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Gabin Villiere hat-trick helps slow-starting France ease to victory over Italy
.Gabin Villiere’s hat-trick helped France overcame a slow start to move to the top of the early Guinness Six Nations standings w…
PA
06 Feb 2022, 9:37
France player ratings vs Italy | 2022 Six Nations
Six Nations favourites France launched their 2022 campaign with a comfortable 37-10 home win over perennial strugglers Italy
Paul Smith
06 Feb 2022, 9:25
The South African flavour to the opening rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
The first few weeks of Super Rugby Pacific may be hardgoing for some New Zealand players - but it could also prove beneficial in …
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 7:46
Johnny Sexton backs Ireland to follow up in Paris
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton insists confidence in the camp has never wavered during Andy Farrell’s reign as head coach
PA
06 Feb 2022, 6:33
'I was absolutely raging' - Scotland hero fumes about Calcutta Cup incident
Scotland's try-scoring hero Darcy Graham was left 'raging' by the illegal intervention which denied him a second score.
PA
06 Feb 2022, 6:22
Wales vice-captain points the finger: 'Forget injuries...those selected didn't perform'
Wales are on the ropes after starting their Six Nations title defence by losing 29-7 to Ireland in Dublin.
PA
06 Feb 2022, 6:11
How the Super Rugby Pacific finals series could impact the competition
How will the extended play-off series in Super Rugby Pacific this year influence team selection throughout the season?
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 4:06
Pre-season thumping likely the first of many for Super Rugby's expansion sides
If history is anything to go by, the upcoming season is going to be a trial by fire for new Super Rugby sides Moana Pasifika and F…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
06 Feb 2022, 3:18
Eddie Jones admits Jamie George mistake but stands by George Ford call
Eddie Jones admits the role his mismanagement of replacing Luke Cowan-Dickie played in England’s dramatic 20-17 defeat by Scotla…
PA
06 Feb 2022, 3:16
Townsend: What Scotland must now do to 'deliver something special'
There was a time when Scotland beating England was the be-all and end-all for them but not anymore judging by the composed manner …
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 3:04
'It's getting a bit silly' - Blues CEO hits out at NZ restrictions
Andrew Hore, CEO of the Auckland-based Blues, has expressed frustration at New Zealand's COVID-19 restrictions, saying they are ge…
AAP
06 Feb 2022, 2:57
The five nastiest Murrayfield takeaways that most sickened England
Defeat for England in the opening round of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations will be sickening for them. They were coasting midway thr…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 2:40
'The U15s from my club in Manchester would beat us at the moment'
New boss Steve Diamond has accepted he needs to act quickly on the training ground if there is to be an upward swing in the fortun…
Interview
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 2:20
The 'smallest budget' reminder Pat Lam has on Bristol office wall
Don’t talk to Bristol boss Pat Lam about the alleged hardships of Gallagher Premiership clubs with reduced budgets struggling to…
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 2:00
Nigel Owens rethinks initial take on late Calcutta Cup scrum drama
Nigel Owens has backed New Zealand referee Brian O’Keeffe’s decision not to award England a late scrum penalty that could have…
Chris Jones
06 Feb 2022, 1:56
Luke Cowan-Dickie publicly apologises to England fans
The Exeter hooker was also yellow-carded for slapping a crossfield kick into touch to deny Scotland’s Darcy Graham a probable tr…
PA
06 Feb 2022, 1:32
'He was actually really angry that I didn't know what I'd done'
Ex-All Blacks scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow is one heck of a storyteller, his entertaining yarns - including an incredible story a…
Interview
Liam Heagney
06 Feb 2022, 0:54
Scotland's gloriously ugly Calcutta Cup win must now be backed up
England would be 'going after' Scotland, he said. Could the Scots handle the pressure of being ‘red-hot favourites’, he ponder…
Jamie Lyall
06 Feb 2022, 0:51
'I can't tell you how demoralising it is' - What pleased Sexton most post-game
Andrew Conway crossed twice in the second half as the hosts beat the defending champions 29-7.
PA
06 Feb 2022, 0:45
Ref Watch: Late scrum sequence comes under Calcutta Cup scrutiny
Ben O'Keefe got the Lions' summer series in South Africa back on refereeing track after the storm of controversy which engulfed th…
Paul Smith
06 Feb 2022, 0:25
'We haven't practised this': Blues win but conditions not suited for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in debut
The Blues have come away with a 28-21 win over the Hurricanes in wet conditions in a spectator-free pre-season clash at Rugby Leag…
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 19:51
Michael Hooper moves past Israel Folau for new Wallaby record
The victory pushes him clear of three-time winner Israel Folau and confirms his status in the game in the same season he went past…
AAP
05 Feb 2022, 15:57
'My dad debuted here at 18': Tom Lynagh's first Reds appearance following dad's footsteps
It was nervous grandson Tom needing a lift, the young playmaker impressing when brought on in the second half of the Queensland Re…
AAP
05 Feb 2022, 15:53
'Dinosaur tactics': Eddie Jones' tactical substitutions under the microscope after loss
The decision was just one of a few puzzling substitutions, with Smith a proven match-winner in the Autumn after he orchestrated on…
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 12:56
'Wait for the video... I have got the production team on it now'
Eddie Jones managed to find some room for levity in the wake of Saturday’s 20-17 loss to Scotland, the beaten England coach quip…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2022, 11:58
'Absolutely pathetic' - Pundits go in for Wales after drubbing in Dublin
Guinness Six Nations afternoons don't come much tougher - especially when you're reigning champions. Ireland eased past Wales 29-7…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2022, 11:39
'Very, very dumb play': Cowan-Dickie's pivotal moment that turned the Calcutta Cup
Another Smith penalty in the 63rd minute took England's lead to 17-10 which looked to have taken the game out of Scotland's reach …
Sam Smith
05 Feb 2022, 11:31
Whoops, Eddie Jones, it's happened again as England implode
Whoops, Eddie Jones, it happened again. Whereas the Australian’s reign as England coach started out with some extravagance when …
Opinion
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2022, 11:19
Scotland retain Calcutta Cup as late Finn Russell penalty sees off England
Defiant Scotland edged out England 20-17 to retain the Calcutta Cup in a pulsating showdown at raucous BT Murrayfield.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 11:08
Scotland player ratings vs England | Six Nations 2022
Scotland recorded consecutive wins over England for the first time since 1984 as a late Finn Russell penalty ensured they retained…
Gavin Harper
05 Feb 2022, 11:00
England player ratings vs Scotland | 2022 Six Nations
Scotland won consecutive Calcutta Cups for the first time since 1984 by claiming a tense 20-17 win at rainy Murrayfield.
Paul Smith
05 Feb 2022, 11:00
'We are better than that' - Dan Biggar faces the press after Ireland thumping
The visitors’ Six Nations title defence began with an emphatic loss.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 10:46
Leicester return to their best with comfortable win over Worcester
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers eased back to winning ways with a 36-16 victory over second-bottom Worcester Warrio…
PA
05 Feb 2022, 10:30
Merciless Saracens end Bath resurgence in brutal fashion
Tom Woolstencroft scored two first-half tries for the home side.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 9:56
Ref Watch: The verdict on Jaco Peyper's contribution to Wales v Ireland
Vastly experienced South African official Jaco Peyper got this year’s Six Nations underway and he put in an accomplished display…
Paul Smith
05 Feb 2022, 9:33
Stormers storm to the top of the table with victory over Sharks
The Stormers climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 20-10 victory over the Sharks in …
PA
05 Feb 2022, 9:31
England hopeful snatches late try as Wasps edge to narrow victory over Exeter
A Paolo Odogwu try deep into stoppage time plundered a 27-26 victory for Wasps who had been outplayed for much of the Gallagher Pr…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2022, 9:23
Ireland player ratings vs Wales | Six Nations 2022
Ireland player ratings: Ireland have beaten Wales 29 - 7 in their opening Guinness Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 9:08
Ireland brush aside depleted Six Nations champions Wales
The hosts convincingly stretched their winning run to nine games with the Dublin success.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 8:45
Wales player ratings vs Ireland | Six Nations 2022
Wales player ratings: Fronted by new skipper Dan Biggar, Wayne Pivac’s men were given the tough task of chasing an away scalp in…
Opinion
Will Owen
05 Feb 2022, 8:22
Bristol survive raft of setbacks to see off Newcastle at Ashton Gate
Bristol survived a whole host of setbacks to win a frenetic game featuring seven tries 37-21 as Newcastle lost at Ashton Gate.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 8:10
England arrive to boos but there is no repeat of 2020 bottle-gate
England arrived to a chorus of boos at Murrayfield on Saturday for their Guinness Six Nations opener but there was no repeat of th…
Liam Heagney
05 Feb 2022, 8:00
'Beyond a joke' - Peyper opts for yellow again for 'reckless' collision
A week on for receiving criticism for only issuing a yellow card in URC, Referee Jaco Peyper has once against opted for the lesser…
Kim Ekin
05 Feb 2022, 7:53
Bulls claim back-to-back wins over the Lions in United Rugby Championship
The Bulls made it back-to-back United Rugby Championship wins over the Lions with a 21-13 victory in Pretoria.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 7:13
Wales forced into late change for Six Nations opener versus Ireland
Wales were forced to a late change ahead of their Guinness Six Nations curtain-raiser against Ireland in Dublin this afternoon.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 5:43
Is it Ireland or Leinster versus Wales in Dublin this afternoon?
It's a remarkable testament to the strength in depth of Leinster - and the ability of the province to produce rugby athletes - tha…
Ian Cameron
05 Feb 2022, 5:27
'I like him. He doesn't think too much about anything, to be honest'
The young flanker has revelled during his short time in the international spotlight.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 4:18
'I felt like a bit of a mug' - Jack Conan ready to bury Rodney Parade gaff
The influential 29-year-old has never previously been selected to start a championship curtain-raiser.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 2:15
Reds hit by major personnel blow on eve of Super Rugby
Star playmaker James O'Connor and coach Brad Thorn are in isolation after a second COVID-19 outbreak swept through Queensland Reds…
AAP
05 Feb 2022, 1:27
'It was a bit of a thrill' - Wales buoyed by superstar athlete's video message
Wales are aiming for a first Six Nations win at the Aviva Stadium since 2012.
PA
05 Feb 2022, 1:16
'He's banging on the door' - Skivington tips leftfield England candidate
Gloucester head coach George Skivington believes Ruan Ackermann is now “banging on the door” of England boss Eddie Jones after…
PA
05 Feb 2022, 1:06
'Very proud': Moana Pasifika captain's message to teammates after heavy Chiefs loss
Moana Pasifika were far from perfect in their heavy pre-season loss to the Chiefs on Friday, but captain Sekope Kepu remains "very…
Alex McLeod
04 Feb 2022, 20:50
All Blacks great Keven Mealamu set to embark on new sporting career
All Blacks legend Keven Mealamu is reportedly set for a shock switch of sports, seven years after his retirement as a professional…
Sam Smith
04 Feb 2022, 18:26
Dalton Papalii to captain Blues in Super Rugby Pacific 2022
All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii has been announced as Blues captain for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Alex McLeod
04 Feb 2022, 16:32
Ulster go top of United Rugby Championship with victory over Connacht
Ireland squad member Robert Baloucoune touched down twice as Ulster climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship table with…
PA
04 Feb 2022, 15:00
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck named to make Blues debut against Hurricanes
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will make his long-awaited rugby union debut on Sunday after being named to start for the Blues in their pre-s…
Alex McLeod
04 Feb 2022, 14:51
Gloucester rise up Premiership table after win over London Irish
Gloucester moved up to second place in the Premiership with a 24-7 victory over London Irish as the Exiles’ miserable record at …
PA
04 Feb 2022, 14:11
'I think half the time he doesn't know what he is doing...'
Finn Russell has received a glowing endorsement from Stuart Hogg, his Scotland skipper, ahead of this Saturday’s Guinness Six Na…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 11:25
The emotion Simmonds feels over his first England start in 4 years
Recalled England No8 Sam Simmonds insists he hasn’t felt any added pressure this week after earning a first start for his countr…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 11:16
'Rugby pig' Stuart Hogg's startling admission on facing England
Hogg made his Scotland debut 10 years ago this month.
PA
04 Feb 2022, 8:51
The 'two big learnings' Moana Pasifika will take from their debut outing
While the scoreline may not reflect a close match, Aaron Mauger has suggested that Moana Pasifika will be considerably better for …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 8:29
Craig Gilroy hit with ban for 'reckless' horror tackle on Tom Rogers
Ulster's Craig Gilroy has been hit with a ban for his horror tackle on Scarlets' winger Tom Rogers in the United Rugby Championshi…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2022, 7:57
France prop Mohamed Haouas cops 15 month suspended sentence
France prop Mohamed Haouas has been handed a suspended sentence for his role in a spate of burglaries in 2014.
