'A fresh start': Nick Easter agrees to double job at Worcester
Worcester have appointed ex-England No8 Nick Easter as their new defence and forwards coach for the 2022/23 season. He will take o…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 8:41
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Confirmed: Newcastle name new boss as Dean Richards steps down
Newcastle have confirmed that Dean Richards will step down as director of rugby at the end of the current season, with head coach …
Liam Heagney
06 May 2022, 8:17
MacDonald hails Blues' 'complete performance' ahead of top Australian opposition
In the wake of the Blues' sizeable 71-28 victory over the Rebels, coach Leon MacDonald has praised his side's performance followin…
Tom Vinicombe
06 May 2022, 7:45
James Ryan returns as Leinster and Leicester reveal QF line-ups
James Ryan is set for a timely return from a spell on the sidelines as Leinster take on Leicester Tigers in the Heineken Champions…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 6:51
Reds player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
An understrength Reds side was tipped up by the Highlanders at Suncorp Stadium on Friday evening. Who were the Reds' best on the n…
Opinion
Jack O'Rourke
06 May 2022, 6:00
Highlanders player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders were victorious against Australian Super Rugby heavyweights the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium this evening. T…
Opinion
Nick Turnbull
06 May 2022, 5:53
Danny Cipriani's Bath exit confirmed after 'challenging season'
Bath have confirmed that Danny Cipriani will depart the club at the end of the season for "an opportunity overseas."
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 5:42
How 'really coachable' 19-year-old produced a 20-minute MOTM cameo
Last Sunday presented an incredible situation for the 19-year-old London Irish rookie Henry Arundell to capture the imagination an…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2022, 5:41
No Andrew Conway as Munster name side for Toulouse in Dublin
Andrew Conway didn't win his race for fitness ahead of Munster's vital Heineken Champions Cup clash with Toulouse at the Aviva Sta…
Ian Cameron
06 May 2022, 5:01
George North switches position for first Ospreys start in a year
George North returns to the Ospreys' starting line-up for the first time in a year and is positioned at centre as they take on the…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 4:46
Highlanders survive two yellow cards to bank crucial win over Reds
The Highlanders have survived two first-half yellow cards to Josh Dickson and Marino Mikaele-Tu'u to best the Reds in Queensland o…
AAP
06 May 2022, 4:46
'He's well primed': Tuilagi back for Sale after last week's rest
Manu Tuilagi has been recalled to the Sale XV for their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final away to Racing on Sunday but he won…
Liam Heagney
06 May 2022, 4:22
The trick Andy Goode pulled to help a young Alex Lozowski at Wasps
Saracens utility back Alex Lozowski has revealed how former England flyhalf Andy Goode helped him out financially when he was a yo…
Ian Cameron
06 May 2022, 4:10
'Easy decision': Myler extends for his 21st season as a pro player
Stephen Myler is set to play his 21st season as a professional rugby player after extending his stay at the Ospreys for another ye…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 3:19
Welsh legend Phil Bennett is 'unwell' and being cared for by family
Scarlets have issued a short statement as speculation mounts around the well-being of Wales legend Phil Bennett.
Ian Cameron
06 May 2022, 2:50
Wallaroos win after 956-day Test drought
The Wallaroos have celebrated ending their 956-day rugby Test match drought with an impressive 36-19 defeat of Fiji in Brisbane.
AAP
06 May 2022, 2:31
'I felt like a hooligan surrounded by 17 police officers'
Guy Noves has recalled the extraordinary moment when he left feeling like a hooligan at Murrayfield in the aftermath of the 2005 H…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 2:21
Blues overcome early scare to score 11 tries and thrash Melbourne Rebels
The Blues have thumped the Melbourne Rebels 71-28 at Eden Park in Auckland to stay at the top of Super Rugby Pacific.
AAP
06 May 2022, 1:56
Ospreys statement: 'Bullish about the future of rugby in Wales'
Threatened Ospreys have issued a statement in response to reports that they or Dragons are in the firing line if the Welsh Rugby U…
Kim Ekin
06 May 2022, 1:44
Watch: Mark Telea's acrobatics cap off try-of-the-season contender
After conceding 14 points in the opening five minutes, it appeared that the Blues were set for a long night against the Rebels at …
Sam Smith
06 May 2022, 1:31
Edinburgh's Ben Vellacott seeks Wasps redemption
Ben Vellacott talks attempted stabbings, impact sub frustration and facing former side Wasps.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
06 May 2022, 1:15
How the Force plan to 'write a bit of history' against Crusaders
Western Force captain Feleti Kaitu'u wants his team to write a new winning chapter in their history with the Crusaders in Perth.
AAP
06 May 2022, 1:02
'He is pretty much impossible to stop': Waratahs target Moana Pasifika star
The Waratahs are targeting a former championship-winning teammate as the danger man in Saturday's first-time Super Rugby Pacific m…
AAP
06 May 2022, 0:26
'I believe': New Los Pumas coach Michael Cheika says Argentina can win World Cup
Newly-appointed Los Pumas boss Michael Cheika believes Argentina are capable of winning next year's World Cup in France.
Sam Smith
05 May 2022, 22:12
'Definitely keen': Moana Pasifika eager to take home games to Pacific Islands
Moana Pasifika has outlined its desire to take Super Rugby Pacific matches to the Pacific Islands following last week's spectacle …
Alex McLeod
05 May 2022, 20:20
Dan McKellar issues challenge to Brumbies ahead of season-defining fixtures
Dan McKellar is challenging his charges to go the distance as the Brumbies enter a season-shaping three-match stretch against Supe…
AAP
05 May 2022, 19:29
Owen Franks confirms All Blacks aspirations ahead of injury-delayed Hurricanes debut
Three years after he was dropped from New Zealand's 2019 World Cup squad, Owen Franks has confirmed his desire to play for the All…
Alex McLeod
05 May 2022, 19:00
Tony Brown's strategic tweak aimed to bring the best out of Highlanders star Aaron Smith
For the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season, Highlanders captain Aaron Smith won't lead his side out onto the park by himse…
Alex McLeod
05 May 2022, 17:31
The half-time motivational chat that Sale admit they got so wrong
Sale are heading to Paris this weekend to take on Racing 92 with the painful half-time from their previous Heineken Champions Cup …
Liam Heagney
05 May 2022, 11:16
'I'm not sure I'm a fan of a golden point to tell you the truth'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has shared his thoughts on whether a golden point tiebreaker needs to be introduced in the Gallag…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2022, 11:05
Mark Tainton steps down for 'personal reasons'
Bristol chief executive Mark Tainton is to step down from his role at the end of the season.
PA
05 May 2022, 10:43
Brodie Retallick and All Blacks halves on cusp of return for Chiefs
He may be down but he's certainly not out; it appears that Brodie Retallick could be set for a return to the Chiefs next weekend w…
Tom Vinicombe
05 May 2022, 9:45
Dean Ryan's warning after seismic Welsh rugby leak
Dragons boss Dean Ryan insists a reduction in the number of regions from four to three would be a damaging step for Welsh rugby to…
PA
05 May 2022, 9:24
'We want to do something special, we want to win silverware'
Jamie Hodgson has challenged Edinburgh to cap an impressive season with silverware. Mike Blair’s side have thrived since moving …
PA
05 May 2022, 9:17
'The writing was on the wall. It was unsaid, but he knew and I knew'
As English rugby players go, Zack Henry has walked the road less travelled through the professional game.
Interview
Ian Cameron
05 May 2022, 8:59
Stormers set to lure Bok hooker back from France
South African United Rugby Championship side the DHL Stormers look set to lure a Springbok hooker back from France.
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 7:21
Record number of Under 20s conversions nearing for New Zealand Super sides
New Zealand's top age-grade stars are once again getting fast-tracked into Super Rugby this year, with George Bell and Riley Higgi…
Tom Vinicombe
05 May 2022, 7:18
Scotland to field A team for first time in eight years against Chile
Scotland will be sending their A team to face Chile prior to their three Test series with Los Pumas in Argentina.
Ian Cameron
05 May 2022, 6:55
'Quite despicable' - World Rugby publish scathing text from Spain's eligibility scandal
World Rugby have taken the decision to issue the full written judgment in the case of Spain's recent points reduction that has led…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2022, 5:12
Coleman suggests Moana Pasifika match a bigger challenge than Crusaders
Hoping to stamp out complacency, coach Darren Coleman has branded the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific clash with lowly Moana Pas…
AAP
05 May 2022, 4:26
To Europe with love
The Champions Cup quarter-finals are upon us and history tells us that the fans are in for an intoxicating mix of nail biting dram…
LONG READ
Graham Simmons
05 May 2022, 4:18
'Impressed by his aspirations': Harlequins sign SA lock Herbst
Harlequins have signed South African second row Irne Herbst from Benetton for the 2022/23 season. The 29-year-old forward, who has…
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 4:16
'We are ambitious': Rebels eyeing back to back wins at Eden Park
Melbourne Rebels have clawed their way into Super Rugby Pacific finals contention and victory over the competition-leading Blues w…
AAP
05 May 2022, 4:10
Crusaders pinpoint where things have suddenly gone so wrong
The Crusaders have grappled for the past week with the causes of a form slump that has damaged their title chances in Super Rugby …
AAP
05 May 2022, 4:00
Wasps explain why Crossdale hasn't played Premiership since January
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has explained why England prospect Ali Crossdale hasn’t featured in his team’s Gallagher Premiership s…
Liam Heagney
05 May 2022, 3:48
'I'll probably get hammered for saying this' - Claims Leicester are a hype job
Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan believes Leinster should beat Leicester Tigers in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Ch…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2022, 3:44
Bristol Bears CEO heading to the exit - report
Long-serving Bristol Bears stalwart Mark Tainton is set to leave the Gallagher Premiership side - reportedly off the back of the g…
Ian Cameron
05 May 2022, 3:20
'Surreal': Amos posts retirement note after season-ending injury
Wales back three player Hallam Amos has played his final rugby match as a professional following a season-ending hamstring injury …
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 2:54
'Never yield to force': Turmoil in Wales over latest bombshell plan
The Welsh Rugby Union have issued a statement after it emerged that a bombshell recommendation in the Oakwell Sports Advisory repo…
Kim Ekin
05 May 2022, 2:26
No excuses for Thorn: 'If you put on the maroon jersey we expect you to do the job'
Queensland coach Brad Thorn is dismissing talk the Reds can't beat the Highlanders without injured Wallabies trio Taniela Tupou, H…
AAP
05 May 2022, 2:24
Dave Rennie not surprised at Australia's improving Super Rugby fortunes
The improved results of Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams may have surprised many but not Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, who said…
AAP
05 May 2022, 2:14
It's time for the Hurricanes to hand the keys to Aidan Morgan
It is quite clear that Aidan Morgan and Ruben Love are the future, but they should also be the present right now.
Opinion
Ben Smith
04 May 2022, 17:11
'The fight for you': Boxing legend pushes Sonny Bill Williams as Jake Paul's next bout
Famous UK boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has told Jake Paul that his next fight should be against former All Blacks and Rugby League …
Sam Smith
04 May 2022, 16:47
Hurricanes inject some front-row firepower for Fijian Drua clash
The Hurricanes are set to welcome two All Blacks hookers back into the fold this weekend while former New Zealand representative O…
Tom Vinicombe
04 May 2022, 16:30
All Black prop returns to Chiefs bench for pivotal Brumbies clash
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to face the Brumbies this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton. Kicking off at 7…
Online Editors
04 May 2022, 15:56
Just one change for Moana Pasifika as Waratahs challenge looms
Moana Pasifika return to Mount Smart stadium at 4:30pm on Saturday 7 May to play the NSW Waratahs in round 12 of DHL Super Rugby P…
Online Editors
04 May 2022, 14:09
'We look after each other and his mates have been strong for him'
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has shed light on the growing influence of ex-Ireland out-half Paddy Jackson in recent years at t…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 11:05
Who's to blame for the red card epidemic?
The judiciary needs to come down harder on players who aren't following the law.
LONG READ
Tony Johnson
04 May 2022, 9:26
Mike Prendergast coming home to Munster after nine years in France
Ex-Munster scrum-half Mike Prendergast is to rejoin the Irish club as its new attack coach from Racing 92. The soon-to-be 45-year-…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 9:20
French rugby points to England's broken system as the gulf between the Top 14 and ProD2 widens
French rugby's second division dwarfs the Championship in England both in terms of revenue and crowd numbers but there are still c…
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
04 May 2022, 9:04
Sale confirm Rohan van Rensburg is heading home to South Africa
Rohan Janse van Rensburg has decided to leave Sale Sharks and join the Cell C Sharks in Durban on a three-year deal. The South Afr…
Kim Ekin
04 May 2022, 6:52
'A big draw for me': Jack Walsh swaps Exeter for a Welsh region
Ospreys have signed ex-Australia U18s out-half Jack Walsh on a two-year deal from Exeter. The 22-year-old American-born graduate o…
Kim Ekin
04 May 2022, 5:13
'Yard quicker up top': Wasps' verdict on Hougaard position switch
Wasps have been singing the praises of ex-Springboks international Francois Hougaard, their scrum-half signing last summer from Wo…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 4:11
'You said Chris Ashton would only end up playing at Doncaster'
The Rugby Pod have this week celebrated the remarkable feat of Chris Ashton in setting a new all-time try-scoring record in the Ga…
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 3:20
Sampson highlights 'interesting stat' that gives Force hope against Crusaders
Western Force flanker Kane Koteka will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season with a foot injury.
