, 15:05
Worcester beat 4pm wages deadline to survive for another month
Worcester have bought some breathing space in their battle for survival after finding the finance needed to keep their squad intac…
PA
31 Aug 2022, 12:17
'Unethical to play': Diamond tweet confirms Worcester game is off
The Gallagher Premiership future of financially stricken Worcester Warriors was plunged into further turmoil ahead of the new 2022…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 9:16
England Rugby heading back to Jersey
England will return to Jersey for their pre-autumn training camp as they plot victories over World Cup rivals New Zealand and Sout…
PA
31 Aug 2022, 7:54
'I back the coaches': Sam Cane has no qualms with All Backs side-lining
Sam Cane has backed Ian Foster's decision to pull him from the field in the final minutes of Saturday night's loss to the Pumas in…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Aug 2022, 7:33
Rassie Erasmus laughs off story about urinating Springboks player
Rassie Erasmus has laughed off a newspaper article claiming that a complaint was made against an unnamed Springboks player for uri…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 6:18
Will the All Blacks continue to persist with the tried and true?
Will Ian Foster shake his side up to take on Argentina this week, or will he stick with the men he's largely kept faith with throu…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
31 Aug 2022, 6:07
'You just take it, maybe it is my bad, my mistake...'
Springboks prop Trevor Nyakane has addressed the issue of gamesmanship in rugby following last weekend’s incidents in his team…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 5:46
Jesse Kriel sizes up task of replacing 'amazing rugby' Lukhanyo Am
Jesse Kriel has been speaking about the task of matching the impeccable recent form of Lukhanyo Am when he steps into the No13 Spr…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 4:15
IRFU statement: Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa
Andy Farrell is looking to quickly build on the recent Ireland tour to New Zealand by sending an Emerging Ireland squad to South A…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 3:32
The ex-Springboks' deal that ended the Wasps recruitment freeze
Wasps’ new deal for Francois Hougaard, the ex-Springboks scrum-half, was the moment that ended the recruitment freeze that hit t…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 2:51
New Glasgow skipper's 'ridiculous' target after Leinster thrashing
New Glasgow skipper Kyle Steyn has set a bold target just months after the humiliating URC quarter-final loss at Leinster.
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 2:05
Springboks statement: Pollard and Am's Championship-ending injuries
Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks will finish out their Rugby Championship campaign without fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Lukha…
Liam Heagney
31 Aug 2022, 1:23
'It's not being rude': Wallabies want Lolesio to shed 'nice guy' persona
Young Wallabies playmaker Noah Lolesio has been urged to shed his 'nice guy' image and ramp up his assertiveness as he works to na…
AAP
30 Aug 2022, 22:28
All Blacks 'rebuild' called into question by pundits as strategy not clear
Many upset All Black supporters would have hung around on Saturday night after the historic loss to the Pumas hoping to hear an ex…
Ned Lester
30 Aug 2022, 22:22
'When the steak is being served, you've got to eat': Ex-Bok coaches dissect Wallabies loss
Former head coach Nick Mallett and former assistant coach Swys de Bruin shared their views on SuperSport’s Final Whistle.
Ben Smith
30 Aug 2022, 21:31
'Dirty little idiot': Rugby World Cup Chief stood down after bullying scandal
The government intervened in quick fashion after uncovering “alarming managerial practices” and “infringements of financial …
Sam Smith
30 Aug 2022, 15:39
Wallaby backs pursuit of Suaalii after reports of $10 million mega-deal
Rugby Australia should chase Sydney Roosters flyer Joesph Suaalii if it will help them win a World Cup, current Wallaby Jed Hollow…
AAP
30 Aug 2022, 14:55
Fixing the malfunctioning lineout key to Wallabies going back-to-back
Flanker Jed Holloway said a game review had highlighted plenty of plays from Adelaide that could be exploited if they don't tidy u…
AAP
30 Aug 2022, 14:34
RPA statement: Worcester players' employment rights
The RPA have issued a statement with the involvement of Worcester in the looming Gallagher Premiership season remaining in serious…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 12:01
'He and Fozzie are finding their feet': Barrett sheds light on All Blacks' attack
Ahead of the All Blacks' clash with Los Pumas over the weekend, New Zealand began operating with their third attack coach of the s…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Aug 2022, 9:31
Northampton CEO's letter to fans on the 'stark' Worcester reminder
Northampton CEO Mark Darbon has penned an open letter to Saints fans ahead of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season that dwells…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 9:24
Beauden Barrett provides update following neck injury
Beauden Barrett could make his return to the field against Argentina this weekend after sitting out New Zealand's surprise 25-18 l…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Aug 2022, 8:30
'It's not dog-eat-dog': Wasps' verdict on the crisis at Worcester
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has claimed he won’t look to sign players from troubled Gallager Premiership rivals Worcester even thoug…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 8:25
Can Schmidt lead All Blacks to promised land after Christchurch crisis?
It may take All Blacks players and fans some time to get used to Joe Schmidt's new approach.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
30 Aug 2022, 6:36
Leaked email claims Worcester won't get paid this month - report
Beleaguered Worcester are set to be plunged into a fresh stage of its financial crisis as a leaked email has reportedly revealed t…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 6:22
Springboks explain why Mostert is starting ahead of two-try Smith
The Springboks have explained why sub lock Franco Mostert has been chosen ahead of two-try sub back-rower Kwagga Smith as next Sat…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 5:20
The 'mature' reason why Springboks named 19-year-old wing Moodie
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is backing the Test debut-making Canan Moodie to make his mark when he runs out wearing the No14…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 4:30
'Bona fide freak of an athlete': Freeman inks new Northampton deal
England newcomer Tommy Freeman has capped his brilliant breakthrough year at Test level by inking a new unspecified length, long-t…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 2:51
Gloucester statement: Zach Mercer joins from Montpellier
Zach Mercer has put himself in the shop window for England selection for the 2023 World Cup finals in France after Gloucester offi…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 2:12
Eight changes for Springboks, including debut for a 19-year-old
Head coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes to his starting Springboks team to take on the Wallabies in this Saturday’s R…
Liam Heagney
30 Aug 2022, 1:51
Sam Cane says the pressure is still on his All Blacks team
The All Blacks are feeling pressure from all sides to rebound after their shock home defeat to Argentina.
AAP
29 Aug 2022, 22:29
'Might as well': John Kirwan calls for captain Cane to 'sit one out'
Former All Black John Kirwan has called for changes including a rest for captain Sam Cane in the second test against Argentina.
Sam Smith
29 Aug 2022, 22:10
All Black hooker commits to Hurricanes long-term
The 25-year-old, who had been contracted until 2023, said he was thrilled to extend his time with the Hurricanes.
Sam Smith
29 Aug 2022, 18:44
'How can I say this the right way?': Bok prop addresses Wallabies' gamesmanship
Kitshoff said the Springboks aren’t looking for ‘shortcuts’ and want to play the game within the laws.
Ben Smith
29 Aug 2022, 18:06
The Springboks have little-to-no attacking arsenal as arrogant selections cripple the team
Against Australia, in Adelaide, we saw the hosts playing a far more intelligent brand, with average players, against a side stacke…
Opinion
Rugby365
29 Aug 2022, 16:35
'They played no rugby': Ex-All Blacks at loggerheads over historic loss to Pumas
John Kirwan quickly interjected to refute Wilson’s idea that New Zealand had control of the test after heading into the sheds wi…
Sam Smith
29 Aug 2022, 15:48
Experimentation time for the Wallabies must end now for a World Cup run
Since Dave Rennie and his team have taken the helm, the Wallabies are not a team that has toured with any great success.
Opinion
Nick Turnbull
29 Aug 2022, 14:38
Leinster departee O'Brien retires with 'immediate effect'
Now departed Leinster centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with "immediate effect" due to injury - the p…
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2022, 8:41
Duhan van der Merwe could be first big name to exit Worcester - report
Hulking Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe could be the first big name to leave Worcester Warriors - according to reports from Fr…
Ian Cameron
29 Aug 2022, 6:55
England axe 3 players as 35-woman Red Roses squad named
Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton has dropped three players as he named an updated 35-player England Women’s squad ahead of t…
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2022, 6:25
'Close to crisis' - Springboks fans hung up on one major issue
After weeks of the spotlight being on Ian Foster and his floundering All Blacks, Jacques Nienaber might be forgiven for squirming …
Ian Cameron
29 Aug 2022, 5:01
Black Rams sign ex-England and Wales international duo
Japan Rugby League One side Ricoh Black Rams have signed a duo of heavy hitters in one fell swoop today.
Ian Cameron
29 Aug 2022, 3:46
Former Leicester Tigers star leads Australia to Sevens heaven in LA
A former Leicester Tiger has lead Australia to make history by being crowned men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series Champions.
RugbyPass
29 Aug 2022, 1:55
Force set to supersize for Super Rugby
New Western Force coach Simon Cron has set his sights on turning his side into one of the buffest teams in Super Rugby Pacific.
AAP
29 Aug 2022, 1:24
'Destroy all hope': Another Pumas loss would be the 'end of the line' for Foster
Foster was confirmed as coach through to next year's World Cup in the wake of victory over South Africa at Ellis Park.
AAP
28 Aug 2022, 21:48
Wallabies' 'Mr Fix It' wants to be 'Mr Consistent'
Australia coach Dave Rennie brought Hodge back into his starting XV for the first Test against South Africa.
AAP
28 Aug 2022, 21:24
Nic White rolled the dice just like De Klerk and the smarter pest won
De Klerk went after White multiple times and it backfired. Plain and simple. There is no one to blame but De Klerk for the yellow …
Opinion
Ben Smith
28 Aug 2022, 21:03
New Zealand Rugby can't afford for the All Blacks to fail
Commercialising the All Blacks’ brand relies upon the team winning and they haven’t done a lot of that lately
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
28 Aug 2022, 19:56
'Astonished': Sam Warburton disapproves of Marika Koroibete's big tackle
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton is not a fan of the flying try-saving tackle by Marika Koroibete.
Sam Smith
28 Aug 2022, 16:37
All Blacks boosted by the return of Retallick
The All Blacks will welcome back lock Brodie Retallick into the squad ahead of the second test against Argentina in Hamilton this …
Ben Smith
28 Aug 2022, 16:04
Los Pumas new mantra of imperfection driving recent success
One hundred and ninety-five tackles later, Argentina had beaten New Zealand for the first time in New Zealand.
Opinion
Frankie Deges
28 Aug 2022, 15:10
Adam Radwan: 'Last season was my hardest; I had nothing away from rugby'
Newcastle's flying machine talks fishing with Dean Richards, being released at 18 and his England ambitions
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
28 Aug 2022, 13:40
Fekitoa makes Munster bow, Quins soar and Bath win big
The Premiership and URC seasons are edging ever closer, which means teams in both leagues are slowly building up their pre-season …
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 9:39
Black Ferns erupt as Wales self-destruct in World Cup warm-ups
With the Women’s Rugby World Cup fast approaching, a whole host of nations are putting in the finishing touches before beginning…
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 8:11
Farrell to spring last minute Emerging Ireland tour to SA - report
It is being reported that head coach Andy Farrell is set to bring an Emerging Ireland team for a last-minute tour of South Africa …
Ian Cameron
28 Aug 2022, 7:11
South Africa's Sevens Series title in jeopardy after early LA exit
Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell hammered his side’s defensive display after they were comfortably knocked out of the HSBC LA Se…
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 5:24
Nic White sideshow continues as Bok fans rib scrumhalf at airport
The drama around Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White and the sin-binning of opposite number Faf de Klerk continued this Sunday after he …
Ian Cameron
28 Aug 2022, 4:05
Michael Hooper texted Fraser McReight immediately after Wallabies win
Australia’s Fraser McReight revealed he received congratulatory messages from Michael Hooper after starring in his nation’s 25…
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 3:45
'We've had our first proper pre-season as professional athletes'
Siwan Lillicrap, the captain of the Wales Women team, thinks the recent training camp in Halifax and the test match against Canada…
Kim Ekin
28 Aug 2022, 2:44
Cheika hits back at Foster after famous win over NZ
Michael Cheika has voiced his frustration after Ian Foster claimed Argentina bent the rules during their shock win over New Zealan…
Stefan Frost
28 Aug 2022, 2:01
Jim O'Toole issues statement on Worcester takeover bid
Former Worcester Warriors chief executive Jim O’Toole has announced he has submitted a bid “to ensure the long-term sustainabi…
PA
28 Aug 2022, 1:49
'It needs to happen quickly': Foster concedes All Blacks have to lift
Embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster admits time is running out for his team to start winning consistently.
