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Match Highlights: Crusaders beat Hurricanes, but Read's return doesn't last long
David Havili capitalised on Hurricanes' errors to score two tries as the Crusaders recorded a comfortable 32-8 victory in a stop-s…
Online Editors
29 Mar, 5:25
My Champions Cup quarter-final predictions - Andy Goode
It’s Champions Cup quarter-final time, one of the best weekend’s in the club rugby calendar, and you can make a case for every…
Andy Goode
29 Mar, 4:16
Kiwi-born wing admits Wales test aspirations
A New Zealand-born Scarlets wing has admitted his desire to represent Wales after signing a new deal with the Llanelli-based club …
Online Editors
29 Mar, 0:06
The competition that could put the World League debate to bed
The congregation of leading executives within the global rugby fraternity to negotiate details for the much-maligned World Rugby N…
Alex McLeod
28 Mar, 22:50
Brisbane club rugby ready to fire again in 2019
As we head deeper into the 2019 Brisbane club rugby season, Chips Blanch runs us through some of the key match-ups in what is one …
Chips Blanch
28 Mar, 20:47
All Blacks captain Kieran Read opens up about public support in wake of Christchurch attacks
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has opened up about the public support his Crusaders side has received in the wake of the Christchu…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 19:28
'That can make for a dangerous beast' - How the Waratahs and Australian rugby have vastly improved
During his time with the Highlanders, Tony Brown believed the Australian Super Rugby franchises were too predictable, but now he s…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 18:48
'I get a lot of questions on how life on this side of the world is' - Wasps' Lima Sopoaga on his chats with former Kiwi teammates
Lima Sopaoga has no regrets about turning his back on the All Blacks to ply his trade in England at Wasps and provide better for h…
Liam Heagney
28 Mar, 16:09
Newly minted Glaswegian understands those that don't want him in a Scottish jersey
Kyle Steyn tells a story about unity, forgiveness and love, the tale of a white South African cop assigned to protect Nelson Mande…
Jamie Lyall
28 Mar, 14:58
Hamilton: Ulster know Johnny Sexton is flappable
All the talk a few months ago was how Leinster would walk Europe, but Ireland's lack of form in the Six Nations means this all-Iri…
Jim Hamilton
28 Mar, 14:13
The Super Rugby record 'The Beast' is about to break and the fellow Bok he's taking it from
Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira has been hailed as a rugby legend as he prepares to equal Adriaan Strauss' record as the most capped Sout…
Chris Jones
28 Mar, 11:37
Bok hooker Burden lays claim to be Super Rugby's most unlucky player
Craig Burden must be the most unlucky player in South Africa, perhaps even the world.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 11:26
Leicester fans praise club for approach to David Denton situation
In what is already a troubling season for Leicester, the club have been dealt the further bad news that David Denton will be out f…
Josh Raisey
28 Mar, 10:35
Jack McGrath's controversial switch to Ravenhill now a done deal
British and Irish Lions Lions prop Jack McGrath is set to leave his home province of Leinster and travel north.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 9:30
'I was a Falcons fan growing up, they are my club,' enthuses Callum Chick after handshake with Dean Richards
Following in the footsteps of his father Brian has been easy for Callum Chick - his dad played for Newcastle in their Gosforth day…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 9:15
Scottish Rugby bosses take a very curious punt on a yet-to-play MLR outfit
Spending money is something the Scottish Rugby Union has been very careful about in recent times, but they have opened the chequeb…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 8:44
'Jamie Roberts' recruitment has really made him grow...' - Bath's Blackadder on keeping hold of Max Clark
There has been loads of competition in the Bath midfield this season, but Todd Blackadder has been impressed by how one academy gr…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 8:21
Sevens speedster Watson expected to push on to greater things after deciding Wasps future
Marcus Watson has had a circuitous route into the Gallagher Premiership, but the Olympics Sevens medal winner from Rio 2016 appear…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 7:45
Twenty-one-year-old grandson of England cricket great signs first senior contract for Cardiff Blues
James Botham - grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham - has signed a first senior contract with Cardiff Blues.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 7:14
Hamilton: Having seen Scotland, Glasgow will feel they have found a way to rattle Owen Farrell but he will be too good for them
Owen Farrell was unceremoniously hauled off during England's Six Nations draw with Scotland, but there won't be any hang-over for …
Jim Hamilton
28 Mar, 6:11
Fears grow about Dave Denton's future as Leicester confirm his season is over
Leicester admit they are taking no risks and have given Dave Denton the rest of the season off as the back row is still struggling…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 5:32
Hearing adjourned until next month in Calum Green bite-gate case
Newcastle lock Calum Green was cited following an alleged bite during a Premiership match versus Sale, but a decision has been de…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 4:50
Saints sign trio including a 125kg soldier and an England Sevens star
Northampton Saints can today announce the signings of Ryan Olowofela, Lewis Bean and Karl Garside ahead of the 2019/20 season.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 4:11
'Naturally he's an athlete. Before he came in, he hadn't played rugby union before'
As if the beleaguered Sunwolves didn't have enough on their plate dealing with Super Rugby's new try-scoring king Israel Folau on …
Online Editors
28 Mar, 3:38
Premiership club stuck in relegation battle making play for Wallabies coach Michael Cheika
Off-contract Wallabies coach Michael Cheika could be leading a team in the Premiership next year if they survive the relegation ba…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 1:55
Israel Folau's younger brother ready for Super Rugby debut
Now it's potentially double trouble for the bottom-placed and soon-to-be-extinct Sunwolves, with Folau's younger brother John in l…
Online Editors
28 Mar, 0:58
Sunwolves axing was South Africa's revenge for 'bad blood' with Japan
Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown believes 'bad blood' exists between South Africa and Japan and it led to the decision for the Japa…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 23:21
Reds coach 'couldn't give a rats' about Cooper-Genia homecoming
Queensland assistant Peter Ryan "couldn't give a rats" how Quade Cooper and Will Genia fare in their hyped Suncorp Stadium return …
Online Editors
27 Mar, 21:16
All Black duo commit to New Zealand Rugby
The Blues and New Zealand Rugby (NZR) have landed two key player signatures with All Blacks Dalton Papalii and Patrick Tuipulotu c…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 16:01
Hamilton: Cockerill shocked me when he joined Edinburgh, but now they're going to shock Munster
"I was shocked when Richard Cockerill joined Edinburgh, but his hard-nosed approach is reaping rewards and their quarter-final ver…
Jim Hamilton
27 Mar, 15:58
How getting dissed in public by Gavin Hastings drove ex-Scotland full-back Brendan Laney's career
Former Scotland international Brendan Laney has been shaken by recent terror attacks that left 50 people dead in Christchurch, a l…
Jamie Lyall
27 Mar, 15:01
Are Leinster and Saracens still kings of Europe? A lot has changed since the pool stage
Saracens led the way in the pool stage and Leinster looked strong as reigning champions, but in the two months that have passed si…
Alex Shaw
27 Mar, 12:59
Saracens fans respond to Dave Rennie's accusations about their team's alleged underhand 'tactics'
Glasgow face a very tough test this Saturday as they travel to Allianz Park to take on Saracens in the quarter-final of the Champi…
Josh Raisey
27 Mar, 11:14
Much fancied Welsh age grade prop among three academy stars to pen first senior contracts at Cardiff
Three of Cardiff Blues' rising stars have put pen-to-paper on their first senior deals with Wales' Capital Region.