AAP
04 May 2022, 2:13
Reds lose Tupou but welcome back Petaia, Vunivalu for Highlanders
The Queensland Reds hope some added strike power on the flanks will offset the loss of devastating prop Taniela Tupou for the Supe…
AAP
04 May 2022, 1:55
Four All Blacks omitted as Crusaders look to bounce back against Force
The Crusaders have made eight changes for this weekend's clash with the Western Force following last weekend's shock loss to the W…
Tom Vinicombe
04 May 2022, 1:41
'Unforgivable ineptitude': Pontypool demand WRU resignations
Rugby at grassroots level in Wales has been thrown into turmoil this week following an extraordinary statement by Pontypool after …
Liam Heagney
04 May 2022, 1:32
Crusaders to get Scott Barrett back earlier than expected for blockbuster clash
The Crusaders have confirmed suspended captain Scott Barrett will return to action a week earlier than expected.
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 23:21
Report: Nemani Nadolo set for Super Rugby Pacific return next year
Fijian star Nemani Nadolo is reportedly set to sign a one-year deal with the Waratahs ahead of next year's Super Rugby Pacific cam…
Sam Smith
03 May 2022, 22:26
'That hurts': Blues determined to avoid repeat of 2018 Rebels loss at Eden Park
Four years after suffering the ignominy of a home loss to the Rebels, the Blues are out to ensure history doesn't repeat itself at…
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 21:56
New Zealand's teams are getting worse and a good deal of that is down to coaching
And so we have Leon MacDonald of the Blues, mentioned in All Blacks dispatches. Should it all go wrong in 2023, would MacDonald he…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
03 May 2022, 19:45
Sevens star Ruby Tui named in Black Ferns squad missing three senior players
Black Ferns Sevens star Ruby Tui is in line for a test debut after being named in the first Black Ferns squad of the year on Wedne…
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 19:31
Highlanders lose one-test All Black for rest of season through injury
The Highlanders will be without one-test All Blacks loose forward Gareth Evans for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific campai…
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 19:04
Beauden Barrett absent from Blues team to face Melbourne Rebels
Star first-five Beauden Barrett won't feature for the Blues in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Melbourne Rebe…
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 18:51
Rebels midfielder Ray Nu'u to miss rest of season after second red card
Rebels centre Ray Nu'u is set to miss the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season after receiving a four-week suspension - hi…
Online Editors
03 May 2022, 16:45
Highlanders lock Josh Dickson returns from suspension for Reds clash
Highlanders lock Josh Dickson has returned early from suspension for this week's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Reds in Bri…
Alex McLeod
03 May 2022, 16:26
Prop Nixon confirms return to France after just a year at Exeter
Sam Nixon has confirmed he is heading back to France following the end of the current season with Exeter. The 25-year-old joined t…
Kim Ekin
03 May 2022, 10:39
'Rugby can be ruthless': Matt Healy announces his retirement
Former Ireland international Matt Healy has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season following a …
Kim Ekin
03 May 2022, 10:17
There can be no substitute for power in the All Blacks midfield
The All Blacks need a big body in the midfield if they want to succeed at next year's World Cup.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
03 May 2022, 9:41
Sale factor 'black swan moment' into their plan for Finn Russell
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has spoken about the threat that the maverick Finn Russell presents to the Sharks' Heineken Champions Cup…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 9:24
Paul Willemse ruled out for the rest of the season
Top 14 leaders Montpellier have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at La Rochelle as Pa…
Kim Ekin
03 May 2022, 8:43
'If you want to win games, it does help to have an experienced 10'
The Hurricanes have unsurprisingly faced criticism following their loss on Sunday to the Brumbies in Canberra, with much of that b…
Sam Smith
03 May 2022, 8:15
Youngs' farewell speech: 'Wasn't a dry eye in the changing room'
Former England and Leicester hooker Tom Youngs has admitted that life can be cruel after calling time on his distinguished 15-year…
PA
03 May 2022, 7:19
An easy fix to empty stadiums that are killing the Super Rugby spectacle
There were two very key lessons dished up in Round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
03 May 2022, 6:51
'We trialled it seven weeks ago': Wasps reveal new Mitchell role
Lee Blackett has revealed to RugbyPass that ex-England assistant John Mitchell is now doing a different role at Wasps following a …
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 6:47
Drua add another Fiji fixture to their Super Rugby schedule
The Fijian Drua and Gallagher Chiefs have announced their Round 15 fixture will now be played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji.
Online Editors
03 May 2022, 6:45
'We all s**t ourselves because Tom Youngs was there'
Ex-Leicester teammates Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode have recalled the botched robbery simulation of the Tigers academy house that r…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 5:01
'I'm going to say it frankly - Bath need to get rid of Hooper'
Rugby Pod co-hosts Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode have doubled down on the criticism voiced earlier this season about Bath boss Stuar…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 3:43
RFU statement: The hospitalisation of CEO Bill Sweeney
The RFU have issued a statement on the health of Bill Sweeney, the chief executive who was admitted to the hospital last Friday wi…
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 2:46
'Final stages are tears and blood, business made on human misery'
Biarritz president Jean-Baptiste Aldige has branded the current promotion format to the Top 14 from Pro D2 as "tears and blood, a …
Liam Heagney
03 May 2022, 1:58
Brumbies star eager to right Super Rugby Trans-Tasman wrongs against Chiefs
Australia's top-ranked Super Rugby Pacific side, the Brumbies, have some unfinished business in New Zealand, starting with the Chi…
AAP
02 May 2022, 23:33
Moana Pasifika back young star Lincoln McClutchie to rebound after Rebels loss
Moana Pasifika have rallied around young playmaker Lincoln McClutchie following their Super Rugby Pacific defeat to the Melbourne …
Alex McLeod
02 May 2022, 23:12
Where Damian McKenzie is a better fit than Richie Mo'unga
McKenzie's All Blacks career has languished while Mo'unga's continues, to the point where the Chiefs playmaker simply packed his b…
Opinion
Ben Smith
02 May 2022, 19:06
Ex-All Black hooker on the likely All Black front row to take on Ireland
Former All Black hooker James Parsons has shared his ideal starting line up for the All Blacks front row as they begin preparation…
Luke Petherick
02 May 2022, 18:31
'There's no easy games': Highlanders wary of Reds amid recent Australian success
They may have registered only their second win of the Super Rugby Pacific season, but the Highlanders haven't got too carried away…
Alex McLeod
02 May 2022, 18:03
'You get on the plane and go and sign him': The solution to All Blacks depth issue
There are only 18 tests to go until the 2023 Rugby World Cup for the All Blacks to settle on their best XV and former All Black Jo…
Luke Petherick
02 May 2022, 14:35
Scotland forward among 7 Glasgow players set for summer exit
Scotland hooker Grant Stewart is among a number of players who will be departing Glasgow this summer.
PA
02 May 2022, 10:12
'We expect them to come fully loaded... They have some quality players'
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair views Saturday’s visit of Wasps as an ideal opportunity to bounce back from their first defeat a…
PA
02 May 2022, 9:40
How Ben Youngs rates Leinster and the scale of the task awaiting Leicester
Leicester scrum half Ben Youngs believes Leinster are the best club team in the world as he prepares to face the Irish province in…
Chris Jones
02 May 2022, 8:53
'Petulent' Springbok hopeful pilloried for 'trying to be a hard man'
Aspiring Springbok Evan Roos has been branded as 'looking like a turkey' after he instigated an off-the-ball incident in the Unite…
Kim Ekin
02 May 2022, 7:00
History suggests Leicester will have the edge over Leinster
EPCR statistics show that the home side's in this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals will enjoy a significant advanta…
Ian Cameron
02 May 2022, 5:27
Rugby's next frontier at hand as records tumble and big questions loom
Women's rugby could be the game's next great frontier on a weekend when records fell, losing streaks ended and huge questions were…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall
02 May 2022, 4:44
Leinster's view on the South African sides in the URC
The South African franchises have played a huge role in the reboot of European Rugby, says Leinster coach Leo Cullen.
Rugby365
02 May 2022, 3:44
John Afoa is leaving Bristol for France
John Afoa will leave Bristol at the end of the season to follow Bears team-mate Nathan Hughes to France.
PA
02 May 2022, 2:48
Ben Kay's existential warning for rugby union
Former England second row Ben Kay has issued a grim forecast for rugby union if player safety issues aren't addressed.
Kim Ekin
02 May 2022, 2:44
Four England questions as the World Cup approaches
The Red Roses will arrive in New Zealand as favourites to win the tournament.
PA
02 May 2022, 1:23
Waratahs young star Tane Edmed on beating 'probably the best team in the world'
Young Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed played a major role in the victory and was overrun with emotion by the conclusion of the match, …
Luke Petherick
02 May 2022, 0:25
'Outstanding': Dave Rennie confirms game time for Michael Hooper's young Wallabies rival
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says Fraser McReight will get his test chances this year as he continues to push skipper Michael Hoope…
AAP
02 May 2022, 0:06
Dave Rennie optimistic of Bledisloe Cup success following recent Australian wins
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is counting on growing confidence in Australian players against Kiwi opposition to help snap a 19-year…
AAP
01 May 2022, 23:46
Reds star Taniela Tupou in doubt for rest of Super Rugby Pacific season
The Queensland Reds will seek further advice on Taniela Tupou's injured calf in the hope he can return for the Super Rugby Pacific…
AAP
01 May 2022, 23:32
'Don't read anything into this': Ex-All Black unconcerned by Crusaders loss to Waratahs
Former All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson says he doesn't read anything into the shock Super Rugby Pacific win by the Waratahs over the C…
Sam Smith
01 May 2022, 21:53
All Blacks and Springboks stars vie for semi-final spot in final round of League One
All Blacks and Springboks stars will head into the final round of Japan Rugby League One this weekend with the last semi-final spo…
Alex McLeod
01 May 2022, 17:18
Wallabies confirm Thursday Bledisloe test as well as a unique venue to play Springboks
The Wallabies will play their first mid-week Test in 28 years, attempting to wrest back the Bledisloe Cup from the All Blacks on a…
AAP
01 May 2022, 14:34
Two Bulls locks heading to the door in Pretoria
Jake White's Bulls are set to suffer a double whammy of losses at the franchise with reports in South Africa indicating a mini exo…
Kim Ekin
01 May 2022, 12:03
'It feels like walking away with a heavy loss... I'm gutted'
Wasps boss Lee Blackett was “gutted” to see his side surrender a 39-14 lead in the last 12 minutes to allow London Irish to dr…
PA
01 May 2022, 11:28
Last play try drama as London Irish hold Wasps to draw
London Irish completed a remarkable comeback by collecting a penalty try from a collapsed line-out drive with the last play of the…
PA
01 May 2022, 9:43
'We should be relegated' - Bath fans vent after 'apalling, spineless' display
Bath fans have taken to social media to vent after suffering a humiliating defeat in their Gallagher Premiership debry match with …
Ian Cameron
01 May 2022, 7:02
Stormers' frank admission despite win over 'Leinster B'
The objective of reaching the United Rugby Championship Final Eight has been accompanied by a sense of disappointment for Stormers…
Rugby365
01 May 2022, 5:52
Rassie Erasmus reveals 3 point plan to save rugby
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says he wants World Rugby to introduce two referees as part of a three-point refereein…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2022, 3:58
'Lot of work trying to make sure he doesn't make the same mistake'
Lee Blackett has given his assessment on how Jacob Umaga has responded after getting red carded in two consecutive games during th…
Liam Heagney
01 May 2022, 2:26
'I played alongside him many years ago... you can't tell very much difference'
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick paid tribute to the evergreen Chris Ashton after the former England winger became the Gallagh…
PA
01 May 2022, 2:20
'To have an owl follow you around, I feel that would be quality'
Ollie Hassell-Collins can't disagree with the description of him that London Irish boss Declan Kidney delivered to RugbyPass in Ja…
Interview
Liam Heagney
01 May 2022, 1:57
European qualification now assured for 3 South African URC teams
Ulster’s hard-fought win over Edinburgh that brought down the curtain on an absorbing penultimate round of Vodacom United Rugby …
RugbyPass
01 May 2022, 1:48
'You have a drink, the veils drop and they get to shoot at me'
With a big Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final on the horizon next weekend away to Racing, Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson …
Interview
Liam Heagney
01 May 2022, 1:25
Bring back relegation, and do it fast - Andy Goode
Big margins of victory can happen from time to time but a West Country derby being decided by 64 points shows why relegation can…
Opinion
Andy Goode
01 May 2022, 1:04
Hurricanes player ratings v Brumbies | Super Rugby Pacific
The visitors were their own worst enemy across the 80 minutes, gifting possession back to the eventual victors through poor handli…
Opinion
Jordan King
01 May 2022, 1:00
Brumbies blow away the Hurricanes for second straight win over Kiwi sides