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 21:21
'He is concrete when he hits': Koroibete explains his try saving tackle
Koroibete was integral, the Fijian flyer mobbed by his Wallabies teammates after pulling off a massive hit that stopped a certain …
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 20:21
Argentina's win a carbon copy of their last win over the All Blacks
Argentina’s second ever victory over the All Blacks, and first over New Zealand on home soil, was almost a carbon copy of their …
Opinion
Ben Smith
27 Aug 2022, 20:08
Former Wallaby great calls for more support for faltering All Blacks
The former Wallaby playmaker took to Twitter to call for more support behind the All Blacks.
Sam Smith
27 Aug 2022, 16:49
Nigel Owens' previous stance may explain illegality in the Mapimpi tackle
Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete’s missile-like try-saving tackle on Makazole Mapimpi has come under the spotlight.
Sam Smith
27 Aug 2022, 15:45
South African broadcaster wants Nic White apology like Bryan Habana
South African TV presenter and broadcasting personality Derek Alberts wants Wallabies halfback Nic White to issue an apology.
Sam Smith
27 Aug 2022, 15:05
SA journalist calls for referee to be banned from Test rugby for life
A South African rugby journalist is calling for referee Paul Williams to be banned from refereeing a Test match again following th…
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2022, 10:56
All Blacks boss Foster directly addresses NZ public after latest flop
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has addressed the New Zealand public after this side's latest shock loss - this time at the hands…
Kim Ekin
27 Aug 2022, 7:26
All Blacks craving fresh hooker blood
Dane Coles and Codie Taylor have been incredible servants of the game in NZ - but they're not the forces they once were.
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
27 Aug 2022, 6:57
'It's a first for me too, I've never won a Test match in New Zealand'
Michael Cheika was clearly delighted with his Argentina team after their maiden victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand, but sa…
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 6:53
Munster statement: Venue for November game versus the Springboks
Munster have confirmed where they will host the Springboks, announcing that the 45,000-capacity Páirc Uí Chaoimh GAA ground in C…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 6:36
Christian Wade scores twice in first rugby match in four years
Christian Wade has demonstrated he hasn’t lost the knack of scoring tries as the 31-year-old ran in two for Racing in their open…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 5:31
'It's a disgrace to the game of rugby that a player can behave like that'
Former Springboks flyhalf Butch James has gone in hard on Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White following South Africa's Rugby Championshi…
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2022, 5:29
Pumas player ratings vs All Blacks | Rugby Championship
The Argentinians secured their first ever victory on New Zealand soil, as well as reaffirming their position atop the Rugby Champi…
Opinion
Ned Lester
27 Aug 2022, 5:13
Kolisi addresses passing issues in Adelaide loss
Captain Siya Kolisi has rued South Africa's handling errors after their 25-17 defeat against Australia.
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2022, 4:59
It isn't Ian Foster in the cross hairs this weekend after shock loss
New Zealand Rugby and not head coach Ian Foster are in the crosshairs on social media this weekend after the All Blacks' latest sh…
Ian Cameron
27 Aug 2022, 4:05
'A few sort of simple errors': Cane explains shock All Blacks loss
All Blacks skipper Sam Cane has blamed "a few simple errors" for his team’s latest damaging setback, Saturday’s demoralising 2…
Liam Heagney
27 Aug 2022, 3:24
'Honest and brutal' review laid groundwork for Bok bashing
Coach Dave Rennie has challenged the Wallabies to back up their barnstorming Rugby Championship win over South Africa when they ta…
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 3:15
Noah Lolesio comes of age in win over Springboks
Noah Lolesio has staked a claim on the Wallabies No.10 jersey with coach Dave Rennie describing his performance in their Rugby Ch…
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 3:08
All Blacks player ratings vs Pumas | Rugby Championship
The All Blacks have fallen to Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, but how did the players rate in defeat?
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
27 Aug 2022, 2:58
Springboks player ratings vs Wallabies | 1st Test Rugby Championship
South Africa continued their dramatic slide in the Rugby Championship, as they lost 17-25 to a motivated Australia in Adelaide on …
Opinion
Jan De Koning
27 Aug 2022, 2:42
Los Pumas claim historic victory over All Blacks in Christchurch
Los Pumas have recorded their first-ever victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand, triumphing 25-18 in Christchurch.
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 2:40
Wallabies player ratings vs Springboks | Rugby Championship
The Wallabies have claimed an important victory over the Springboks in Adelaide. Who stood out for the home side in the win?
Opinion
Jack O'Rourke
27 Aug 2022, 1:35
Wallabies best Springboks to keep Rugby Championship hopes alive
The Wallabies have scored a confident 25-10 win over the Springboks to keep their chances of Rugby Championship glory alive.
AAP
27 Aug 2022, 0:29
Black Ferns' character prevails in gritty win
A gritty 22-14 win from the Black Ferns was capped by another classic post match interview by Ruby Tui
Ned Lester
26 Aug 2022, 23:13
Watch: Wallabies take just 62 seconds to unravel the Springboks defence
The Wallabies had no interest in playing to expectations on Saturday afternoon and they burst out of the blocks with fire in the b…
Sam Smith
26 Aug 2022, 23:08
All Blacks fail to sell out 20,000 seater Orangetheory Stadium
The All Blacks have so far failed to sell out Orangetheory Stadium ahead of their match with Los Pumas this weekend.
Ian Cameron
26 Aug 2022, 9:44
Cullen Grace's hopes of an All Blacks recall take another big blow
With barely a quarter of Canterbury's clash with Tasman out of the way, Cullen Grace hobbled to the sidelines clutching his left e…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2022, 8:36
Steve Diamond tweet: The pre-season Worcester game in Scotland
Worcester boss Steve Diamond has tweeted that next weekend’s pre-season battle of the Warriors friendly versus Glasgow will go a…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 8:10
Brodie Retallick to make injury return in Ranfurly Shield defence
While Brodie Retallick won't feature for the All Blacks in Christchurch this weekend, the former World Rugby Player of the Year co…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2022, 8:05
'Hopefully he doesn't play that football style': Whitelock wary of former teammate
Sam Whitelock has suggested that it's going to be "a little bit weird" running out against former teammate Pablo Matera in Christc…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Aug 2022, 6:56
Neil de Kock: Boks coaches have bigger picture in mind when benching star men
I hear many supporters say: “Why are we not picking our strongest team every week to win Tests?” The Springbok coaching staff …
Opinion
Neil de Kock
26 Aug 2022, 6:31
'He never leaves a stone unturned': All Blacks praise new attack coach
Midfielder David Havili expressed his excitement for the latest coaching addition during Thursday's media session.
Ned Lester
26 Aug 2022, 6:11
Ex-All Black Francis Saili in limbo as new French season kicks off
Former All Blacks midfielder Francis Saili is facing having to play for Biarritz in this season's Pro D2 after rumoured Top 14 mov…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 6:08
High ball contest crucial for All Blacks to maintain their 'winning ways'
"One-off performances are great but they're not really that good in the long term. It's important we go out this week and do wel…
Ned Lester
26 Aug 2022, 5:29
'Can't wait to get started': Stade name replacement for Laumape
Stade Francais have named their replacement for the Japanese-bound Ngani Laumape, confirming the signing of midfielder Jeremy Ward…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 5:13
Springboks 'Bogeyman' can 'turn stones into bread on the field'
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims that Warrick Gelant is so talented he can “turn stones into bread on the field…
Chris Jones
26 Aug 2022, 4:13
Christian Wade to play first rugby match in four years on Saturday
Former England international Christian Wade is set to play his first rugby match in four years when he lines out this Saturday for…
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 3:09
Worcester owners: 'Asset stripping accusation is completely false'
Co-owner Colin Goldring has issued a near 1,300-word statement rebutting the accusation that the Worcester Warriors club owners - …
Liam Heagney
26 Aug 2022, 2:15
'We can't deal with that now': Wallaroos out to make history in Adelaide
The Wallaroos are looking to make history with a breakthrough win over New Zealand in their first-ever Test at Adelaide Oval.
AAP
26 Aug 2022, 2:10
How Julian Montoya perfected the dark arts of Test rugby
Mario Ledesma and Agustin Creevy were tough acts to follow the the Leicester Tigers favourite has become one of the most effective…
LONG READ
Will Owen
26 Aug 2022, 1:25
Rookie All Black 'bloody excited' by crack at 10 jersey
Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga have long shut out other claimants to New Zealand's No.10 jersey.
AAP
26 Aug 2022, 1:11
Wallabies fit and ready for Springbok blitz
Skipper James Slipper says the Wallabies are ready for the Springboks to try and bash them in their forwards in their Rugby Champi…
AAP
25 Aug 2022, 21:09
Ellis Genge: 'I messaged Ollie and said: 'Are you OK?'
The Gallagher Premiership club are reportedly on the brink of administration following a winding-up petition over unpaid tax.
PA
25 Aug 2022, 14:14
First All Blacks Test in six years providing 'buzz' for rattled Christchurch
For the first time in six years, Christchurch will play host to an All Blacks Test match when the NZ national sides takes on Argen…
Sam Smith
25 Aug 2022, 10:15
Jason Ryan's 'heated' sessions that paved the way for All Blacks' maul growth
Perhaps the biggest change the All Blacks underwent during their tour of South Africa was their growth at the set-piece - especial…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Aug 2022, 9:06
Cecil Duckworth will be turning in his grave - Andy Goode
Worcester’s plight shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone given the state of rugby’s finances but it’s still a mess that w…
Opinion
Andy Goode
25 Aug 2022, 8:26
Frans Steyn's sobering message for Springboks fans
Frans Steyn has a sobering message for Springbok fans hoping he can deliver another of his famous long range match winning kicks w…
Chris Jones
25 Aug 2022, 8:02
'Sam's been in': Free agent Lewis on trial at a Premiership club
It was June 1 when Worcester confirmed that flanker Sam Lewis would depart Sixways when his contract expired at the end of 2021/22…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 7:45
Anthony Watson: 'My favourite thing about Leicester so far...'
Fit-again England back Anthony Watson has revealed his favourite thing so far at Leicester since his summer switch to the Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 7:08
Why an unchanged starting line-up will bring the best out of the All Blacks
The All Blacks will run out against Los Pumas this Saturday with an unchanged starting line-up from the side that bested the Sprin…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Aug 2022, 6:52
Allianz Premier 15s could unveil overhauled line-up in spring 2023
Women’s rugby in England is set to transform over the next decade.
PA
25 Aug 2022, 5:15
Snakes and ladders for All Blacks and Boks in World Rugby Rankings
The All Blacks have it all to play for again in World Rugby Rankings as they head into another Rugby Championship weekend.
Ian Cameron
25 Aug 2022, 5:00
'Great core of homegrown': Harlequins confirm 68-man 2022/23 squad
Harlequins have confirmed a 68-man senior squad - consisting of 43 senior players and bolstered by 25 from the club’s senior aca…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 4:49
'An impressive athlete': Wasps hand trialist a full-time deal
Financially troubled Wasps have unveiled their sixth signing ahead of their 2022/23 season, confirming that trialist Cam Dodson ha…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 4:17
Ealing break new ground after linking up with Aussie schools giants
Ealing Trailfinders have broken new ground with a trans-continental partnership with acclaimed Australian rugby school St Joseph…
Ian Cameron
25 Aug 2022, 3:32
Wallaroos swing the axe for second Test with Black Ferns
Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning has made sweeping changes as the Australian women's rugby team tries to make a dent on a dominant N…
AAP
25 Aug 2022, 3:07
'He gave me a discount': Warm Foster welcome in Razor heartland
All Blacks boss Ian Foster has reported that he has been warmly received in Christchurch - the heartland of Scott Robertson territ…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 3:05
Newcastle resigned to being without 3 Pumas for Prem start
Dave Walder, who has taken over the Newcastle Falcons director of rugby role vacated by Dean Richards, is resigned to being withou…
Chris Jones
25 Aug 2022, 2:39
Report: Worcester owners sell Sixways car park... to themselves
Attention in recent days has switched to the curious selling off of some valuable Worcester Warriors assets at Sixways to separate…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 2:23
Rennie breaks silence on Kerr-Barlow switch
The bold plan by former All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow to switch allegiance to the Wallabies has been welcomed by Australian coach D…
AAP
25 Aug 2022, 0:56
Rennie names Wallabies side with six changes and beefed up bench
Dave Rennie has made six changes as the Wallabies look to bounce back from their recent heavy defeat to Argentina when they host t…
Liam Heagney
25 Aug 2022, 0:36
The Blues playmaker set for All Black debut after Beauden Barrett ruled out
In the All Blacks last test, Barrett came off the bench to play at fullback alongside Richie Mo'unga. Foster didn't specify whethe…
Ned Lester
24 Aug 2022, 20:59
'Doesn't feel right': Foster weighs in on Kerr-Barlow's Wallabies desire
Ian Foster isn’t a fan of the new eligibility rules that would potentially see ex-All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow play for the Wall…
Sam Smith
24 Aug 2022, 20:55
Ian Foster on what he expects from Cheika-coached Pumas
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is expecting a different Argentinian side under Michael Cheika to the one they faced last year.