Online Editors
27 Mar, 10:59
Andy Goode's brilliant response to Eddie Jones' disparaging Lions comments
There has been quite a fierce backlash on Twitter over Eddie Jones’ latest comments on the Lions tour, which have irritated many…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 10:27
'I live close to Scotstoun, it was an easy decision to make' - Fusaro resolves Warriors future
Having been a loyal servant at the Glasgow Warriors since his debut in 2010, Chris Fusaro admits making a choice about his career …
Online Editors
27 Mar, 10:17
Ex-Wallaby captain Horwill weighs in on World Rugby's controversial 'jackal' proposal
Former Wallaby skipper James Horwill has warned proposed law changes aimed at driving the “jackal” out of the sport could fund…
Chris Jones
27 Mar, 9:57
Fiji name new 7s captain after Edinburgh bound Nasoko ruled out
Fiji Sevens Coach Gareth Baber has been robbed by injury of captain Kalione Nasoko who will miss the defence of the HSBC Hong Kong…
Chris Jones
27 Mar, 8:12
Nigel Melville comments suggest England Rugby prepared to pass on Gatland
England risk missing out on the chance to recruit Warren Gatland as their head coach after the Rugby Football Union revealed Eddie…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 7:47
A switch to a Premiership rival is confirmed after Ford-Robinson calls time on Northampton stint
Jamal Ford-Robinson elbowed his way into England contention in summer 2017, but a difficult second year at Northampton has left hi…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 6:09
An Edinburgh season ticket holder has landed his dream job as club managing director
Edinburgh had their managing director taken by Ulster last October, but they didn't have to look too far to find his replacement a…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 5:35
'Good brand of attacking rugby' helps Tomos Williams decide to stick with Cardiff
Tomos Williams is the latest at the Blues to decide his future after the WRU confirmed it is sticking by the current four regions …
Online Editors
27 Mar, 5:09
Quade Cooper's preparation for facing Brad Thorn and the Reds this weekend
Will Genia says it's business as usual for his Melbourne Rebels halves partner Quade Cooper, who will return to Brisbane this Satu…
Online Editors
27 Mar, 4:06
The low-key England coach inching closer to Premiership return
The band is looking like it will be broken up after the Rugby World Cup, but which of the current England coaches is eyeing up a r…
Alex Shaw
27 Mar, 3:41
The future balance of Irish provincial rugby - Neil Best
Expect Irish rugby to return to business as usual this weekend after a difficult Six Nations, with the return of Champions Cup Rug…
Neil Best
27 Mar, 3:39
Michael Cheika's schoolboy World Cup trial run
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has reverted to a unique coaching technique in order to fine tune his World Cup tactics for la…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 23:33
All Blacks captain Kieran Read set for long-awaited return to rugby against Hurricanes
All Blacks captain Kieran Read will return to rugby for the first time in 2019 after being named to start for the Crusaders agains…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 22:34
The World Rugby Nations Championship Debacle
Sumo & Mils speak with Rob Nichol of the NZ Players Association about the challenges faced in the Pacific with regard to the ongoi…
RugbyPass
26 Mar, 22:12
The Samoan international who stole victory against the Crusaders twice
At the start of this decade, the Hurricanes could hardly be put in the same breath as the Crusaders. One franchise had lost two Su…
Ben Smith
26 Mar, 21:41
All Blacks star suffers significant injury blow
One of the All Blacks' key players has been ruled out of action for at least a month at a difficult time for his Super Rugby franc…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 21:07
All Blacks World Cup bolters: The young guns that could set Japan alight
As we close in on the halfway stage of Super Rugby, we profile four potential All Blacks bolters who could make the World Cup squa…
Alex McLeod
26 Mar, 20:13
'It makes me feel horrific... we don't sleep, we worry' - rookie boss Geordan Murphy is feeling the strain
Leicester are a club used to winning trophies, so the relegation-threatened mess they now find themselves in is hitting rookie coa…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 14:58
Wales fans rage at Martin Johnson's latest comments
Former England captain Martin Johnson has come under some criticism from Welsh fans over his latest comments regarding the Grand S…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar, 13:15
Fans weigh in on Premiership promotion/relegation debate as 'insane' battle hots up
There are many arguments for and against scrapping relegation in the Gallagher Premiership, and they are very complex and fans hav…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar, 12:53
Southern Kings on 'tightrope with PRO14' says new owner
The PRO14 table doesn't make for happy reading for the Southern Kings, second from bottom in Conference B with just two wins to th…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 12:08
Carbery signs new Munster deal, while O'Connell confirms Stade Francais departure and adds intrigue over his next move
Joey Carbery has signed a new deal with Munster, while Paul O'Connell has confirmed his Stade Francais departure.
Online Editors
26 Mar, 9:40
RFU chief lays out 'catastrophic' consequences if Nations Championship format gets go-ahead
England's relegation from the Guinness Six Nations would be "catastrophic" for the game on these shores, according to acting Rugby…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 9:11
Leinster assistant linked with scrum role as Ireland continue making plans for life after Schmidt
Andy Farrell's first game in charge of Ireland won't happen until February 2020, but Joe Schmidt's anointed successor is already m…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 8:55
Kiwi-born McNicholl signs new deal with Scarlets and it's good news for Wales
Johnny McNicholl has become the latest high-profile player to sign a new deal with the Scarlets. Last week Grand Slam winners J…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 8:43
Pressure heaped on Eddie Jones as England fans have snapped up massive amount of Japan 2019 tickets
Nearly 600,000 of the 1.8 million tickets bought for RWC 2019 were snapped up by non-Japanese buyers, with England supporters lead…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 8:19
Serious backlash over Eddie Jones' 'disparaging' Lions comments
England head coach Eddie Jones once again riled up his closest rivals by ruling himself out of contention for the 2021 British and…
Josh Raisey
26 Mar, 7:09
Agen issue update on investigation into coin assault on assistant referee
Fearing hefty punishment from the Top 14, the pressure is on Agen to identify the spectator who threw the coin that hit an assista…
Online Editors
26 Mar, 7:07
'They chucked us on an army camp for a weekend the first week I was there and I think I lost like four or five kilos'
Online Editors
26 Mar, 6:31
Famed 1905 All Blacks 'Originals' jersey has eye-watering guide price for Cardiff auction
Saracens owner Nigel Wray paid a staggering £180,000 for a 1905 "Originals" jersey worn by Dave Gallaher - now another jersey fro…
Liam Heagney
26 Mar, 5:57
Five perfect fits for Fijian prospects in the Gallagher Premiership
The recent Pacific Combine provided players from Fiji with an opportunity to showcase their abilities and attempt to win contracts…
Alex Shaw
26 Mar, 4:33
Wallaby bolters putting their hands up for World Cup selection
For me, there are five such players currently, who, if their current Super Rugby form continues should be names seriously consider…
Nick Turnbull
26 Mar, 2:01
France chasing high-profile Kiwi coaches for 2023 World Cup cycle
France is moving towards selecting a foreigner as their next national head coach, with FFR president Bernard Laporte building a sh…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 22:39
Back where he belongs: Why Damian McKenzie needs to stay at fullback
Damian McKenzie's switch from first-five to fullback has had an undeniably positive impact on the Chiefs in recent weeks, and if t…
Alex McLeod
25 Mar, 21:54
'It's an ambassador job' - Eddie Jones takes a swipe at Warren Gatland as Wallabies job looms
England head coach Eddie Jones has taken an indirect dig at Wales head coach Warren Gatland as rumours about both the British and …
Online Editors
25 Mar, 20:52
The devastating blow for Asian rugby that will cause 'quite a lot of damage'
SANZAAR's decision to axe the Sunwolves from Super Rugby six months before the kick-off of the Japan-hosted World Cup could have s…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 18:01
'Tell your kids there is a good chance of injuries' Jacques Burger responds to sharing brutal schoolboy tackle
Burger has responded to the criticism with some direct advice for parents whose children play rugby after sharing of an eye-wateri…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 14:50
The heretofore mystery player at the centre of the St James Park biting incident has been cited
A Newcastle forward will appear before a disciplinary panel accused of biting Sale's Rob Webber.