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2022, 7:24
Hogg's classy response to Jones' 'Scotland red-hot favourites' quip
Stuart Hogg has sidestepped getting involved in the discussion about Eddie Jones tagging Scotland as “red-hot favourites” for …
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 7:15
'Can't escape the south': Josh Ioane heading back to where it all began
Before Josh Ioane's first season of Super Rugby away from the Highlanders even kicks off, the former All Black is heading back to …
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 6:50
Can Scotland's best squad in a generation rise to the occasion?
Scotland are being talked up by those in the know as serious contenders, a side that England should respect and even fear but hope…
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
04 Feb 2022, 6:36
Six Nations boost for England as Manu Tuilagi is picked by Sale
Missing England midfielder Manu Tuilagi is poised to play his first match in eleven weeks after he was named on the Sale bench for…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 6:27
How Elliot Daly went from England axe to 'significant' in 17 days
It’s been quite a few weeks for Elliot Daly, the 29-year-old who has gone from getting axed by Eddie Jones on January 18 to bein…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 5:55
Released England star rejoins Leicester Tigers as they host Worcester
Leicester Tigers been given a boost as they look to correct two consecutive losses in a row in the Gallagher Premiership when they…
Sam Smith
04 Feb 2022, 4:36
Chiefs' dominance sends message to 'nervous' All Blacks
After 90 minutes of pre-season action on Friday, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan should be left feeling satisfied that his team is o…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Feb 2022, 4:17
The plan England have hatched to take away Finn Russell's 'weapons'
New England defence coach Anthony Seibold is hoping the plan he has formulated can be executed to such an effective degree that Sc…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 4:09
Eddie's right, England are underdogs - Andy Goode
It’s not the first time Eddie Jones has tried to tell us all that Scotland are favourites to win the Calcutta Cup but this time …
Andy Goode
04 Feb 2022, 4:00
Nigel Owens hits out at TMO use on eve of Six Nations
Former international referee Nigel Owens has told William Hill that rugby union’s TMO is used more effectively than VAR in foot…
Kim Ekin
04 Feb 2022, 3:41
Fabien Galthie to miss France's Six Nations opener
Coach Fabien Galthie is set to miss France's opening Six Nations rugby match against Italy after testing positive for COVID-19.
AAP
04 Feb 2022, 2:10
'I am sad about it' - Brian Moore reveals real reason behind BBC axing
BBC co-commentator Brian Moore has revealed that he is 'sad' over his exit from his long-held BBC Six Nations commentating role, w…
Ian Cameron
04 Feb 2022, 1:49
'We'd a 19-year-old second row on the bench, I don't think we've ever had that'
A glance at the current Gallagher Premiership table makes for very unusual reading for serial finalists Exeter heading into their …
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 1:26
'My overall feeling was Mark's my friend, the biggest concern was for him'
It was a jolting 70-word bolt from the blue statement that Saracens issued last Friday afternoon, announcing that long-serving bos…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 1:06
Eddie Jones' 'blatantly honest' claim about Scotland's development
Eddie Jones has startingly claimed that Gregor Townsend’s Scotland are “probably two years ahead” of England in terms of the…
Liam Heagney
04 Feb 2022, 0:56
Moana Pasifika handed thumping by Chiefs in first pre-season match
Moana Pasifika have been dealt a tough introduction to life in Super Rugby Pacific after being beaten 61-7 by the Chiefs at Mt Sma…
Alex McLeod
03 Feb 2022, 23:58
Late penalty secures Highlanders pre-season win over Crusaders
The Highlanders have opened New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific pre-season with a tense 20-19 victory over the Crusaders in Weston.
Alex McLeod
03 Feb 2022, 22:01
Naholo, Vahaakolo still on radar as Highlanders search for wingers
They may be about to suit up for the Crusaders against their former side, but Waisake Naholo and Freedom Vahaakolo could still yet…
Alex McLeod
03 Feb 2022, 19:11
'There's not much longer left for me': Wallabies star's shock admission
Wallabies winger Andrew Kellaway concedes he already feels like the time is ticking on his career despite being crowned Rugby Aust…
AAP
03 Feb 2022, 18:19
'Really impressive': Tony Brown backs Highlanders stars for All Blacks selection
After a year without some of his most promising prospects, Highlanders boss Tony Brown is excited to have his returning stars back…
Alex McLeod
03 Feb 2022, 17:50
Julian Savea to captain Hurricanes in pre-season clash against Blues
Former All Blacks wing Julian Savea has been named to captain the Hurricanes in their pre-season clash against the Blues in Wellin…
Alex McLeod
03 Feb 2022, 17:05
'Excited': Jamie Roberts opens up on Super Rugby move to Waratahs
Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts is ready to compete and make his presence known at the Waratahs.
Jack O'Rourke
03 Feb 2022, 14:40
The 'Scotland brag' that England want Marcus Smith to silence
Eddie Jones has no concerns about the speculation that Scotland will get at Marcus Smith, the rookie England out-half, when the Gu…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 14:00
Saracens: How Nick Isiekwe ended 44-month wait for England recall
You have to go back 44 months to find the last time that Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe was capped by England. He had just turned 20 a…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 11:44
Sanderson's 6:30am phone call after Raffi Quirke England omission
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has revealed how he made a 6.30am phone call to his brother Pat, his fellow ex-England international, aft…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 11:42
The trait Ireland's Aussie-born rookie shares with Test rugby survivors
Australia-born Hansen has been rewarded for a string of standout displays for Connacht.
PA
03 Feb 2022, 11:22
Eddie Jones ratchets up pressure on Scotland ahead of Calcutta Cup
England coach Eddie Jones is up to his old tricks again, labelling Scotland as "red hot" favourites for Saturday's Calcutta Cup cl…
AAP
03 Feb 2022, 9:54
Pierre Mignoni's long rumoured Lyon exit confirmed
Head coach Pierre Mignoni is set to leave Lyon after seven years with the French Top 14 side - the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2022, 9:37
'I am getting faster' - Louis Rees-Zammit sends Six Nations warning
The prolific wing is relishing his second Six Nations campaign.
PA
03 Feb 2022, 9:10
World Rugby issue Law clarification on back of England Rugby request
World Rugby have issued a Law clarification on back of an England Rugby request, relating to rucks and loose balls in open play.
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2022, 8:46
The advice Will Carling has given new England skipper Tom Curry
New England skipper Tom Curry has spoken about the advice he has received from the legendary Will Carling which helped him go from…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 8:44
Moana Pasifika line-up named for historic pre-season fixture
Moana Pasifika head coach Aaron Mauger has named three formidable lineups for Friday’s pre-season ‘Ofa Atu Tonga’ fundraisin…
Online Editors
03 Feb 2022, 8:03
'You're gonna see a lot of players turning up in different teams'
While the impacts of Covid and injuries aren't foreign to any of Super Rugby's head coaches, there's one new factor that the New Z…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Feb 2022, 7:41
Former Ireland and Lions captain Tom Kiernan dies
Cork-born Kiernan won 54 caps for Ireland between 1960 and 1973.
PA
03 Feb 2022, 7:32
Introducing a new era of fantasy rugby: ASX Sports
A new rugby game is launching this week that is going to take you by storm. Think fantasy rugby meets Jerry Maguire, where you can…
Josh Raisey
03 Feb 2022, 7:15
Johnnie Beattie: 'Tears streamed down my face. Every time.'
Johnnie Beattie explains why England will miss Owen Farrell, the set-piece could hurt France, and this Six Nations will be the tig…
LONG READ
Johnnie Beattie
03 Feb 2022, 7:07
England explain the selection of unheralded duo Ludlam and Isiekwe
You would have very got long odds a few weeks ago on Eddie Jones naming an England team to face Scotland this Saturday with Lewis …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 6:45
England bank on two advantages versus 'red-hot favourites' Scotland
England boss Eddie Jones is banking on two particular areas of play tipping the balance in his team’s favour when they take on …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 5:45
'He's canned all of our fitness testing': The shake-up in England camp
Considering both the teams Amy Cokayne plays for, the 25-year-old hooker is used to having opposition (especially underdog teams) …
Lucy Lomax
03 Feb 2022, 5:33
'A new challenge' - Scotland international departs Exeter Chiefs for URC
Former Scotland nine Sam Hidalgo-Clyne is set to leave Exeter Chiefs at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
Kim Ekin
03 Feb 2022, 5:26
Scotland make three changes to their pack for clash with England
Gregor Townsend has named a Scotland team for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener at home to England that contains three…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 5:17
Mack Hansen starts for Ireland as Tadhg Beirne switches position
PA
03 Feb 2022, 5:13
Injuries no concern as Chiefs name side for pre-season clash with Moana Pasifika
Friday evening's match between the Chiefs and Moana Pasifika will give Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan a first look at how his squad…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Feb 2022, 4:41
The All Blacks great rookie skipper Tom Curry has been likened to
Eddie Jones has backed Tom Curry to impress after the 23-year-old back-rower was named the youngest England captain since Will Car…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 4:30
Brian Moore to step down from BBC's Six Nations commentary
Legendary rugby co-commentator Brian Moore is set to step down from his Six Nations role with the BBC, the pundit has confirmed on…
Ian Cameron
03 Feb 2022, 4:21
England name Six Nations team with 7 changes from Springboks win
Eddie Jones has named an England team for this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener away to Scotland that shows seven changes …
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 3:31
Two-division set-up thrown out as new format for NPC announced for 2022
Following considerable frustrations with the set-up in 2021, New Zealand Rugby have unveiled a new format for the NPC for 2022.
Sam Smith
03 Feb 2022, 3:17
'I'm going to have to adapt': Jamie Roberts gearing up for 'different game'
Jamie Roberts expects his 35-year-old legs to be asked new questions in a cameo for the NSW Waratahs this season.