Ben Smith
24 Aug 2022, 20:18
Cheika makes changes for Pumas Christchurch test
Cheika said he would like nothing better than to lead Argentina to their maiden victory over the All Blacks in their own backyard.
AAP
24 Aug 2022, 17:07
All Blacks keep the faith in side to face Pumas
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has kept the faith in his side that pulled off a 35-23 win at Ellis Park.
Ben Smith
24 Aug 2022, 16:42
Springbok flyhalf Jantjies ready to help break Australian hoodoo
The Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies would serve as an ideal time for Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies to turn his f…
Rugby365
24 Aug 2022, 15:54
Wallabies reveal starting fullback ahead of team naming
Reece Hodge will start at fullback against South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday as the Wallabies try to rebound from their Rugby C…
AAP
24 Aug 2022, 15:47
Bayonne statement: Police arrest of the club's assistant coach
Top 14 newcomers Bayonne have issued a statement following the arrest of lineout coach Antoine Battut and their former physical tr…
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 9:43
How a defence straight out of the NRL has Los Pumas set for All Blacks Test
When Michael Cheika hired David Kidwell to manage Argentina’s defense, it wasn’t the first time a rugby league coach had switc…
Ned Lester
24 Aug 2022, 9:23
Will Jordan inks new deal with Crusaders, New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks wunderkind Will Jordan has inked a new deal to keep him in New Zealand until the end of 2023.
Sam Smith
24 Aug 2022, 9:14
Time ticking for All Blacks midfield as World Cup looms
With just a dozen or so matches left until the World Cup, the All Blacks are running out of time to experiment.
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
24 Aug 2022, 8:45
Northampton explain new deal for 'real scrum time handful' Iyogun
Phil Dowson has explained why Northampton were so keen to get Emmanuel Iyogun to sign an unspecified length, new long-term contrac…
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 7:19
Mohed Altrad has his say on Zach Mercer to Gloucester speculation
Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad has had his say on speculation linking Zach Mercer to a switch to Gloucester and a return to the Ga…
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 6:52
'You've got two choices, bitch and moan and blame others or stick tight'
Noah Lolesio's chance to nail down the Wallabies' No.10 jersey will arrive against South Africa but assistant coach Dan McKellar i…
AAP
24 Aug 2022, 6:31
The Koch verdict on his Bomb Squad's five/three bench reshuffle
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has discarded the preferred six/two bench split between forwards and backs for this Saturda…
Rugby365
24 Aug 2022, 6:24
'That was hell, that was honestly hell'
Former Gloucester lock Ed Slater has provided a compelling insight about how he was diagnosed with MND. It was July when the Galla…
Interview
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 5:08
Springboks statement: Confirmed November tour match with Munster
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are taking their Springboks ‘home’ to Ireland next November after a fixture between Munste…
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 4:51
The man who helped ID Damian McKenzie is heading to the Highlanders
Dave Dillon, formerly the head coach of the Japanese company team the Kobelco Steelers, will join Clarke Dermody’s coaching team…
Online Editors
24 Aug 2022, 4:19
'I'm available for the Wallabies': Ex-AB Kerr-Barlow wants to swap
All Blacks World Cup winner Tawera Kerr-Barlow has reiterated his desire to change allegiance and line out for the Wallabies. The …
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 2:23
'Can't wait to get to work': Ngani Laumape confirms his new club
Just weeks after negotiating the early termination of his Top 14 contract with Stade Francais, former All Blacks midfielder Ngani …
Liam Heagney
24 Aug 2022, 1:44
Much has changed since Los Pumas last two test tour of New Zealand in 1997
Can Los Pumas beat the All Blacks in either of the two upcoming tests? Now that the hoodoo of never beating the All Blacks has bee…
Opinion
Frankie Deges
23 Aug 2022, 20:17
'I didn't know that was possible': Wallaby's flexible deal opens door for South African stint
Wright's flexible two-year deal with the Reds will allow him to sign a medium-term overseas deal in the off-season.
AAP
23 Aug 2022, 18:49
'I'd be pretty filthy': Wallaby takes aim at 'suits' wanting scrum changes
A 60-second clock to form a scrum was raised as a way to increase ball-in-play time.
AAP
23 Aug 2022, 18:18
The All Blacks will go unbeaten now that everything is 'right' again
The All Blacks are going to win and that no-one will be accountable in the unlikely event that they don’t.
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
23 Aug 2022, 17:32
What Ian Foster told the All Blacks after being retained
All Black captain Sam Cane has revealed what head coach Ian Foster told the team after NZR confirmed he would be retained.
Ben Smith
23 Aug 2022, 16:26
'A good thing': Majority-backed USA consortium eyes up Worcester
Former Worcester Warriors chief executive Jim O’Toole is optimistic a newly-formed consortium could save the club from administr…
PA
23 Aug 2022, 12:24
Have the Springboks stumbled upon their World Cup backline?
Jacques Nienaber may have inadvertently uncovered his best backline at Ellis Park.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
23 Aug 2022, 9:47
A one-word Steve Diamond tweet has fired-up the Worcester fans
Steve Diamond has garnered much love and sympathy for his Worcester players with a one-word tweet posted on Tuesday.
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 9:16
'I'm hearing whispers about another Premiership club...'
Ex-Premiership club CEO Mark Evans will spend the next three seasons trying to ensure the Fijian Drua Super Rugby franchise become…
Interview
Chris Jones
23 Aug 2022, 7:49
Joe Schmidt is not easing his way back into All Blacks camp
New assistant coach Joe Schmidt is already making his mark on the All Blacks according to some senior players.
Tom Vinicombe
23 Aug 2022, 7:35
Ex-Ireland forward lands Munster job one season after retirement
Former Ireland back-rower Tommy O’Donnell has secured a Munster coaching role one year after his retirement from playing. It was…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 6:54
'I actually went up and thanked him': Lesson All Blacks will take into Pumas contest
While things didn't exactly go the All Blacks' way under the high ball in Mbombela, the travelling New Zealanders were able to tur…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Aug 2022, 6:20
Duckworth family statement: Financial crisis at Worcester Warriors
The family of the late Cecil Duckworth, the former owner of the Worcester who led the club to their first-ever Premiership promoti…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 5:06
'Incredibly sad': Sanderson tweets support for Worcester fundraiser
Ex-England back-rower Pat Sanderson has tweeted his support for an online fund-raising initiative set up to raise money for people…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 4:30
'We will be challenging James': Retired Davies' new Scarlets job
Ex-Wales back-rower James Davies is back in the game just over 20 weeks since his retirement as a Scarlets player was confirmed be…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 4:00
'We're excited': Bath hero Jon Callard is back working at The Rec
Jon Callard is back at Bath after agreeing to become kicking coach at the club now headed up by Johann van Graan for the 2022/23 s…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 3:29
Morecambe statement: The crisis at 'owners in common' Worcester
League One football club Morecambe, the other sports business owned by the Worcester Warriors owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whit…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 3:05
Ex-Harlequins boss Mark Evans joins a Super Rugby Pacific club
Fijian Drua have named Mark Evans, the former Saracens director of rugby and Harlequins CEO and coach, as the new CEO ahead of the…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 2:30
'I'm pleased': Ex-Wasps lock James Gaskell confirms his new club
James Gaskell has become the latest out-of-contract Gallagher Premiership player to finally find himself a new club, Japanese club…
Liam Heagney
23 Aug 2022, 1:57
Star players back on deck for Wallabies as Springboks loom
A confident Andrew Kellaway admits he'll be envious of the punters drinking beers on the Adelaide Oval hill on Saturday but says h…
AAP
23 Aug 2022, 1:36
What Quade Cooper said to dropped positional rival
Quade Cooper is backing dumped playmaker James O'Connor to regain form and force his way back into the Wallabies' ranks in time fo…
AAP
23 Aug 2022, 1:15
New era for All Black front row as Newell looks forward to possible home test
New All Black Fletcher Newell is one of three young props who impressed in the All Blacks victory over old foes South Africa in Jo…
Ned Lester
22 Aug 2022, 23:01
'That's not how it works': New Fijian Drua boss on second season hopes
Fijian Drua will have more home games in their second year of Super Rugby Pacific in 2023.
AAP
22 Aug 2022, 21:20
'Nothing to lose': How Tyrel Lomax revived his All Black career at Ellis Park
All Blacks tighthead prop Tyrel Lomax travelled with the squad to South Africa with his international career stalled but may just …
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2022, 19:26
'He'll be loving it': Pumas coach Cheika on Ian Foster's 'tough' position
Michael Cheika has weighed in on Ian Foster’s ‘tough’ position with the All Blacks with an interesting perspective.
Ben Smith
22 Aug 2022, 16:58
'It's a scary thought what he can do': What Schmidt brings to All Blacks
Former Leinster and Blues utility Isa Nacewa has described exactly what new All Blacks assistant coach Joe Schmidt will bring.
Sam Smith
22 Aug 2022, 15:03
Nienaber defends his 3 most contentious Bok selections calls
Jacques Nienaber has defended his decision to retain players like Duane Vermeulen, Retshegofaditswe Nche and Joseph Dweba – desp…
Jan De Koning
22 Aug 2022, 12:05
Scotland duo could miss start of Glasgow's URC season
Huw Jones and Ollie Smith could both miss the start of the United Rugby Championship season following an injury update from Glasgo…
PA
22 Aug 2022, 9:31
Worcester Warriors issue updated statement on club crisis
Worcester’s owners say they are “working through a number of options” as they try to find the “best solution” to the Gal…
PA
22 Aug 2022, 9:19
'Not every player is going to have brain health issues and not every person with early onset dementia played rugby'
When Conrad Smith hung up his battered size 11 adidas boots, he could have chosen to do pretty much anything he wanted.
Owain Jones
22 Aug 2022, 7:55
Ollie Lawrence defends Tweet on Worcester debacle
England centre Ollie Lawrence says the legacy of former Worcester owner Cecil Duckworth is “close to being tarnished”.
PA
22 Aug 2022, 7:15
England centre's cryptic Tweet suggests Worcester situation worsening
A rather cryptic Tweet from England centre Ollie Lawrence suggests that things at under pressure Worcester Warriors are heading so…
Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2022, 3:37
Nienaber drops two players in tweaked Boks side for Wallabies
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has tweaked his Springboks' side for their first Test with Australia in Adelaide.
Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2022, 2:09
How Worcester might escape 35-point reduction
Worcester Warriors are facing a 35 point Premiership sanction for entering administration but the RFU could opt to waive it .
Chris Jones
22 Aug 2022, 1:23
Rugby fans warned about 'return of the conmen'
Rugby fans in South Africa have been warned about scammers selling fake tickets ahead of the Rugby World Cup' Sevens.
Ian Cameron
22 Aug 2022, 1:14
Bernard Foley on Cooper, Lolesio and next year's RWC
Foley was recalled to the Wallabies squad ahead of their first Rugby Championship Test against South Africa on Saturday in Adelaid…
AAP
21 Aug 2022, 22:08
All Black Jack Goodhue to undergo knee surgery
All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue is set to undergo knee surgery which will rule him out from international duty.
Ben Smith
21 Aug 2022, 18:28
The changes the Boks must make to return to winning ways
Given South Africa’s perilous position, don’t expect Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber to ‘experiment’ too much Down Under.