A breathtaking Rob Valetini try has helped the Brumbies take down a New Zealand opponent for a second straight week, knocking off …
AAP
01 May 2022, 0:47
Brumbies player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
The Brumbies welcomed back Tom Banks in the fifteen jersey after recovering from a facial injury sustained in round six and he was…
Opinion
Jack O'Rourke
01 May 2022, 0:41
Watch: Absolutely rapid Drua wing Habosi burns the Highlanders twice
The Fijian Drua may have uncovered the game's next star finisher in Vinaya Habosi who burned the Highlanders twice early to set up…
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2022, 22:32
Watch: Young Aussie flyhalf produces Gregan-like effort to deny try with tackle of the year
One of the most inspiring cover tackles of the season has been produced by Melbourne Rebels young flyhalf Carter Gordon in their 2…
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2022, 18:34
'I don't care, we beat them': Waratahs not buying talk that Crusaders were 'understrength' in loss
Coleman spoke about the Waratahs organization celebrating the wins when they happen after a few lean years for the men in sky blue…
Jack O'Rourke
30 Apr 2022, 17:18
Dramatic win for Ireland and consigns Scotland to wooden spoon
A last-minute converted try from Ireland centre Enya Breen condemned Scotland to the wooden spoon as the final match of the 2022 W…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 16:03
'Wow': Crusaders lock red carded for 'dipless' high shot on Michael Hooper
Crusaders lock Hamish Dalzell was red carded for an awkward high shot on Wallaby captain Michael Hooper at a pivotal moment in the…
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2022, 15:48
Ulster cling on for valuable victory over Edinburgh
Ulster withstood a late home onslaught to secure a narrow win which lifts them to fifth in the United Rugby Championship table and…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 15:25
'Look at everything really': Crusaders searching for answers after losing to 'dogged' Waratahs
The Crusaders became the second Kiwi side to go down to an Australian side on a weekend where all the New Zealand sides have been …
Ben Smith
30 Apr 2022, 15:20
'They're going to get some big names': Rebels will chase Wallaby and All Black stars
With the traditional big three clubs back to strength in the Australian conference, the Reds, the Brumbies and the Waratahs, the R…
Sam Smith
30 Apr 2022, 14:21
Former rugby player becomes the heaviest athlete in the NFL
A former rugby player from Australia has become the heaviest player in the NFL after getting drafted by the Ravens in the fourth r…
Ian Cameron
30 Apr 2022, 12:45
90pt Welsh derby sees Ospreys keep Champions Cup hopes alive
The Ospreys kept their Heineken Champions Cup qualification hopes alive with a thrilling 54-36 victory over the Scarlets in Swanse…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 12:24
Leinster 'Light' fall to Stormers but secure URC top ranking
Leinster confirmed their place as top seeds in the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals despite being beaten 20-13 by the Stor…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 11:57
Bath's Prem humilation: 'There is a deathly silence in the changing room'
Bath head coach Neal Hatley has said there was a 'deathly silence' in the changing room after his side were humiliated in their We…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 10:52
Gloucester demolish hapless Bath in a record-breaking fashion
Gloucester romped to their biggest Gallagher Premiership victory with a 64-0 demolition of hapless rivals Bath to move within a po…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 10:12
More records tumble for Ashton as Leicester thump Bristol
Chris Ashton ran in a hat-trick to become the Gallagher Premiership’s record try scorer as leaders Leicester handsomely beat Bri…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 10:11
Zebre claim first win in 14 months
Zebre Parma claimed their first United Rugby Championship victory since February last year as they defeated the Dragons 23-18 at S…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 9:58
'Disgraceful what we saw today, disrespectful to the occasion'
Ugo Monye has described Saturday's Bath display as disgraceful - they were humiliated 64-0 at Gloucester and stay bottom of the Pr…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 9:54
Sharks boost top-four prospects with comeback win over Connacht
Connacht were blown away in the second half by the Sharks as they fell short of completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Champ…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 9:53
Stormers suffer late Bok blow ahead of Leinster
Stormers have been dealt a late injury blow just hours before their United Rugby Championship match against Leinster.
Rugby365
30 Apr 2022, 9:16
Malins on fire as Saracens enjoy convincing Sixways win
Four tries from Saracens’ full-back Matt Malins ensured that his side took a huge step to securing a home tie in the Gallagher P…
PA
30 Apr 2022, 9:14
England beat France to secure Grand Slam in Bayonne
Two tries from Bristol prop Sarah Bern helped England claim the Grand Slam with a 24-12 victory over France in ‘Le Crunch’ in …
PA
30 Apr 2022, 8:44
'Unbelievable': Early Chris Ashton strike breaks Premiership try record
Former England winger Chris Ashton needed just four minutes of Saturday's Leicester versus Bristol game to score the try that made…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 8:01
Bok centre Am is returning to South Africa
Springboks centre Lukhanyo Am is set to return to the Sharks set-up in the coming weeks when he completes his short stint in Japan…
Kim Ekin
30 Apr 2022, 7:37
Lions battle back after Benetton scare
The Lions claimed a bonus point victory as they defeated United Rugby Championship opponents Benetton 37-29 in Johannesburg.
PA
30 Apr 2022, 7:18
Six Nations history repeats itself as Wales lose to Italy in Cardiff
Wales secured a third-place finish in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations Championship despite being beaten 10-8 by Italy at Cardiff …
PA
30 Apr 2022, 6:26
Rebels lock in Aussie Super Saturday
The Melbourne Rebels have made it a Super Saturday for Australian teams, backing up the NSW Waratahs' shock win with a 26-22 victo…
AAP
30 Apr 2022, 5:26
Waratahs flyhalf overcome with emotion after shock win over Crusaders
The NSW Waratahs are savouring a win for the ages after lighting up Leichhardt Oval with a rousing 24-21 Super Rugby Pacific victo…
AAP
30 Apr 2022, 3:49
'Subconsciously it was there' - Sanderson admits huge fixture looms large
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was pleased with his side’s second-half improvement in their 35-27 win over Newcastle.
PA
30 Apr 2022, 3:30
'More surgeries this year than I've seen in 22 years in the sport'
Stuart Hooper has claimed he has never seen a team suffer as many surgeries as Bath have this season in his 20-plus years in rugby…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 3:21
'One hell of a journey': Ex-Wasps back row Thompson calls it quits
Ex-Wasps and Leicester back row Guy Thompson has announced on social media that he will retire from playing at the age of 35 when …
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 2:34
Waratahs stun Crusaders to become second Australian team to beat Kiwi side
The Waratahs have become the second Australian Super Rugby Pacific team to beat a New Zealand side this season after shocking the …
Alex McLeod
30 Apr 2022, 2:06
'Some of those injuries I saw in rugby, I don't want to ever see again'
A former Springboks' team doctor says he was pressured to keep a player on the pitch despite a head injury during his time as the …
Interview
Ian Cameron
30 Apr 2022, 2:01
Danny Care breaks yellow card record as Northampton edge Harlequins
James Grayson held his nerve to fire over a superb 50-metre penalty to beat Harlequins 32-31 in a thrilling contest.
PA
30 Apr 2022, 1:53
'I never turned into an alcoholic, I can't give you that headline'
Second-year head coach George Skivington has candidly spoken about his coping mechanisms when it comes to handling the immense pre…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 1:23
'Feels like a natural fit': Redpath appointed London Scottish DoR
Ex-Scotland scrum-half Bryan Redpath has jumped back into frontline rugby coaching, agreeing to become director of rugby at Londo…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 1:03
'You respect anyone playing at that age, Johnny, Smith, Thorn'
Bristol boss Pat Lam has suggested he wouldn't be in the least bit surprised to see John Afoa play Gallagher Premiership rugby nex…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr 2022, 0:45
Highlanders forced to dig deep to fight off spirited Drua in Suva
The Highlanders have survived an almighty scare from the Fijian Drua, fighting back from a 21-10 deficit to score a 27-24 victory …
AAP
29 Apr 2022, 23:30
Report: All Blacks set for mid-week Bledisloe Cup clash against Wallabies
The Wallabies are reportedly set to host the All Blacks in a rare mid-week Bledisloe Cup clash in Australia later this year.
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2022, 22:14
'Get him back in the midfield': Chiefs set to end Quinn Tupaea's wing stint
Chiefs boss Clayton McMillan says Quinn Tupaea is likely to shift back to the midfield after a brief spell on the wing for the Ham…
Alex McLeod
29 Apr 2022, 21:14
Why Jackson Garden-Bachop is leading race for Hurricanes No 10 jersey
Hurricanes coach Jason Holland has seen fit to make just four changes to the team's starting line-up for this weekend's clash with…
Sam Smith
29 Apr 2022, 19:22
Glasgow URC play-off bid could go down to Edinburgh showdown after loss to Bulls
Glasgow’s United Rugby Championship play-off hopes could go down to a season-ending clash with Scottish rivals Edinburgh.
PA
29 Apr 2022, 14:42
Sale keep top-four hopes alive with hard-fought win over Newcastle
Sale kept their Gallagher Premiership top-four hopes just about alive with a 35-27 bonus-point win over Newcastle.
PA
29 Apr 2022, 14:30
Munster secure URC play-off spot with bonus-point win over Cardiff
Munster guaranteed a play-off berth in the United Rugby Championship and boosted their hopes of a home quarter-final.
PA
29 Apr 2022, 14:19
Cipriani statement: 'My last games in England are fast arriving'
Danny Cipriani has confirmed he will finish up at Bath at the end of the current season and embark on a different rugby experience…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 9:09
George North to make along awaited return to rugby
Wales star George North is set to make his comeback on Saturday after a year out of rugby. North has been named among the replacem…
PA
29 Apr 2022, 8:02
The Wasps message for England about 'ultimate team guy' Robson
Lee Blackett reckons it would be great to see Dan Robson back in an England shirt following his impressive form in recent weeks fo…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 6:56
Wallabies star injured as Reds fall short to Chiefs
Taniela Tupou has limped off with a calf injury and the Queensland Reds' horror record against New Zealand Super Rugby rivals wors…
AAP
29 Apr 2022, 6:26
'He's another Antoine example, we found him playing in Ebbw Vale'
Pat Lam has described Toby Fricker - last weekend's Bristol match-winner against Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership - as anot…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 5:52
Academy scrumhalf gets first start as Leinster 'B team' takes on Stormers
After coming within inches of beating the Sharks last weekend in Durban, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has heavily rotated his te…
Kim Ekin
29 Apr 2022, 5:10
Exeter statement: Defence coach Salvi exits with immediate effect
The difficult season that Exeter have experienced has had a casualty, defence coach Julian Salvi exiting the Chiefs with immediate…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 4:54
Breach resorts to scrum cap after gruesome injury
Jess Breach is to wear a scrum cap for the first time when England face France in Saturday’s Grand Slam decider to protect the g…
PA
29 Apr 2022, 4:27
'We do get overlooked quite a bit, the RFU, RPA, agents, whatever'
Long-serving Newcastle boss Dean Richards has touched on the isolation within rugby that is felt by the Falcons and Sale, their no…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 4:05
CVC deal will be a 'game changer' claim SA Rugby
SA Rugby have described its impending private equity deal with CVC as 'game changing'.
Ian Cameron
29 Apr 2022, 3:58
The British & Irish Lions tour saved South African Rugby
SA Rugby would have had to close its doors if were not for the British & Irish Lions tour last year.
Ian Cameron
29 Apr 2022, 3:17
The England 'rabbit hole' Sale opted not to go into with Tom Curry
Alex Sanderson has explained why he took the decision not to talk too much with Tom Curry about his latest Six Nations with Englan…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 2:40
What Leicester are saying behind closed doors about silverware
Matt Scott has revealed Leicester are refusing to talk about a potential Gallagher Premiership and Heineken Champions Cup double a…
Chris Jones
29 Apr 2022, 2:35
Wallabies bad boy Latu might not return to Australia
Wallabies bad boy Tolu Latu might not be set for a return to rugby in Australia, contrary to reports in the French press this week…
Ian Cameron
29 Apr 2022, 2:07
Bath rate Ewels' response to 'huge moment in a young man's career'
Bath boss Stuart Hooper has given his take on how skipper Charlie Ewels has coped with the enormity of the red card he shipped wit…
Liam Heagney
29 Apr 2022, 1:32
France v England Women: Grand Slam showdown
They seismic battle between France and England will go some way to giving a psychological edge ahead of this year's World Cup. The…
LONG READ
Will Owen
29 Apr 2022, 1:31
Reds star James O'Connor targets injury comeback match against Blues
Injured Wallabies playmaker James O'Connor hopes to be playing in mid-May, setting him up for Australia's blockbuster three-test s…
AAP
28 Apr 2022, 23:06
Uncapped Wallabies giant set to return for Rebels after 13 calf injuries
Rebels prop Pone Fa'amausili is looking to take out a year's worth of frustration on Moana Pasifika when they host the Super Rugby…
AAP
28 Apr 2022, 22:48
Kalyn Ponga expresses 'commitment' to NRL as he pulls plug on All Blacks dream
NRL star Kalyn Ponga claims he has pulled the plug on his All Blacks dream after expressing his "commitment" to rugby league.