Online Editors
25 Mar, 14:25
Billy Vunipola trolls Saracens critics with latest social media post
England number eight Billy Vunipola made a winning return to Saracens this weekend, as the champions came back to beat London riva…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar, 13:47
The defensive system dubbed 'The Blue Wall' that's confounding Super Rugby has a northern hemisphere coach masterminding it
NSW Waratahs have labelled their much improved defence the Blue Wall and its certainly proving harder to breach than in recent Sup…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 11:48
Danny Cipriani to stay in England - star to be offered massive increase in current salary by Gloucester - reports
Danny Cipriani is set to be offered a new top-up contract by Gloucester - according to reports.
Online Editors
25 Mar, 10:52
Ireland openside Josh van der Flier's season is almost certainly over
Leinster received a significant blow ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster at Aviva Stadium on Saturd…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 9:44
'Hamish is one of the most exciting back-row players in the country' - Watson pens new deal
Scotland star Hamish Watson has become the fifth and final player to commit his future to Edinburgh on #MagicMonday, having put pe…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 9:18
Edinburgh's Fijian Sevens raid continues as Cockerill confirms Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko pen deal
Edinburgh have completed the signing of Fiji Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko on a two-year deal - the penultimate signing to be reve…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 9:12
Edinburgh sign Fiji 7s sensation nicknamed 'The Sledgehammer' from Perpignan
Edinburgh's third signing on #MagicMonday is Perpignan wing and Fiji Sevens star Eroni Sau who joins the club on a two-year-deal.
Online Editors
25 Mar, 7:50
Excitement and expectation reign around Alfie Barbeary, but so should caution
Wasps have unearthed a diamond in the rough in Alfie Barbeary, but what is it that has everyone so excited about the hooker? We ta…
Alex Shaw
25 Mar, 7:07
Former South African U20s hooker Willemse signs for Edinburgh
Former South African under-20 hooker Mike Willemse will join Edinburgh from fellow Guinness PRO14 side Southern Kings - the second…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 7:05
What Paul O'Connell told Stade players suggests a rumoured Toulon move is off the table - reports
Paul O'Connell will not be at Stade Français next season and he will not be coaching at another Top 14 club - according to repor…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 6:40
Edinburgh sweep up 6 foot 4 inch, 115kg Bristol Bears backrow Haining
Edinburgh have further bolstered their squad ahead of next season with the signing of back-row Nick Haining from Bristol Bears on …
Online Editors
25 Mar, 5:40
Fiji player's Edinburgh contract doubts as two teammates face court appearances
Head coach Gareth Baber has revealed key forward Mesulame Kunavula will not be joining Edinburgh this season and has returned to t…
Chris Jones
25 Mar, 5:21
Springbok loosehead Kitshoff to turn down lucrative Premiership offer - reports
One South African star could be set to turn down big money in England and instead stay in South Africa, as one of the first to agr…
Alex Shaw
25 Mar, 5:03
'Unbelievable' Read to make long awaited return
There was some good news for the Crusaders after a difficult 10 days on Monday when All Blacks captain Kieran Read was declared av…
Online Editors
25 Mar, 3:48
The case for privatising Super Rugby
The disparity between what the national unions can offer their players and what the private clubs in the North can will continue t…
Ben Smith
24 Mar, 23:57
Kiwis in Europe: Bristol's Kiwis on tight-rope
Pat Lam's Bristol were ousted in a tight affair by Ben Te'o and Michael Fatialofa's Worcester in what was many Kiwi-filled match-u…
Campbell Burnes
24 Mar, 22:28
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round Six
Mike Rehu brings you his Super Rugby Team of the Week for Round Six, which features 15 players from nine teams.
Mike Rehu
24 Mar, 21:53
Reports: Six Nations strugglers set to snatch Crusaders coach for World Cup
Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara is set to sign a short-term deal as a defence coach for the French national team ahead thei…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 21:16
'Playing at a hectic speed' - Brad Thorn's warning to Queensland Reds' Super Rugby rivals
Queensland have warned they've got plenty more in the tank after storming back into the Super Rugby frame with a bonus-point defea…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 18:51
Reds backrow Scott-Young cited for punching former teammate
Queensland Reds forward Angus Scott-Young is facing a lengthy Super Rugby ban after being cited for striking former teammate James…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 18:25
Brodie Retallick drops hint about All Blacks future after World Cup
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has dropped a hint regarding what his future plans could entail after this year's World Cup campa…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 17:18
French rugby compared with 'football hooliganism' as Top 14 referee hit in the head
An ugly incident has occurred in France's Top 14 in a match between Agen and Clermont with referee Thomas Charabas targetted by fa…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 15:19
Clinical Exeter beat Bath to seal play-off spot
Bath were well beaten at Sandy Park as Exeter Chiefs sealed a top-four spot by extending their winning streak to four matches.
Peter Thompson
24 Mar, 14:41
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 17
Our XV of the week from Round 17 of the Gallagher Premiership, a weekend which included the East Midlands derby, two big wins in t…
Alex Shaw
24 Mar, 14:15
Positive Sunday for Exeter as they sink Bath and sign a Scarlets forward
Exeter sealed a place in this season's Premiership semi-finals with a home win over Bath that was preceded by Rob Baxter announcin…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 12:37
Shaun Edwards' throws cat among the pigeons with 'hypothetical' England job comments
London-based Shaun Edwards admits a role with England would have its perks after it emerged he has not officially taken the Wigan …
Liam Blackburn
24 Mar, 12:08
'As a kid it sometimes takes a landmark event like the 2003 World Cup win to get you involved'
Late bloomer Tom Savage tells RugbyPass how Jason Robinson's 2003 England exploits inspired him to start a career that now has Glo…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 12:06
Alleged homophobic abuse generating war of words ahead of Basque derby
Munster's complaint to Irish police about online harassment isn't the only social media incident making headlines this week as Bia…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 10:33
Jacques Burger shared a breathtakingly brutal hit from a SA schoolboy match and not everyone's happy
The sharing of an eye-watering hit from a South African schoolboy match by former Saracens backrow Jacques Burger has ignited a he…
Ian Cameron
24 Mar, 9:43
Forgotten Springbok bulldozer marks latest injury return with try against South African competition
Marcell Coetzee marked his comeback for Ulster with one of their five tries in a 33-19 Guinness PRO14 win over the Southern Kings.