Opinion
Jan De Koning
21 Aug 2022, 14:54
Nigel Owens produces TMO-inspired version of Frank Sinatra classic
A TMO-inspired rendition of Frank Sinatra's My Way sung by Nigel Owens might well be the song the rugby world did not know it nee…
Sam Smith
21 Aug 2022, 9:39
Former international to end 30-year association with Wales
Long-serving physio Mark Davies has called an end to his time with Wales, bringing his 30-year tenure with the national team to a …
Sam Smith
21 Aug 2022, 8:00
Dumped All Blacks coach Plumtree lands on feet with new side
Axed All Blacks forwards coach John Plumtree has found himself a new role just weeks after he got his marching orders from the NZR…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2022, 7:49
Another ref jumps fence to join a professional side
Another referee has put down his whistle to become a consultant for a professional side in what's becoming an increasingly frequen…
Ian Cameron
21 Aug 2022, 7:22
All Blacks legend Nonu turns hand to conservation project in South Africa
All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu has recently taken part in a rhino conservation safari in South Africa alongside former Maori All Black…
Josh Raisey
21 Aug 2022, 4:35
English clubs to get cash injection at time of crisis for Worcester and Wasps
English rugby top clubs are to receive a much needed £20m cash injection this season thanks to their eight year funding deal with…
Chris Jones
21 Aug 2022, 3:23
'I hope and pray that rugby will get through this dark moment'
James Drake is feeling conflicted. He loves his rugby. Has done so ever since he was enchanted as a young boy playing at schools l…
Interview
Liam Heagney
21 Aug 2022, 0:47
How Joe Schmidt and a few veteran All Blacks saved Foster's job
The pleas of a handful of experienced All Blacks combined with the appointment of Joe Schmidt to his coaching staff possibly saved…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 22:02
Wallabies find new assistant coach on short notice to help prepare for Boks
The current Brumbies forwards coach, 64-year-old Fisher brings over two decades of professional rugby coaching experience to the g…
AAP
20 Aug 2022, 20:44
There won't be fairytales for the Wallabies this year against the Springboks
The Boks have it in them to break their nine-year duck on this tour and get their Rugby Championship campaign back on track.
Opinion
Ben Smith
20 Aug 2022, 20:38
'A real mess': Worcester set to go into administration - report
Gallagher Premiership strugglers Worcester are poised to go into administration as early as Monday amid reports that the tax bill …
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2022, 9:44
Kurt Baker set to clock up rare milestone as All Blacks Sevens prepare for LA
All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 8:37
Wallabies and Brave Blossoms A-sides to square off in three-game series
After first being reinstated for this year's Pacific Nations Cup competition, the second-string Australia A team will now travel t…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 7:28
Day of NPC upsets sees competition favourites downed by winless Taranaki
Saturday's triple-header of NPC action has seen a trio of unfancied sides take home the spoils in three fascinating games across N…
Sam Smith
20 Aug 2022, 6:36
Premiership stats point the Springboks towards a new bruising No8
Ulster’s Duane Vermeulen and Leicester’s Jasper Wiese are currently the main No8 options in Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks sq…
Rugby365
20 Aug 2022, 6:35
'I wouldn't like to be in his place in a few years, it's worrying'
Geoffrey Sella, the son of the legendary Philippe Sella who retired from professional rugby after a series of debilitating concuss…
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2022, 4:05
'Several frustrating years': Will Witty explains his Exeter exit
Will Witty has explained why he quit Exeter for the chance to join Perpignan in the Top 14. The 27-year-old bailed out of the Chie…
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2022, 2:56
Wasps statement: Club admit HMRC dialogue over unpaid tax bill
Wasps have become the second Gallagher Premiership club this week to confirm they are in talks with the HM Revenue and Customs (HM…
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2022, 2:28
Black Ferns rack up half-century to thump Wallaroos
The Wallaroos have scored a last-minute try in Christchuch to ensure they weren't nilled by a rampant Black Ferns outfit on Saturd…
AAP
20 Aug 2022, 2:03
Safety and security concerns scupper a money-spinning Kolbe deal
Springboks superstar Cheslin Kolbe has reportedly said no to the opportunity of re-joining the Stormers. According to Netwerk24, t…
Rugby365
20 Aug 2022, 1:58
Springboks statement: Squad finally in Adelaide after travel delay
Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks have finally touched down in Adelaide reportedly in high spirits after their original travel plan …
Liam Heagney
20 Aug 2022, 1:33
Ian Foster's reappointment shows nothing compares to a World Cup
We are back once again to judging a four-year tenure on a seven-week tournament.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
19 Aug 2022, 9:04
Wallaroos admit major shortfall ahead of Black Ferns rematch
The Wallaroos will benefit from a gruelling block of high-intensity fitness work when they look to create history against the Blac…
AAP
19 Aug 2022, 7:52
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck named for long-awaited Auckland debut
Having already turned out for the Blues and All Blacks this year, former Warriors star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his long-awai…
Tom Vinicombe
19 Aug 2022, 6:53
RG Snyman to miss start of URC season
Springboks secondrow RG Snyman will miss the start of Munster's URC season it has been revealed.
Ian Cameron
19 Aug 2022, 6:07
Ex-Wallabies Phipps and Naiyaravoro join the same club
Two of the many players left without a Gallagher Premiership contract at the end of the 2021/22 season have finally secured their …
Liam Heagney
19 Aug 2022, 5:35
'A lot of notes to go over': AJ MacGinty's first Bristol interview
New Bristol signing AJ MacGinty has given his first interview as a Bears player, explaining why he joined the Gallagher Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
19 Aug 2022, 4:56
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw's new role in the future of NZ rugby
Richie McCaw will play a major role in the future of the game in New Zealand
Sam Smith
19 Aug 2022, 4:24
Bernard Laporte: Influential, inspirational and in the dock
French rugby is back at the summit of world rugby but politics threatens to engulf its most influential individuals a year out fro…
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
19 Aug 2022, 4:23
Five-year-old hospitalised after freak sideline incident in Argentina
A five-year-old has been left hospitalised after he was accidentally crushed by two players as he watched a rugby match in Argenti…
Ian Cameron
19 Aug 2022, 3:12
Leaving Wasps and the Ealing adventure: 'By stepping down they've realised what is necessary'
Giselle Mather has been the heartbeat of Wasps since she joined in 2016. Ask any player or staff member and you’ll hear how she …
Interview
Lucy Lomax
19 Aug 2022, 3:02
Kaino names 2023 World Cup favourites and it isn't the All Blacks
Double World Cup winner Jerome Kaino has named his favourites for the 2023 World Cup - and it’s not the All Blacks even though h…
Liam Heagney
19 Aug 2022, 2:58
'Long-term contract on table': Gloucester sign Zach Mercer - report
A long-term deal has reportedly been struck that will see England prospect Zach Mercer leave Montpellier at the end of the 2022/23…
Liam Heagney
19 Aug 2022, 1:57
Springboks trip to Australia delayed
The Springboks have been hit by logistical issues after their departure to Australia was delayed due to a cancelled flight.
Ian Cameron
19 Aug 2022, 1:42
Wallabies statement: Dave Rennie confirms change to coaching staff
The Wallabies will take on the Springboks next week in Adelaide in round three of the Rugby Championship a coach down after Dave R…
Liam Heagney
19 Aug 2022, 1:23
Leicester confirm late deals for 7 players, including 2 England stars
Leicester Tigers have this evening confirmed late deals for seven players - including England lock Ollie Chessum and centre Guy Po…
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2022, 13:22
Wallaroos out to end 20-Test losing streak against Black Ferns
Queensland prop Bree-Anna Cheatham has been parachuted into the Wallaroos starting side, making her Test debut against New Zealand…
AAP
18 Aug 2022, 13:18
Black Ferns name experimental side for first Wallaroos skirmish
After claiming the Pacific Four Series on home soil in June, the Black Ferns are eyeing the defence of the O’Reilly Cup as they …
Sam Smith
18 Aug 2022, 12:01
Watson and Gopperth to make Tigers debut this Friday
Anthony Watson will return to action after a 10-month injury absence when he makes his Leicester debut on Friday.
PA
18 Aug 2022, 11:36
Ian Foster faces selection balancing act as All Blacks line up Pumas
Traditionally, games against Argentina have presented New Zealand with an opportunity to hand precious minutes to less established…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
18 Aug 2022, 9:30
Leicester statement: Hanro Liebenberg succeeds Genge as captain
Steve Borthwick has named Hanro Liebenberg as the new Leicester Tigers captain following the off-season departure to Bristol of El…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 7:59
Christian Wade linked with medical joker move to the Top 14
Former England international Christian Wade has been linked with a move to the Top 14 nearly four years after he played his last r…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 7:12
Saracens finally agree terms with Scotland centre Duncan Taylor
Scotland international centre Duncan Taylor has agreed a contract extension with Saracens. The Gallagher Premiership club said tha…
PA
18 Aug 2022, 7:07
Two France players go down but Toulouse rule out 'joker'
Toulouse have ruled out the use of a medical joker after they revealed that France prop Cyril Baille will be sidelined, possibly u…
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2022, 6:43
Hoskins Sotutu set for first match in two months as Counties start All Blacks trio
Counties Manukau will go into their third-round NPC clash with Waikato with some extra firepower in their forwards courtesy of the…
Tom Vinicombe
18 Aug 2022, 6:23
'Why I have been looking at the market': Baxter explains Sio deal
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has explained what convinced him to sign seasoned Wallabies front-rower Scott Sio. The expectation was that…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 5:59
17-page case study published on how 'crisis' Munster beat Wasps
Former Wasps assistant coach Ian Costello has published a compelling 17-page case study on Linkedin examining how crisis-hit Munst…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 5:02
'Are you completely unhinged?': Ex-Quins CEO fires up Prem debate
Wednesday’s revelation that Worcester are facing a winding-up petition from HMRC due to an unpaid tax bill ignited a lively Twit…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 3:41
Ngani Laumape posts intriguing 'goosebumps' tweet from Wellington
Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has ratcheted up speculation about where he will next play after posting an intriguing …
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 2:33
Rage fuels the rugby machine
Mere minutes had passed since the All Blacks had trounced the Springboks at South Africa rugby’s spiritual home.
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
18 Aug 2022, 2:30
Wasps statements: Training ground ownership change, Arena update
Troubled Wasps have issued separate statements clarifying why club owner Derek Richardson has given up his 50 per cent share in th…
Liam Heagney
18 Aug 2022, 1:54
RPA issue short statement following Worcester revelations
The RPA have issued a statement after it was revealed that Worcester Warriors has been hit with a 'winding up' petition by the HM …
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2022, 1:51
'Devastated' James O'Connor axed to make way for Wallabies veteran
James O'Connor has paid the price for the Wallabies' horror show against Argentina, dumped from the Rugby Championship squad with …
AAP
18 Aug 2022, 0:36
Why Ireland will be quietly chuffed over All Blacks win at Ellis Park
Ireland would have watched the game taking notes with a smile as the team they just ran off the park in New Zealand, ran over Sout…
Opinion
Ben Smith
17 Aug 2022, 22:06
The torrid stats behind the Springboks decade-long draught in Australia
South Africa will have to end a nearly decade-long drought if they are to keep their Rugby Championship dream alive.
Rugby365
17 Aug 2022, 19:39
NZR will go to extraordinary lengths to avoid admitting wrong
Whether the decision to retain Ian Foster as All Blacks head coach amounts to the blind leading the blind remains to be seen.
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
17 Aug 2022, 17:13
'What the hell is that smell?': Schalk Burger reveals his Bok teammate's pre-game disaster
De Villiers experienced what can only be described as a 'code brown wardrobe malfunction' after failing to heed the advice of Burg…
Sam Smith
17 Aug 2022, 16:17
The two changes that elevated the All Blacks at Ellis Park
The All Blacks took their game up a level against the Springboks in Johannesburg.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
17 Aug 2022, 12:54
URC statement: 'Blown away' by TV audiences for the 2021/22 season
URC champions DHL Stormers were the most viewed team in the league last season with a total TV audience coming in at over 7.2milli…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 8:14
Worcester statement: HMRC winding-up petition issued against club
Worcester have insisted it is business as usual at Sixways despite Wednesday's shock revelation that the Gallagher Premiership clu…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 7:59
Which props will emerge unscathed from All Blacks' battle for the front row?