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2022, 22:30
Highlanders boss Tony Brown explains positional switches for three key players
Highlanders head coach Tony Brown believes Thomas Umaga-Jensen's move from second-five to centre may bring the best out of the wil…
Alex McLeod
28 Apr 2022, 21:09
'That could be it': All Blacks great Ben Smith on verge of retirement
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith says he may be on the verge of retirement as the Japan Rugby League One season draws to a close.
Sam Smith
28 Apr 2022, 18:06
URC breakout stars of the season
RugbyPass Plus selects its breakout stars of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
28 Apr 2022, 10:17
Exeter Chiefs dominate in final to set out stall for remainder of season
Exeter Chiefs last weekend won the inaugural Allianz Cup and set out their stall for the remainder of their second season in the P…
Charlie Willett
28 Apr 2022, 9:53
'Extremely valuable, talented individual': Bath sign Piers Francis
Bath have confirmed they have signed England midfielder Piers Francis 21 days after Northampton revealed he would be leaving them …
Kim Ekin
28 Apr 2022, 9:36
The one Cipriani at Bath aspect that DoR Hooper 'can't argue with'
Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper has delivered his verdict on the year Danny Cipriani has spent at the Gallagher Premiership c…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 9:14
A painful training ground clash with Etzebeth still haunts Kolisi
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi has recalled the terrible day when he was left wincing in pain after his friend Eben Etzebeth targe…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 8:46
URC chief delivers the latest blow in Cheetahs' fight for survival
United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi has dismissed talks of a possible B division for the new URC competition that would o…
Chris Jones
28 Apr 2022, 8:24
Steffon Armitage to quit Top 14 for the French third tier
Former England back-rower Steffon Armitage is set to swap Biarritz and life in the Top 14 for a stint at Nationale level, the thir…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 8:03
'Hopefully we will come back and say 2022 was that catalyst year'
Future generations will look back on 2022 as a catalyst year for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations and women’s rugby, according t…
Kim Ekin
28 Apr 2022, 7:10
Smith's 'brilliant position' warning to Harlequins' title rivals
Marcus Smith has warned Harlequins’ title rivals that his Gallagher Premiership champions are a more formidable outfit than last…
PA
28 Apr 2022, 6:51
Prop's forged passport sees Spain kicked out of the 2023 World Cup
Spain have been thrown out of the 2023 World Cup in France after a disciplinary hearing found that they had played an ineligible p…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 6:15
England make one change for Saturday's Grand Slam decider
Emily Scarratt will lead England into their Grand Slam decider against France on Saturday in the absence of Sarah Hunter. Hunter s…
Kim Ekin
28 Apr 2022, 5:46
Injured England duo Lawes and Curry return to Premiership action
Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry, the duo who captained England in their recent five-game Guinness Six Nations campaign, are back in a…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 5:26
'Departs with our love': Alapati Leiua leaves Bristol for Pro D2
Bristol have confirmed that Alapati Leiua will depart the Gallagher Premiership club at the end of the season to join French Pro D…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 5:03
Bath respond to speculation that Watson to Leicester is done deal
Bath boss Stuart Hooper has reacted to media speculation this week that Anthony Watson, the England and Lions player, will definit…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 3:52
Positional change for Danny Toala the talking point for Moana Pasifika's next clash
After having to play five games in the space of 16 days earlier in the season, Moana Pasifika are now set to play their first game…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Apr 2022, 3:16
Northampton sign the English-qualified James Ramm from Super Rugby
Northampton have announced the signing of Australian wing James Ramm from the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2022/23 season. The Englis…
Kim Ekin
28 Apr 2022, 2:24
Western Force reveal new strategy: 'Dwelling on it hasn't been serving us well'
The Western Force have avoided focusing on their recent run of horror starts in a bid to overcome the worrying trend in Friday nig…
AAP
28 Apr 2022, 2:11
Scotland confirm autumn games include a Sunday All Blacks visit
Scotland will host Australia, Fiji, the All Blacks and Argentina in the 2022 Autumn Nations Series on consecutive weekends from Sa…
Kim Ekin
28 Apr 2022, 2:02
Siya Kolisi: Where I'd like to play if I ever left South Africa
Springboks World Cup-winning skipper Siya Kolisi has revealed where he would like to play his club rugby if he ever left South Afr…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr 2022, 1:43
Moana Pasifika adamant: 'We won't be playing any make-up games the next few weeks'
Moana Pasifika are taking the positives out of their fourth Covid-forced Super Rugby Pacific match postponement, saying they're br…
AAP
28 Apr 2022, 1:43
John Kirwan names his first choice All Black team 'cleaning house' of Crusaders players
Former All Black wing John Kirwan has shared his first choice All Blacks lineup for 2022 which includes a number of changes for th…
Sam Smith
27 Apr 2022, 20:56
Reds flyer Vunivalu sidelined again ahead of Chiefs clash
Suliasi Vunivalu's dreadful injury run since switching codes has continued with the Queensland Reds winger a late scratching to fa…
AAP
27 Apr 2022, 19:10
Hurricanes stick with Peter Umaga-Jensen and Bailyn Sullivan combo
For just the second time this season, the Hurricanes have retained the same midfield combination for two weeks in a row, naming Pe…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Apr 2022, 17:26
Highlanders name team as they prepare to become the first side to play the Drua in Suva
It is the second week on tour for the Highlanders arriving in Fiji on Monday after travelling from the Super Round in Melbourne we…
Sam Smith
27 Apr 2022, 16:49
All Black prop out for the season after injury
The Crusaders and All Blacks have been dealt an injury blow with confirmation that prop Joe Moody will miss the rest of the season…
Ben Smith
27 Apr 2022, 14:37
Crusaders back young players as host of All Blacks rested for Waratahs clash
Following their bonus point win over the Melbourne Rebels in last weekend's Super Round, the Crusaders have now travelled to Sydne…
Sam Smith
27 Apr 2022, 14:21
Wales wing Jonah Holmes destined for English Championship
Wales wing Jonah Holmes is on the verge of joining Ealing Trailfinders after turning down a contract from the Welsh Rugby Union.
Steffan Thomas
27 Apr 2022, 14:13
'If it was up to me I'd live on a little island and fish all day'
Out of favour England winger Adam Radwan was quick out of the blocks this week when quipping to RugbyPass that he had the perfect …
Interview
Liam Heagney
27 Apr 2022, 11:04
Fortune favours the bold: Ian Foster's All Blacks gambit
It's time for Ian Foster to make some brave selection calls.
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
27 Apr 2022, 10:31
Harlequins statement: Strategic partnership with London Scottish
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins and London Scottish, the bottom side in the recent eleven-team Championship, have annou…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 9:23
'I've no regrets': Tom Youngs retires with immediate effect
Ex-Leicester skipper Tom Youngs has confirmed his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 35-year-old retire…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 6:36
'Absolute warrior': English lock who thrived in New Zealand quits
Harlequins lock Matt Symons will retire from rugby at the end of the current season, the 32-year-old calling time on an eleven-yea…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 6:20
Ex-Scottish players to undergo a new brain health MOT
Former Scotland rugby players are to be given the opportunity to receive a brain health MOT. Scottish Rugby is offering the pilot …
PA
27 Apr 2022, 6:05
EPCR statement: Tom O'Toole red card and Michael Lowry warning
An independent EPCR disciplinary hearing has banned prop Tom O'Toole for three matches and issued a warning to full-back Michael L…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 5:49
'Simple answer' about Nadolo has left Leicester dreaming of titles
Steve Borthwick is hoping the experience of the defence-busting Nemani Nadolo, Kevin Sinfield and Aled Walters can help keep Leice…
Chris Jones
27 Apr 2022, 5:28
The 'brilliant bloke' Gloucester verdict on their Georgian gamble
Gloucester boss George Skivington has given his verdict on Giorgi Kveseladze, the unheralded Georgian international that the Galla…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr 2022, 5:01
New Munster signing suffers a season-ending injury at Bristol
New Munster signing Antoine Frisch has played his last match for Bristol as an injury sustained in last Friday's Gallagher Premier…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr 2022, 3:51
Western Force reveal extent of Covid, injury afflictions
Western Force coach Tim Sampson insists there was simply no way he could have fielded a team last week after COVID-19 ripped throu…
AAP
27 Apr 2022, 3:19
EPCR statement: Champions Cup semi-final venue plans confirmed
EPCR have confirmed that five venues have been lined up to potentially stage the upcoming Heineken Champions Cup semi-final next m…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 3:18
Jordan Petaia remains on ice while Waratahs struck by hooking crisis
The Queensland Reds will keep Jordan Petaia on ice with an eye to the Super Rugby Pacific finals while the Waratahs face a hooking…
AAP
27 Apr 2022, 3:03
Season over for Bedlow following a ban for last Friday's red card
The 2021/22 season is over for Sam Bedlow after the Bristol player received a ban following his red card during last Friday's Gall…
Kim Ekin
27 Apr 2022, 1:42
'Nugget' tactic mined by Sale on recent visit by Springboks bosses
It was quite the bye-week last week for Alex Sanderson and his fellow Sale coaches, beginning with a jolly in Barcelona and ending…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr 2022, 1:23
Seven All Blacks stars return to Blues lineup for Western Force clash
Seven All Blacks have returned to the Blues lineup for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Force in Perth.
Alex McLeod
26 Apr 2022, 23:39
Olympic champion coach joins Black Ferns management ahead of World Cup
Former Black Ferns Sevens co-coach Allan Bunting has joined the Black Ferns in a newly-created role just months out from this year…
Alex McLeod
26 Apr 2022, 22:00
Ian Foster predicts Super Rugby Pacific's red card flurry to continue in test rugby
All Blacks coach Ian Foster expects the flurry of red cards seen in Super Rugby to continue in test matches this season.
AAP
26 Apr 2022, 21:08
Chiefs keep Quinn Tupaea on left wing for clash against Reds
The Chiefs have opted to keep star midfielder Quinn Tupaea on the left wing for this Friday's Super Rugby Pacific clash against th…
Alex McLeod
26 Apr 2022, 20:43
The Springboks have the golden ticket for a memorable test season
The Springboks enter 2022 as still the world's best-ranked team, but one looking to atone for what was labelled an average year by…
Opinion
Ben Smith
26 Apr 2022, 19:10
The ex-AFL prospect who is thriving in debut season for Highlanders
He's taken a road less travelled than most Super Rugby Pacific players, but Max Hicks is relishing his debut campaign with the Hig…
Alex McLeod
26 Apr 2022, 18:49
Rugby has to endure the cards if it wants to have a future
Not only will it cease to be a viable participation sport, lessening the volume of those who might progress to the professional ra…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
26 Apr 2022, 17:21
'Bit of a freak moment' has ruled Quirke out for Sale and England
Up-and-coming scrum-half Raffi Quirke has been ruled out from playing in the remainder of this season's campaign with Sale and fro…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2022, 9:38
Northampton issue update on Lawes 'Frankenstein's monster' injury
Courtney Lawes has produced some of the best rugby of his career over the last twelve months and is a central figure in Eddie Jone…
PA
26 Apr 2022, 8:47
'We've got to be careful': Former All Black's warning for Quinn Tupaea
All Blacks midfield Quinn Tupaea was a shock selection on the left wing for the Chiefs in last Friday's victory over the Waratahs.…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 8:35
Hunter 'withdrawn' from England squad for Six Nations decider
England have suffered a blow in the build-up to their TikTok Women’s Six Nations clash with France after captain Sarah Hunter wa…
Kim Ekin
26 Apr 2022, 7:25
What Gloucester make of hosting Worcester so soon after hearing
It was last Thursday when that cancelled Premiership verdict was published and the clubs will now face off on Wednesday night in t…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2022, 7:08
Jack Goodhue return adds to Crusaders and All Blacks midfield jostle
Jack Goodhue made his long-awaited return for the Crusaders over the weekend when he got through 50 solid minutes against the Rebe…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 7:04
'I want to be an All Black': Irish-born Oli Jager reasserts his test ambitions
Irish-born Crusaders prop Oli Jager is expecting a titanic battle when Ireland arrives on New Zealand's shores later this year for…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 6:31
What Andy Goode made of Henry Slade as the Exeter No10
Ex-England international Andy Goode has rated the performance of Henry Slade, the Test level midfielder who started his first matc…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2022, 5:07
The mark that 'serves as a real reality check' to Springboks boss
With 500 days to go to the start of the 2023 World Cup in France, Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has claimed the excitement has…
Kim Ekin
26 Apr 2022, 4:20
All Blacks prospect Lachlan Boshier 'keen to stick around' in Japan
Almost halfway through his two-year contract with the Saitama Wild Knights, New Zealand loose forward Lachlan Boshier is loving hi…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Apr 2022, 4:20
Loosehead Dave Kilcoyne ruled out of Ireland tour to New Zealand
Ireland loosehead Dave Kilcoyne has been ruled out of their July tour to New Zealand following a disappointing injury update issue…
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2022, 3:34
'Where can I address the flowers?': Genge issues Moore response
England vice-captain Ellis Genge has taken to Twitter to issue his response to comments by ex-Test level hooker Brian Moore in a …
Liam Heagney
26 Apr 2022, 3:04
Gigena and Graham have their Premiership red cards rescinded
Both red cards issued in last Friday's Gallagher Premiership win by London Irish at Newcastle have been rescinded, leaving Facundo…
Kim Ekin
26 Apr 2022, 2:34
'My journey at Bath was tough': Tian Schoeman joins Newcastle
Bath fly-half Tian Schoeman is joining Newcastle Falcons on a three-year deal. The 30-year-old South African is already on Tynesid…
Kim Ekin
26 Apr 2022, 2:13
'It's the right time in my career': Godwin quits Force for Top 14
Western Force vice-captain Kyle Godwin will depart the club at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season to join Lyon, the French …
AAP
26 Apr 2022, 1:53
'Do we need to start fining players?': Ex-All Black fumes over 'unacceptable' player behaviour
Former All Black Jeff Wilson has called on players to take responsibility as the rate of cards issued in Super Rugby Pacific fixtu…
Sam Smith
25 Apr 2022, 23:15
Wallaby flanker McReight ready to push All Black captain Sam Cane
Fraser McReight says he's committed to Australian rugby as the Queensland Reds flanker continues to ram home his case for more Tes…
AAP
25 Apr 2022, 20:28
Super Round flop the latest copycat move chasing NRL's tail
The NRL as an entertainment product has taken the lead over the last decade, but the gulf is widening. The narratives build quickl…
Opinion
Ben Smith
25 Apr 2022, 18:13
Waratahs prop Angus Bell avoids suspension despite red card against Chiefs
Waratahs prop Angus Bell is free to face the Crusaders on Saturday after escaping suspension for a lifting tackle on Chiefs flanke…
AAP
25 Apr 2022, 16:09
All Blacks confirm 2022 home test schedule against Ireland, Wallabies and Los Pumas
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed a collective total of 10 home tests for the All Blacks and Black Ferns this year.