Online Editors
24 Mar, 7:46
The 21 stone unsung Welshman that returned to his England club 'a bit smug' this week
If Tom Francis returned to the Exeter Chiefs this week “a bit smug” then he had every right to be. Francis is not a player …
Martyn Thomas
24 Mar, 6:41
What went wrong for England against Scotland?
The Rugby Pod attempt to analyse what happened in Twickenham last weekend.
Rugby Pod
24 Mar, 6:18
'It's bleeding' - Citing officer invoked after Premiership match marred by biting incident
Newcastle's magnificent 22-17 comeback victory over Sale in front of nearly 30,000 fans at St James' Park was overshadowed by an a…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 5:39
Premiership relegation battle reignites: Permutations and the runners and riders
With just five rounds of the season to go, the Gallagher Premiership relegation battle has taken on a new level of intensity. We l…
Alex Shaw
24 Mar, 4:45
Debate over Crusaders name change is example of opportunistic political correctness gone mad
Crusaders were resilient on their return to action following a difficult week where the name got hijacked in the commentary surrou…
Liam Heagney
24 Mar, 4:03
Match Highlights - Reds ease past Brumbies
After three straight losses to start the Super Rugby season, the Reds made it back-to-back wins by beating the Brumbies.
Dejan Kalinic
24 Mar, 3:56
Paddy Jackson's Perpignan claim first home win of the season
Tries from Carl Fearns, Mickael Ivaldi and Thibaut Regard helped Lyon get back to winning ways in Saturday's Top 14 action.
Alex Fisher
24 Mar, 3:53
Glasgow and Munster march on in Conference A
Bonus-point wins for Glasgow Warriors and Munster mean the top two in Conference A remain three points apart.
Alex Fisher
24 Mar, 3:50
'I was voted the third most-hated man in New Zealand' Wayne Barnes shares his biggest mistake
Referee Wayne Barnes has opened up about the infamous World Cup quarterfinal between France and New Zealand where a defining decis…
Online Editors
24 Mar, 0:15
Israel Folau wants more air time in Waratahs attack
Israel Folau wants more ammunition to launch his deadly aerial raids after becoming Super Rugby's all-time joint top try-scorer an…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 23:55
Dai Young: We want Shaun Edwards
Shaun Edwards would be welcomed back at Wasps if he opts out of coaching Wigan Warriors, says director of rugby Dai Young.
Alex Fisher
23 Mar, 22:15
Watch: Rebels fail to capitalise on Quade Cooper magic in Durban
After blowing a big lead against the Lions in Johannesburg last round, the Rebels were desperate to make amends but again their di…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 20:49
Colin Cooper on whether Damian McKenzie will keep playing fullback after Chiefs emphatic win
Crucial to the Chiefs first win of the season was fullback Damian McKenzie, who had another stellar performance in the 15 jersey,…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 20:26
'We're Crusaders; we don't make excuses'
Israel Folau has become Super Rugby's joint record try scorer as the NSW Waratahs cast sentiment aside to shatter the Crusaders' a…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 17:25
Saracens cut Exeter's lead with Harlequins victory
Two tries from Will Skelton helped Premiership title hopefuls Saracens fight back to beat Harlequins 27-20 at London Stadium on Sa…
Alex Fisher
23 Mar, 17:12
'I just wish I was that talented that I could play a number of positions'
Hurricanes captain Beauden Barrett praised the performance of his younger brother, the first time the brothers have filled the 10-…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 15:35
Incensed Steve Diamond gets asked about biting incident live on air and he didn't pull his punches
Relegation-threatened Newcastle's must-win match at St James' Park was blighted by a biting allegation that led to a feisty reacti…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar, 14:23
Chiefs tame Bulls to claim first win of Super Rugby season
The Sharks recorded a home win over the Rebels, while the Chiefs cruised to victory against the Bulls to kickstart their Super Rug…
Chris Myson
23 Mar, 13:39
Sunwolves CEO Yuji Watase was inevitably asked about his team being axed
Yuji Watase, the Sunwolves CEO, has criticised SANZAAR's decision to axe the Japanese side from Super Rugby.
Alex Fisher
23 Mar, 13:24
Video - Liam Williams and Danny Care both binned for fighting in heated London Derby
Liam Williams and Danny Care both resumed Anglo-Welsh hostilities as they were both binned during a heated local derby in the Lond…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 12:27
Barrett saves Hurricanes from storm as Folau enters record books
Crusaders lost for the first time since March last year as Israel Folau secured a piece of Super Rugby history in a Waratahs win.
Nicholas McGee
23 Mar, 11:10
Anscombe to Harlequins deal looks dead in the water
Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill is confident Grand Slam winner Gareth Anscombe will sign a new contract with the region.
Alex Fisher
23 Mar, 10:57
A potential date for Dylan Hartley's return has been given following visit to specialist
England hooker Dylan Hartley has been missing in action since a pre-Christmas knee injury, but his club boss Chris Boyd has given …
Online Editors
23 Mar, 10:54
Crusaders and Waratahs unite to honour Christchurch attack victims before Super Rugby clash
An emotional tribute was paid to the victims of Christchurch's terrorist attack before the Crusaders and Waratahs played in Super …
Chris Myson
23 Mar, 10:42
Late player switch for Bristol Bears ahead of relegation showdown with Worcester
Bristol Bears have made a change to their line-up ahead of the Gallagher Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors. Sam Parry …
Online Editors
23 Mar, 9:25
Harlequins fans fancy their chances against Sarries after stacked starting XV named
Harlequins fans have a lot to be confident about at the moment. Not only are they sitting in third place in the Gallagher Premiers…
Josh Raisey
23 Mar, 7:48
The alternative '8-8-8' World League format which is doing the rounds online and has Georgia's seal of approval
With the countdown on towards the April 5 deadline for World Rugby's proposed World League, the Georgian rugby community have come…
Online Editors
23 Mar, 6:54
Match Highlights - Folau equals Super Rugby try-scoring record
Waratahs and Australia star Israel Folau secured a piece of Super Rugby history with his 59th try in the competition.
Nicholas McGee
23 Mar, 6:42
Unfortunate screenshot captures the exact moment Josh Navidi dislocated his elbow
Cardiff Blues overcame the early loss of Wales flanker Josh Navidi to destroy Scarlets 41-17 at the Arms Park.
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23 Mar, 6:05
Wales get Rugby World Cup pool warning as Fiji's 'Demolition Man' set to be unleashed
Fiji Head Coach John McKee has some bad news for World Cup pool opponents Wales and Australia with the “Demolition Man” Lepani…
Chris Jones
23 Mar, 4:38
Scarlets hammered by Blues, Leinster beaten in Edinburgh
Cardiff Blues used Wales Grand Slam heroes Gareth Anscombe and Josh Navidi from the start in their demolition of the Scarlets.
Jack Davies
23 Mar, 4:09
Northampton's fast start sees off Leicester
Leicester Tigers had no response after Northampton Saints raced clear in the first half of Friday's Premiership grudge match.