AAP
03 Feb 2022, 2:53
Josh Adams switches position for Wales opener against Ireland
Wing Josh Adams will make his first Test match appearance in the centre when Wales launch their Guinness Six Nations Championship …
PA
03 Feb 2022, 2:37
NZR announce more changes for Super Rugby scheduling
Just a day after confirming that the six New Zealand-based franchises would play the first half of the Super Rugby Pacific season …
Sam Smith
03 Feb 2022, 2:34
Fly-half focus: The men who could decide the Six Nations
The fly-half can make or break a well-practiced gameplan and in the Six Nations, there will be a plethora of talent on show, stret…
LONG READ
Andy Clarke
03 Feb 2022, 2:18
'An inspiration to so many being the lightest pro rugby player'
Pat Lam will allow himself a hearty chuckle when it is confirmed later on Thursday that Harry Randall has made the England matchda…
Liam Heagney
03 Feb 2022, 1:00
'He's taken the loose forwards in under his wing': Robertson blown away by Pablo Matera
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has been more than happy with the way Argentinian loose forward Pablo Matera has integrated i…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 19:22
'I don't think they have anything to fear': England's aura of invincibility over Scotland has gone
Speaking on the BBC Radio Scotland podcast with Andy Burke and Tom English, the 54-test veteran was asked whether Scotland have ch…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 17:48
Highlanders team named for pre-season clash against Crusaders
The Highlanders have named a 33-man team in what will be the first in-game opportunity for players to challenge for a spot to play…
RugbyPass
02 Feb 2022, 15:53
Stephen Jones praises 'brilliant' Jonathan Davies as he approaches milestone
Davies will clock up a century of Wales and British and Irish Lions Test match appearances if he features in Saturday’s Guinness…
PA
02 Feb 2022, 15:20
Freddie Steward: England are prepared for aerial onslaught in 'treacherous conditions' at Murrayfield
Injury-ravaged England open their quest to wrestle the Guinness Six Nations from Wales with a banana skin fixture that is set to b…
PA
02 Feb 2022, 15:15
The time has come for Beauden Barrett to deliver the Blues what they wanted
They have not beaten the Crusaders in this new era of Blues rugby under Leon Macdonald, losing five from five. They got close in 2…
Ben Smith
02 Feb 2022, 14:48
Bristol tidy up 'a few misconceptions' after Hughes' Bath debut
Pat Lam has reflected on last week’s Gallager Premiership man of the match debut by Nathan Hughes, the out-of-favour No8 that Br…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 12:07
'He's not a dick with it': Why Tom Curry is set to skipper England
So excited are Sale about the likely prospect that Tom Curry will skipper England in this Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 11:49
Facing Goliath - A documentary following Italy as they take on the mighty All Blacks
Facing Goliath is the monumental journey of the Italian rugby team as they prepare to take on New Zealand, one of the greatest rug…
Tom Parker
02 Feb 2022, 11:06
Wasps confirm the exits of both Jimmy Gopperth and Malakai Fekitoa
Wasps have confirmed the end-of-season departures of Jimmy Gopperth, who has been linked with a two-year switch to Leicester, and …
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 9:24
The Sale update that will have England and Springboks fans smiling
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is poised to unleash fit-again duo Manu Tuilagi and Faf de Klerk in this weekend’s Gallagher Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 8:54
France plot road to success by heeding errors of the past
France's renaissance has seen them thrust into the unfamiliar role as Six Nations tournament favourite but their sights are on an …
LONG READ
Martin Gillingham
02 Feb 2022, 8:37
WRU confirms curbs on alcohol for Wales' home Six Nations games
The Welsh Rugby Union has moved to curb alcohol-related disorder by ordering the bars to be closed during the second half of this …
Kim Ekin
02 Feb 2022, 7:57
Six Nations opener sees England U20s hand debuts to 11 starters
England age-grade coach Alan Dickens has named a Six Nations team that includes eleven starters making their debut at U20s level. …
Kim Ekin
02 Feb 2022, 7:47
Chiefly trial facing Moana Pasifika this weekend as Super Rugby draws near
It would be fair to suggest that this Friday's hit-out between Moana Pasifika and the Chiefs is one of the most anticipated pre-se…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 7:46
10-day trial by fire set to decide final Rugby World Cup qualifier out of Africa
While the global pandemic has been a major disrupter at all levels of the game, it's the teams who are still vying for spots at th…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 6:21
The alleged England stigma Steve Diamond dismisses as 'bulls**t'
Steve Diamond has dismissed as bulls**t the suggestion that players need to be playing for the best clubs in England in order to g…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 5:38
ASX Sports Fantasy Rugby: Who to buy in round one
Have you heard about the new fantasy rugby game thousands of you are signing up to and playing? If not you might want to read thi…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb 2022, 5:00
Watch: Lima Sopoaga punishes Perpignan for poor goal-line drop-out
The world still probably hasn't fully adjusted to goal-line drop-outs and former All Black Lima Sopoaga punished Perpignan for a c…
Sam Smith
02 Feb 2022, 4:03
The Exeter verdict on Jonny Hill losing out this week with England
Exeter have admitted it wasn’t a great surprise that Jonny Hill won’t be fit in time for England to face Scotland this weekend…
Liam Heagney
02 Feb 2022, 3:47
'We've had about a million challenges already': Moana Pasifika primed for shift
Aaron Mauger, head coach of the newly formed Moana Pasifika team, believes his side may have a small advantage over their oppositi…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Feb 2022, 2:54
Hines' Calcutta Cup of tears
Nathan Hines talks walking out on Scotland, jousting with Eddie Jones and Calcutta Cup joy.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
02 Feb 2022, 2:44
'It's definitely the most inexperienced squad Wales have had for a long time'
Ireland and Wales kick off the 2022 Guinness Six Nations this Saturday, as the reigning champions travel to Dublin to take on an I…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb 2022, 2:30
'A fired up England with a point to prove are always a dangerous team'
England head to Edinburgh this weekend for the Calcutta Cup with a point to prove, almost a year to the day after Scotland earned …
Josh Raisey
02 Feb 2022, 2:00
Sexton 'always picking up the phone going, is it good or bad news'
Veteran Ireland captain Johnny Sexton intends to prolong his illustrious career for as long as he feels fit and wanted. The 36-yea…
PA
02 Feb 2022, 1:55
Why Scotland rookie Cameron Redpath has been likened to Tim Horan
Cameron Redpath may have only won a single Scotland cap but the Bath centre is already being compared to Tim Horan, the double Wor…
Chris Jones
02 Feb 2022, 1:11
The 'complete switch-off from rugby' changes Cowan-Dickie has made
Luke Cowan-Dickie has scaled back his gaming as part of an enhanced professional outlook that has helped propel him into England…
PA
02 Feb 2022, 0:50
Pablo Matera to make Crusaders debut in pre-season clash against Highlanders
Los Pumas star Pablo Matera will join ex-All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo in making his first appearance for the Crusaders against t…
Alex McLeod
01 Feb 2022, 20:45
The surprise reason why James O'Connor stood down as Reds captain
James O'Connor has stripped it back after the Reds playmaker admitted he'd bitten off too much in a run to the Super Rugby AU titl…
AAP
01 Feb 2022, 20:04
Confirmed: NZ teams to relocate to Queenstown for opening rounds of Super Rugby Pacific
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the five Kiwi franchises, and Moana Pasifika, will relocate to Queenstown for the opening rounds o…
Alex McLeod
01 Feb 2022, 19:46
'I never thought I would play rugby again': Wallaby's unlikely journey to Moana Pasifika captaincy
Veteran international prop Sekope Kepu has been named captain of New Zealand's Moana Pasifika for their debut Super Rugby season.
AAP
01 Feb 2022, 18:01
'You will see a different style': Nic White promises a fresh Brumbies style for Super Rugby
With the majority of the side's Wallabies not in action in Bowral, it was a test of squad depth, and there were a number of player…
Jack O'Rourke
01 Feb 2022, 16:01
England cut their squad to 29 ahead of their Six Nations opener
Eddie Jones has retained 29 players ahead of England’s opening Guinness Six Nations match this weekend. England will travel to E…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 11:27
Picking a starting Chiefs team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
Who will the Chiefs roll out in their starting line-up for their opening match of Super Rugby Pacific this season?
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
01 Feb 2022, 11:10
Gilroy cited for 'the tackle everyone is trying to get away from'
Former Ireland winger Craig Gilroy escaped with just a yellow card for a high tackle during last Friday night’s United Rugby Cha…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 11:00
Absent England No7 Sam Underhill has suffered another Bath setback
Hopes that concussion-hit Sam Underhill might soon be back in the mix at Bath and prove his fitness for a Guinness Six Nations cal…
Chris Jones
01 Feb 2022, 10:15
Leicester confirm 'sound-out conversation' with Chris Ashton
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has confirmed that free agent Chris Ashton visited the Tigers training ground on Tuesday in the hop…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 9:41
Worcester statement: Scott Baldwin has left with immediate effect
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin has been released from his Worcester contract on compassionate grounds. The 33-year-old, who arrived…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 9:09
Josh Adams tackles the speculation he will fill No13 Wales shirt
Josh Adams says he would be “more than happy” to play his first Test match in the centre when Wales launch their Guinness Six …
PA
01 Feb 2022, 8:07
What Ireland really make of the 'big reputations' Wales are missing
Johnny Sexton insists there is “not one ounce of complacency” in the Ireland camp ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener a…
PA
01 Feb 2022, 7:54
England deliver the latest update on their wait for Courtney Lawes
England assistant Matt Proudfoot has described Courtney Lawes as "raring to go" for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match away t…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 7:17
Wales issue update on Ross Moriarty following his recent return
Wales assistant coach Stephen Jones says that Ross Moriarty is fit and available for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener agai…
PA
01 Feb 2022, 6:09
Ford and Smith named in 15-strong European player of the year list
Five Gallagher Premiership players - including George Ford of Leicester and Harlequins' Marcus Smith - have been named on the Hein…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 5:57
England's Dolly and Heyes among new deals announced by Leicester
Rookie England hooker Nic Dolly has agreed on a new deal at Leicester, the club he joined just last March from Coventry. Having in…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 3:58
Injury-hit England get much needed Joe Marler boost
England’s troubled build-up to their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland has eased slightly after Joe Marler was cleare…
PA
01 Feb 2022, 2:19
'Scotland in a Grand Slam decider...': The Rugby Pod predictions
With giddy Guinness Six Nations atmosphere in the air, The Rugby Pod has been busy in this week’s latest episode giving its uniq…
Liam Heagney
01 Feb 2022, 2:17
Cardiff's 'College of Knowledge' hits the bullseye
This year's Six Nations will feature a smattering of Cardiff-reared talent that didn't come through the conventional academy route…
LONG READ
Ross Harries
01 Feb 2022, 2:12
Six Nations: A 'what not to shout' guide for the filthy casual or rugby noob in your life
RugbyPass refereeing expert Paul Smith has chosen his six ‘Most Shouted at the TV’ moments for some further explanation.
Opinion
Paul Smith
01 Feb 2022, 0:43
Picking a starting Blues team for round one of Super Rugby Pacific
With little more than a fortnight until the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific kicks-off, here's a possible Blues side that …
Opinion
Alex McLeod
31 Jan 2022, 20:25
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe takes Ngani Laumape head on in his Top 14 debut with Toulon
Kolbe played at fullback but could not inspire his side to victory as they went down 26-24 but he was heavily involved throughout …
Sam Smith
31 Jan 2022, 17:18
The All Blacks playing for their careers in this year's Super Rugby Pacific
If I have a wish for Super Rugby Pacific, it’s that guys grind it out game after game. I don’t want to see a good 40 minutes h…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
31 Jan 2022, 16:46
Wallabies legends to suit up for Tonga tsunami charity match
Toutai Kefu will coach a star-studded Tongan invitational side against a vintage Queensland Reds outfit to raise funds for the bat…
AAP
31 Jan 2022, 16:32
'That was huge for us': Scotland's Twickenham victory built belief
The Scots pulled off their first away win over England since 1983 when they won 11-6 last February, albeit there were no supporter…
PA
31 Jan 2022, 12:18
'When you're walking into the changing rooms you'll get whatever chat'
England travel to Scotland for their Guinness Six Nations opener this weekend.
PA
31 Jan 2022, 9:18
Rumours link Steve Diamond with Northern raid
Newly-appointed Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond has been linked with a raid on his former club Sale Sharks
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 8:34
Eddie Jones' England to face 'without doubt' the best defensive 13 in world
Eddie Jones has been warned his makeshift midfield will have to break through the best defensive centre in World rugby when they t…
Chris Jones
31 Jan 2022, 7:58
Who are 'Alfie Bar Bree' and 'Billy Vunipolo?'
A growing number of Wasps fans are taking to social media to voice their embarrassment about the difficulties being experienced by…
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 6:58
Biggar lands blow as exchange of compliments escalates with Sexton
The pair were British and Irish Lions colleagues in New Zealand in 2017.
PA
31 Jan 2022, 6:47
Josh Murphy becomes latest Leinster forward to up sticks
Leinster utility forward Josh Murphy has become the latest forward to head to the exit, with Connacht confirming his signing.
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2022, 6:09
'When we build up emotions too high maybe the accuracy isn't there'
Gregor Townsend has gone in an entirely different direction by calling on his team to remain calm and lessen the emotional side of…
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 5:24
Ireland confirm injured heavyweight trio to return to training tomorrow
Ireland appear set to have a full deck of cards to play with going into the opening weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, following…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2022, 5:13
French side Massy leave player behind at motorway service station
Rugby Club Massy Essonne in the Nationale maybe aren't the most attentive bunch, after leaving an academy player behind at a motor…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2022, 4:46
Local paper piles pressure on '£284,012 Dean Ryan'
Pressure has been piled on Dragons boss Dean Ryan by the regional side's local paper the South Wales Argus.
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 4:26
Scotland lose prop but get Duhan Van Der Merwe boost
Jamie Bhatti has withdrawn from the Scotland squad ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations opener against England because of in…
PA
31 Jan 2022, 4:05
Rugby shows vision to widen its congregation
Rugby returned to terrestrial TV in a boon to domestic rugby and with the Six Nations just days away, rugby is set to return to ce…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
31 Jan 2022, 3:55
Andy Nicol's comments highlight rugby's chasmic divide on player safety
Rugby union faces a huge divide over its chosen approach to reducing head injuries sustained in contact situations.
Opinion
Paul Smith
31 Jan 2022, 2:48
What Smith as the England 10 means for Youngs compared to Ford
Centurion Test scrum-half Ben Youngs has explained he doesn’t really have to change his game when paired together with internati…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2022, 1:50
Unlocking Marcus Smith's game in the Six Nations
England have one of the best attacking players in the Six Nations at their disposal.
LONG READ
Ben Smith
31 Jan 2022, 1:40
'If the opportunity arose' - England backrow open to rugby league switch
England flanker Ben Earl is open to the possibility of switching to rugby league, even if he admits it may not ever come to fruiti…
Ian Cameron
31 Jan 2022, 1:39
Why Ben Youngs craves 'Raffi's D and Harry's feel for when to tap'
Twelve years after making a Test level debut against Scotland in March 2010 as a fresh-faced 21-year-old, Ben Youngs will head bac…
Liam Heagney
31 Jan 2022, 1:00
Western Force relocate to start Super Rugby Pacific season
Border restrictions have forced the hand of the Force, who returned to the domestic competition last year for the one-off Super R…
AAP
30 Jan 2022, 18:56
Watch: Former New Zealand age grade star pulls off incredible catch to score
Former New Zealand age grade rep Malo Tuitama bagged a double when the Shizuoka Blue Revs took the field for their first League On…
Sam Smith
30 Jan 2022, 17:19
'Scotland's game has definitely evolved': Ben Youngs identifies key men in Scotland's transformation
England head to Edinburgh on Saturday in possession of a poor record from the last four Calcutta Cup clashes having lost twice and…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 16:38
'I felt we were short of ball-carriers': Wasps adjustments key to victory over Saracens
Wasps’ director of rugby Lee Blackett was delighted to see his side continue their momentum with a fourth home victory on the tr…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 13:06
'Something was clearly missing': Sanderson on Sale's big comeback win over Leicester
Trailing 21-5 in the second half, the Sharks ran in four tries in half an hour to shock the Tigers and take all five points, cutti…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 13:00
Fresh blow for England as Joe Marchant out
Marchant will miss at least the start of the training week at the squad’s base in Surrey
PA
30 Jan 2022, 11:19
'There's definitely still more to come. There are boys dying to have a crack'
Kyle Steyn banished his birthday blues with a try double against Connacht and declared the future was bright for him and Glasgow.