Alex McLeod
25 Apr 2022, 15:50
Saracens getting in the groove for trophy hunt
The five-time Premiership Champions served notice against Exeter Chiefs that they won't rest until they get their crown back
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Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
25 Apr 2022, 10:29
Worcester sign Italian international Renato Giammarioli
Worcester Warriors have signed Italian back row Renato Giammarioli from Zebre - the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 9:09
Stormers enlist Cheetahs help ahead of Leinster game
The Stormers have received much-needed help from one of their fellow South African franchises. With the hooker position being a ma…
Rugby365
25 Apr 2022, 8:42
'You effing don't look like you want to play for England. You're fat, you're lazy'
England head coach Eddie Jones isn't one to mince his words, something Montpellier No.8 Zach Mercer found out firsthand before his…
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 8:22
'Free eye lift' - England player posts graphic image of head injury
England player Jess Breach has posted a shot of the gruesome aftermath of a collision she was involved in her side's Tik Tok Women…
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 6:36
Ronan Kelleher has been flown home by Leinster
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been flown home from South Africa by Leinster - a decision branded as precautionary by the provi…
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 5:23
Picking a Heineken Champions Cup XV heading into the quarters
Eight teams remain in the Heineken Champions Cup and there are plenty of standout performers who have helped carry their side to t…
Stefan Frost
25 Apr 2022, 5:01
Springbok scrumhalf Reinach to miss Wales series
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is reportedly set to miss the upcoming three-Test series against Wales.
Rugby365
25 Apr 2022, 4:31
Edinburgh confirm prop pairing to miss rest of season
Edinburgh have lost injured props Boan Venter and Luan de Bruin for the rest of the season. The club confirmed that the two player…
PA
25 Apr 2022, 4:20
Brutal injury rules Wallabies prospect out for a year
A brutal knee injury will rule Waratahs fullback Will Harrisson out for a year - according to head coach Darren Coleman.
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 3:46
Los Pumas winger Orlando to stay at Newcastle Falcons
Los Pumas winger Matias Orlando will play for the Newcastle Falcons for the next two seasons after signing a new contract with the…
Kim Ekin
25 Apr 2022, 1:54
'You'd have to be asked' - Shaun Edwards breaks silence on England
Highly rated France defence coach Shaun Edwards has revealed that he hasn't even been approached by the RFU regarding a role with …
Ian Cameron
25 Apr 2022, 1:33
NZR boss outlines why New Zealand may not host another World Cup
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says it will be "really challenging" for New Zealand to stage another World Cup.
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 23:36
Sonny Bill Williams provides update on potential Jake Paul fight
Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams has revealed the management of YouTube star turned professional boxer Jake Paul has rea…
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 23:07
'I loved having South Africa in the competition': Foster on South Africa's Super Rugby exit
In Ian Foster's "ideal world", the All Blacks head coach would love to have South African franchises competing in Super Rugby.
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 21:26
Ian Foster reveals the toughest positional groups to pick for All Blacks
All Blacks boss Ian Foster has admitted he will be forced to make some big selection calls when picking his next squad in July.
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 19:53
'Disappointed': Ex-All Blacks underwhelmed by inaugural Super Round event
A pair of former All Blacks have expressed their disappointment of Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural Super Round event in Melbourne …
Sam Smith
24 Apr 2022, 18:37
'I don't think he feels he's quite on top of his game'
Owen Farrell has been backed to rediscover his top form as Saracens accelerated their pursuit of a home Gallagher Premiership semi…
PA
24 Apr 2022, 13:17
Exeter's play-off ambitions left in pieces after loss to bitter rivals Saracens
Exeter’s bitter rivalry with Saracens endured another traumatic twist as their Gallagher Premiership play-off ambitions were dea…
PA
24 Apr 2022, 9:26
Claims of underhand tactics levelled at Connacht in wake of Ellis Park win
Connacht coach Andy Friend was the picture of innocence, claiming in his post-match media briefing that every injury stoppage was …
Jan De Koning
24 Apr 2022, 7:33
England obliterate Ireland in front of record Women's Six Nations crowd
A record crowd of 15,836 at Leicester’s Mattioli Woods Welford Road were treated to 11 tries.
PA
24 Apr 2022, 6:44
Texas teen charged with 'felony murder' over Pedrie Wannenburg death
A Texas teenager has been charged with 'felony murder' over the death of former Springboks back row Pedire Wannenburg.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2022, 6:20
Nigel Owens calls for overhaul of citing process after Muller case
Nigel Owens has criticised the inconsistency of the citing procedure, arguing that too many people are involved in the process.
Stefan Frost
24 Apr 2022, 5:50
Calls for league style scrum 'shot clock' in union
Rugby pundit Matt Williams has implored rugby union’s governing bodies to consider introducing a shot clock at scrum time.
Stefan Frost
24 Apr 2022, 4:26
Crusaders reveal NRL team that they 'themed' an entire season on
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has revealed he's based a Super Rugby campaign on the Melbourne Storm, using the NRL club as a "th…
AAP
24 Apr 2022, 3:33
Rebels have no answer for Super Crusaders
Melbourne Rebels have been unable to square the ledger with the Kiwi teams, crashing to a 42-17 defeat by the heavyweight Crusader…
AAP
24 Apr 2022, 3:22
'Absolute joke' or 'excellent' Wayne Barnes' call has split the rugby internet
Seasoned international referee Wayne Barnes stirred up a storm online over the weekend by controversially penalising the attacking…
Rugby365
24 Apr 2022, 2:00
'When your knee goes at England camp, that's just the game'
Beno Obano can't wait. The Bath prop is nearly mended from the ACL ruptured last October, but it's not just the prospect of an app…
Interview
Liam Heagney
24 Apr 2022, 1:14
'We will be going flat out in every single game from now on'
Wasps are setting their sights high after a 41-12 victory against Worcester Warriors that kept their semi-final hopes alive.
PA
24 Apr 2022, 1:10
Concern over 'creating false market for English-qualified players'
London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney has dived into an issue that is sure to dominate the conversation around the Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
24 Apr 2022, 0:45
'That was the worst we have played for a long time in that 60 minutes'
Northampton boss Chris Boyd admitted that Saints had used their get out of jail card after claiming an unlikely 36-31 Gallagher Pr…
PA
24 Apr 2022, 0:45
Brumbies claim first Kiwi scalp of Super Rugby Pacific for Australian rugby
The Brumbies restored some pride in Australian rugby by claiming the first Kiwi scalp of Super Round with a hard-fought 28-17 vict…
AAP
24 Apr 2022, 0:14
Second-half display earns Ospreys comfortable win at Cardiff
The Ospreys pulled clear in the second half to earn a 22-6 victory over Cardiff in their Welsh derby at the Arms Park.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 22:29
Scotland Women beaten by Italy to fall to bottom of Six Nations standings
Scotland slipped to the bottom of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations standings with a 20-13 defeat to Italy in Parma.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 22:25
Pressure mounting on Willie le Roux to retain Springboks fullback jersey over young stars
Aphelele Fassi at the Sharks and the Stormers pair Damian Willemse and Warrick Gelant continue to make outstanding plays from the …
Sam Smith
23 Apr 2022, 22:20
'Pretty gutted': Queensland Reds distraught as victory goes up in smoke
The Queensland Reds saw a Super Rugby Pacific victory go up in smoke after blowing an early lead to crash to a painful 30-17 defea…
AAP
23 Apr 2022, 18:27
Hurricanes player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Pacific
The Hurricanes shook off an ugly first half an hour of play to pick up their fifth win of the season, toppling the Reds 30-17 at A…
Opinion
Jordan King
23 Apr 2022, 18:15
'We think he can get his game to the next level': Glowing endorsement for Hurricanes midfield
The Hurricanes overcame a 17-deficit to build a 30-17 win over Brad Thorn's side, in part due to the defence of their new midfield…
Ben Smith
23 Apr 2022, 18:02
'They're gonna cause a few New Zealand teams headaches'
Expectations for the Fijian Drua may have been low heading into the Super Round against New Zealand's number one team on the ladde…
Ben Smith
23 Apr 2022, 17:05
'It was't all doom and gloom for us': Blues happy with result after Drua surprise
Blues first five Beauden Barrett likened the Fijian Drua to the Fijian national side after his side's 35-18 win in Melbourne.
Ben Smith
23 Apr 2022, 15:50
Sharks edge Leinster at the death in Durban thriller
The Sharks denied Leinster an opportunity to wrap up top spot in the United Rugby Championship with two games to spare in a hard-f…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 11:45
New Zealand has a serious problem in the No 10 jersey
The long-running debate in New Zealand rugby has surrounded whether Beauden Barrett or Richie Mo'unga is the right man to guide th…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
23 Apr 2022, 10:59
'We probably couldn't have picked a better side to bounce back against'
Tabai Matson admitted that toppling Leicester 26-20 in their Gallagher Premiership title clash at Twickenham Stoop has helped Harl…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 10:32
Scarlets keep top-eight hopes alive with bonus-point win at Dragons
The Scarlets stayed in the hunt for the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a 38-19 bonus-point win over the Dragons at Rodne…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 10:06
Northampton remain on course for play-offs after unplugging Bath lead
Northampton stayed on course for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after staging a remarkable second-half fightback to beat Bath…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 9:48
Harlequins stage late fightback to beat Premiership leaders Leicester
Andre Esterhuizen completed a trademark Harlequins fightback as Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester were edged 26-20 at Twicke…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 9:39
Connacht become only the second Euro side to win on South African soil
Connacht moved one win away from completing a clean sweep of the United Rugby Championship’s South African sides as they edged t…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 9:32
Wasps blast past struggling Worcester Warriors
Wasps secured an eighth successive home victory in all competitions with a 41-12 win over Worcester Warriors at the Coventry Build…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 9:23
Former France flyhalf Beauxis calls time on career
Former France flyhalf Lionel Beauxis has called time on his professional rugby career.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 8:50
Lyon set eyes on one cap Wallabies centre
Lyon may have found a replacement for departing All Black centre Charlie Ngatai - who is heading to Irish provincial giants Leinst…
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 7:45
Bulls too strong for Benetton
The Bulls were made to work hard for a 46-29 United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton in Pretoria.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 7:17
Reds player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
The Reds have surrendered a 17-point lead to go down 30-17 to the Hurricanes in Melbourne on Saturday evening. Who were the top pe…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
23 Apr 2022, 7:06
Rassie Tweets shock Springboks omission Evan Roos
Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has reached out publically to snubbed Stormers back row Evan Roos.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 5:24
Hurricanes come back from 17 points down to tip over Reds
The Queensland Reds saw a Super Rugby Pacific victory go up in smoke after blowing an early lead to crash to a painful 30-17 defea…
AAP
23 Apr 2022, 5:18
Stormers pay dear price for Glasgow win as Bok suffers 'significant' injury
Hooker has become a ‘flash point’ for the Stormers, after yet another injury. The Stormers scored a convincing 32-7 bonus-poin…
Jan De Koning
23 Apr 2022, 4:44
'That's my area, so that is completely on me... my plan wasn't strong enough'
Gloucester boss George Skivington accepted that his team’s set-piece game was not good enough after Bristol dealt a blow to thei…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 3:56
Former Springbok Pedrie Wannenburg dead at 41
Former Springboks back row Pedrie Wannenburg has passed away at the age of 41 following a road traffic accident in the United Stat…
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 3:21
Edinburgh survive Zebre Parma scare to boost play-off bid
Edinburgh were pushed all the way by basement club Zebre Parma in a 29-26 victory that strengthens their grasp on a United Rugby C…
PA
23 Apr 2022, 3:08
England U20s doctor found guilty of Six Nations misconduct charges
The England U20s doctor who was the subject of a concussion controversy during the Under-20s Six Nations has been suspended.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2022, 2:33
Blues hold strong for bonus point win over physical Fijian Drua
The Super Rugby Pacific ladder-leading Blues have been given a scare by battlers Fijian Drua before scrambling to a 35-18 victory …
AAP
23 Apr 2022, 2:32
World Cup winner Steve Thompson put on suicide watch
The 43-year-old was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in November 2020.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 2:09
France Women keep up Grand Slam bid with comfortable win over Wales
Les Bleues scrum-half Laure Sansus claimed two tries at Cardiff Arms Park.