Ben Spratt
23 Mar, 4:07
Ellis Genge: 'It is the darkest place the club's been...Geordan was speechless'
England prop Ellis Genge has admitted the Leicester players are letting the club down after they slumped to 29-15 loss to arch-riv…
Chris Jones
23 Mar, 4:06
Brumbies hooker Folau Fainga'a on brink of unique record
Brumbies hooker Folau Fainga'a is one try away from a unique record when he comes up against the Reds in Brisbane this weekend.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 23:16
Crusaders name change can't go ahead without NZR approval
Any proposed name change to the Crusaders franchise will have to secure New Zealand Rugby approval, NZR chief executive Steve Tew …
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22 Mar, 22:30
Seven test stars that could light up the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
With Israel Folau stating his intentions of playing for the Australian sevens side at the Tokyo Olympics next year, we've conjured…
Alex McLeod
22 Mar, 21:14
Dave Rennie addresses Wallabies job speculation
Dave Rennie has addressed rumours of him being linked with the Wallabies head coach job as whispers potential successors to Michae…
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22 Mar, 20:16
'It's been sort of a long road for me' - How Hurricanes starlet Chase Tiatia is finally realising his Super Rugby potential
A year ago, Chase Tiatia was toiling away at grassroots level in Wellington club rugby. Now, he's the starting fullback for the Hu…
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22 Mar, 18:03
'I have done business on many occasions on the basis of an oral agreement over a handshake'
Wigan Warriors boss Ian Lenagan has finally held his hands up and explained what has gone wrong in their supposed deal with Shaun …
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22 Mar, 15:18
'We've unearthed talent and had great Test window points haul'... Brad Barritt shrugs off Saracens' salary cap row
Having bounced back this term from disappointing Test window results a year ago, Brad Barritt believes he is captaining a Saracens…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar, 14:30
Axed Olding's career-rebuild continues with decisive contribution for Brive
Stuart Olding is continuing to repay the faith shown in him by Brive following his decision to go to France to save his career fol…
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22 Mar, 13:22
'I'm certainly not giving up'... four years in Test wilderness haven't stopped Ben Morgan believing
Not since England's horror 2015 World Cup has Ben Morgan played a Test, but he hopes Gloucester's title challenge can somehow cata…
Liam Heagney
22 Mar, 12:04
'Maybe for some reason there is a consensus among the rugby public that they don't rate us'
Gareth Anscombe says Six Nations champions Wales have reason to believe they can "ruffle a few feathers" at the World Cup later th…
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22 Mar, 11:33
New rules, power tries and the Honey Badger's return - but what's Global Rapid Rugby really like?
The re-branded Global Rapid Rugby got underway on Friday with Western Force defeating the World XV 26-16 in a pulsating opening ma…
Online Editors
22 Mar, 10:42
Wales heroes Jones and North suffer injury blows
The Ospreys have confirmed Alun Wyn Jones and George North both sustained injuries during the Six Nations that could end their sea…
Alex Fisher
22 Mar, 9:40
SANZAAR takes Twitter bashing from players and fans over 'kick in the guts' for Sunwolves
Fans from all over the world have taken to Twitter to react to the news that the Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby after the…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar, 8:46
Itoje weighs into England captaincy debate
Owen Farrell has been the subject of much debate over his captaincy in the aftermath of the Six Nations.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 8:08
Bath get Underhill boost
Bath have received a boost with the news that their England backrow Sam Underhill is on the verge of a return after a near-three m…
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22 Mar, 7:21
Has Japanese rugby found its next star after Ayumu Goromaru?
Ayumu Goromaru was a lightning rod for everything positive about Japanese rugby after the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Could Shota Fukui …
Alex Shaw
22 Mar, 6:30
Match Highlights: 'Try scoring machine' Ioane stars as Blues end losing run against NZ sides
Winger Rieko Ioane scored two tries, bringing his tally to six from his past two games, as the Blues ended a 20-match losing strea…
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22 Mar, 5:59
Harlequins raid Championship for 'well balanced' fly half
Harlequins have made their 11th signing of the week by raiding the Championship for a highly rated fly half.
Online Editors
22 Mar, 5:17
Munster call in the cops to tackle offensive online harassment of their players
Rugby players have a reputation as hard men but such has been the level of abusive online trolling suffered in Munster, the club h…
Online Editors
22 Mar, 4:29
Alun Wyn Jones wins Six Nations Player of the Championship
Second row Alun Wyn Jones has been named the 2019 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Jones captained Wales to their …
Online Editors
22 Mar, 4:23
O'Connell to cut short his coaching contract in Paris - reports
Paul O'Connell arrived in Paris on a two-year deal last summer but high hopes that it would accelerate his fledgling coaching care…
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22 Mar, 3:18
Confirmed: Sunwolves cut from Super Rugby from 2021
SANZAAR have confirmed reports that the Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby in 2021 as the competition reverts back to a 14-te…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 23:21
The youngsters who could salvage Australia's World Cup campaign
One of Australia's leading rugby scribes has identified two key youngsters that could help turnaround the Wallabies' fortunes lead…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 21:29
Julian Savea finally set for Toulon return
Out-of-favour Toulon star Julian Savea finally looks to be back in the good books with the French glamour club after being publicl…
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21 Mar, 19:17
The multi-million pound battle between the British & Irish Lions and the Premiership
There is a battle brewing between the British and Irish Lions and Premiership Rugby as preparations are well underway for the 2021…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 17:49
'Love for Arms Park pitch' a big factor in Hallam Amos regional switch
Artificial pitches in the UK have been coming in for criticism recently, but the calibre of a surface in Wales was crucial to Hall…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 17:45
The NRL star standing between Christian Wade and the NFL
Valentine Holmes will soon face his NFL D-Day and has a strong chance of joining elite quarterback Tom Brady at Super Bowl champio…
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21 Mar, 15:59
Sonny Bill Williams speaks from the heart after arriving in grief-stricken Christchurch
All Black Sonny Bill Williams has arrived in Christchurch and will attend prayers on Friday to show his support with the community…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 15:21
Vunipola: Mental weakness not an issue for England
Eddie Jones says psychology has been an issue for England since the last World Cup, but Billy Vunipola sees it differently.
Peter Thompson
21 Mar, 12:28
Kenyan Rugby boycott could be about to end
Kenya Rugby Union chiefs believe they have finally agreed a pay deal that will see striking players return for the four remaining …
Chris Jones
21 Mar, 12:06
'Rugby player in staying out late shocker' - Twitter sees lighter side of the Te'o/Vunipola hotel incident
In light of the story surrounding Ben Te’o and Billy Vunipola’s late night after England’s draw to Scotland on Saturday, fan…
Josh Raisey
21 Mar, 11:26
Wasps hold on to England Saxon Miller
Wasps have retained versatile back Rob Miller, who has signed a new deal, becoming the tenth first-team player to commit to the Cl…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 9:41
One of the longest injury-delayed debuts finally takes place in Edinburgh on Friday
Not since a PRO14 semi-final defeat in Glasgow in May 2018 has Edinburgh's big summer signing featured in a match, but that will a…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 8:04
New World Rugby '50/22' kicking proposal has well and truly divided fans
World Rugby has proposed a number of changes in recent weeks that have divided fans significantly. The Nations Championship is som…
Josh Raisey
21 Mar, 8:00
Pivac's 2020 Wales vision boosted by extension that qualifies Super Rugby winner under residency
Wayne Pivac won't take over Wales until the end of the year but he now knows his midfield options will potentially be boosted by a…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 7:42
Agents Poll: The best and worst destination clubs in the Premiership
Which clubs in the Gallagher Premiership are the most desirable for players to move to and which are the least? We polled 13 leadi…
Alex Shaw
21 Mar, 7:06
Family affair at Montpellier with Nadolo's brother arriving as medical joker
Montpellier had it easy securing a medial joker for the injured Benjamin Fall, they just asked Nemani Nadolo to give his brother a…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 6:21
Worcester, Exeter and Pirates the latest clubs hit by Harlequins' exhaustive recruitment drive
Shopping-mad Harlequins were quick out of the blocks on Thursday morning, announcing their eighth signing this week as Paul Gustar…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 5:16
Former Ireland out-half O'Gara linked with surprise World Cup role
Ronan O'Gara is busy working as an assistant at Scott Robertson's Crusaders, but his acumen has seen him linked with a temporary T…
Online Editors
21 Mar, 4:07
17 stone Brumby wing drops 10kg after cutting out guilty pleasure
Powerful Brumbies winger Lausii Taliauli has revealed he is in career-best shape after ditching fried chicken from his diet.