…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 11:00
Five players to watch like a hawk during this year's Six Nations
The 2022 Guinness Six Nations Championship is widely expected to be among the most keenly-contested in its history.
PA
30 Jan 2022, 10:30
Sale stun Premiership leaders Leicester with thrilling second-half comeback
Sale produced a stunning second-half fightback to defeat Leicester 35-26 and consign the runaway Premiership leaders to a second s…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 9:31
Gopperth guides Wasps to victory over Saracens
Jimmy Gopperth kicked 16 points as Wasps completed a hat-trick of impressive home victories with a 26-20 win over Saracens.
PA
30 Jan 2022, 9:28
How will Scott Robertson keep a full house of barnstorming backs satisfied?
The Crusaders may have taken a few hits in the forwards in the Super Rugby off-season but they'll once again start the year with u…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jan 2022, 7:51
France welcome back 14 players including Dupont, Ntamack and Jalibert
France have welcomed back 14 players to their Guinness Six Nations squad after Covid-19 and various injuries took a toll on their …
Ian Cameron
30 Jan 2022, 7:37
Six Nations expectations soaring in Scotland despite scepticism from outside
The positive vibe north of Hadrian’s Wall is not in keeping with the assertion of most bookmakers.
PA
30 Jan 2022, 6:21
Pool noodles, rituals and special forces - meet rugby's lineout king
Simon Hardy has coached many of the world's top hookers using swimming gear, Swiss balls and hype music.
Jamie Lyall
30 Jan 2022, 4:00
'They're learning some harsh lessons': Baptism by fire for young Chiefs
Like the other New Zealand Super Rugby sides, the Chiefs have welcomed a significant group of additional players into their set-up…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jan 2022, 3:15
Written off over his size, Michael Lowry is an example for smaller players
Ulster star Michael Lowry represents a “real beacon” for smaller players and has been backed to shine on the international sta…
PA
30 Jan 2022, 2:42
'They have kicked the ball 430 times... That's 200 times more than us'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has prepared his players for a “scrum scrap” and “maul war” against Premiership leaders Leicester…
Chris Jones
30 Jan 2022, 2:06
'It is what it is… they are grim conversations, extremely tough'
Six Nations hype is simmering six days out from the start of the 2022 tournament but steer clear of asking former Wallabies lock L…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan 2022, 1:00
'It's going to be hostile... I'm sure I'm going to get plenty abuse'
England boss Eddie Jones has claimed he will happily accept being on the receiving end of plenty of verbal abuse at Murrayfield ne…
Liam Heagney
30 Jan 2022, 1:00
'Fans are giving it to you straight away and chucking certain things'
Kyle Sinckler is eager to feel the hostility awaiting England at Murrayfield on Saturday after a year spent playing in empty stadi…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 23:00
Tunnel or funnel: Leinster's official statement after claims players 'disrespected' Cardiff
However after the celebrations died down, Cardiff fans begun to fume over suggestions that Leinster's players failed to appropriat…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 21:50
'SA Rugby can't afford passengers': Lions latest URC 'diabolical' showing a cause for concern
It is clear they have become South Africa's worst pro franchise with the Southern Kings entering liquidation and the Free State Ch…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 20:52
Aussie rugby women roar to Sevens revenge
Australia's women, inspired by returning veteran Sharni Williams, have taken ruthless revenge by dismantling Russia in the Seville…
AAP
29 Jan 2022, 18:45
'Let's hope they are taking note': The fullback-wing combination Springbok fans want to see
The Stormers and the Sharks latest draw in the United Rugby Championship put on show some of the most talented fullbacks in South …
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 17:28
Gloucester maintain impressive away record with victory at Newcastle
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a sensational try as Gloucester made it four away wins from five in the Gallagher Premiership with a 32-2…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 14:26
Watch: Jarrod Evans lands monster to claim shock victory for Cardiff over Leinster
Jarrod Evans held his nerve to fire over a 45-metre penalty with the last kick of the game to give Cardiff their first win over Le…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 14:14
Farrell dismisses talk of Ireland's alleged Six Nations Achilles' heel
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has dismissed concerns about a lack of club action for some of his players going into the Guinness…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 14:00
Watch: Aaron Cruden and Marika Koroibete shine in wild League One clash
Former All Black first five Aaron Cruden and Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete starred for their respective sides in a wild Japan Ru…
Sam Smith
29 Jan 2022, 12:29
Five-try Munster maintain their perfect record against Zebre Parma
Munster maintained their perfect record against Zebre Parma by winning 34-17 to make it 18 wins from as many meetings between the …
PA
29 Jan 2022, 11:50
Prop hattrick can't save Edinburgh from Ospreys bird strike
The Ospreys overturned an 11-point half-time deficit to beat Edinburgh 23-19 at the Swansea.com Stadium.
PA
29 Jan 2022, 11:43
Steve Diamond fronts up after debut loss as Worcester DoR
Steve Diamond says that Worcester are “a work in progress” after his leadership era began with a 29-13 Gallagher Premiership d…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 10:58
'Absolutely sickening' - Jaco Peyper in dock after yellow for 'horrific' collision
A decision that saw Ulster winger Craig Gilroy shown a yellow for a 'horrific collision' with Tom Rogers face has left Scarlets fa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 10:40
Scotland pair star in big win for Glasgow at Connacht
Rufus McLean and Kyle Steyn both touched down twice in Glasgow’s runaway 42-20 United Rugby Championship win over Connacht at th…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 9:56
Stormers snatch draw thanks to some profligate Sharks ill-discipline
The Sharks were denied victory over the Stormers by a penalty try in the last action of the match, drawing 22-22 in Durban.
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 9:46
An unstoppable Irish comeback seals first Prem double over Exeter
London Irish fought back to secure their first-ever Gallagher Premiership double over Exeter by holding out for a narrow 18-14 win…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 9:43
The Diamond era in charge at Worcester begins in losing fashion
The Steve Diamond era at Worcester began in losing fashion at Sixways as Northampton recorded a 29-13 Gallagher Premiership victor…
PA
29 Jan 2022, 9:23
Irish players don't work as hard as their Welsh counterparts claims Lions coach
Former international hooker Robin McBryde says that when it comes to rugby, the Welsh are harder workers than their Irish counterp…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 8:39
Jake White's Bulls tame Lions to boost Shield hopes
The Bulls clawed back some ground in the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 34-10 victory over the Lions.
PA
29 Jan 2022, 7:06
Newcastle Falcons statement: Storm Malik
Newcastle have moved the kick-off of their home clash with Gloucester back by four hours due to Storm Malik.
PA
29 Jan 2022, 5:01
Snubbed Saracens players' behind the scenes reaction to England omission
Saracens flanker Ben Earl has given an insight into how the Saracens high profile England players have reacted to being dropped by…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 4:56
Kolisi admits fearing being dropped by Boks during 2020 slump
Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi credited the Sharks for the dramatic change in form last year that saw him being crowned Sout…
Jan De Koning
29 Jan 2022, 4:00
How Nathan Hughes reacted to his man of the match debut at Bath
Former England No8 Nathan Hughes royally illustrated how he still has what it takes to shine at Gallagher Premiership level by pro…
Liam Heagney
29 Jan 2022, 3:45
'I take full responsibility' - Wales hooker makes public apology
Wales hooker Elliot Dee has made a public apology after copping a red-card in Dragons' URC draw with Benetton Treviso in Rodney Pa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2022, 2:37
'Immense pride': Bath boss stunned following shock win over Harlequins
Bath head coach Neal Hatley spoke of his “immense pride” after the west country club claimed a shock 21-17 Premiership victory…
PA
28 Jan 2022, 20:15
The cross-code stars who helped Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Blues move
Blues star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has revealed how a handful of cross-code stars helped initiate his own move from rugby league to ru…
Alex McLeod
28 Jan 2022, 19:59
Damian McKenzie and Israel Folau absent from League One lineups
Two of Japan Rugby League One's biggest stars, Damian McKenzie and Israel Folau, haven't been named to play for their respective t…
Alex McLeod
28 Jan 2022, 17:44
Report: Kiwi Super Rugby teams set to relocate amid Covid threat
Discussions are reportedly underway to centralise New Zealand's five Super Rugby Pacific teams, as well as Moana Pasifika, in a bi…
Sam Smith
28 Jan 2022, 16:42
Dragons and Benetton clash ends in United Rugby Championship stalemate
Dragons were unable capitalise on Benetton’s raft of absentees as they were forced to settle for a 13-13 draw in a match they co…
PA
28 Jan 2022, 14:32
Bath send shockwaves through Premiership by toppling Harlequins
Wing Will Muir scored two tries as Bath shredded the Gallagher Premiership form-book by beating reigning champions Harlequins 21-1…
PA
28 Jan 2022, 14:18
Ulster topple Scarlets to rise up United Rugby Championship table
Ulster returned to United Rugby Championship action with a 27-15 bonus-point win over Scarlets in Belfast.
PA
28 Jan 2022, 14:08
Australian men's and women's sides impress in Seville Sevens
Australia has bounced back from missing out on a 'three-peat' of World Series triumphs to race into the Seville Sevens quarter-fin…
AAP
28 Jan 2022, 13:37
Eddie Jones used beer slab to send message to England's Luke Cowan-Dickie
Cowan-Dickie is set to be named among England’s vice-captains for the Guinness Six Nations.
PA
28 Jan 2022, 9:59
'My form wasn't good enough to warrant selection... I was a disaster to be around'
The 29-year-old has been a standout performer for Connacht this season.
PA
28 Jan 2022, 9:30
Leinster draft in unheralded lock as another forward heads for exit
Leinster have drafted in unheralded academy secondrow Joe McCarthy for their match with Cardiff at Cardiff Arms Park in the United…
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2022, 8:33
Scotland trio named in Glasgow's starting line-up for Connacht clash
Three Scotland players will start for Glasgow against Connacht after being released from Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations squad f…
PA
28 Jan 2022, 8:03
Saracens statement: Mark McCall to take 'break' as director of rugby
Mark McCall, the long-serving director of rugby at Saracens, is to take a short break from his role at the Gallagher Premiership c…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 6:40
'It's all a load of rubbish. There's no truth behind it' - Zach Mercer
Montpellier No.8 Zach Mercer has rubbished reports that he heading back to the Gallagher Premiership and is instead set to honour …
Ian Cameron
28 Jan 2022, 6:40
'Wayne wasn't having it... he looked me dead in the eyes'
Stade Francais skipper Tala Gray has relived the dramatic moment when he tried to appease Wayne Barnes after the furious referee h…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 6:17
Leicester without six England players for 'very dangerous' Sale Sharks
Head coach Steve Borthwick's Leicester Tigers will be without the services of no less than six England internationals for their Ga…
Teddy Parker
28 Jan 2022, 4:44
Townsend faces a nervous Saturday as Hogg and co start for Exeter
It will be a nervous Saturday for Scotland boss Gregor Townsend as skipper Stuart Hogg and second row duo Jonny Gray and Sam Skinn…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 4:28
Bulls issue update on 2 former European club players struggling for fitness
The Bulls will be without the services of their highly-rated, veteran lock Jacques du Plessis for the foreseeable future.
Jan De Koning
28 Jan 2022, 3:53
Andy Farrell to perform high-wire balancing act with Ireland
The Ireland coach is entering the Six Nations with the wind in his sails after wins over England and New Zealand in the last 12 mo…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle
28 Jan 2022, 3:53
Is the Ireland rugby economy in a boom?
The Irish provinces have shown their potency in the Champions Cup.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
28 Jan 2022, 3:51
How the Chiefs plan to reintegrate their All Blacks
The re-introduction and management of international players throughout Super Rugby is always a hot topic of discussion and the ext…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Jan 2022, 2:57
Centre Matt Proctor to stay at Northampton Saints
Centre Matt Proctor is staying at Northampton Saints after penning a contract extension at the club.
Kim Ekin
28 Jan 2022, 2:42
More details revealed on Warren Gatland's role with the Chiefs
The Chiefs will enter the 2022 season with a re-jigged coaching structure following the departure of forwards guru Neil Barnes and…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Jan 2022, 2:22
TikTok Women's Six Nations: Scrolling into 2022
Yesterday morning news arrived that the Women’s Six Nations tournament officially broke its sponsorship virginity aligning with …
Stella Mills
28 Jan 2022, 2:03
World Rugby statement: Why Six Nations has adopted scrum law trial
With just a week to go to the start of the 2022 championships, World Rugby and Six Nations Rugby have confirmed the use of a close…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 1:52
'They are going to ruin a lot of people's weekends' - Missing England stars make Matson wary
Tabai Matson the Harlequins head coach, never expected former club Bath to be enduring a “horror” season.