PA
23 Apr 2022, 1:55
'To get cancer kind of put a whole new twist on everything'
Worcester forward Joe Batley sounds like he has got it sussed at the age of 25. It has been another season of strife at Sixways bu…
Interview
Liam Heagney
23 Apr 2022, 1:55
'This is history': Fijiana Drua claim Super W title to cap off unbeaten season
The Fijiana Drua have fought back to end the NSW Waratahs' long reign of Super W dominance and cap an unbeaten debut season with a…
AAP
23 Apr 2022, 1:20
Reports: Japanese clubs eye up Wallabies and Brumbies stars
The Wallabies and Brumbies could be set for a double-whammy of player departures following reports of interest in two of their key…
Sam Smith
22 Apr 2022, 22:36
'I haven't even looked at their team list': Rebels captain's surprise Crusaders admission
Melbourne Rebels captain Michael Wells has taken a surprise approach to his side's Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Crusaders…
AAP
22 Apr 2022, 21:35
'I'd love to see that': Current and ex-Super Rugby stars want names on jerseys
Current and former Super Rugby stars say they would like to see player names feature on the back of playing jerseys in Super Rugby…
Sam Smith
22 Apr 2022, 20:56
Crusaders unsure if Joe Moody will play for them again this season
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson is unsure whether Joe Moody will feature at all during the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific cam…
Alex McLeod
22 Apr 2022, 19:10
London Irish rout Newcastle Falcons in Kingston Park
London Irish recorded a first win in five games as they beat Newcastle Falcons 42-14 at Kingston Park on Friday evening.
PA
22 Apr 2022, 14:46
Munster sack Ulster in Belfast for first time since 2016
Ulster fell to their first home defeat in the United Rugby Championship as Munster came away from Belfast.
PA
22 Apr 2022, 14:30
Bristol win a thriller to dent Gloucester's play-off hopes
Gloucester’s Gallagher Premiership play-off hopes suffered a setback after Bristol beat them 29-28 in a thrilling west country d…
PA
22 Apr 2022, 14:22
'We weren't up to the task': Reds candid ahead of NZ clashes
Preparation for Queensland's Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes has been months in the making with the Reds targetin…
AAP
22 Apr 2022, 12:02
Glasgow fall behind Stormers in bid for home URC quarter-final following defeat
Glasgow fell behind the Stormers in the race for a home United Rugby Championship quarter-final as they suffered a 32-7 defeat in …
PA
22 Apr 2022, 11:55
Esterhuizen excellence in a different sport lifts Harlequins' mood
Andre Esterhuizen showed his prowess at another sport this week to help lift the gloomy mood at Harlequins following their dramati…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 11:12
Highlanders set to unleash secret weapon with 'massive future' on Brumbies
Injuries have hampered the Highlanders' season to date but they've also allowed coach Tony Brown plenty of opportunities to expose…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 9:30
The past wrongs righted by the Chiefs in their Super Round smashing
The Chiefs righted some wrongs from past games in their victory over the Waratahs on Friday evening.
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 9:02
Waratahs player ratings vs Chiefs | Super Rugby Pacific
To kick off the inaugural Super Round in Melbourne, the Waratahs played the Chiefs at AAMI Park. How did the Australians rate in t…
Opinion
Jack O'Rourke
22 Apr 2022, 8:18
'Promising' Steffan Thomas to stay at Scarlets
Loosehead Steffan Thomas has signed a new contract committing his future to the Scarlets.
Kim Ekin
22 Apr 2022, 8:11
Nankivell asks questions of NZ selectors as Chiefs backs come alive in Melbourne
While the entire backline from the Chiefs' 51-27 win over the Waratahs on Friday night would have emerged from the victory with th…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 8:04
Los Pumas great Juan Manuel Leguizamon retires
Argentina back row great Juan Manuel Leguizamon has announced his retirement from rugby at the ripe old age of 38.
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2022, 6:43
'The facility is excellent' - Springboks select Rugby World Cup base
South Africa will use the port city of Toulon as their base of operations at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Kim Ekin
22 Apr 2022, 6:14
Exeter roll back the years with their Slade positional switch
Playoff-chasing Exeter have turned the clock back five years regarding Henry Slade and the part the England midfielder will play i…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 5:21
Ospreys pair humiliated homeless man in 'totally unacceptable' video
The Ospreys have confirmed that two players who made a humiliating video of a homeless man in Cardiff will now work with a homeles…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2022, 4:56
Chiefs player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Pacific
The Chiefs and Waratahs converged on AAMI Park in Melbourne for the opening game of the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round on Friday …
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
22 Apr 2022, 4:42
Two changes for Harlequins for a game that has poignant dedication
Defending champions Harlequins have welcomed club skipper Stephan Lewies to the fold following injury for this Saturday's Gallaghe…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 4:42
RFU confirm Ealing Trailfinders won't be promoted to Premiership
The RFU have confirmed that Ealing Trailfinders will not be promoted to the Gallagher Premiership after withdrawing their appeal o…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2022, 4:20
Ill-discipline proves costly as Waratahs belted by Chiefs
NSW Waratahs' hopes of claiming an early Kiwi scalp at AAMI Park were brought undone by some dumb rugby, with the Chiefs capitalis…
AAP
22 Apr 2022, 4:16
Dallas Jackals field the tallest winger in rugby
When it comes to playing as a back in rugby union, height isn't necessarily a criteria that plays too large a role in selection pr…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2022, 3:47
'One of the best players in world rugby': Henshaw signs IRFU deal
Ireland and Lions midfielder Robbie Henshaw has signed a new IRFU central contract that will keep him playing in his home country …
Kim Ekin
22 Apr 2022, 3:33
Gloucester, Worcester statements: Clubs respond to hearing outcome
Both Gloucester and Worcester have issued club statements following the decision on Thursday evening by an independent Sport Resol…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 2:32
'I know how Steve works': Worcester sign Russian prop Morozov
Experienced Russia international loosehead prop Valeriy Morozov will be reunited with Steve Diamond when he joins Worcester from B…
Kim Ekin
22 Apr 2022, 1:19
The 'adversity' message Pat Lam has for frustrated Bristol fans
Pat Lam has issued a message to frustrated Bristol fans to keep the faith, that there is every reason for them to be excited about…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 1:02
'He is playing like a guy that wants to take the club somewhere'
With Exeter having doubts that England back-rower Sam Simmonds will play for them again this season due to a hip/groin injury desc…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr 2022, 0:51
Munster try to escape history's shadow
Expectations placed upon Munster coaches are notoriously high and Johaan van Graan has eight weeks to deliver some silverware to a…
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Garry Doyle
21 Apr 2022, 23:43
Highlanders hit with injury blow as ex-England star set for sideline spell
The Highlanders have revealed ex-England flyer Denny Solomona has been sidelined with a hamstring injury as they embark on their f…
Alex McLeod
21 Apr 2022, 23:14
Beauden Barrett delivers glowing review of 'freakish' Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Blues star Beauden Barrett has described new teammate Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as a "freakish" player as the duo prepare to lineup alon…
Alex McLeod
21 Apr 2022, 22:05
Chiefs captain Sam Cane eyes head-to-head clash with Waratahs star Michael Hooper
Chiefs captain Sam Cane is eager to go head-to-head with Waratahs star Michael Hooper as New Zealand and Australian teams meet in …
AAP
21 Apr 2022, 18:50
'I'd love to': Caleb Clarke confirms NRL desire after next year's World Cup
Blues and All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has revealed his desire to follow his former sevens teammate into the NRL after next year's…
AAP
21 Apr 2022, 18:27
Wales wing Josh Adams commits to Cardiff with new deal
Wales wing Josh Adams has signed a new contract to stay at Cardiff.
PA
21 Apr 2022, 14:32
The 'no airs or graces' backstory to an unexpected England call-up
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has given an insight into Tom Pearson, the unknown rookie flanker surprisingly called into the Eng…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 11:30
High-flying Hurricanes must be on red alert in Melbourne
The Hurricanes are looking forward to facing a "new brand of footy" when they take on the Reds in Melbourne this weekend.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 11:19
'What a trooper': The pain barrier on-loan Lane battled at Bristol
Emergency Bristol full-back Rich Lane has likely played the last time for the Bears as an injury sustained in last weekend's Heine…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 11:17
The 'full-blooded' Exeter emotions as Saracens look to 'dent' them
Exeter boss Rob Baxter reckons there is no underestimating the importance of the outcome of this Sunday's renewal of their edgy ri…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 11:07
'Was I ready for England at the time? Maybe not'
Montpellier back row Zach Mercer says he concentrating on getting himself into the best position to take an opportunity with Engla…
Interview
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 10:26
Jerome Kaino and Conrad Smith named for Classic All Blacks fixture
Conrad Smith and Jerome Kaino are just two of the well-decorated names that have been included in the Classic All Blacks squad for…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 9:52
Premiership statement: Gloucester-Worcester cancellation verdict
Gloucester have had their Gallagher Premiership playoff qualification hopes boosted by the outcome of the investigation into the l…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 9:00
Dan Biggar verbal altercation with fan: 'I hope he gets hammered for it'
A verbal altercation between Dan Biggar and a fan during Northampton Saint's game with Gloucester at the weekend has become a talk…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 8:29
Cammy Hutchison and Freddie Owsley to start for Edinburgh
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair has handed Cammy Hutchison and Freddie Owsley starts against Zebre as the push for silverware cont…
PA
21 Apr 2022, 7:18
URC statement: Where the 2022 final will be played
United Rugby Championship officials have finally ended speculation that South Africa was poised to stage the final of the 201/22 U…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 5:49
'Huge attacking threat': Highlanders' Tomkinson signs for Dragons
URC strugglers Dragons have confirmed the major signing of Super Rugby Pacific back Sio Tomkinson from the Highlanders in New Zeal…
Kim Ekin
21 Apr 2022, 5:23
Jake White's Bulls deny 'revenge' for 2021 shock loss a motivation
The Vodacom Bulls deny they are trying to avenge last year's shock loss to Benetton in the final of the 2021 Rainbow Cup.
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 4:49
Baxter gives his take on Jack Nowell wearing the Munster shirt
Last Saturday's bizarre sight of Exeter winger Jack Nowell wearing a Munster jersey while seated in the Thomond Park stands on his…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 4:47
Three disciplinary updates published, including Chessum red card
Fresh from a busy Wednesday where disciplinary hearing decisions were published regarding four red card incidents and a citing, EP…
Kim Ekin
21 Apr 2022, 4:23
World Rugby unveil referees for intense June and July Tests window
World Rugby have released the bulk of the refereeing appointments for June and July, with multiple three Tests series taking place…
Kim Ekin
21 Apr 2022, 4:17
Scotland to play three Test series in Argentina
Scotland have confirmed that they will play a three Test series against Argentina this July.
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 3:45
'When you slow things down, it looks easy': NZ's fiercest defender talks red cards
The number of red cards in this year's Super Rugby Pacific competition has already reached record levels but All Blacks captain Sa…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 3:34
Exeter update leaves Simmonds the latest doubt for England tour
Exeter are still awaiting feedback before reaching a decision on the best treatment for the injury that has sidelined Sam Simmonds…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 3:28
EPCR announce Champions Cup quarter finals referees
The EPCR have announced the officials that will take charge of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals in May.…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 3:17
Aaron Smith rested as Folau Fakatava gets Highlanders No 9 jersey
The Highlanders have switched up their halves for this Sunday's clash with the Brumbies in Melbourne.