Having some newfound depth in the front row is a good position for the All Blacks to be in but it means tough decisions need to be…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
17 Aug 2022, 6:36
'The first time I met Max I basically got naked in front of him'
Ex-England back-rower James Haskell has spoken about his bizarre first meeting with Max Guazzini, the former splash-the-cash owner…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 5:30
'It is inspirational as a coach to see someone do that'
George Skivington is ready for another Gallagher Premiership campaign of twists and turns after revitalising Gloucester as a force…
PA
17 Aug 2022, 4:58
'Super excited about the move': Exeter sign Wallabies prop Sio
Exeter have staged a coup by capturing the signature of Wallabies loosehead Scott Sio on an unspecified length long-term deal from…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 4:36
The painful Jonny Gray legacy that forced Henry Slade into surgery
Recuperating England midfielder Henry Slade has revealed that a legacy injury sustained when tackling Jonny Gray in 2018 was the r…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 3:46
How the forward pass has tied rugby up in knots
Rugby needs its continuity but if a ball is clearly caught ahead of the point it was passed can we not turn a blind eye amidst rug…
LONG READ
Graham Simmons
17 Aug 2022, 3:37
'Chance to develop his game': Jersey bring in Irish prop McGrath
Jersey Reds have confirmed the signing of Irish tighthead Greg McGrath ahead of the start of the 2022/23 Championship campaign. Th…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 3:22
'Today's not really about Razor. Today's about Ian and his team'
A penny for the thoughts of Scott Robertson after it was announced on Wednesday by New Zealand Rugby that Ian Foster will coach th…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 2:45
'Joe Schmidt has been on my radar probably for a couple of years'
Ian Foster has explained why he has now asked Joe Schmidt to have greater involvement in coaching the All Blacks. The ex-Ireland b…
Liam Heagney
17 Aug 2022, 2:03
Ejected Western Force coach picks up new Super Rugby gig
Former Western Force coach Tim Sampson has landed a new gig after being appointed as an assistant coach at the Melbourne Rebels.
AAP
17 Aug 2022, 0:37
NZR make final decision to back Ian Foster
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has received the support of New Zealand Rugby and will be retained after saving his job in South Afric…
Sam Smith
16 Aug 2022, 21:17
'It's never just one person': Whitelock says players take responsibility for the All Blacks results
Following a much improved performance in Johannesburg, Sam Whitelock expressed relief and satisfaction at the result and the progr…
Ned Lester
16 Aug 2022, 19:40
The Wallabies are the team Los Pumas know how to play, we'll see about the All Blacks
How will Argentina deal with being at the top of the Rugby Championship table after beating the Wallabies in San Juan.
Opinion
Frankie Deges
16 Aug 2022, 19:30
Wasps latest: Football fans to protest, charity shut down
Coventry City fans are planning to protest at the Coventry Building Society Arena when Wasps play their first match of the new 202…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2022, 8:24
'Absolutely deplorable': Ex-NZR CEO savages 'incompetent' Robinson
Ex-New Zealand Rugby CEO David Moffett has doubled down on last month’s criticism of current NZR boss Mark Robinson, branding th…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2022, 6:32
'Nick Phipps gave me a few pointers on how to get settled'
Joe Powell has credited fellow Aussie Nick Phipps - the player he has replaced as London Irish scrum-half for the 2022/23 season -…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2022, 4:05
'There are cracks in their system and they need us more than ever'
RA boss Hamish McLennan has doubled down on his criticism of the current Australia/New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific partnership, in…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2022, 3:08
The 11 RPA achievements that ex-CEO Damian Hopley is most proud of
Ex-England international Damian Hopley has finished up as CEO of the RPA after a final day that included a visit to Wasps - his fo…
Liam Heagney
16 Aug 2022, 1:54
Rugby calendar alignment must not threaten epic South Africa v New Zealand duels
The Springboks and All Blacks served up two weekends of theatre but the fabled rivalry could be weakened as administrators seek to…
LONG READ
Jon Cardinelli
16 Aug 2022, 1:18
Former All Black captain credits Crusaders duo for dismantling 'one trick pony' Boks
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has credited first five Richie Mo'unga and new forwards coach Jason Ryan for their roles in t…
Sam Smith
15 Aug 2022, 22:44
'He is definitely the future': All Blacks new hooker hailed after South Africa tour
The two match tour of South Africa might be the turning point for the All Blacks front row with a new look outfit impressing.
Sam Smith
15 Aug 2022, 21:46
Have the Springboks learnt from 2011? It seems not
Once the World Cup rolled around, Bryce Lawrence copped the blame for the quarterfinal loss but that Springbok side wasn't going a…
Opinion
Ben Smith
15 Aug 2022, 19:35
Roos one of 8 omissions as Springboks name 34-man squad
Evan Roos is the headline omission from the Springboks' 34-man squad that will tour Australia later this month.
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2022, 7:09
Will what's been or what could be determine Ian Foster's future?
If there was enough on display at Ellis Park to suggest the All Blacks have turned a corner then the historic defeats can – and …
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
15 Aug 2022, 6:44
'I was the quickest in the Prem... at my state school I wasn't even the quickest in my year'
Eddie Jones ignited a heated debate last week when he stated that English rugby is suffering because of its reliance on a private …
PA
15 Aug 2022, 4:51
Johnson rejoins Wasps as coach steps down for 'personal reasons'
Fan favourites Ashley Johnson has returned to Wasps as their new Senior Academy Forwards Transition Coach following Richard Beck…
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2022, 3:24
'Proud day' - Brumbies revert to original name last used in 2004
The Brumbies have re-inserted the 'ACT' back into their name for the first time since 2004.
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2022, 2:55
Leicester Tigers statement: Bryce Hegarty
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that Bryce Hegarty will leave Welford Road halfway through the 2022/23 season in order to take up …
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2022, 2:32
Fiji rocked by 3 sackings as CEO takes 'annual leave' as internal audit launched
The Fiji Rugby Union is conducting an internal investigation with three staff members sacked while John O’Connor...
Chris Jones
15 Aug 2022, 0:58
'Go home and mow the lawns': Foster in limbo ahead of NZR's review
Ian Foster's future as head coach of New Zealand remains up in the air on Monday despite the All Blacks' impressive turnaround.
AAP
14 Aug 2022, 23:39
'There was a real decrease in the energy levels': Bryan Habana dissects the Springboks loss
Former Springboks great Bryan Habana has offered his take on the two Rugby Championship test matches that were shared one-all betw…
Ben Smith
14 Aug 2022, 21:06
It was put up or shut up for a few All Blacks at Ellis Park
It’s my view that Foster came into the All Blacks’ head coaching role believing he was entitled to the same respect his predec…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
14 Aug 2022, 20:18
'Why wasn't Malcolm Marx out there?': Kiwi pundits question Boks selections
New Zealand pundits have questioned the decision to bench star hooker Malcolm Marx for the second test against the All Blacks afte…
Sam Smith
14 Aug 2022, 19:14
'Sometimes the harder you try, the worse it can get': Sam Cane on All Blacks turnaround
All Black captain Sam Cane is extremely satisfied and proud after his side arrested their three-match losing streak with a 35-23 w…
Ben Smith
14 Aug 2022, 17:39
Ian Foster explains bold strategy: 'The right call at the right time'
For the second time this season, Ian Foster made the bold call on Saturday night to bench captain Sam Cane late in the piece while…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2022, 9:53
Watch - Los Pumas centre pulls hamstring but refuses to stop
Argentina’s Jerónimo De La Fuente scored a sublime solo try against Australia yesterday, beating three defenders immediately af…
Stefan Frost
14 Aug 2022, 8:29
The major paycut Christian Wade took in bid to make NFL
Christian Wade has revealed that - contrary to popular belief - he took a massive pay cut in order to chase his dream of playing i…
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2022, 7:45
Another former England player has called out Eddie Jones
Luther Burrell has criticised the coaching mantras of Eddie Jones after the England coach publicly bemoaned the overwhelming prese…
Stefan Frost
14 Aug 2022, 7:20
Why Michael Cheika found himself crying after Los Pumas win
Michael Cheika's Argentina proved too strong for the Wallabies in San Juan on Saturday, taking a 48-17 victory in their second mat…
Kim Ekin
14 Aug 2022, 6:21
How Wasps lost the battle for Coventry's hearts and minds
A recent statement issued by Wasps’ Chief Executive Stephen Vaughan addressed the latest instalment of the Gallagher Premiership…
Interview
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2022, 5:20
New Zealand bounce back in World Rankings
New Zealand have climbed back up the World Rugby rankings, recovering from an all-time low of fifth. Last weekend the All Blacks s…
Stefan Frost
14 Aug 2022, 4:24
Things get awkward when Nienaber quizzed on Dweba selection
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has refused to explain the thinking behind starting Joseph Dweba against the All Blacks i…
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2022, 4:07
'We know it is a risk' -The tactic Nienaber admits backfired for Boks
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has conceded that the 6-2 split on the bench may have backfired for the Springboks in Jo'bu…
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2022, 3:03
All Blacks great suggests NZR have done Foster dirty with statement
All Blacks legend Mils Muliaina has defended the under-fire Ian Foster, after it still remains unclear how long the head coach wil…
Stefan Frost
14 Aug 2022, 2:44
Boks fans and even a former player go after Luke Pearce in wake of loss
Despite what many neutrals saw as an exceptional refereeing performance - Springboks fans and even a former player have gone after…
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2022, 1:31
'Got dominated in the collision area': Dave Rennie explains record loss to Pumas
The wounded Wallabies will look for Rugby Championship reinforcements after a record loss to Argentina, masterminded by their form…
AAP
14 Aug 2022, 0:02
Springboks player ratings vs New Zealand | The Rugby Championship
Just a week after the Boks recorded a stunning win over the All Blacks, the visitors bounced back in fine fashion beating South Af…
Rugby365
13 Aug 2022, 23:55
The bomb squad detonated early after Richie Mo'unga ran the Boks off Ellis Park
The Springboks were run off their feet by the All Blacks running it from deep, a tactic commonly found at the Crusaders that Mo'un…
Opinion
Ben Smith
13 Aug 2022, 23:12
New Zealand Rugby confirms no decision has been made on All Blacks coach
New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has confirmed that no decision has been made on whether or not Ian Foster will remain in charg…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Aug 2022, 22:51
'Quite insulting': Foster opens up on 'vicious' media pressure from New Zealand after win
Ian Foster has opened up about the pressure he has felt from the New Zealand media after the All Blacks broke their losing streak.
Ben Smith
13 Aug 2022, 19:46
How the All Blacks came through the pressure-filled final ten minutes at Ellis Park
The All Blacks faced a pressure-filled final ten minute period at Ellis Park after the Springboks took the lead for the first time…
Ben Smith
13 Aug 2022, 19:15
'I just want everyone to know we got his back': Ardie Savea on head coach Ian Foster
All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea has thrown his support behind Ian Foster '100 per cent' after beating the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Ben Smith
13 Aug 2022, 18:02
Wallabies thrashed by Michael Cheika's Pumas
The Wallabies have been unable to back up their opening Rugby Championship success
AAP
13 Aug 2022, 15:06
'I have no idea' - Not even Ian Foster knows if win saved his job
The broad consensus this week was that a struggling New Zealand side would capitulate to the Springboks once again and that head c…
Ian Cameron
13 Aug 2022, 11:24
All Blacks defy critics to stun Springboks at Ellis Park fortress
The All Blacks have silenced some of their critics with a 35-23 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.…
AAP
13 Aug 2022, 10:38
'Proud is an understatement, mate': Cane reacts to All Blacks win
Sam Cane was left beaming with pride in Johannesburg after the All Blacks upset the odds to defeat the Springboks 35-23 in Saturda…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 10:35
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks have shaken off their recent run of poor form and scored a 35-23 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park. Who wer…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
13 Aug 2022, 10:18
Another Springboks back gets concussed tackling Caleb Clarke
The depth of the Springboks bench containing just two replacement backs was put to the test for the second successive Rugby Champi…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 9:04
'We're now desperate': Latest Coventry statement on pitch at Wasps
The very public squabble between Coventry City FC and Wasps over the qualify of the Building Society Arena pitch has taken another…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 7:17
World Rugby statement: Will Skelton red card disciplinary hearing
Red-carded Barbarians lock Will Skelton will miss the opening two rounds of the new Top 14 season at La Rochelle after it was fina…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 6:19
'Interesting': Agen have broken silence on Mike Brown speculation
Agen have broken silence on speculation linking them to signing Mike Brown, the ex-England full-back who is a free agent ahead of …
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 5:05
Wasps owner hits back at 'ill-informed' rumours about club
Speculation continues to mount regarding the future of Wasps Rugby this weekend as their financial outlook continues to look incre…
Ian Cameron
13 Aug 2022, 3:29
'It's embarrassing': Graham Henry wades into the All Blacks crisis
Former All Blacks boss Graham Henry had waded into the crisis that has engulfed Ian Foster’s struggling side, writing a 457-word…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 2:35
'You could write a book about Julian White's disciplinary hearings'
Former Leicester CEO Simon Cohen has reminisced about some of the scrapes that ex-Tigers, England and Lions tighthead Julian White…
Liam Heagney
13 Aug 2022, 1:40
Wallabies forced into late change after yet another injury
Australia have been forced into a late change on the eve of their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina.