Chris Jones
28 Jan 2022, 1:40
'Combine him and Marcus Smith, you'd have the best attacking 10/12 in the Six Nations'
Gloucester boss George Skivington has endorsed the suggestion by ex-England international Austin Healey that Eddie Jones must pick…
Liam Heagney
28 Jan 2022, 1:08
Brumbies appoint young halfback as captain for Waratahs clash
Australian rugby fans will get a preview of Super Rugby Pacific this weekend when the ACT Brumbies meet the NSW Waratahs in the fi…
Jack O'Rourke
27 Jan 2022, 22:00
'It'll be a success': Charles Piutau's vision for Tonga at 2023 World Cup
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau is dreaming up big things for Tonga when the Pacific Island nation competes next year's Worl…
Sam Smith
27 Jan 2022, 21:50
'Earn it': Chiefs boss issues message to new recruit Josh Ioane
Josh Ioane may be the headline recruit for the Chiefs leading into the new season, but the one-test All Black won't be receiving a…
Alex McLeod
27 Jan 2022, 19:07
Willie le Roux set for first League One match of 2022 in all-star clash
Springboks star Willie le Roux is primed to make his first League One appearance this season after being named to start for Toyota…
Alex McLeod
27 Jan 2022, 17:50
'It's a tough gig': Blues star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck opens up on code switch
For the first time since crossing codes from rugby league to rugby union, former NRL star Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has spoken publicly …
Alex McLeod
27 Jan 2022, 16:15
Jimmy Gopperth to swap Wasps for Leicester Tigers
Wasps' veteran utility back Jimmy Gopperth is set to swap Coventry Building Society Arena for Welford Road and the Leicester Tiger…
Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2022, 11:36
Weaponised maul has Gloucester fielding calls 'all over the world'
When it comes to the Gallagher Premiership, Opta provides a multitude of statistics that can take any rugby fan down a rabbit hole…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 10:58
Logo campaigners issue statement as Exeter bin controversial branding
Exeter Chiefs For Change, the group that has campaigned against the club's use of Native American iconography in their logos, say …
PA
27 Jan 2022, 9:13
Forgotten Lions starter one of four players to sign contract extensions at Ulster
Ireland prop Jack McGrath is among four players to have signed one-year contract extensions with Ulster.
PA
27 Jan 2022, 8:25
England forced to hold key Six Nations meeting in a pub
oe Marchant has revealed England began the process of rebuilding their midfield from the pub after their Guinness Six Nations prep…
PA
27 Jan 2022, 7:54
Little brother of Wales star named in 38-man U20s squad
Jac Lloyd, the younger brother of new Wales star Ioan, has been named in Wales' 38-man U20s Six Nations squad.
Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2022, 7:32
'Closing in on half a million pound at least to do a brand change'
Exeter owner Tony Rowe has revealed it will cost the club around £500,000 to undergo the brand change of its existing Chiefs logo…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 7:16
'Next era' - Exeter Chiefs ditch controversial branding and unveil new design
Exeter Chiefs have revealed their new branding after over a year of online debate around their use of Native American iconography …
Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2022, 5:32
Edinburgh lock down 'physical threat' Mesu Kunavula
Hard-hitting Fijian international back-row Mesu Kunavula is set to stay in Edinburgh after putting pen-to-paper on a new deal with…
Teddy Parker
27 Jan 2022, 4:59
Being Wales Women's first professional captain: Q&A with Siwan Lillicrap
Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap tells us what it’s been like in the first few weeks of professionalism, how the contracts came abo…
Lucy Lomax
27 Jan 2022, 4:34
England injury crisis: The 8 frontline players Eddie Jones is missing
Jones has a number of selection issues to deal with ahead of the start of the Six Nations.
PA
27 Jan 2022, 3:20
Welsh rival heaps praise on 'ridiculously talented' Marcus Smith
Wales captain Dan Biggar has backed a ridiculously talented Marcus Smith to take the Guinness Six Nations in his stride. The Harle…
PA
27 Jan 2022, 3:09
Depleted Wales left searching for positives
Wayne Pivac has a fully-loaded side and lifted the Six Nations title 12 months ago but his injury-stricken squad make a repeat unl…
LONG READ
Owain Jones
27 Jan 2022, 2:27
Red-carded Latu learns fate after 'abusive' chat with Wayne Barnes
Stade Francais hooker Tolu Latu has been suspended for one week following his red-carding by referee Wayne Barnes during last Sund…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 2:19
Are ravaged Wales facing a Six Nations mission impossible?
Ireland and Wales meet in Dublin on February 5 to launch the penultimate Guinness Six Nations before the 2023 World Cup.
PA
27 Jan 2022, 2:16
'We're not going to name it': England decide to play waiting game
Eddie Jones will delay publicly revealing his latest England squad leadership group until he names the team that will take on Scot…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 1:54
The glaring Ireland omission Ronan O'Gara can't get his head around
Ireland jetted out at the start of the week to Portugal for some warm-weather training ahead of the Guinness Six Nations, but ther…
Liam Heagney
27 Jan 2022, 1:12
Manu Tuilagi boost for injury hit England
Alex Sanderson has given injury hit England a massive Six Nations boost by revealing wrecking ball Manu Tuilagi is set to...
Chris Jones
27 Jan 2022, 0:56
Eddie Jones couldn't resist a pre-Six Nations swipe at France
While England will launch their title quest away to Scotland at Murrayfield on February 5, Eddie Jones was keen to take a swipe at…
PA
27 Jan 2022, 0:45
Super Rugby's first-ever female match official retires
Super Rugby’s first-ever female match official, Perrett will continue working to grow the officiating space in Australia, transi…
Sam Smith
26 Jan 2022, 17:54
'We didn't commit to him too early': The long path to a Hurricanes contract for new rookie
Wellington forward Caleb Delany spent the 2021 season with the Hurricanes, juggling his days studying architecture and playing foo…
Online Editors
26 Jan 2022, 16:41
Queensland Reds move forward with new captains as James O'Connor relinquishes role
James O'Connor's flirtation with captaincy is over after the Queensland Reds' title-winning playmaker opted against returning to t…
AAP
26 Jan 2022, 15:39
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck won't have space at 12 like he does in rugby league
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will want some bang for their buck, which means the man will need to quickly establish himself as an All B…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
26 Jan 2022, 14:03
The Dan Carter example England believe injured Farrell can follow
Eddie Jones insists the best years could still be ahead for Owen Farrell after the England captain was ruled out of the entire Gui…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 14:00
How George Ford has fared settling back into life with England
One player’s agonising misfortune has very much become another player’s good fortune as England up their preparations for the …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 12:08
Andy Farrell's poignant message for son Owen at Six Nations launch
Ireland boss Andy Farrell had a poignant message for his son Owen, the stricken England skipper, at the Guinness Six Nations media…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 11:32
Chiefs bring in brother of All Black plus a swathe of young talents
The Chiefs have brought in a host of additional players ahead of the coming Super Rugby Pacific season.
Online Editors
26 Jan 2022, 10:46
'Perfectly suited' Phil Davies replaces Joe Schmidt at World Rugby
Former Wales international Phil Davies has been appointed the new World Rugby director of rugby. The 58-year-old, currently direct…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 9:43
Scotland latest on absent trio that includes Duhan van der Merwe
Gregor Townsend believes a mouth-watering opener at home to England will focus the minds of his Scotland players as they go in sea…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 9:35
France issue latest update on the availability of Dupont and co
France head coach Fabien Galthie says star men Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack are doing well after both tested positive for cor…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 9:22
Six Nations boss gives firm response to Italy 'credibility' issue
Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel continues to rule out relegation from the championship in the belief that Italy’s dismal r…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 9:12
The one thing Saracens reckon Owen Farrell will feel 'great' about
It has been a devastating few days for England skipper Owen Farrell as his need for an ankle operation on Wednesday morning ruled …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 8:12
'A player that gets fans out of seats': Scarlets sign Vaea Fifita
Scarlets have confirmed the signing of former All Blacks forward Vaea Fifita from Wasps. The 29-year-old, who can play at lock and…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 6:23
Why an embarrassed Eddie Jones has admitted he is 'such a dodo'
England boss Eddie Jones somehow managed to drop himself in the mire on Tuesday when British Olympic gold medal winner Jessica Enn…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 5:58
'I blew the lungs out on that, it was a shock to the system'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is raring to go for the Guinness Six Nations after overcoming injury and a bout of coronavirus. The …
PA
26 Jan 2022, 5:31
'We have discussed it': Italy want Lynagh, Lozowski and Odogwu
Italy head coach Kieran Crowley says he has spoken directly with Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh and Saracens fly-half Alex Lozowski …
PA
26 Jan 2022, 5:00
'Al's probably the man': Biggar's ballsy Alun Wyn Jones prediction
Wales captain Dan Biggar believes momentum will be key as the reigning Guinness Six Nations champions prepare to launch their titl…
PA
26 Jan 2022, 4:44
'I love playing for this club': Danny Care extends Harlequins deal
Veteran Danny Care has extended his contract at Harlequins, the 35-year-old scrum-half agreeing on terms that will take him throug…
Kim Ekin
26 Jan 2022, 4:18
Running the burger vans: The negotiations to establish Saracens Women
Emma Mitchell, regarded as one of the most talented scrum-halves to have played the game, recalls the deal that was struck to esta…
Lucy Lomax
26 Jan 2022, 3:55
'Billows of smoke, then all of a sudden it lit up in a huge fire'
Eddie Jones has spoken about the Tuesday night fire drama that resulted in his England squad evacuating from their seafront hotel …
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 3:54
England skipper Owen Farrell ruled out of entire 2022 Six Nations
England captain Owen Farrell has been ruled out of the entire Guinness Six Nations because of an ankle problem. Head coach Eddie J…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 2:02
England squad evacuated from their Brighton hotel because of fire
England preparations for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations took another unexpected twist on Tuesday night when Eddie Jones’ squa…
Liam Heagney
26 Jan 2022, 1:41
Moana Pasifika star eyes Super Rugby redemption following weight battle
Three years after Levi Aumua last played Super Rugby, the new Moana Pasifika recruit is ready to have another crack since overcomi…
Interview
Alex McLeod
25 Jan 2022, 21:04
Injured ex-All Blacks prop Owen Franks sets date for Hurricanes debut
Former All Blacks star Owen Franks has set a date for his Hurricanes debut, despite having been ruled out for this season with a s…
Sam Smith
25 Jan 2022, 18:05
Blues coach's rave review of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck ahead of new season
A Blues coach has lathered star recruit Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in praise as the Auckland-based side continues its preparations for Su…
Alex McLeod
25 Jan 2022, 16:27
Crusaders enter 2022 with more to prove as last year's worst All Blacks performers
Oddly, however, the All Blacks in Robertson's squad enter 2022 having been categorically some of the worst performers in the natio…
Opinion
Ben Smith
25 Jan 2022, 15:41
The classy tweet Jonathan Thomas posted after his Worcester exit
Jonathan Thomas didn’t last all that long as the head coach at Worcester following the arrival of Steve Diamond as lead rugby co…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 12:24
'What's the hate around Owen Farrell in the media...'
A former Saracens teammate of Owen Farrell has questioned the media narrative that wanted the England skipper pushed out of the Ed…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 11:01
Joe Marler withdrawn from the England training camp in Brighton
Seasoned loosehead Joe Marler has become the latest player to pull out of the England training camp in Brighton ahead of the Febru…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 10:20
Waratahs likely destination for Kurtley Beale - but not in 2022
New NSW Waratahs coach Darren Coleman is hopeful Kurtley Beale will return to the club from France, but says it won't happen until…
AAP
25 Jan 2022, 9:13
'Standout traits': The Leicester reaction to Ford's England recall
Steve Borthwick reckons George Ford owes his England call-up after ten months away from the international squad to his relentless …
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 9:08
'That is the hope': Gloucester shed light on the Jonny May injury
Gloucester boss George Skivington has claimed he is in the dark as to the severity of the knee injury that this week ruled Jonny M…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 7:25
Diamond now Worcester boss as Thomas exits with immediate effect
It has taken Steve Diamond just eight weeks to go from getting his foot in the door at Worcester as the lead rugby consultant to s…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 6:35
'I hate this...': Why England hooker Blamire nearly quit rugby
Jamie Blamire has his father to thank for convincing him to continue playing rugby as a teenager after the Newcastle Falcons hooke…
Chris Jones
25 Jan 2022, 6:09
Dragons sign Bradley Roberts four days after Hibbard retirement
New Wales hooker Bradley Roberts will join Dragons from Ulster for the 2022/23 season, the 26-year-old South African-born forward …
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 5:06
Senior hooker says continuity puts Blues in good stead ahead of Super season
The Blues will head into the coming Super Rugby Pacific season knowing that it will take a monumental effort to continue their suc…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jan 2022, 4:35
Wales to release 6 players for URC action, confirm 1 Covid positive
Wales boss Wayne Pivac has given permission for six United Rugby Championship players in his Guinness Six Nations squad - Rhys Car…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 4:32
Lancaster: 'A real strength' that Ireland have compared to England
Ex-England boss Stuart Lancaster has explained why his country’s wider player pool from across the Gallagher Premiership is a fa…
Liam Heagney
25 Jan 2022, 3:21
Caleb Clarke's 'hard sessions' with new Blues recruit Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Blues fans will have plenty to cheer about when Super Rugby Pacific kicks off next month, thanks in part to the return of Caleb Cl…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jan 2022, 3:15
Referees expect criticism but rugby can do without the witch-hunts
Jonny Wilkinson missed around 13 per cent of his kicks at goal while 2.6 per cent of Roger Federer’s serves were double faults a…
Opinion
Paul Smith
25 Jan 2022, 0:29
'A real tough period': Caleb Clarke opens up on difficult 2021 season
After a breakout year in 2020, many held high hopes for Blues and All Blacks star Caleb Clarke heading into last season. Things di…
Alex McLeod
24 Jan 2022, 21:36
Wallabies great Matt Giteau turns down retirement to return to MLR
Wallabies great Matt Giteau has shelved retirement plans and will play on for the Los Angeles Giltinis as a 39-year-old.