Tom Vinicombe
21 Apr 2022, 3:07
Wales back row details scary symptoms that ended his career
Former Wales back row James Davies has detailed the grueling return to play process he went through which led to the 'gut-wrenchin…
Ian Cameron
21 Apr 2022, 1:58
'Bursting their backside' video has Bristol enthused for the future
Pat Lam has isolated one moment from last Friday night's Heineken Champions Cup exit that fills him with confidence that Bristol w…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 1:48
The 'surprise' survey result fuelling Harlequins' title defence
Tabai Matson believes Harlequins are ready to launch a powerful end-of-season Gallagher Premiership title defence because of the r…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr 2022, 1:03
David Flatman: The right to reply
When Dan Biggar was shown a red card for a high tackle against Gloucester he came under a torrent of abuse but was he right to bit…
LONG READ
David Flatman
21 Apr 2022, 0:42
Black Ferns announce new coaching team following Moore's exit
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced the new coaching structure for the Black Ferns, taking the team through to Rugby World…
Online Editors
20 Apr 2022, 21:29
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck returns to Blues starting side for Drua
Coach Leon MacDonald said the team has drawn a line under the results in the New Zealand round, taken on board all of the positive…
Online Editors
20 Apr 2022, 18:58
Super Rugby Pacific's MVP and the uncapped players pushing for the All Blacks and Wallabies
At the halfway stage of Super Rugby Pacific, the RugbyPass roundtable writers from New Zealand and Australia – Alex McLeod (…
RugbyPass
20 Apr 2022, 17:43
Beauden Barrett is showing what he can do without the Horror-canes pack
There’s no Barrett v Richie Mo’unga debate. There’s Barrett as the undisputed starter at 10 and then those that back him up …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
20 Apr 2022, 16:00
Crusaders boosted by return of All Black centre for Rebels clash
The Crusaders are now preparing for a four-match tour across the Tasman, starting with their Anzac weekend fixture against the Reb…
Online Editors
20 Apr 2022, 15:43
Hurricanes hand Morgan another start for clash against the Queensland Reds
The Hurricanes are preparing to head to Super Round Melbourne to take on the Reds in the first ever Super round.
Online Editors
20 Apr 2022, 15:32
The most impressive rookie and the player who has exceeded expectations in Super Rugby Pacific
At the halfway stage of Super Rugby Pacific, the RugbyPass roundtable writers from New Zealand and Australia – Alex McLeod (…
Opinion
RugbyPass
20 Apr 2022, 14:30
Australia's best chance of bagging an upset against Kiwi opposition
With Super Rugby Pacific facing ongoing questions concerning the viability of the tournament, now would be an excellent time for t…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2022, 11:31
What Declan Kidney has made of Munster and their Ed Sheeran gaffe
Ex-Munster boss Declan Kidney was diplomacy personified when quizzed this week about the bizarre decision by his old club to sched…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 9:46
Diamond predicts the points split from cancelled Gloucester game
Steve Diamond insists that the lingering Gloucester anger over the cancellation of their Gallagher Premiership home game with Worc…
Chris Jones
20 Apr 2022, 9:15
'It's not something I am really concerned about'
Gloucester have reached the season’s business-end in contention for a possible trophy treble – but head coach George Skivingto…
PA
20 Apr 2022, 8:55
Dragons sign Welsh-qualified ex-England U20 from the Premiership
Dragons have confirmed the signing of George Nott, the Welsh-qualified 26-year-old second row who has made 59 appearances for Lond…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 8:25
Munster bring in Irish-qualified Antoine Frisch from Bristol
Bristol have confirmed that French midfielder Antoine Frisch will leave at the end of the current Gallagher Premiership season and…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 8:04
Tackle school for Biggar as EPCR publish five disciplinary results
EPCR have published the outcome of five disciplinary hearings that took place this week, including its investigation into the red …
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 7:32
Sam Cane sees similarities between Chiefs' and Waratahs' blunder years
When the draw for Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round was first revealed, many would have seen the Chiefs' fixture against the Warat…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Apr 2022, 7:18
Bristol reveal 'season-ending' operation for Radradra this week
Bristol boss Pat Lam has confirmed that Semi Radradra is set to undergo knee surgery for the second time in six months, bringing a…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 6:59
Unscrambling the All Blacks' midfield puzzle
The All Blacks have plenty of options in the midfield but no obvious combinations to call upon.
LONG READ
Tony Johnson
20 Apr 2022, 6:42
'We'd a long conversation': Callum Braley quits Test rugby aged 28
New Northampton signing Callum Braley has announced his retirement from international rugby with Italy with immediate effect to fo…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 4:50
'He broke the mould': Irish hooker Sean Cronin announces retirement
Leinster and Ireland hooker Sean Cronin has announced his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the current season. The soon…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 4:34
Friday night games binned as 2023 Six Nations fixtures confirmed
Guinness Six Nations officials have pulled the plug for now on Friday night fixtures as the 2023 championship will see all 15 game…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 3:53
Why are England so far ahead of the rest?
The results so far in this year’s TikTok Women's Six Nations have shown just how far ahead England are. Here we analyse why.
Analysis
Kat Merchant
20 Apr 2022, 3:32
Champions and Challenge Cup times, dates and venues confirmed
With ten former tournament winners with as many as 29 European titles between them still in contention for this season’s coveted…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 3:09
'Fantastic competitor' Vito hints he will 'probably' soon retire
Double All Blacks World Cup winner Victor Vito has suggested he is poised to retire from playing at the age of 35. Capped on 33 oc…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 1:47
The conversation Harlequins had with Marcus Smith over missed kick
Harlequins skipper Stephan Lewies has claimed that last Saturday's costly missed kick from Marcus Smith wasn't mentioned in their …
Liam Heagney
20 Apr 2022, 1:20
Return of the Saint
Philippe Saint-Andre was left battered and bruised from his experiences with Les Bleus but he has proved doubters wrong by guiding…
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
20 Apr 2022, 1:10
'Bone actually came out': Ugly injury makes Lawes an England doubt
Courtney Lawes is potentially facing a race to be fit in time for this July's England tour of Australia after Northampton shed lig…
Kim Ekin
20 Apr 2022, 1:06
Rebels boosted by return of Wallabies star ahead of Crusaders clash
The first of Melbourne's "Big Three" will make a timely return to AAMI Park on Sunday as the Rebels take on perennial rugby champi…
AAP
20 Apr 2022, 1:02
Kalyn Ponga ends speculation of cross-code All Blacks move with new NRL deal
Kalyn Ponga has put an end to speculation about a possible All Blacks move, announcing that he will remain in the NRL until 2027.
AAP
20 Apr 2022, 0:54
Reds dealt major injury blow as James O'Connor set for lengthy sideline spell
A James O'Connor injury has put a spanner in the Reds' plans to take down their New Zealand rivals and threatens to derail the pla…
AAP
20 Apr 2022, 0:37
Super Round clash between Moana Pasifika and Force postponed due to Covid
COVID-19 cases in the Western Force squad have forced their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika to be postponed.
AAP
20 Apr 2022, 0:12
Picking an All Blacks squad at the halfway point of Super Rugby Pacific
At the halfway stage of Super Rugby Pacific, All Blacks boss Ian Foster should have a decent idea of who is fit to make the cut fo…
Opinion
Alex McLeod
19 Apr 2022, 23:50
Quinn Tupaea makes surprise positional shift for Chiefs clash against Waratahs
All Blacks midfielder Quinn Tupaea has made a surprise positional shift for the Super Rugby clash between the Chiefs and Waratahs …
Alex McLeod
19 Apr 2022, 20:48
Picking the Super Rugby Pacific champions at the halfway stage of the season
At the halfway stage of Super Rugby Pacific, the RugbyPass roundtable writers from New Zealand and Australia review their pre-seas…
Opinion
RugbyPass
19 Apr 2022, 19:00
'Farcical': Eliminated Harlequins hit out at Champions Cup format
Harlequins senior coach Tabai Matson has branded the new home-and-away round-of-16 format in the Heineken Champions Cup as farcica…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 11:32
Wasps' message for Eddie Jones about 'born-winner' Jack Willis
Wasps boss Lee Blackett is urging England boss Eddie Jones to take born-winner Jack Willis on the three-Test July tour of Australi…
Chris Jones
19 Apr 2022, 10:47
'Sometimes you're gonna get it wrong': No absolute solution to red cards
The Hurricanes have no qualms with losing Asafo Aumua to a three-week suspension for a dangerous hit against the Highlanders over …
Tom Vinicombe
19 Apr 2022, 9:40
DoR Richards confirms he is negotiating a different Newcastle role
Long-serving Newcastle boss Dean Richards has confirmed he is negotiating an alternative role at Newcastle following reports he is…
Kim Ekin
19 Apr 2022, 8:19
Why there won't be any additions to the All Blacks hooking ranks this year
Less than 18 months out from the next World Cup, the wizened figures of Codie Taylor and Dane Coles will seriously come under the …
Analysis
Tom Vinicombe
19 Apr 2022, 7:00
'I was being lineout-lifted in the bar for about three hours after'
England international Jack Nowell has told all about his epic stag party last weekend in Ireland which resulted in him getting hil…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 5:07
Ex-NRL star suffers serious spinal injury playing rugby union
Former Cronulla NRL flyer Nathan Stapleton has been hospitalised with a serious spinal injury after fracturing his neck while play…
AAP
19 Apr 2022, 4:20
Rowntree: Why the England gang of 2015 have 'prospered' in Ireland
New Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has spoken about how the failed 2015 England coaching ticket is now a success in various ro…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 3:23
'Horrible': Andy Goode reviews miss that will 'haunt' Marcus Smith
Ex-England international Andy Goode has reviewed the missed conversion from Marcus Smith that eliminated Harlequins from the Heine…
Liam Heagney
19 Apr 2022, 2:16
There's no doubting Tomos
Tomos Williams, the Cardiff and Wales scrum-half showed against Saracens why he is the outstanding option going forward for Wayne …
LONG READ
Will Owen
19 Apr 2022, 2:12
'Looking forward to it': How Reds plan to stun Hurricanes in Super Round
The Reds have switched gears to prepare for their Super Round clash with the Hurricanes in Melbourne this weekend, determined to l…
AAP
19 Apr 2022, 1:01
'Put him in straight away': Ex-All Black wants Roger Tuivasa-Sheck fast-tracked
An All Blacks legend has called for cross-code Blues star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to be called into the New Zealand squad immediately.
Sam Smith
19 Apr 2022, 0:46
Why Julian Savea won't earn an All Blacks recall despite hot Hurricanes form
Current and former Super Rugby stars say it's difficult to see Julian Savea earning an All Blacks recall this year, despite his st…
Sam Smith
18 Apr 2022, 23:14
'Tough to take': Highlanders disappointed following Asafo Aumua's suspension
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot and assistant coach Clarke Dermody have expressed their disappointment following the three-week su…
Alex McLeod
18 Apr 2022, 20:15
Lonergan brothers sign long term deals
Wallaby brothers, Lachlan and Ryan Lonergan, have re-signed with the Brumbies until the end of season 2025.
Kim Ekin
18 Apr 2022, 13:10
The 2019 Gatland remarks that foreshadowed Welsh rugby's decline
Did Warren Gatland see the storm clouds gathering for Welsh rugby back in 2019? A re-read of remarks made by the nation's greatest…
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2022, 9:21
Borthwick denies Leicester tackle issues a result of poor training
Steve Borthwick, the Leicester Tigers head coach, insists his squad are being coached to try and avoid dangerous head contacts and…
Chris Jones
18 Apr 2022, 8:52
Giant prop to face his former side as Glasgow name 32-man squad for SA
Glasgow Warriors have named a squad of 32 players to travel to South Africa for this month’s crucial United Rugby Championship d…
Rugby365
18 Apr 2022, 7:13
Barrett, Aumua and Dickson cop SANZAAR bans
SANZAAR have handed out a total of 10 weeks of bans to three players following the recent on-field indiscretions.
Ian Cameron
18 Apr 2022, 4:25
Leinster send largely second string 31-man squad to South Africa
Leinster are sending a mostly second-string squad on a two week tour of South Africa in the United Rugby Championship.
Kim Ekin
18 Apr 2022, 3:34
Leicester Tigers setting the pace
Freddie Steward leads the English charge as the giants of the game assemble for a no-holds barred battle to be crowned kings of Eu…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
18 Apr 2022, 3:21
Argentinian international Carreras to stay at Newcastle Falcons
Argentina wing Mateo Carreras has signed an extension with Newcastle Falcons that will see him remain on Tyneside for another two …
Kim Ekin
18 Apr 2022, 2:03
Argentina stun Fiji to win first World Sevens Series tournament since 2009
Argentina have stunned Fiji to win the Vancouver Sevens, beating the Tokyo Olympics gold medallists to claim their first World Sev…
Sam Smith
17 Apr 2022, 23:45
'NZR's ballsed it up from the get-go': Ex-internationals hit out over Black Ferns saga
An ex-Black Ferns star and an All Blacks legend have taken aim at NZR over its handling of women's rugby in light of the Black Fer…
Sam Smith
17 Apr 2022, 22:01
Leon MacDonald tipped to become 'the future of the All Blacks' with Scott Robertson
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has been labelled as "the future of the All Blacks coaching staff" by an All Blacks great.