Online Editors
21 Mar, 4:06
Crusaders call for patience on name change ahead of emotional return to Super Rugby
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has called for patience in the debate over changing his team's name, saying any decision should wa…
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20 Mar, 23:23
Australian teams have concerns over Sunwolves' demise
NSW coach Daryl Gibson has expressed concern that the sounding of the Super Rugby death knell on the Sunwolves could lead to less …
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20 Mar, 22:10
Fijian-born winger Sefa Naivalu latest Wallaby to head to France
Wallabies winger Sefa Naivalu has joined Australia's post-World Cup European exodus, with a French Top 14 club announcing he has s…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 19:39
Hurricanes shore up future by locking in five young talents in signing spree
The Hurricanes have positioned themselves well for the future by signing five of their most promising players for at least the nex…
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20 Mar, 16:57
England pair Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipula caught up in late night hotel drama
England pair Ben Te'o and Billy Vunipola have been reprimanded after breaching team protocol following England's final round 38-a…
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20 Mar, 15:41
'I stood up and was struggling to breathe... it was very scary' - Cornell du Preez on the moment he accidentally felt full force of Joe Launchbury
Initially, Cornell du Preez says, there was no pain – only fear. He got to his feet wheezing, the air catching in his throat and…
Jamie Lyall
20 Mar, 15:32
South Africa main perpetrator in axing financially unsustainable Sunwolves - report
South Africa are believed to be the main country in the SANZAAR association pushing for the removal of the Japanese based Sunwolve…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 15:05
The 37-year-old former All Black centre who broke people on the pitch and made clubs off it
'Hacksaw' Sam Tuitupou had a fearsome reputation as a scary man playing in the All Blacks midfield and at numerous leading clubs, …
Paul Smith
20 Mar, 14:38
Fiji's Rugby World Cup preparations just got significantly tastier
Fiji coach John McKee is in Japan this week finalising preparations for their World Cup campaign which now includes a two-match se…
Chris Jones
20 Mar, 12:48
Post-Six Nations - Which 31 players make Ireland's plane to the Rugby World Cup in Japan?
Having used 36 players in the 2019 Six Nations, Joe Schmidt has some manoeuvring to do to cut the numbers down and ensure he takes…
Liam Heagney
20 Mar, 11:40
Leicester Tigers could be set to lose promising loosehead Hills
Leicester Tigers could be set to lose a promising young loosehead in the form of Owen Hills. Just this morning it was confirme…
Ian Cameron
20 Mar, 11:30
World Rugby make startling claim regarding on-field concussion surveillance
With concussion now a massive talking point in the sport, World Rugby has insisted in Paris that only a small percentage of concus…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 11:25
Tigers fans fuming after losing ex-England U20s flanker to Harlequins
As part of Harlequins’ rampant spending spree ahead of next season, the London club have signed Leicester’s Will Evans
Josh Raisey
20 Mar, 10:43
Vunipola the latest to defend Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has come in for criticism after a poor second half against Scotland, but Billy Vunipola says it is unwarranted.
Peter Thompson
20 Mar, 9:15
Ackermann responds to speculation that Cipriani could quit Gloucester this summer
Weekend stories that Danny Cipriani has a break clause in his two-year deal forced Johan Ackermann to confront speculation he coul…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 8:38
SANZAAR issue two sentence long statement amid reports of Sunwolves extinction
It has been reported in Australia that the Sunwolves may not be part of Super Rugby's future and matters should be clarified this …
Peter Thompson
20 Mar, 8:19
Dean Richards on what's really holding England back and the obvious solution
Dean Richards believes ring-fencing the Gallagher Premiership is the only way to boost England’s chances of future World Cup and…
Chris Jones
20 Mar, 8:11
Desire to 'lock horns with very best in England and Europe' tempts Wasps forward to stay on
With Dai Young having signing a plethora of props for next season at Wasps, he has now convinced a current hooker to stay put and …
Online Editors
20 Mar, 8:04
IRFU slam 'fictionalised' bugging claims in new British Army spy book
Ireland's 2007 World Cup was a disaster, but the IRFU insist fresh claims that they employed a former British Army officer in its …
Online Editors
20 Mar, 7:42
No end in sight yet to Harlequins' trolly dash as three more signings announced
There is no let-up yet in Harlequins' post-Six Nations recruitment drive, three more signings on Wednesday bringing the number of …
Online Editors
20 Mar, 7:37
It's over - WRU and PRB issue joint statement on future of Welsh regional rugby
No Welsh region will be axed according to a joint PRB statement this morning.
Online Editors
20 Mar, 6:31
2020 Six Nations fixtures reveal who Pivac and Farrell face in their opening matches
Wayne Pivac and Andy Farrell have learned they will enjoy home comforts when they take respective charge of Wales and Ireland at t…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 6:16
Rugby union's latest civil war set to involve England, France and money - reports
With the clock ticking on World Rugby's World League proposal, the Six Nations countries have had a falling out over the potential…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 5:35
'I will probably never be the darling boy of Welsh rugby' - Anscombe puts the boot in
Having booted Wales to a first Grand Slam in seven years, Gareth Anscombe hasn't held back from telling the power-brokers in Welsh…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 4:50
Unusually severe injury ends Kiwi Mike Coman's career at 31
World Rugby claimed this week that injury rates in the game have stabilised, but eyebrows must be raised when London Irish have Mi…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 4:30
Isaac Lucas ready to repay Thorn for leap of the faith
Four games into the Super Rugby season and Isaac Lucas has gone from squad member to bench livewire to fullback to starting five-e…
Online Editors
20 Mar, 1:12
Sunwolves to be axed from Super Rugby - Reports
Several reports in Australian media have confirmed that the Sunwolves will be axed from Super Rugby after the 2020 season.