AAP
24 Jan 2022, 20:06
'Devastated': Two Super Rugby pre-season matches axed due to Covid
Covid-19 restrictions have forced the cancellation of two Super Rugby Pacific pre-season fixtures less than a month out from the b…
Alex McLeod
24 Jan 2022, 18:15
Blues coach Tom Coventry recommits to franchise for two more years
Blues forwards coach Tom Coventry has inked a fresh two-year contract extension with the Auckland-based franchise.
Alex McLeod
24 Jan 2022, 17:37
Waratahs confirm signing of ex-Wales and Lions star Jamie Roberts
Veteran Wales and British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has been allowed to quit Welsh club Dragons and join the Waratahs.
AAP
24 Jan 2022, 16:11
'I think this looks like a deliberate snub': Scottish pundits miffed over Adam Hastings omission
The 25-year-old pivot had become a key contributor to Scotland over the last two Six Nations campaigns, firstly stepping up to gui…
Sam Smith
24 Jan 2022, 15:40
Watch: Marika Koroibete stars for Panasonic showing why Wallabies will miss him
Star Wallabies wing Marika Koroibete has had a disrupted start to his career with the Panasonic Wild Knights but got the chance to…
Sam Smith
24 Jan 2022, 14:10
Ten players withdrawn from France's Six Nations squad
France have been hit by significant disruption ahead of the Guinness Six Nations, after being forced to withdraw ten players from …
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2022, 11:51
Injury-hit England call up Ford and Daly
George Ford has replaced the injured Owen Farrell in England’s 36-man training squad ahead of the Six Nations, the Rugby Footbal…
PA
24 Jan 2022, 10:52
Antoine Dupont rewarded for impressive year with Rugby Union Writers' Club award
.France scrum-half Antoine Dupont has been voted the Rugby Union Writers’ Club’s personality of the year for 2021
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 8:03
Is George Ford primed as a starter or support act?
The 77-cap England fly-half is to be parachuted back into the England squad in the wake of Owen Farrell's injury with a point to p…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
24 Jan 2022, 6:41
Three Ireland stars nursing injuries ahead of Six Nations
Three of Ireland's most high profile players are nursing injuries 12 days out from the opening Six Nations match against Wales in …
Kim Ekin
24 Jan 2022, 6:36
Bad language in rugby... what's the big ****ing deal?
Questioning a practicing barrister on precise use of language is not the smartest option for the defence to choose.
Opinion
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 6:34
Wasps give Thomas Young the all-clear
Wasps have confirmed that their flanker Thomas Young has been given a clean bill of health and released from hospital in Ireland.
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 6:24
Scotland star threatened with deportation 'halfway through 22 years of service to Queen and Country'
Scotland Sevens star Junior Bulumakau was threatened with deportation by the Home Office despite being halfway through a 22-year B…
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 5:45
'It's with a heavy heart' - Jamie Roberts explains shock Dragons exit
Dragons say they understand Jamie Roberts' decision to leave the region at the end of the month, a call the Wales great describes …
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2022, 5:14
Beale to exit Racing 92 for tilt at Wallabies World Cup spot
Australian full-back Kurtley Beale will not extend his contract at Racing 92 to allow him to prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup,…
Chris Jones
24 Jan 2022, 4:49
Social media reacts as Welsh regions hit European nadir
The gag doing the rounds this weekend was that Cardiff had defied to odds to become the first Welsh region to secure a victory in …
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2022, 4:11
Springbok flyhalf Jantjies injured in Japan - report
Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies will be out of action for up to three months. According to Rapport, Jantjies underwent surgery la…
Rugby365
24 Jan 2022, 2:36
Damian de Allende rumoured to be Bath-bound van Graan's next target
Having already seen their head coach and defence coach sign for Bath, a report has now emerged which suggests Munster may also los…
Paul Smith
24 Jan 2022, 2:19
Nathan Hughes joins Bath on short-term loan from Bristol
Bristol’s England international number eight Nathan Hughes has joined the Bears’ Gallagher Premiership rivals Bath on loan.
PA
24 Jan 2022, 1:37
'He is bang on form': Exeter boss weighs in on Simmonds-Dombrandt debate
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter wants Sam Simmonds’ form to earn him an England chance in the Six Nations.
PA
23 Jan 2022, 21:15
'We're going to shock a few teams': Moana Pasifika rookie targets scalp over All Black sibling
They may be the new kids on the block, but Moana Pasifika aren't buying into the pre-season scepticism about their chances of succ…
Interview
Alex McLeod
23 Jan 2022, 20:26
'It was kind of playing with my head': Tupou Vaa'i on the All Blacks season that was
After making his test debut in 2020 on the back of a breakout campaign with the Chiefs, 2021 was another big year for 21-year-old …
Interview
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jan 2022, 17:48
Cruden beats Foley in No 10 clash as Koroibete wins in League One debut
Former All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden edged ex-Wallabies pivot Bernard Foley in an all-star League One battle between the two …
Sam Smith
23 Jan 2022, 16:53
Covid restrictions forces Crusaders to rejig pre-season schedule
The Crusaders have been forced to relocate a pre-season fixture against the Hurricanes in the wake of New Zealand's Covid restrict…
Sam Smith
23 Jan 2022, 14:51
Outlandish Sam Simmonds effort not enough for Exeter in Montpellier
Sam Simmonds scored three tries yet still ended on the losing side as Exeter went down 37-26 to Montpellier in the Heineken Champi…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 12:06
Wasps issue update on Wales backrow Young after getting 'outmuscled' by Munster
Wasps head coach Lee Blackett felt his injury-hit side were physically outmuscled by Munster in a chastening 45-7 Heineken Champio…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 11:31
Emotional Zebo becomes Munster's top Euro try scorer in win over Wasps
Simon Zebo surpassed the late Anthony Foley as Munster’s top Heineken Champions Cup try scorer in a 45-7 bonus-point win over Wa…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 11:15
George Ford to get England re-call
George Ford is set to be given the opportunity to revive his international career as a replacement for Owen Farrell while England…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 10:58
England pair unscathed ahead of Six Nations opener as Saracens beat London Irish
England forwards Maro Itoje and Jamie George came through unscathed from their final matches before the Six Nations as Saracens ke…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 10:22
Video - Wayne Barnes sends Wallaby hooker off for swearing
Stade Francais hooker Tolu Latu was sent off after receiving his second yellow card for swearing at referee Wayne Barnes.
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 10:06
'We don't want to be a nearly team... I'm as guilty as anyone'
Connacht fly-half Jack Carty admits his side will have to improve significantly if they are to make an impact in the Champions Cup…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 8:58
Stade Francais face nervous wait after last-gasp win over Connacht
A last-gasp penalty from Joris Segonds kept Stade Francais’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions Cup last 16 alive as they beat…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 8:05
Sale Sharks seal crushing win over Ospreys as Wales backrow stretchered off
Sale Sharks ended the pool stage of the Champions Cup in impressive fashion after they secured a 49-10 victory over the Ospreys at…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 7:52
Two Prem clubs in hunt for £500k a year 'Championship' No.8 Hughes
Bristol Bears No.8 Nathan Hughes this week suffered the ignominy of being sent out to loan to Hartpury in the RFU Championship.
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 7:23
'There is no scandal' - Toulouse need to suck it up, suggests rival coach
Bordeaux Bègles boss Christophe Urios has suggested that Toulouse need to stop their whining over the EPCR decision to award Card…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 4:47
Ulster say superior fitness 'broke down' Clermont
Ulster coach Dan McFarland praised his side’s bravery in attack as the key to their bonus point 34-31 win over Clermont in Belfa…
PA
23 Jan 2022, 3:40
'We are in the middle of a bit of adversity on and off the field' - Sanderson
Sale boss Alex Sanderson got a touch emotional when he reflected on his rollercoaster first year as a Gallagher Premiership direct…
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2022, 2:30
'I spent so much time in the gym I'd forgotten what it took to run'
It was so nearly the fully perfect week for Jack Nowell, the 28-year-old who was last Tuesday recalled to an England squad he hasn…
Interview
Liam Heagney
23 Jan 2022, 1:08
Six Nations players to watch - 2022
The venerable tournament will create new stars of the game over seven weeks and The XV has picked a clutch of players primed to ex…
LONG READ
Will Owen
23 Jan 2022, 0:53
'I had to work nightshift in an Amazon warehouse' - Kyle Rowe, from redundancy to Scotland squad
Kyle Rowe's journey from unwanted winger working nightshift in a warehouse to the Scotland Six Nations squad.
Interview
Jamie Lyall
23 Jan 2022, 0:44
Rob Kearney: 'I'm still, to this day, waiting for an apology'
Recently retired Rob Kearney recalls one incident where he is still waiting - 13 years on - for an apology from the perpetrator of…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2022, 0:42
Report: Waratahs have signed former Lions and Wales' legend Roberts
The NSW Waratahs have added the experience of former British & Irish Lions and Wales inside centre Jamie Roberts for the upcoming …
Sam Smith
22 Jan 2022, 21:22
Danny Wilson blames costly mistakes as Glasgow lose to La Rochelle
Glasgow coach Danny Wilson says his team only have themselves to blame for their 38-30 defeat to La Rochelle in the Heineken Champ…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 16:53
Watch: Quade Cooper and Will Genia put on a show as Liners destroy rivals 62-10
After their fixture was postponed last week, Wallaby playmakers Quade Cooper and Will Genia got their side off to a hot start when…
Sam Smith
22 Jan 2022, 16:34
Glasgow's Champions Cup campaign 'hanging by a thread' after La Rochelle defeat
Glasgow’s hopes of reaching the last 16 of the Heineken Champions Cup hang by a thread following a 38-30 defeat to La Rochelle a…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 15:07
'As good at 36 as he's ever been': Ireland's star ominous form has rivals on notice
Of the many standout performances, flyhalf Johnny Sexton was exemplary in a world class display that would have Ireland's Six Nati…
Sam Smith
22 Jan 2022, 15:00
Eddie Jones hires Norwegian forensic psychologist
Eddie Jones insists that it is through the fine-tuning of psychology and clever use of data that England will benefit most.
PA
22 Jan 2022, 14:12
'If we are more ruthless': Pat Lam's message to his Bristol side after big win
Bristol boss Pat Lam believes his team can be serious Heineken Champions Cup contenders if they become more ruthless.
PA
22 Jan 2022, 14:01
Ulster hold off Clermont Auvergne comeback to win again in Champions Cup
Ulster secured second seeding in Pool A of the Heineken Champions Cup after running in five tries to beat Clermont Auvergne 34-31 …
PA
22 Jan 2022, 13:57
All Blacks pair stun with the bat to beat ex-international cricketers at their own game
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read and current All Black flyer Will Jordan put in an impressive batting performance to led Team…
Sam Smith
22 Jan 2022, 12:44
Bristol produce a rousing finale to leave Scarlets shell shocked
Bristol ended their Heineken Champions Cup pool phase campaign with a 52-21 bonus-point victory over the Scarlets in Llanelli. Pat…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 11:50
Worcester claim their first European Challenge Cup win
Worcester claimed their first win of the European Challenge Cup by beating Zebre Parma 36-26 in Italy in their final pool fixture.