AAP
13 Aug 2022, 0:36
Franco Smith: 'I chose to go to hard places but Glasgow is different'
Franco Smith's road less travelled has brought him to Glasgow, where he must lift the "gloom" hanging over the Warriors.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
12 Aug 2022, 13:31
The key selection Boks say makes the All Blacks 'even more dangerous'
The Springboks believe that the wounded All Blacks will be 'even more dangerous' as a result of starting first-five Richie Mo'unga…
Ian Cameron
12 Aug 2022, 8:15
DMP Durham Sharks saved from the axe at the last minute
DMP Durham Sharks have rescued their Allianz Premier 15s season just one week after their players launched an emergency crowd-fund…
PA
12 Aug 2022, 7:49
'Looking at the Lionesses team that played in the final, they're all white'
The 32-year-old believes the solution to widening the appeal of sports like rugby and football amongst girls and women is to expan…
PA
12 Aug 2022, 7:32
Tigers swoop for Eagles frontrower Taufete'e
Leicester Tigers have signed US Eagles hooker Joe Taufete'e from the LA Giltinis.
Ian Cameron
12 Aug 2022, 6:54
How Malcolm Marx became King of the breakdown
The muscular hooker won his 50th cap and put in a world-class performance to further weaken the All Blacks' resolve
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Will Owen
12 Aug 2022, 6:20
Leicester sign England qualified Aussie with 'raw talent'
Leicester Tigers have taken a punt on Australian prospect Lachlan Shelley - an outside back who is qualified to play for England.
Kim Ekin
12 Aug 2022, 4:43
James Haskell's identity crisis: 'They don't know they're horrible'
Former England flanker James Haskell has opened up about his struggles with mental health and how a lack of self-confidence has pl…
Ian Cameron
12 Aug 2022, 4:09
What the All Blacks make of Springboks line-up changes
Are the All Blacks expecting a tougher time against a changed Springboks side at Ellis Park this weekend?
Tom Vinicombe
12 Aug 2022, 3:41
World ranking permutations as Boks and All Blacks face off
The Springboks could climb another rung of the World Rugby ranking ladder with a victory over the All Blacks at Ellis Park this we…
Kim Ekin
12 Aug 2022, 3:24
'It was probably a good thing': Redemption opportunity arrives for Ethan de Groot
While Ethan de Groot was a controversial omission from the first All Blacks squad of the year, it hasn't taken long for the young …
Tom Vinicombe
12 Aug 2022, 3:20
'Eddie should look at himself' - Danny Cipriani slams Jones
Danny Cipriani has fired off at England head coach Eddie Jones - who last weekend took the English private school system to task o…
Ian Cameron
12 Aug 2022, 2:38
The Eddie Jones tirade England got on his first day in job
Former England flanker James Haskell has revealed how Eddie Jones approached the England team when he took over the reins in 2015.
Ian Cameron
12 Aug 2022, 2:12
World Rugby CEO challenges concussion lawsuit numbers claim
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has suggested that the number of former players involved in a concussion lawsuit is smalle…
PA
12 Aug 2022, 1:33
Wallabies must build depth in the No 10 jersey
With two ageing playmakers on board for next year's Rugby World Cup, the Wallabies will look to fast-track some youngsters after D…
AAP
12 Aug 2022, 1:07
Tokyo beckons as All Blacks confirm first stop on end-of-year tour
The All Blacks have confirmed the first stop on their end-of-year tour, with a Test scheduled for October 29th against the Brave B…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Aug 2022, 1:01
Neil de Kock: How brutal Boks will look to land knock-out blow against All Blacks
Against the All Blacks, the Springboks showed how to win a Test match in the most brutal and effective manner from start to finish…
Neil de Kock
11 Aug 2022, 17:58
O'Connor among a mass of Wallabies changes for Pumas
Veteran James O'Connor will start at five-eighth among a raft of changes to the Wallabies following another disrupted build-up ahe…
AAP
11 Aug 2022, 12:16
The All Blacks playmaking battle that never was
The battle between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga never really took off for the All Blacks - and it's come back to bite them.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
11 Aug 2022, 9:21
Jake White: The All Blacks are in uncharted territory
I’ll tell you a little story. When I was coach of the Springboks, after a particularly tough encounter against the All Blacks, I…
Opinion
Jake White
11 Aug 2022, 8:23
How debutant Fletcher Newell earned a spot on the bench for Springboks rematch
Perhaps the biggest story to come out of the All Blacks named to take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend is the select…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2022, 7:38
Transgender rugby ban 'has opened the doors to the most horrific abuse'
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a group staging a peaceful protest…
PA
11 Aug 2022, 7:35
'What an absolute binfire': Ex-employee's brutal Wasps verdict
A former long-serving Wasps employee has labelled the Gallagher Premiership club “an absolute binfire” in a bruising tweet pos…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 6:23
'What are we going to gain if we change?': Ian Foster talks All Blacks selections
Despite sitting on four straight losses heading into this weekend's clash with the Springboks, All Blacks head coach Ian Foster ha…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Aug 2022, 5:58
Argentina team shows four changes for rematch with the Wallabies
Michael Cheika has made four changes to his Argentina team for this Saturday’s Rugby Championship round two meeting with Austral…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 5:46
'Not true': The Freddie Burns sacked by Leicester at Nandos story
Title-winning hero Freddie Burns has had his wings clipped by ex-Leicester CEO Simon Cohen after the 2022 Gallagher Premiership fi…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 5:05
Confirmed: Run-on Tomahawk Chop chant gets the chop at Exeter
Exeter have announced that their Tomahawk Chop chant will no longer be played at games. The chant was a familiar sound on matchday…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 4:03
Rassie Erasmus tweets 'spot on' 34-word reply to Barrett interview
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has tweeted his verdict on what All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett had to say about b…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 3:09
Foster makes four changes in latest All Blacks team to face Boks
Ian Foster has named an All Blacks team for next Saturday’s rematch with the Springboks in Johannesburg showing four changes - t…
Liam Heagney
11 Aug 2022, 2:45
'It's only a rule until two blokes decide it's not a rule... Just cut the cord'
Japan bound Matt Toomua is calling on Australian rugby chiefs to scrap the “murky” Giteau Law restrictions on the number of ov…
Chris Jones
11 Aug 2022, 2:17
'I was in an extraordinarily dark place and they have lifted me'
Ed Slater says he has been overwhelmed by the support from the rugby community after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
PA
11 Aug 2022, 1:27
'Can you move your fingers? Your toes?': Barrett feared the worst after aerial cartwheel
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett feared the worst after landing head-first from a terrible mid-air challenge against South Afric…
AAP
10 Aug 2022, 19:33
The quick solution to improve the All Blacks backline chemistry
As the All Blacks prepare for a rematch with the Springboks at Ellis Park they are in desperate need of finding answers for a team…
Opinion
Ben Smith
10 Aug 2022, 19:20
Springboks will rue benching the man who single-handedly dismantled the All Blacks
Make no mistake – this is an All Blacks side lacking structure, strategy and confidence – but there’s good reason to believe…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
10 Aug 2022, 14:55
The All Blacks lost their edge years ago
Recent All Blacks results have sparked an insecurity throughout New Zealand, the gravity of which hasn’t been felt in over a dec…
Opinion
Ned Lester
10 Aug 2022, 14:35
When 'riot police came and pepper sprayed everybody' at Leicester
The infamous occasion when Leicester lost the 2007 Heineken European Cup final to Wasps at Twickenham and the riot police turned u…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 8:53
IRFU statement: Transgender participation policy changes
The IRFU have announced ahead of the forthcoming 2022/23 season that it is to ban transgender women from playing female contact ru…
Kim Ekin
10 Aug 2022, 8:15
Ex-Springboks midfielder assaulted following last Saturday's win
Former Springboks midfielder Grant Esterhuizen has taken to social media in an effort to track down two men who allegedly assaulte…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 5:20
'Ashamed': Ex-All Blacks player defends Ian Foster on Twitter
Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea has jumped to the defence of Ian Foster, stating that he is ashamed of how the coach is curr…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 3:53
DMP Durham Sharks statement: 2022/23 Premier 15s crowdfunding
DMP Durham Sharks have been granted additional time to save their Allianz Premier 15s season following three "extraordinary" days …
PA
10 Aug 2022, 3:05
'Still motivated to perform': Sale sign free agent Jason Woodward
Ten weeks after Gloucester announced that one-time England prospect Jason Woodward was leaving them at the end of the 2021/22 seas…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 2:38
Premier 15s: 'We need to have 6-8 teams consistently competitive before we add more clubs'
Back in June, the RFU outlined plans to professionalise the Premier 15s within the next ten years as part of a new strategy. Racha…
Opinion
Rachael Burford
10 Aug 2022, 2:15
Wasps statement: Coventry City pitch damage criticism
Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan has fired back at Coventry City following criticisms by the football club about the state of the Coventr…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 2:14
Training ground injury sees Springboks parachute rookie into XV
Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks have been forced into making a change to the starting XV to face the All Blacks next Saturday, rep…
Liam Heagney
10 Aug 2022, 1:55
Ex-New Zealand representatives call for shakeup to All Blacks' back three
Two ex-internationals have called for changes to the All Blacks' back three as New Zealand prepare to redeem themselves against th…
Alex McLeod
09 Aug 2022, 21:15
Wallabies star willing to surrender No 10 jersey to James O'Connor or Noah Lolesio
Hodge came off the bench early in the second half after Cooper ruptured his Achilles and says he's happy to again assume the utili…
AAP
09 Aug 2022, 19:55
'I'm not seeing it that way at all': Sam Cane shoots down journo's suggestion
The All Blacks are down on wins with just one from their last six tests but captain Sam Cane doesn't believe they have reached the…
Ben Smith
09 Aug 2022, 19:22
Los Pumas need to be mentally stronger to finish when it is there for the taking
Los Pumas were one team in the opening forty minutes, another team in the following twenty and seemed to lose the plot in the fina…
Opinion
Frankie Deges
09 Aug 2022, 15:20
More concerns for All Blacks with Will Jordan absent from training
With Beauden and Jordie Barrett both leaving the field early against the Springboks on Saturday evening, the potential loss of ano…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Aug 2022, 9:47
'I heard Julian White berate Manu for not punching properly'
Former Leicester CEO Simon Cohen has revisited the infamous 2011 occasion when Manu Tuilagi ignited a media storm after wildly pun…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 9:43
All Blacks back row desperate for a shake-up
Has the time come to make a big change in the All Blacks loose forwards?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
09 Aug 2022, 7:58
Colomiers statement: Contract terminated after failed doping test
Hooker Youssef Saaidia has been sacked by Colomiers just weeks before the start of the new Pro D2 season in France. The 27-year-ol…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 7:57
A 12-word Ngani Laumape tweet has whipped up his online followers
Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has ignited an online debate with his first Twitter message since suddenly exiting Stad…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 7:11
RFU statement: Eddie Jones' criticism of private schools system
England boss Eddie Jones has been rebuked by the RFU for criticising the English game’s reliance on the private school system. T…
PA
09 Aug 2022, 6:40
'It's very fair': Richie Mo'unga responds to All Blacks fans in turmoil
Richie Mo'unga says the All Blacks are blocking out the outside noise of their unhappy fans and focusing squarely on snapping thei…
AAP
09 Aug 2022, 5:17
'Belittled': Woodward fires back at Jones' 'insulting' comments
Clive Woodward has yet again verbally blasted Eddie Jones, branding the current England head coach’s comments on English rugby's…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 4:23
'A great addition to our squad': Saracens sign a Championship prop
Beaten finalists Saracens have added to their squad ahead of the new 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season by signing James Flynn, …
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 3:27
Vermeulen back as Springboks make five team changes for All Blacks
Jacques Nienaber has named a Springboks team showing five changes for next Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch with the All Bl…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 2:46
Leicester Tigers statement: The departure of Nemani Nadolo
Gallagher Premiership champions Leicester have issued a statement after it emerged overnight from Australia that Fijian winger Nem…
Liam Heagney
09 Aug 2022, 1:33
'We can show how good we are': David Havili backs All Blacks to lift for Ellis Park
All Blacks second five-eighth David Havili is looking to atone for his personal performance in Mbombela as the team travels to Joh…
Ben Smith
08 Aug 2022, 23:36
'The fish does rot at the head': Ex-Springboks weigh in on All Blacks 'turmoil'
The two South African pundits gave a blunt assessment of the All Blacks' coaching situation on SuperSport's Final Whistle show, wi…
Sam Smith
08 Aug 2022, 22:38
'Very consistent guy with his emotions': White backs Cooper to return for World Cup
Cooper was a casualty of the Wallabies' opening Rugby Championship victory over Argentina, with the team rallying after his early …
AAP
08 Aug 2022, 21:32
'I don't see him enough mixing it with our big boys': Springbok legend assesses the All Blacks back row
Former Springbok loose forward Schalk Burger has offered his thoughts on the All Blacks back row contingent following the 26-10 de…
Sam Smith
08 Aug 2022, 18:27
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster explains his 'best performance' post-match comments
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has explained his extremely upbeat post-match comments around the 26-10 loss to the Springboks.