Online Editors
20 Mar, 1:03
Analysis: How the Hurricanes can rejuvenate their 'Air Raid' attack and give the Stormers nightmares again
The visiting Stormers wore torn to pieces by the Hurricanes kick-game on their last visit by the high-octane Hurricanes in 2017. T…
Ben Smith
19 Mar, 23:37
The Wallabies' backrow is under pressure from early Super Rugby standouts
The backrow has been the biggest talking point of Michael Cheika’s tenure. His preference to play two opensides is seen by some …
Chips Blanch
19 Mar, 18:43
NRL club attempting a reunion with Sonny Bill Williams
All Black midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has another potential suitor in rugby league, this time with one of his former clubs that…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 16:29
Welsh fans tear into 'disaster' Pivac over Edwards decision
After Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards recently revealed that incoming head coach Wayne Pivac does not want him when he takes ove…
Josh Raisey
19 Mar, 15:56
'Overall injury rate is not increasing globally and concussion rate appears to be decreasing for first time'
With rugby under a cloud due to recent player deaths through injuries sustained in the field of play, a conference this week in Pa…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 15:09
Wales strike blow against Premiership by convincing Slam star Adams to come home
Regional rugby has been at a low ebb in Wales this month due to the row over possible mergers, but the Blues have received a real …
Online Editors
19 Mar, 14:34
Matavesi makes astonishing claim over Fiji's World Cup prospects
Josh Matavesi has warned Grand Slam champions Wales they face a Fiji team that is ready to shock the sport by winning the World Cu…
Chris Jones
19 Mar, 14:07
Gabriel Ibitoye insists he's no Superman, but his superman backstory is quickly taking him places
Football's loss was rugby's gain when England prospect Gabriel Ibitoye joined Harlequins, a circuitous path he would love others t…
Liam Heagney
19 Mar, 13:24
A pair of Warriors opt to extend their deals at Glasgow until 2021
Glasgow's end-of-season run-in has been boosted by two props returning from Six Nations duty with Scotland and signing contract ex…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 12:50
Scarlets get Grand Slam bounce as three Wales stars commit futures to merger-free region
Scarlets were threatened with a merger just a fortnight ago, but they are back in business on their own and have signed three Wale…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 12:33
Post-Six Nations - which 31-players make England's plane to Japan and the Rugby World Cup?
After a relatively productive Guinness Six Nations for England, where does that leave their potential 31-man squad ahead of the Ru…
Alex Shaw
19 Mar, 11:28
Harlequins sign Wales hooker Baldwin
Harlequins have announced their fourth new signing with Welsh international hooker Scott Baldwin joining the Club for the 2019/20 …
Online Editors
19 Mar, 10:23
'Disappointed' Pivac responds to Edwards comments as Premiership club declares interest
Confusion over the recruitment process for Wales' defence coach after the 2019 World Cup has continued. The clamour for Shaun E…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 7:36
'This is not mumbo jumbo...' - Spoon-bending psychic wants to fix England's psychological problems
Eddie Jones' admission that he will recruit an expert to cure England's second-half psychological problems has brought an invite f…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 7:33
Meet the unheralded Irishman making quite a name for himself in the Top 14 at the age of 33
No one gave a loosehead who didn't play a single game at his last club in Ireland a chance of becoming a coveted star in France, b…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 7:07
Lancaster clarifies position on Ireland as speculation continues
Stuart Lancaster has poured cold water on the suggestion that he could still link up with Ireland after the 2019 World Cup.
Online Editors
19 Mar, 6:57
Wales fans storm All Blacks Twitter page after world rankings tweet
Wales fans have set their sights on toppling the All Blacks after the newly updated world rankings were released.
Josh Raisey
19 Mar, 6:03
Harlequins raid a Premiership rival to sign their third international player this week
Harlequins were quick out of the blocks this week announcing two new signings for next season, but the number of new recruits now …
Online Editors
19 Mar, 5:57
Video: Robertson and Whitelock react to possible Crusaders name change as senior politician gets involved in debate
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson and All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock have spoken about the possible name change for the Crusader…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 5:33
Laporte reveals reasons why he bizarrely confronted France's players during the Six Nations
A dressing down from the union president is unheard of in elite Test level rugby, but that is exactly what struggling France playe…
Online Editors
19 Mar, 5:28
Pacific Combine team named as players bid for overseas contracts
The Pacific Combine gives players from the Pacific Islands the perfect showcase for their abilities and attempts to help them conn…
Alex Shaw
19 Mar, 4:38
'We can bring home the World Cup' Gatland eyes ultimate prize
The confidence exuding from the Wales camp is sky-high after completing their Grand Slam in Cardiff, and now head coach Warren Gat…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 22:22
Nations Championship a hard sell for SANZAAR
The SANZAAR unions may be in complete agreement on World Rugby's Nations Championship, but trickle-down economics may be a hard se…
Scotty Stevenson
18 Mar, 20:52
Hurricanes' players reflect on playing rugby on one of New Zealand's darkest days
Hurricanes' players opened up at training on Tuesday to reflect on playing the game against the Chiefs just hours after the terror…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 19:58
'New Zealand are the only team I would really worry about'
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is confident that the only roadblock to World Cup success for Wales is the All Blacks after the…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 17:08
An English city council has been forced to apologise for celebrating the Welsh Grand Slam
An English council has apologised after flying the Welsh flag on St Patrick's Day.
Online Editors
18 Mar, 14:22
Twitter reacts: Weary England fans aren't buying Eddie's latest scapegoat
Eddie Jones has faced some heavy criticism from fans on Twitter after blaming England’s 2015 World Cup exit for their current me…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar, 13:31
Newcastle Falcons import giant 6'8, 122kg American lock from Bordeaux-Begles
American international lock Greg Peterson will be a Newcastle Falcons player next season after signing a two-year deal with the Ki…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 12:43
Don't be seduced by the Calcutta Cup second half, it masks Scotland's grim failings
The danger when reviewing Scotland’s Six Nations championship is that the dizzying second half at Twickenham erases the horror o…
Jamie Lyall
18 Mar, 12:36
Ex-England captain Will Carling leaps to the defence of Owen Farrell on Twitter
In light of England’s unprecedented collapse against Scotland on Saturday, and indeed their Six Nations as a whole, captain Owen…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar, 11:50
Eddie's England need a Plan B... and Cipriani - Andy Goode
We’re all still catching our breath after perhaps the craziest international match ever at Twickenham on Saturday and the review…
Andy Goode
18 Mar, 11:43
Harlequins reveal second Puma signing
Harlequins have signing of Argentina international Loosehead Prop Santiago Garcia Botta for the 2019/20 season.
Online Editors
18 Mar, 11:07
Jim Hamilton's Six Nations XV
It's been a roller coaster of a Six Nations. Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup, Wales became legitimate World Cup contenders a…
Jim Hamilton
18 Mar, 10:24
Wigan Warriors have issued a statement in the wake of Shaun Edwards' contract comments
Shaun Edwards' future is up in the air, with Wigan Warriors in the dark over whether he still intends to take over as head coach.
Peter Thompson
18 Mar, 8:59
England's RWC 'Pool of Death' just got a whole lot deadlier as Argentina set to unleash European based players
Mario Ledesma, the Argentina coach, has delivered more bad news for England by revealing his is ready to use previously ignored Eu…
Chris Jones
18 Mar, 8:44
Stellar U20 crop signals the resurgence of the Munster pathway
For years, Leinster have dominated the age-grade pathway in Ireland and whilst they have offered up another good group of players,…
Alex Shaw
18 Mar, 8:05
Harlequins reveal first major signing of the week as Los Pumas scrumhalf Landajo
Harlequins have announced that Argentina scrum-half Martin Landajo will join the club as a new signing for the 2019/20 season.