PA
22 Jan 2022, 10:42
The unwanted record Bath surrendered in loss to Leinster
Bath head coach Neal Hatley admitted the mood was “downbeat” in the home dressing room after their biggest-ever losing margin …
PA
22 Jan 2022, 9:55
Paul De Wet scores dramatic late try as the Stormers hold off a Bulls fightback
Paul De Wet scored a dramatic late try as the Stormers held off a Bulls fightback to claim a 30-26 United Rugby Championship win i…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 9:37
'I just find that so frustrating and ignorant' - Williams debunks Cullen myth
Rugby pundit Matt Williams has decried the 'ridiculous fallacy' around Leinster head coach Leo Cullen, who he rates as one of the …
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2022, 9:18
More records fall as Bath wrecked at the Rec by Leinster
Leinster marched on in the European Champions Cup with a 64-7 demolition of a Bath side whose wretched run of form and injuries co…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 7:40
Springbok's hat-trick sees Sharks go top in URC South African Shield
Makazole Mapimpi scored a hat-trick of tries as the Sharks climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship’s South African S…
PA
22 Jan 2022, 7:31
'Why would you leave Munster for this?' - Fitzgerald captures Bath misery
Former Ireland wing Luke Fitzgerald posted a particular germane Tweet as Leinster tore apart a hapless Bath side apart at The Rec.
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2022, 7:16
'That's nasty': Sam Underhill comeback lasts just 15 minutes
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 6:06
Saracens' bold prediction 'once Gregor sees Andy in the flesh'
If there was one social media post that surely made every rugby fan smile this past week it was that of Saracens back-rower Andy C…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 4:38
EPCR statement: Northampton eliminated from the Champions Cup
Sunday’s match in Paris featuring Racing 92 and Northampton has become the third of the twelve planned round four Heineken Champ…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 4:01
The other Alfie Barbeary position that ended at Wasps
Rising star of English rugby Alfie Barbeary's ability to play multiple positions doesn't just extend to the forward pack.
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2022, 3:23
'He's basically going around giving stick to every injured player'
Luke Cowan-Dickie was forced to miss the Autumn Nations Series with England due to a significant ankle ligament injury, but Exeter…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 2:57
Ex-Springbok coach pooh-poohs calls for Scott Robertson to help Bok attack
Ex-Springbok attack coach Swys de Bruin does not believe the reigning champions need a consultant like New Zealand’s Scott Rober…
Chris Jones
22 Jan 2022, 1:48
The key factor England reckon will be decisive in 2022 Six Nations
England boss Eddie Jones reckons the upcoming 2022 Guinness Six Nations will be won by the team that proves to be the most adaptab…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 1:36
'It's frightening that the same official is doing England v Wales'
Scottish referee Mike Adamson ignited a social media inferno over his controversial handling of Friday night’s Heineken Champion…
Liam Heagney
22 Jan 2022, 0:44
Referees to train with Super Rugby sides as part of new NZR initiative
New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises will have an extra man at training this year following a new initiative from New Zealand Rugb…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 19:46
'There are very few in his position who can do that'
Harlequins boss Tabai Matson backs Alex Dombrandt to be an England star after he grabbed the decisive try in a 36-33 Champions Cup…
PA
21 Jan 2022, 19:18
The builder who became a test-capped Super Rugby rookie in under a year
After a surprise phone call from Tonga boss Toutai Kefu while working as a builder last July, Sam Moli has high hopes ahead of his…
Interview
Alex McLeod
21 Jan 2022, 19:05
Covid chaos wreaks havoc in League One as numerous games cancelled
Japan Rugby League One continues to be ravaged by Covid-19, with the competition forced to cancel almost half of its round three m…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 16:18
Alex Dombrandt hat-trick sees Harlequins snatch Champions Cup win over Castres
Alex Dombrandt completed a hat-trick deep into stoppage time as Harlequins snatched a 36-33 Champions Cup victory over Castres at …
PA
21 Jan 2022, 15:25
Ten-try Edinburgh storm to huge Challenge Cup victory over Brive
Glen Young and Freddie Owsley scored two tries each in Edinburgh’s emphatic 66-3 European Challenge Cup victory against Brive.
PA
21 Jan 2022, 14:41
Ireland can welcome capacity crowds for Six Nations after restrictions eased
Ireland will play their Six Nations matches in front of capacity crowds following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
PA
21 Jan 2022, 12:33
Wales prop Rhys Carre to stay in Cardiff
Wales prop Rhys Carre has signed a new contract with Cardiff, the United Rugby Championship side have announced.
PA
21 Jan 2022, 11:39
'He is a big man' - Cullen keeps cards close to chest on Springbok signing
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen remained relatively tight-lipped about the rumoured signing of Munster second row Jason Jenkins, wh…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2022, 10:16
Former international still languishing behind bars following arrest
Former NRL winger Blake Ferguson remains in custody in Japan, three weeks after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 9:38
Dragons statement: Richard Hibbard retires with immediate effect
Former Wales and Lions hooker Richard Hibbard has penned an emotional farewell after it was confirmed by current club Dragons that…
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 8:53
Leicester game cancelled just hours after naming XV for Bordeaux
Leicester have finished out their Heineken Champions Cup pool a day earlier than planned as it was decided that virus-hit Bordeaux…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 8:28
Sam Underhill set for Bath start four days after England exclusion
Excluded England back-rower Sam Underhill will play his first club match in four weeks when he lines out for Bath in this Saturday…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 7:49
Ongoing travel restrictions mean more tweaks expected for Super Rugby draw
After already re-arranging the draw for the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific season, more tweaks may have to be made in the coming we…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 7:41
'We cannot let this injustice pass' - Furious Toulouse threaten legal action
Toulouse president Didier Lacroix has blasted the EPCR after the competition organisers awarded Cardiff a 0 - 28 walkover victory …
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2022, 7:33
'Scandalous': LNR threaten legal action over Toulouse 0 Cardiff 28
Legal action against the EPCR has been threatened by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby after defending Champions Cup champions Toulouse…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 6:32
Wasps make grand gesture in support of Fekitoa's Tongan disaster fund
Wasps are rowing in behind a fundraising campaign for the victims of tsunami-hit Tonga. On Saturday, January 15, an underwater vol…
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 5:43
Rescheduled URC fixtures will clash with Six Nations weekends
The United Rugby Championship (URC) has confirmed rescheduled dates for two fixtures from the Christmas and New Year period that w…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 5:18
England centre Henry Slade to start in France for Exeter
England centre Henry Slade has been named in Exeter’s team for their Heineken Champions Cup clash against Montpellier in France …
PA
21 Jan 2022, 4:50
Trio of snubbed England players to start Leicester's Champions Cup clash
Three major England omissions are set to start for Leicester Tigers as they take on Bordeaux Bègles at Welford Road in the Heinek…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2022, 4:44
The Esterhuizen-like player tipped for England start outside Smith
Former England utility back Austin Healey has called on Eddie Jones to pick Mark Atkinson as an Andre Esterhuizen-type player at i…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 4:31
Former England wing Denny Solomona gunning for Super Rugby call-up
Former England international Denny Solomona has returned home to New Zealand and has his sights locked on playing Super Rugby this…
Sam Smith
21 Jan 2022, 4:22
Saracens statement: Owen Farrell training ground injury setback
Owen Farrell appears to have been ruled out of contention for the upcoming England Six Nations opener away to Scotland on February…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 3:42
Joe van Niekerk is barely recognisable after years in Costa Rican jungle
Once he was he rampaging through opposition defensive lines for a living, but now the only thing former Springbok back row Joe van…
Ian Cameron
21 Jan 2022, 3:01
Marika Koroibete, Lachlan Boshier and Vince Aso named for Wild Knights debuts
After forfeiting their opening two matches of the new League One competition, the Saitama Wild Knights will finally take the field…
Tom Vinicombe
21 Jan 2022, 2:40
Why Exeter admire Nowell for making 'various body transformations'
Exeter have claimed even better is still to come from Jack Nowell even though the winger has returned to top form this winter to e…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 2:31
'Every avenue was explored' - World Rugby issue statement on RWC 2021
World Rugby have revealed that Hong Kong and Samoa have effectively had to withdraw from the 2021 Rugby World Cup after being unab…
Kim Ekin
21 Jan 2022, 2:24
Newcastle stopped from going to Toulon following trip to Biarritz
Last weekend’s trip to Biarritz has had disappointing consequences for Newcastle as this Saturday’s Challenge Cup round four m…
Liam Heagney
21 Jan 2022, 1:27
'People believe it was a fluke' - Cadan Murley's Harlequins ambition
Cadan Murley talks Premiership glory, army beginnings and house-sharing with Marcus Smith.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
21 Jan 2022, 0:03
Waratahs sign All Black star's brother as one of two new recruits
The Waratahs have signed the younger brother of an All Blacks star as one of two new recruits ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacifi…
Sam Smith
20 Jan 2022, 20:25
Fijian Drua announce inaugural Super Rugby Pacific captain
The Fijian Drua have announced Fiji international Nemani Nagusa as the their captain for the franchise's first-ever season in Supe…
Sam Smith
20 Jan 2022, 19:42
Super Rugby Aupiki draw released for inaugural 2022 season
Women's rugby in New Zealand will open a new chapter on March 5 when the first-ever Super Rugby Aupiki match takes place at Eden P…
Alex McLeod
20 Jan 2022, 19:01
Moana Pasifika to dedicate pre-season clash against Chiefs to Tonga
Moana Pasifika will use its pre-season clash against the Chiefs to raise funds for Tonga after the Pacific Island nation was rocke…
Sam Smith
20 Jan 2022, 16:46
Ex-All Blacks and Wallabies playmakers to go head-to-head in Japan
A pair of former All Blacks and Wallabies playmakers are set to square off in a star-studded round three clash in Japan Rugby Leag…
Alex McLeod
20 Jan 2022, 15:42
How 'subtle' advice from an ex-All Black helped new England winger
Waisake Naholo never played all that much during his injury-hit two-year stay at London Irish which ended in June 2021 but the rol…
Interview
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 10:47
'AJ walks in and he's all flustered, like all red and stressed...'
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 10:42
Another rumoured candidate has ruled out Munster return
Racing 92 coach Mike Prendergast has poured cold water on a return to Munster as head coach after Ronan O'Gara linked him to the s…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2022, 10:07
Six foot four Scotland qualified wing with 10.6 sec 100m to make Edinburgh debut
Former Bristol winger Freddie Owsley will make his Edinburgh debut in Friday’s European Challenge Cup clash with Brive.
PA
20 Jan 2022, 9:18
Kiwi pivots set to face off as Folau-less Shining Arcs take on Green Rockets
The top flight of Japan's League One competition enters its third round this weekend and while every match has a Kiwi connection o…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jan 2022, 7:52
Banned Alex Cuthbert thrown Six Nations lifeline
Wales winger Alex Cuthbert has been thrown a Guinness Six Nations lifeline after copping a ban for a yellow card he received in th…
Kim Ekin
20 Jan 2022, 7:07
Chris Cook 'very happy' to quit Premiership for Italian URC spell
Ex-Bath and Bristol scrum-half Chris Cook has signed a short-term deal taking him to Zebre Parma, the Italian-based United Rugby C…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 6:55
Helena Rowland: Sidestepping into England's number 10 jersey
If you’ve been watching women’s domestic or international rugby over the past few months no doubt you’ll have spotted Helena…
Lucy Lomax
20 Jan 2022, 5:32
Leinster to fill lock void by signing giant Springbok from Munster - report
Leinster are set to fill an impending second-row void with the signing of giant Springbok Jason Jenkins from Munster - according t…
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2022, 5:31
Eddie Jones leading the way for a New England
Eddie Jones knows he will come under scrutiny but with a sky-high win record, he can take confidence he will be leading England to…
LONG READ
Owain Jones
20 Jan 2022, 5:17
Saracens react to latest England snub for Billy and Mako Vunipola
Saracens boss Mark McCall has given his take on the decision by Eddie Jones not to recall Billy or Mako Vunipola to the England sq…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 4:51
Wallabies' breakout star preparing for backline competition
Len Ikitau has begun preparations for his first Super Rugby season post his test rugby debut.
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jan 2022, 4:23
'It will be disappointing' - Munster break silence on Bok's rumoured exit
The likely departure of Springbok centre Damian de Allende would be a big loss for Munster revealed assistant coach Stephen Larkha…
Rugby365
20 Jan 2022, 4:19
Bubble tweaked to ensure England don't repeat 2021 Odogwu 6N issue
England players chosen in Eddie Jones’ 36-strong squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations won’t experience the championship…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 4:14
Exeter in France: 'There's no Novak Djokovic business going on...'
Rob Baxter has avoided confirming in advance of Friday’s Exeter team announcement whether Henry Slade will be included in the Ch…
Liam Heagney
20 Jan 2022, 3:12
Wales international duo seeking £300k investment for app
Wales internationals Gareth Anscombe and Alex Cuthbert are currently looking for £300,000 of investment to boost their fitness an…
Chris Jones
20 Jan 2022, 2:58
French rugby player Jordan Michallet dead at 29
PRO D2 side Rouen are in mourning following the sudden death of club flyhalf - 29-year-old Jordan Michallet.