Sam Smith
17 Apr 2022, 19:17
Munster confirm move to Aviva Stadium for Toulouse
Munster have announced they will play their Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with their…
PA
17 Apr 2022, 11:13
Every red card from this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup
A few years ago, red cards were a rare sight. Flash forwards to this weekend and there have been five red cards dished out across …
Stefan Frost
17 Apr 2022, 10:55
Cards and scraps a plenty as Racing 92 beat local rivals Stade
Racing 92 set up a Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale as they came from behind to beat Stade Francais 33-22 on Sunday.
PA
17 Apr 2022, 10:36
'I never understood the vendetta against Farrell' - Saracens star lauded
Oft the villain on social media, England and Saracens star won rare praise on Twitter after putting in a masterful performance in …
Kim Ekin
17 Apr 2022, 9:39
Owen Farrell helps Saracens bag QF spot as Cardiff go down fighting
Saracens booked their place in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 40-33 victory over Cardiff at the Stone…
PA
17 Apr 2022, 8:26
'This is the problem with this competition' - Champions Cup format 'can not hold'
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has criticised the format of the Heineken Champions Cup after Harlequins were knocked out in d…
Stefan Frost
17 Apr 2022, 7:46
URC looking at 'B Division' that will include Cheetahs
A crucial meeting of the minds at the end of the month could pave the way for the Cheetahs to return to international competition …
Jan De Koning
17 Apr 2022, 6:51
The 6'8, 145kg Aussie who chose Toulouse over a shot at the NFL
At just 23 years old, Emmanuel Meafou’s career has already followed this path.
Interview
Stefan Frost
17 Apr 2022, 6:18
Munster to be without Thomond Park effect for quarter finals
Munster will be without their famous Thomond Park effect when they face Toulouse in their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final nex…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2022, 4:41
The clues that Marcus Smith's kicking technique was 'shaky'
Former Ireland winger Shane Horgan has suggested that Harlequins star Marcus Smith may have lacked confidence in his kicking durin…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2022, 2:51
Fighting Dan Biggar for 10 jersey gave Sam Davies 'competitive edge'
Dragons fly-half Sam Davies believes his time spent playing with Dan Biggar early in his career had a formative role in helping hi…
Interview
PA
17 Apr 2022, 2:13
Sale Sharks lock De Jager turns back on SA return - reports
Sale Sharks lock Lood de Jager has apparently turned his back on a return to South African rugby - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
17 Apr 2022, 1:56
'You would've thought there was no chance... But that's what we've done'
Steve Borthwick hailed his Leicester Tigers side for defying expectations after they completed the job against Clermont Auvergne w…
PA
17 Apr 2022, 1:29
'I'm incredibly frustrated... There were a couple of times we switched off'
Ulster captain Iain Henderson admitted his side paid the price for a few lapses in concentration as they were dramatically knocked…
PA
17 Apr 2022, 1:16
'It's just excuse city really': Western Force vow to fix horror starts
The Western Force have vowed to find a fix for their horror starts after enduring yet another early flop during Saturday night's 4…
AAP
16 Apr 2022, 19:26
'Surely in line for a recall': Growing calls for an All Black return for Savea
There were shades of the old Julian Savea in Dunedin last night as the Hurricanes winger bulldozed his way through the Highlanders…
Sam Smith
16 Apr 2022, 19:16
Dragons stun Scarlets with thrilling win in Llanelli
The Dragons secured only their second victory of the season as they beat the Scarlets 38-27 in Llanelli.
PA
16 Apr 2022, 15:39
Edinburgh's strong second-half display sees off Bath to book quarter-final spot
Edinburgh produced a convincing second-half display to beat Bath 41-19 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the European …
PA
16 Apr 2022, 15:26
Toulouse snatch dramatic late win to knock Ulster out of Champions Cup
Toulouse turned the tables on Ulster and dramatically booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals.
PA
16 Apr 2022, 15:15
Leicester win comfortably as floodgates open in the second half
Leicester booked a mouth-watering Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final with Leinster after completing the job against Clermont Auv…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 12:27
'A lot of teams would like to have those unsuccessful seasons'
Rob Baxter claimed on Saturday night that numerous clubs would love to have the type of season that Exeter have endured - getting …
Liam Heagney
16 Apr 2022, 12:09
'I said to him that when I met him a few years ago that I have so much belief in him'
Johann Van Graan praised the part the passionate home support played as they reached the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals.
PA
16 Apr 2022, 11:08
The 'downward spiral' Sam Simmonds injury update from Exeter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter hasn't written off the chances of Sam Simmonds playing again for the Chiefs this season even though he is u…
Liam Heagney
16 Apr 2022, 10:32
La Rochelle set up another French showdown in Champions Cup quarter-finals
Ihaia West scored 16 points as La Rochelle booked a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final showdown with Montpellier after a hard-fo…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 10:00
Stirring performance sees Munster dump Exeter out of Europe
Joey Carbery and Peter O’Mahony inspired a stirring 26-10 Heineken Champions Cup win for Munster as they knocked out 2020 champi…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 9:49
Exeter player ratings vs Munster | Champions Cup round of 16
Exeter player ratings live from Thomond Park: This was epic Easter fare every bit as absorbing and exhausting as the tumult the la…
Opinion
Liam Heagney
16 Apr 2022, 9:25
'That is gutting' - Harlequins refuse to blame Marcus Smith
Tabai Matson says Harlequins will not be blaming England star Marcus Smith for their agonising Heineken Champions Cup exit against…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 7:54
Pablo Matera won't be returning to Paris - reports
Los Pumas captain Pablo Matera will not be returning to Stade Francais, according to reports out of France.
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2022, 7:46
'I didn't think I was too flash tonight': Barrett's reflections on midfield shift
Three weeks into the experimental selection of Jordie Barrett in the No 12 jersey and it's fair to say the jury's still out on whe…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Apr 2022, 7:31
Marcus Smith's late conversion miss sees Harlequins eliminated
England star Marcus Smith suffered missed conversion misery as comeback kings Harlequins fell agonisingly short of another spectac…
PA
16 Apr 2022, 6:48
'Nothing's going our way': Tony Brown laments the bounce of the rugby ball
Highlanders coach Tony Brown has suggested that it's primarily dumb luck that is to blame for the Highlanders' ongoing winless str…
Sam Smith
16 Apr 2022, 6:32
Watch: Harlequins wrap up Heineken Cup try of the season
The EPCR won't have to look far for the winner of the Heineken Champions Cup try of the season. Harlequins produced an absolute sc…
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2022, 6:20
Israel Folau keen to face Wallabies in 2023 grudge match
Controversial fullback Israel Folau now looks nailed on to represent Tonga at the Rugby World Cup next year, according to head coa…
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2022, 5:42
Early-game Waratahs blitz too big a hurdle for Western Force
The NSW Waratahs have produced the hottest of starts to set up a 41-24 win over a depleted Western Force in their Super Rugby Paci…
AAP
16 Apr 2022, 5:18
'We're getting robbed': Highlanders captain incensed after Hurricanes defeat
Highlanders captain Aaron Smith was not happy following his side's defeat at the hands of the Hurricanes on Saturday evening.
Sam Smith
16 Apr 2022, 4:41
Highlanders player ratings vs Hurricanes | Super Rugby Pacific
The Highlanders couldn’t even up the count against the Hurricanes for 2022, finishing 0 and 2 after losing in Dunedin 22-21. Who…
Opinion
Mike Rehu
16 Apr 2022, 3:39
Rugby's red card laws are becoming 'less credible' - McGeechan
Lions' guru Sir Ian McGeechan has hit out at the decision to suspend Leceister Tigers centre Guy Porter, who was this week banned …
Ian Cameron
16 Apr 2022, 3:08
Hurricanes player ratings vs Highlanders | Super Rugby Pacific
The Hurricanes have held firm to record a narrow 22-21 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Who were their best performers in the …
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
16 Apr 2022, 3:04
'I was just in a bad spot in South Africa, my contract ended...'
Duane Vermeulen has explained the circumstances that prompted him to sign for Ulster last September while in Australia with the Sp…
Kim Ekin
16 Apr 2022, 2:42
Hurricanes hold strong for nail-biting win over Highlanders
The Hurricanes have scored a 22-21 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin despite the home side leading the game with five minutes to…
AAP
16 Apr 2022, 2:15
Vunivalu shuts down rumours: 'I'm not sure if my manager's not telling me anything'
Having made his long-awaited return for the Queensland Reds, Suliasi Vunivalu is set to turn his back on big dollars from NRL expa…
AAP
16 Apr 2022, 1:03
Brad Weber injury marrs Chiefs' first home win of the season
The Chiefs have recorded a comfortable 45-12 win over Moana Pasifika to earn their first home victory of the Super Rugby Pacific s…
AAP
15 Apr 2022, 23:22
Embattled Black Ferns coach stands down despite NZR support
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today announced that Glenn Moore has decided to stand down as head coach of the Black Ferns.
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 22:55
Sale react to red card: 'I don't think we will ever see that off him again'
Alex Sanderson reflected on a “nerve-wracking” night after his Sale Sharks team reached the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-fin…
PA
15 Apr 2022, 22:24
One-man advantage not enough for Bristol as Sale bounce back at Ashton Gate
.Sale Sharks overcame wing Arron Reed’s first-half red card to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals for a second succ…
PA
15 Apr 2022, 22:16
George Ford identifies the real heroes behind Leicester's European success
It is six years since Leicester, European champions in 2001 and 2002, have reached the tournament’s last-eight stage.
PA
15 Apr 2022, 21:58
'He brings a different level:' Leo Cullen hails record-breaking wing
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen sang the praises of star winger James Lowe after their 56-20 Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16 sec…
PA
15 Apr 2022, 21:51
London Irish thrash Castres to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals
London Irish secured their place in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 10-try demolition of French Top 14 club Castr…
PA
15 Apr 2022, 12:34
Leinster blow Connacht away at the Aviva Stadium to reach Champions Cup quarters
Leinster blew Connacht away with a 56-20 win at the Aviva Stadium – winning 82-41 on aggregate.
PA
15 Apr 2022, 12:30
'So reckless': Another red card dished out to 'recidivist' Scott Barrett
Against the Blues on Friday evening, Scott Barrett became the third All Blacks to be sent off in a Super Rugby Pacific match in fo…
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 9:49
Watch: Rieko Ioane's unbelievable try-saving, game-saving tackle
The Blues' defeat of the Crusaders will go down in the history books as their first in Christchurch since 2004 but despite leading…
Sam Smith
15 Apr 2022, 8:42
How 'one of the most penalised props' is now so dominant for Quins
Scrum coach Adam Jones has hailed the transformation this season at Harlequins by their 30-year-old tighthead Will Collier. The pr…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2022, 8:39
Romano's throwback performance 'shows the amount of footy he's missed out on'
While there were strong performances across the park from the Blues on Friday night, it's hard to look past the contributions of f…
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2022, 8:02
Five Scotland stars return but Edinburgh lose Graham
Edinburgh welcome back five Scotland internationals for their European Challenge Cup clash with Bath, but Mike Blair has lost wing…
PA
15 Apr 2022, 8:01
End is nigh for banned Latu at Stade after club owner's outburst
Ex-Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu is set to leave Stade Francais after a suspension for his latest red card reportedly prompted a stin…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2022, 7:07
All-conquering Blues the next New Zealand superpower
Are we witnessing a shift in the power base of New Zealand rugby?
LONG READ
Tom Vinicombe
15 Apr 2022, 6:50
Exeter missing Sam Simmonds as Munster bring back their stars
Sam Simmonds will be absent for Exeter this Saturday in Limerick as they seek to protect a five-point first leg European advantage…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr 2022, 5:21
Chris Ashton to make first Euro start for Leicester Tigers
Chris Ashton will make his first European start for Leicester Tigers after being named in the matchday squad for tomorrow's Heinek…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr 2022, 5:18
Reds pounce on Rebels errors to secure third spot heading into Super Round
The Queensland Reds have snuffed out a spirited Melbourne Rebels fightback to secure a crucial 36-32 win in their Super Rugby Pac…
AAP
15 Apr 2022, 5:04
Saracens roll out the big guns for Cardiff, including Owen Farrell
Saracens have made nine changes to their starting XV to host Cardiff in this Sunday's Challenge Cup round of 16 tie in London, Owe…
Kim Ekin
15 Apr 2022, 4:45
Just one Harlequins change as they look to reel in 14-point margin
Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins have made just one change to their team to face Montpellier in this Saturday's Heineken…
Kim Ekin
15 Apr 2022, 4:21
20-minute red card trial should be scrapped, not expanded - Andy Goode
World Rugby should be scrapping the 20-minute red card trial, not rolling it out globally, and should finally review the disciplin…
Andy Goode
15 Apr 2022, 4:09
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