Ben Smith
08 Aug 2022, 17:10
Nemani Nadolo returning to Super Rugby on one-year deal
Powerhouse Fijian international Nemani Nadolo has rejoined the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, 12 years…
AAP
08 Aug 2022, 16:48
'That's a bit of an uppercut': All Blacks had the game plan but couldn't execute
While the All Blacks were well and truly accounted for on Saturday night, going down 26-10 against the Springboks in Mbombela, Ric…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Aug 2022, 9:38
Boks call up 'consistently superb' rookie to replace Arendse
The Springboks have called up an 'exciting' rookie to replace Kurt-Lee Arendse, whose Rugby Championship is effectively over after…
Kim Ekin
08 Aug 2022, 9:10
Autobiography clipping reveals 'hell on earth' awaiting All Blacks
An apt autobiography clipping posted on social media reveals the 'hell on earth' awaiting the All Blacks when they visit Ellis Par…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2022, 8:45
'Credit should go to the locks': Samisoni Taukei'aho downplays All Blacks performance
After a barnstorming showing in the No 2 jersey over the weekend, young All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho has downplayed his p…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Aug 2022, 7:27
Japan returnee Charlie Matthews gets second shot at Harlequins
Harlequins have re-signed Charlie Matthews, who left the club four years ago, having spent 2021 in Japan.
Kim Ekin
08 Aug 2022, 6:00
Foster will get the sack even if All Blacks win at Ellis Park - Kempson
Former Springbok prop Robbie Kempson doesn't believe an All Blacks win at Ellis Park will be enough to save head coach Ian Foster …
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2022, 5:45
Arendse cops ban for incident that saw Barrett land on his head
Springboks wing Kurt-Lee Arendse has been hit with a four-week ban for his horror air collision with Beauden Barrett during the Ru…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2022, 3:43
All Blacks officially fall to lowest ever ranking care of Willie Le Roux
The struggling All Blacks have fallen to their lowest-ever position in the World Rugby rankings - and it's all thanks to Willie Le…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2022, 2:55
Women's Rugby World Cup organisers take inspiration from success of Euro 2022
England top the world rankings and have not lost in 23 matches.
PA
08 Aug 2022, 2:38
'It was month after month, my arm got weaker and weaker' - Ed Slater
Ed Slater said living in the present is helping him face the challenge of his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
PA
08 Aug 2022, 2:26
Ex-Springbok coach Peter de Villiers returns to rugby
Peter de Villiers, who coached the Springboks to a test series triumph over the British and Irish Lions in 2009...
Chris Jones
08 Aug 2022, 1:20
Producing proper test match forwards not high on New Zealand's priority list
Nine scrums out of 10 against the All Blacks, you’ll win a penalty. Let’s say half of those are in kicking range, so that’s …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
08 Aug 2022, 0:55
'Prepared for this journey': Quade Cooper's message to fans after suffering Achilles injury
Wallabies veteran Quade Cooper is preparing for the long road to recovery after going down with a serious Achilles tendon injury.
AAP
07 Aug 2022, 18:04
New Zealand newspapers call for Foster's axing as resentment swells
The Herald declares the All Blacks "play bad rugby", the latest example being a 26-10 loss to South Africa on Sunday morning (AEDT…
AAP
07 Aug 2022, 17:07
Another loss for the All Blacks but Ian Foster is half-right
Despite the 26-10 end score, the All Blacks did show marked improvements in many areas of their game in their first test against t…
Analysis
Ben Smith
07 Aug 2022, 16:58
The potential All Blacks backline following injuries and 'a couple of tweaks'
With both Beauden and Jordie Barrett leaving the field early with injuries against the Springboks on Saturday, some significant ch…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Aug 2022, 12:53
Ex-Gloucester lock Ed Slater puts his voice into a 'bank' as he battles MND
Gloucester Rugby's Ed Slater took time out from preparing for a 350 mile fundraising cycle ride to help the fight against motor ne…
Chris Jones
07 Aug 2022, 6:19
'Belief won't save his job' - How NZ media is reacting to All Blacks loss
In a country already in the throes of a sporting crisis, the All Blacks one-sided defeat in Nelspruit has ratcheted up the tempera…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2022, 6:03
Gareth Thomas sued after allegedly infecting ex-partner with HIV
Gareth Thomas is being taken to court by a former partner who has claimed he was infected by the former Wales star with HIV - a di…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2022, 5:03
Quade Cooper's World Cup in doubt after 'devastating' injury update
The participation of Quade Cooper in the Wallabies Rugby World Cup campaign in France next year is under serious threat after the …
PA
07 Aug 2022, 3:32
The unheralded Welsh prop that left Mako Vunipola in a heap
Harri O'Connor is relaxing in sunny Lanzarote after a long hard season when his phone rings unexpectedly.
Steffan Thomas
07 Aug 2022, 2:44
The full Ian Foster press conference that's upset a lot of All Blacks fans
The tone of head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane's press conference after the All Blacks' worst defeat to South Africa in 94…
Kim Ekin
07 Aug 2022, 2:05
'We talked a lot about him' - Wallabies did it for Hoops
The Wallabies trailed by nine points at half-time in the Mendoza match and then lost playmaker Cooper to a ruptured Achilles tendo…
AAP
07 Aug 2022, 1:01
'That last one was very dangerous': All Blacks speak out over challenge on Beauden Barrett
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith has questioned the tactics used by the Springboks in the aerial contest zone in the wake of their …
Ben Smith
06 Aug 2022, 19:08
'Faultless and flawless': How South African media reacted to big win over the All Blacks
A 'faultless and flawless' Springboks performance has been hailed by South African media as they 'bullied' the All Blacks in Mbomb…
Sam Smith
06 Aug 2022, 18:56
Wallabies player ratings vs Argentina | The Rugby Championship
The Wallabies have opened their 2022 Rugby Championship account with a hard fought 41-26 victory over Los Pumas in Mendoza today.
Nick Turnbull
06 Aug 2022, 15:33
'We know the Championship is not done yet': Springboks not finished after record win
South Africa beat New Zealand 26-10 in their Rugby Championship opener in Nelspruit on Saturday, adding to the woes of the embattl…
Rugby365
06 Aug 2022, 15:18
'As a halfback, it is pretty noticeable': Aaron Smith on All Blacks' breakdown issues
The breakdown was an area that plagued the All Blacks at home against Ireland at times and has been a key work-on for Ian Foster's…
Ben Smith
06 Aug 2022, 15:10
Quade Cooper injury mars Wallabies win over gritty Pumas
The Wallabies have opened their Rugby Championship campaign with a rousing 41-26 victory over Argentina but look to have lost play…
AAP
06 Aug 2022, 14:28
Springboks player ratings vs New Zealand | The Rugby Championship
South Africa started their Rugby Championship campaign with a commanding 26-10 win over a hapless New Zealand in Nelspruit on Satu…
Jan De Koning
06 Aug 2022, 12:30
All Blacks player ratings vs Springboks | The Rugby Championship
The All Blacks travelled to South Africa with one task on the agenda - righting the ship that had veered so seriously off-course i…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Aug 2022, 12:20
Sam Cane's 'small margins' reaction to 16-point All Blacks defeat
Under-fire All Blacks skipper Sam Cane has refused to write off his team’s two-match series in South Africa, alleging that the f…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 11:36
Ian Foster on verge of resignation after latest All Blacks flop
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster is facing fresh calls to step down after the latest loss and could now fall on his sword at the b…
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2022, 11:26
All Blacks losing run goes on as Boks dominate RC opener
Kurt-Lee Arendse’s maiden Test try condemned New Zealand to three straight defeats for the first time since 1998 as 14-man South…
AAP
06 Aug 2022, 10:44
Springboks red: 'It's a quickly made decision, the right decision'
The match-winning Springboks finished their round one Rugby Championship victory with 14 players after rookie winger Kurt-Lee Aren…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 10:36
Faf de Klerk knocked out in horror first-minute collision
Seasoned Springboks scrum-half Faf de Klerk was knocked out just 34 seconds into Saturday’s Rugby Championship match at home to …
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 8:51
Cash shortfall leaves club facing English top flight expulsion
DMP Durham Sharks face getting kicked out of the Allianz Premier 15s in England due to a cash shortfall ahead of the 2022/23 seaso…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 5:20
Jones blames public schools for building 'compliant' rugby players
England head coach Eddie Jones has implied English rugby's reliance on private schools has led to a less resilient culture in the …
Ian Cameron
06 Aug 2022, 4:35
Coventry City statement: Commonwealth Games rugby 7s pitch damage
Coventry City FC have revealed that a Saturday night pitch inspection needs to be passed if their first home match of the English …
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 4:35
Bath confirm 'imposing second row' signing after three-week trial
Johann van Grann has made yet another signing ahead of his first Gallagher Premiership campaign in charge at Bath, announcing that…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 3:56
Ex-England coach takes a swipe at 'contact skills' coach adverts
Ex-England boss Brian Ashton has had a pop at the number of recruitment adverts for contact skills coaches in rugby, grumbling tha…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 3:18
'After 16 years' neck abuse, it was time to get it fixed with 10th op'
Recently retired ex-England hooker Joe Gray has warned about the dangers of the scrum after posting some post-operation pictures f…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 2:37
'I was meant to be a girl, the scans showed that I'd be a girl'
Flying Wales and Lions winger Louis Rees-Zammit has made a startling admission - that he was meant to be born a girl. The 21-year-…
Liam Heagney
06 Aug 2022, 1:42
Hooper masked feelings ahead of shock Wallabies walkout
Coach Dave Rennie has revealed skipper Michael Hooper had masked his feelings in the lead-up to his shock withdrawal.
AAP
06 Aug 2022, 1:14
Rugby Australia statement: Michael Hooper
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been withdrawn from Saturday's Test with Los Pumas and will be returning to Australia due to …
Ian Cameron
05 Aug 2022, 14:28
Samisoni Taukei'aho faces trial by fire against Springboks lineout dismantlers
It wasn’t long ago that Samisoni Taukei’aho couldn’t deliver a ball into the lineout to save himself.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Aug 2022, 12:00
'We haven't beaten the All Blacks at home in eight years' - Kolisi
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has warned that 'there is no Test bigger than this' for Ian Foster's All Blacks as they take on Sou…
Ian Cameron
05 Aug 2022, 8:20
'We're anticipating a pretty hostile environment': All Blacks heading into the cauldron
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has suggested that while the Springboks will undoubtedly have the crowd very much on their side at Mbo…
Tom Vinicombe
05 Aug 2022, 8:06
Ex-Wales centre bolsters Biarritz after Saili, Kuridrani exits
Relegated Top 14 side Biarritz have announced the signing of Tyler Morgan, the former Scarlets midfielder who last weekend represe…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2022, 7:53
'Still trying to figure out if my old man had too much to drink'
Rookie All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga’anuku has spoken about the incredible name on his birth certificate - Leicester Ofa Ki…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2022, 7:02
All Blacks face prospect of further World Rugby rankings drop
The All Blacks could fall even further down World Rugby's pecking order with a moderately heavy loss to the Springboks.