Ian Cameron
20 Jan 2022, 1:53
Live Premiership games for free-to-air TV rugby fans in the UK
This season's Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham will be broadcast free-to-air for the first time in the competition’s hi…
PA
20 Jan 2022, 1:24
Watch: 18-year-old French fullback scores the youngest ever European hat-trick
After playing for France under-20's last July a month after his 18th birthday, Louis Bielle-Biarrey has got off to a storming star…
Sam Smith
19 Jan 2022, 22:32
New Zealand's rising star Niko Jones was almost lost to MLR until Moana Pasifika called
Promising young loose forward Niko Jones almost left New Zealand in early January to take up an opportunity in the MLR in the USA …
Sam Smith
19 Jan 2022, 17:42
'Run the game for him': Why Eddie Jones wants Farrell next to Marcus Smith
Eddie Jones has responded to criticism over the selection of Owen Farrell as England captain despite the Saracens star not playing…
Sam Smith
19 Jan 2022, 13:17
Chiefs Manawa unveil coaching line-up for inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season
The Chiefs Manawa team have confirmed an experienced coaching group for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki Women’s competition thi…
Online Editors
19 Jan 2022, 12:39
EPCR statement: Bundee Aki verbal attack on referee Mathieu Raynal
Ireland midfielder Bundee Aki can rest easy ahead of the upcoming Guinness Six Nations after learning that his verbal altercation …
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 10:14
The GPS tweak which Sale hope can get Tuilagi back with England
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained they have adopted the GPS system used by England in order to get Manu Tuilagi fit “at som…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 9:38
It's time to embrace Japan
Greg Cooper's comments about New Zealand forging stronger relations with Japan are timely.
LONG READ
Tony Johnson
19 Jan 2022, 9:29
Lowe left out as Ireland name two uncapped players in squad of 37
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has named two uncapped players - Ulster’s Michael Lowry and Connacht’s Mack Hansen - in his 37-stron…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 8:17
Why Owen Farrell's Saracens comeback will hinge on 'late decision'
England boss Eddie Jones is banking on his skipper Owen Farrell playing his first match in ten weeks this Sunday versus London Iri…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 7:26
Will the next great Argentina playmaker please stand up?
There’s an impending problem arising for Argentina in the No 10 jersey.
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jan 2022, 7:21
Succession planning can't take a back seat in All Blacks' second row
For one reason or another, the All Blacks locks have really struggled to hit their stride over the past three years.
Tom Vinicombe
19 Jan 2022, 6:40
Townsend names five uncapped players in his 39-man Scotland squad
Gregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in his 39-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, including Saracens back…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 6:15
Jacob Umaga learns fate after second red card in two Wasps games
Wasps’ Jacob Umaga is set for another frustrating stint on the sidelines as he has received a four-week ban following last Satur…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 5:59
Why Eddie Jones deserves credit for changing his ways - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones’ England squad announcement has made waves again but, with one notable exception, he has picked on form and we shoul…
Opinion
Andy Goode
19 Jan 2022, 5:30
How Caelan Doris found 'peace of mind' after his concussion issues
Calean Doris has reflected on how he went from a concussion nightmare at the start of 2021 to finish the year getting voted as the…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 3:27
Unexpected message has given Esterhuizen hope of Springboks recall
Harlequins powerhouse Andre Esterhuizen has received a timely pat on the back from Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber as he at…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 2:09
Why England like 'really good adjustment' made by recalled Nowell
England boss Eddie Jones has followed the lead of Exeter coach Rob Baxter by heaping praise on Jack Nowell for the way he had fine…
Liam Heagney
19 Jan 2022, 1:24
Liberte, egalite, vaccine?
New laws state that professional rugby players in France are no longer free to play if they haven't been triple vaccinated
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
19 Jan 2022, 0:31
Blues rookie Anton Segner sets out to become Germany's first All Black
His rise through the New Zealand rugby ranks has been meteoric, and new Blues recruit Anton Segner has no intention of slowing dow…
Alex McLeod
18 Jan 2022, 19:44
Watch: Quade Cooper's first piece of counter-attacking magic in 2022
Former Queensland Reds halves Quade Cooper and Will Genia are back playing together with the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners for the inau…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 18:22
'The new Sam Simmonds': England's latest ongoing selection snub stuns fans
Eddie Jones has named a 36-strong squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations which includes six uncapped players but the bold Austral…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 17:44
'It's coming': Blues coach's stark Covid-19 warning for Super Rugby Pacific
Blues boss Leon MacDonald has issued a blunt warning as the ever-present threat of Covid-19 continues to loom large on the eve of …
Alex McLeod
18 Jan 2022, 17:18
Watch: Former Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli's colossal hit in Japan League One
Former Chiefs midfielder Johnny Fa'auli delivered a colossal hit playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus in his side's clash with the Osak…
Sam Smith
18 Jan 2022, 16:18
5 of the biggest casualties as England name Six Nations squad
Accused throughout the 2021 Guinness Six Nations of being too loyal to certain favourites, Eddie Jones has continued on his missio…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 11:05
The 680 caps loss that has left Wales appointing Biggar as skipper
Head coach Wayne Pivac believes that the “wealth of experience” Dan Biggar has will be a key ingredient when he captains Wales…
PA
18 Jan 2022, 9:19
France name 7 uncapped players in a 42-man squad featuring Dupont
France have named a squad of 42 for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations championship that includes scrum-half Antoine Dupont, seven …
Kim Ekin
18 Jan 2022, 9:02
How can Eddie Jones get the best out of Tom Curry?
Will Eddie Jones continue to employ Tom Curry in the No 8 jersey in 2022?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
18 Jan 2022, 8:20
The one thing that Eddie Jones admits could make him 'an idiot'
Eddie Jones stuck to his guns on Tuesday, opting not to recall the out-of-favour George Ford or the Vinupola brothers to the Engla…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 7:58
Bath bring in a second Munster coach as Hooper learns his fate
Bath rugby director Stuart Hooper will continue in his role when Johann van Graan becomes head coach next season, the club have co…
PA
18 Jan 2022, 6:35
Does glory or Groundhog Day beckon for Scotland?
Scotland boast an unprecedented array of talent, but will it be enough to end their brutal championship drought?
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
18 Jan 2022, 6:29
The 4 reasons why England have backed Farrell to remain skipper
Eddie Jones has insisted Owen Farrell remains the right player to lead England even though he played just once in November’s thr…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 6:10
'Extraordinary ability': Eddie Jones on his six new England picks
Eddie Jones has outlined his reasons for including each of the six uncapped players in his England squad that will assemble in Bri…
Analysis
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 5:38
England explain dropping Underhill and reveal Tuilagi setback
Eddie Jones has explained the absence of Sam Underhill and Manu Tuilagi - two starters in the win last time out versus the Springb…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 4:40
Wales name Biggar to skipper squad containing 3 uncapped players
Wayne Pivac has named three uncapped players - Ospreys duo Dewi Lake (hooker) and Jac Morgan (back row) alongside Cardiff's James …
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 3:45
England squad includes 6 uncapped players but no recall for Ford
Eddie Jones has named a 36-strong squad for the 2022 Guinness Six Nations that includes six uncapped players - Orlando Bailey, Alf…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 2:54
'Hey, that's life': Stockdale rules out Six Nations with Ireland
Ireland 2018 Grand Slam star Jacob Stockdale has taken to social media to confirm he will miss the upcoming Guinness Six Nations w…
Liam Heagney
18 Jan 2022, 1:29
Fijian Drua announce historic home match against Highlanders in Suva
The Fijian Drua have rescheduled their home debut as the Australian-based outfit grapple with Covid-19 in two countries ahead of a…
AAP
17 Jan 2022, 21:33
Blues issue update on Beauden Barrett's concussion and All Blacks availability
The Blues will likely be at full-strength in their season-opener against Moana Pasifika next month, but question marks remain over…
Alex McLeod
17 Jan 2022, 20:27
'He just wants to play': Tuivasa-Sheck set for Blues debut after starring in training
The biggest recruit of the Super Rugby Pacific off-season is in line to make his rugby union debut as early as the first round of …
Alex McLeod
17 Jan 2022, 18:40
Five big wishes for the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby in 2022
From promoting Joe Shcmidt to All Blacks coach to fixing Super Rugby Pacific - here are five All Blacks and NZR wishes for the sea…
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
17 Jan 2022, 13:19
Four uncapped England players Eddie Jones can't ignore
England head coach Eddie Jones names this Guinness Six Nations squad tomorrow and there's been plenty of speculation as to its mak…
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2022, 9:36
Harlequins 'victims of their own success' as England set to strip champs of key players
Nick Evans, the Harlequins attack coach, admits the club are going to be “victims of their own success” with Luke Northmore ti…
Chris Jones
17 Jan 2022, 9:06
Zebre appoint experienced Argentinian as new head coach
Zebre have announced the appointment of Emiliano Bergamaschi as their new Head Coach.
Paul Smith
17 Jan 2022, 8:58
Opportunity knocks for England's shining stars
This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
17 Jan 2022, 7:41
Wales lock Adam Beard signs new Ospreys deal
Wales lock Adam Beard has signed a new contract with the Ospreys. The Welsh region said that Beard had agreed terms on a three-yea…
PA
17 Jan 2022, 7:04
French COVID regulation change impacts Six Nations
Ahead of their Six Nations visits to Paris England, Ireland and Italy's players and spectators have been confronted with a signifi…
Paul Smith
17 Jan 2022, 6:16
Turnover king Will Evans one of six Harlequins players to re-sign
Flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to re-sign at Gallagher Premiership champions Harlequins.
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2022, 6:15
Six Nations referee appointments see Barnes edge towards a century
Jaco Peyper will take charge of the opening and closing games in this year's Six Nations.
Paul Smith
17 Jan 2022, 4:18
Gloucester sign Fijian No.8 Albert Tuisue
Gloucester have confirmed the signing of Fijian international No.8 Albert Tuisue from London Irish.
Sam Smith
17 Jan 2022, 3:16
'You have to ask if the Wales development system needs a serious overhaul'
A number of prominent figures in Welsh rugby have asked some searching questions following their regions' dismal start to the Euro…
Paul Smith
17 Jan 2022, 3:01
Exeter set to beat rival Irish province to signing of Leinster's Jack Dunne
Exeter Chiefs are reported to be close to signing Leinster secondrow Jack Dunne, in the process beating a rival Irish province to …
Ian Cameron
17 Jan 2022, 2:56
On this day: Martin Johnson announces international rugby retirement
Johnson led England to their World Cup triumph in Australia the previous November.
PA
17 Jan 2022, 1:56
'Jones should be immediately sacked if he doesn't start him at no.10'
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Shane Williams has issued England with the bluntest of assessments regarding their sta…
Paul Smith
17 Jan 2022, 1:52
The hybrid 'bruiser' that Brad Shields is tipping for England
The 21-year-old back row, who can also play hooker, has produced some eye-catching displays of late.
PA
17 Jan 2022, 1:19
'We have to look at ourselves': Scarlets boss vents frustrations over loss
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel insists his side have no excuses for their 45-10 Champions Cup hammering at the hands of Bordeaux …
PA
16 Jan 2022, 19:38
'We failed': Northampton coach's stark admission after Ulster defeat
Northampton Saints forwards coach Phil Dowson has vented his frustrations after his side's Champions Cup defeat to Ulster on Sunda…
PA
16 Jan 2022, 19:31
'His legacy will be carried on': Brumbies eye dream farewell for outgoing boss
Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa says much of his side's motivation for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific campaign is to give depar…
Alex McLeod
16 Jan 2022, 19:01
Watch: Suntory star Damian McKenzie scores first League One try
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has crossed for his first Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath try since joining the Japanese club for the 202…
Sam Smith
16 Jan 2022, 17:48
Beauden Barrett still battling concussion ahead of Super Rugby Pacific
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has revealed he is still struggling with concussion symptoms a month out from the kick-off of Supe…
Sam Smith
16 Jan 2022, 16:40
McMahon shines as Suntory condemn Toyota stars to League One defeat
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Patrick Tuipulotu were condemned to a heavy defeat in their Toyota Verblitz debuts by a Sean McMahon-insp…
Alex McLeod
16 Jan 2022, 14:36
'A lot of anger' - Alex Sanderson frustrated in France
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson had mixed emotions after his side kept their Heineken Champions Cup destiny in their own han…
PA
16 Jan 2022, 13:07
French hero Parra earns win for Clermont to prevent Sale sealing last-16 place
Morgan Parra came off the bench to kick Sale Sharks to defeat and earn Clermont Auvergne a 25-19 win in the Heineken Champions Cup…
PA
16 Jan 2022, 12:33
'That's something that I'll hold my hand up and accept responsibility for'
Ross Thompson is confident that Glasgow will respond positively and immediately to their 52-17 defeat to Exeter on Saturday.
PA
16 Jan 2022, 10:02
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