Kim Ekin
05 Aug 2022, 4:48
'We still have a couple of slots': The gaps Exeter want to fill
Exeter boss Rob Baxter has suggested that further signings could be made by the Gallagher Premiership club before the new season g…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2022, 4:47
Boudjellal names stars he would recruit if still involved in rugby
Former Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has named the southern hemisphere stars of today that he would recruit if he was still invol…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2022, 4:03
Liam Messam named for 100th cap as Damian McKenzie dons No 10 for Waikato
Waikato have named a side that should attract plenty of eyes when they take on Hawke's Bay this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
05 Aug 2022, 2:20
'We haven't spoken about the Cheika thing' - Cooper issue not a factor
Coach Dave Rennie doesn't believe Quade Cooper's fractious history with Argentina coach Michael Cheika will affect his Wallabies p…
AAP
05 Aug 2022, 2:04
Ex-Wasps Test level lock snapped up by Pro D2 club Nevers
An ex-Wasps Test level lock, Lasha Jaiani, has signed for promotion-chasing Nevers ahead of the 2022/23 Pro D2 in France. The Geor…
Liam Heagney
05 Aug 2022, 1:58
Injury-stricken Force swoop for Reds playmaker
The Western Force have swept in to sign playmaker Hamish Stewart on a two-year deal and the Queensland Reds insist they aren't ang…
AAP
05 Aug 2022, 1:55
'He was desperate': Dave Rennie defends Samu Kerevi decision
Coach Dave Rennie insists he has no regrets about the decision to allow Wallabies linchpin Samu Kerevi to play Sevens in the Commo…
AAP
05 Aug 2022, 1:36
How should I feel about a crap All Blacks side?
But every hero needs a villain and the All Blacks, those monsters under the bed who’d snatch me away in the night...
Opinion
Daniel Gallan
05 Aug 2022, 1:09
Cooper starts as Rennie names Wallabies team for Pumas
Late-bloomer Jed Holloway will make his Wallabies debut against Argentina after being named at blindside flanker for the opening R…
AAP
04 Aug 2022, 12:22
Sam Cane can silence captaincy questions with Springboks statement
Sam Cane doesn’t need to be a great captain to survive, but he does need to be a great player.
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Gregor Paul
04 Aug 2022, 10:04
Red card changes won't affect All Blacks' approach to physicality
Contrary to some suggestions from around the world, the reintroduction of 20-minute red cards to the Rugby Championship is unlikel…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Aug 2022, 9:15
WRU statement: Wales assistant Gareth Williams quits for Scarlets
Wales assistant coach Gareth Williams has quit the Wayne Pivac set-up, joining Scarlets as their defence coach after working in th…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 8:47
'We need to get the ball in his hands': Danger-man Caleb Clarke back in black
After sitting out the entirety of the 2021 Test season, Caleb Clarke is finally set to make a return to the black jersey in Mbombe…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Aug 2022, 8:35
Long-awaited start arrives for hulking hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho
While it may not have happened as soon as many expected, Samisoni Taukei'aho has finally been handed a start for the All Blacks in…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Aug 2022, 7:43
Seeing both sides: Understanding the RFU's decision on trans participation
The RFU has announced that trans women will no longer be able to take part in full contact women’s community rugby, a decision t…
Opinion
Matt Merritt
04 Aug 2022, 7:15
Argentina make nine changes and name Montoya as captain
Michael Cheika has shaken up his Argentina team for Saturday’s Rugby Championship game at home to Australia, making nine changes…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 6:40
IRFU statement: 43 women's player contracts worth up to €30,000
The IRFU have announced it will offer 43 centralised contracts to elite Ireland women’s players next season and appoint Gillian …
PA
04 Aug 2022, 6:00
Laporte No1 in latest top 50 most influential people in rugby list
Nineteen people from England have been named in the latest Rugby World magazine biennial list of the 50 most influential people in…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 5:39
'Thank God he has left the league': Ojomoh names toughest opponent
Bath midfielder Max Ojomoh has admitted he is glad that Nathan Hughes has quit the Gallagher Premiership in favour of a switch to …
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 4:39
'Will only drive standards': Ealing sign an Aussie Super Rugby No9
Ambitious English Championship side Ealing have signed Jack Grant, the 28-year-old NSW Waratahs scrum-half who made nine appearanc…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 3:23
Jerry Tuwai's heartfelt message to Fiji after Birmingham medal miss
Double Olympic gold medal winner Jerry Tuwai insists he has no intention of retiring and has set his sights on helping the Fiji se…
Chris Jones
04 Aug 2022, 2:38
All Blacks make four changes for Championship opener versus Boks
All Blacks boss Ian Foster has named a team to face the Springboks on Saturday in Nelspruit containing four changes from the XV be…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 2:16
The important phone call Arendse will make before facing All Blacks
Rookie Springboks winger Kurt-Lee Arendse has promised to make sure he does one particular thing before facing the All Blacks on S…
Liam Heagney
04 Aug 2022, 1:46
'I certainly think turning professional in 2019 has helped enormously'
The 36-year-old highlighted the Red Roses’ move to professional contracts in 2019 as a huge moment.
PA
04 Aug 2022, 0:54
RFU reveal ticket sales soaring for England's next two women's internationals
Ticket sales have soared for England’s two September women’s internationals following the Lionesses’ triumphant Euro 2022 ca…
PA
04 Aug 2022, 0:38
'This guy can have erratic kicking nights': Return of Faf de Klerk is music to the ears of ex-All Black
Former All Black first five-eighth Stephen Donald has said that he has 'no issue' with the recall of Springboks scrumhalf Faf de K…
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 19:34
Rookie hooker called into Wallabies camp after training run injury
Porecki will be unavailable for the first Test against the Pumas in Mendoza on Sunday (AEST) but could play in their second match …
AAP
03 Aug 2022, 18:59
Neil de Kock: Boks have own blueprint when plotting All Blacks' downfall
Of the last five meetings, the Springboks have only won once with three wins for the All Blacks and one draw. I don’t make much …
Opinion
Neil de Kock
03 Aug 2022, 18:47
Los Pumas need Cheika's magic in time for the World Cup
Currently ninth in the World Rugby Rankings, Los Pumas are fully aware that every test they play until their debut in France 2023 …
Opinion
Frankie Deges
03 Aug 2022, 15:48
Liam Messam's 'unlucky' penalty against the Boks that shows how much the game has changed
The All Blacks held a one point lead in the dying stages when Schalk Burger was hit high by a swinging arm tackle by Messam as he …
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 15:22
The Season | Series 9 | Episode 1 - Watch exclusively on RugbyPass
Nudgee College is the yard-stick to which all schoolboy rugby in Australia is measured, and this year the series returns to Brisba…
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 12:50
Northampton confirm 60-strong Dowson squad for 2022/23 season
New Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson will lead a group of 60 players in his first season at the helm - up from 58 in 2021…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 11:24
The traits that could hand uncapped All Blacks prop a surprise start against Boks
Don't be surprised if the latest injury-enforced call-up to the All Blacks earns a surprise berth in the matchday 23 to take on th…
Sam Smith
03 Aug 2022, 9:19
Castrogiovanni accused of never being eligible to play for Italy
Famed Italy tighthead Martin Castrogiovanni has been accused of never being eligible to play for the Azzurri after he talked about…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 8:03
St Helens statement: Serious injury for Racing signing Regan Grace
New Racing 92 signing Regan Grace won’t enjoy a seamless transition from rugby league to union as St Helens, his Super League cl…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 7:20
4Ed campaign launches with next week's Ed Slater charity cycle
Ed Slater is to embark on a 350-mile charity cycle from Kingsholm to Welford Road Mattioli Woods and back via a number of other ru…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 6:47
'Two poor games away from being fired - that's the reality'
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has refused to speculate on what is going on inside the All Blacks camp but admitted that h…
Rugby365
03 Aug 2022, 5:38
Progressive Rugby statement: Seven-point plan to make rugby safer
Concussion awareness group Progressive Rugby have called on World Rugby to fast-track a package of player welfare requirements int…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 5:01
Exeter sign 'explosive, dangerous, quality player' Solomone Kata
Exeter have made Tonga international Solomone Kata their fifth signing ahead of the 2022/23 season, the 27-year-old agreeing to a …
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 4:48
'I'm thinking of playing in goggles just in case'
Wallabies utility back Tom Wright has revived memories of the infamous 2014 night when kicker Bernard Foley had his shots at goal …
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 4:06
Scarlets issue 'truly overwhelming' Phil Bennett family statement
The family of the late Phil Bennett, the former Lions and Wales star out-half who sadly passed away in June at the age of 73, have…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 2:44
Explained: What seduced Castres into signing 'unemployed' Nakarawa
Beaten Top 14 finalists Castres have explained why they have gambled on signing Leone Nakarawa, the Fijian forward whose career ha…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 2:16
Woki: 'Everything said or written about our relationship is wrong'
France Grand Slam winner Cameron Woki has slammed the critics who claimed that a bust-up in his relationship with Christophe Urios…
Liam Heagney
03 Aug 2022, 1:40
The two sides to the Springboks, the good and the ugly
This subservient desire to slow the game down and not play with the ball was disgraceful for a team that was making their World Cu…
Opinion
Ben Smith
02 Aug 2022, 21:37
'It's a next man up mentality': Wallabies looking for Kerevi solution
It's a massive blow for the Wallabies' hopes of winning the Rugby Championship or finally wresting back the Bledisloe Cup from New…
AAP
02 Aug 2022, 21:06
'I'll never forget': Laumape posts farewell Stade Francais message
Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape has posted his Parisian farewell message on social media after it was confirmed by Stad…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 8:53
All Blacks not ruling out surprise tactics from 'old foe'
The current iteration of the Springboks have built their reputation on kicking-oriented, forwards-dominated rugby - but the All Bl…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Aug 2022, 8:03
'Adapting' Hidalgo-Clyne checks in at seventh club in four years
Well-travelled Scotland scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne has revealed first impressions of his new life in Italy, the soon-to-be 29-ye…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 7:45
The unacceptable facet of All Blacks play Sam Cane pinpoints as the first priority
New Zealand captain Sam Cane believes there is "not a whole lot" they need to improve to get back into top form after four losses …
AAP
02 Aug 2022, 5:49
Vannes have torn up their two-year deal to sign Alapati Leiua
Former Samoan international Alapati Leiua has had his deal to join Vannes scrapped just weeks ahead of the start of the 2022/23 PR…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 5:20
'I'm not sure he's up to it': Ex-Bok heaps pressure on Sam Cane
A former Springboks forward has heaped the pressure on All Blacks skipper Sam Cane ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 4:42
De Villiers: Boks can 'definitely win both games against All Blacks'
Former Springboks midfielder Jean de Villiers is backing Jacques Nienaber’s squad to deliver a 2-0 series win over the wounded A…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 3:40
'Depth of knowledge stood out': Glasgow appoint Franco Smith
Glasgow have appointed Franco Smith as their new head coach on an initial two-year contract. The 50-year-old joins from the Italia…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 3:27
Faf de Klerk starts as Springboks make three changes for All Blacks
Faf de Klerk has been recalled to start by the Springboks in this Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at home to the All Blacks…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 2:59
Devastating injury update for Wallabies' Samu Kerevi - report
Rugby Australia has yet to have their say but it is believed that Samu Kerevi will miss the rest of 2022 following the injury sust…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 2:20
'I'm proud': Richards' first post-Newcastle gig is quite poignant
Ex-Newcastle boss Dean Richards has landed himself his first coaching opportunity since quitting the Falcons after ten years as th…
Liam Heagney
02 Aug 2022, 1:52
'It feels like home, feels good': Larkham confirms Brumbies staff
Even with Scott Sio, Folau Fainga'a, Irae Simone and Tom Banks departing the ACT Brumbies, new coach Stephen Larkham believes thei…
AAP
02 Aug 2022, 1:19
When is it going to be the fault of the All Blacks' players for their results
Robinson and company aren’t out there on the park. That’s still the players’ domain and just because things may be shambolic…
Hamish Bidwell
01 Aug 2022, 20:52
'That there makes me nervous': Ex-All Blacks worried about fronting up at set-piece time
The All Blacks will have to improve their set-piece execution against the Springboks if they are any chance at Mbombela Stadium ac…
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 20:38
The physical punishment Richie McCaw took from South Africa in the 2015 semi-final
Richie McCaw and his All Black pack had to rise up to the challenge to one of the most imposing South African forward packs in rec…
Sam Smith
01 Aug 2022, 17:49
'It is a completely different beast': All Blacks preparing for a different style to Ireland says Rieko Ioane
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa in preparation for their first game there in four years but despite the long break, Ri…
Ben Smith
01 Aug 2022, 15:06
'What's concerning us is that some different issues have become conflated'
Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing the sport’s governing bodies for allegedly failing to “protect players from perman…
PA
01 Aug 2022, 8:49
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