Online Editors
18 Mar, 7:06
Eddie Jones looks to blame 2015 World Cup exit under Lancaster for England's mental fragility
Eddie Jones believes England are suffering from a fault line exposed during the 2015 World Cup as he plans to recruit outside help…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 5:58
Leicester Tigers request the return of Polota-Nau from Australia
Veteran Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau's loan stint with the NSW Waratahs is over, with his English club Leicester recalling h…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 4:29
Toulon could turn to an Irishman to help rev up 'The Bus'
With The Bus having stalled in Toulon along with the rest of their attack, boss Patrice Collazo has sounded out an Irish coach abo…
Liam Heagney
18 Mar, 4:15
Madigan could have major Bristol fight on his hands next season following transfer speculation
Ian Madigan has more often than not been Bristol's first choice out-half this season, but he could find himself with a major battl…
Online Editors
18 Mar, 4:04
Why England's Six Nations campaign was a success in the bigger picture
Through the highs and lows, Eddie Jones achieved a number of successes in terms of building towards the ultimate prize in Japan la…
Ben Smith
18 Mar, 1:33
'We will have a few new tricks up our sleeves'
The Wallabies will play a Test against Samoa in western Sydney in September to round off their Rugby World Cup match preparations,…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 23:05
France's miserable campaign has reignited speculation about an ex-skipper coming in to help them
French rugby has fallen into disarray during the Jacques Brunel reign and momentum is growing that a former national team captain …
Online Editors
17 Mar, 17:01
Toulouse issue warning statement to chasers Clermont
The Top 14's leading two both won on Sunday, but it was Toulouse's bonus-point success that grabbed the attention.
Russell Greaves
17 Mar, 15:56
Wales dominate Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
The six-man shortlist for the Six Nations' Player of the Championship award features four Wales players and two from England.
Christopher Devine
17 Mar, 15:53
Cheika's system is undoubtedly being proved ineffectual at Super Rugby level
Future Wallaby success must be focussed on winning the collision and gain line through the middle of the park, not lateral play an…
Nick Turnbull
17 Mar, 15:46
'Pathetic. Pitiful. Practically pointless' - Irish media turn knife into Irish team
Ireland's lacklustre 25 - 7 defeat to Wales in the Principality Stadium yesterday brought a grueling and underwhelming Six Nat…
Ian Cameron
17 Mar, 12:54
Me, myself and I: England's split personalities are their strength and their weakness
As England come to terms with a remarkable encounter with Scotland at Twickenham, they close the book on a relatively productive S…
Alex Shaw
17 Mar, 11:42
The 'big' Wasps announcement forecast by Andy Goode might already be out of the bag
Wigan legend Shaun Edwards agreed to join the Super League champions next year, but says he has not yet signed a contract.
Peter Thompson
17 Mar, 11:13
Six Nations 2019 a bruising experience where only 32 of 169 players started five matches
We're still six months away from the start of the 2019 World Cup in Japan, but the just-finished Six Nations provided multiple poi…
Liam Heagney
17 Mar, 10:11
Eddie Jones explains the thinking behind removing Owen Farrell from the Calcutta Cup cauldron
Eddie Jones has revealed he brought off Owen Farrell at a critical phase of Saturday's remarkable 38-38 draw with Scotland at Twic…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 8:06
Shaun Edwards' return to League thrown into further doubt following post-match comments
Wales coach Shaun Edwards has not finalised his next move after the World Cup, with an agreed switch to rugby league side Wigan ap…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 7:21
Video - England's Ben Youngs literally lost for words in post match interview
Having become England’s most-capped scrum-half in the breathless draw with Scotland at Twickenham, Ben Youngs spoke to RugbyPass…
Nick Heath
17 Mar, 7:12
Alex Shaw's 2019 Guinness Six Nations XV of the tournament
Wales picked up the Grand Slam, Ireland wilted and England offered promise, whilst Scotland licked wounds, France struggled and It…
Alex Shaw
17 Mar, 6:25
Champions Castres dismantle struggling Perpignan
There were big wins for 2017-18 Top 14 finalists Castres and Montpellier on Saturday, with Benjamin Urdapilleta inspiring.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar, 6:04
Jack Nowell: 'I could have stopped a couple of tries'
With just sixty-six seconds on the clock, Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell scored England’s opening try at Twickenham against Sc…
Nick Heath
17 Mar, 5:47
Wales Player Ratings - vs Ireland
Wales secured their third Grand Slam under Warren Gatland with a dominant 25-7 defeat of Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
Martyn Thomas
17 Mar, 4:56
Crusaders respond to those urging a name change in wake of Christchurch massacre
The Crusaders have reacted firmly in the wake of a renewed controversy over their name.
Online Editors
17 Mar, 4:03
'We haven't been catastrophic' - Schmidt assesses Ireland's Six Nations
Joe Schmidt was disappointed Ireland could not retain the Six Nations but does not see great cause for concern.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar, 2:51
The numbers behind Wales' successful Six Nations campaign
After Wales won the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday, we used Opta data to review the 2019 campaign.
Ben Spratt
17 Mar, 2:33
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 5
As Eric Rush once said, “this is just one man’s opinion”. Mike Rehu runs through his team for Round 5 of Super Rugby.
Mike Rehu
17 Mar, 2:26
Gatland's message for Wales after his final Six Nations campaign
Wales will say goodbye to Warren Gatland later this year and the coach hopes he has instilled lasting values in the team.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 23:09
Analysis: How going 'all-in on Finn' saved the Calcutta Cup for Scotland
They settled for a draw against England, but after a 31-point second-half explosion at Twickenham without Hogg or Jones, the case …
Ben Smith
16 Mar, 22:57
Match Highlights: Scotland retain Calcutta Cup after unthinkable 31-point comeback
An astonishing second-half rally saw Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup, but they were denied victory by England at Twickenham.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 16:55
Townsend makes shock admission about Scotland's halftime team talk
Scotland's sensational draw with England at Twickenham came as a surprise to most, including head coach Gregor Townsend.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 16:14
Eddie Jones rues mental flaws that left England 'seduced by the scoreboard'
Eddie Jones has described England's failure to maintain control in the second half of a match as a recurring theme that is blighti…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 15:40
Scotland Player Ratings - vs England
What a game of rugby. With the Championship decided the Twickenham crowd initially seemed more concerned with merriment that wh…
Ian Cameron
16 Mar, 15:21
England Player Ratings - vs Scotland
All the England player ratings from a spectacular 38-38 draw at Twickenham, where the hosts gave up six unanswered second half tri…
Alex Shaw
16 Mar, 14:51
'These players will run through a brick wall for you' - Gatland's tribute to champions Wales
Having revelled watching the commitment of his Six Nations-winning players, Warren Gatland can't wait to start Wales' preparations…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 14:35
Match Report - Calcutta Cup descends into utter chaos in Twickenham
England collapsed in spectacular fashion but Scotland were still unable to register their first victory at Twickenham since 1983 a…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 14:14
Warburton hails 'phenomenal effort' as Wales bridge six-year title gap
Wales were waiting since 2013 finish on top the Six Nations and the way they finished the job versus Ireland left former skipper S…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 13:46
'I would like to think that the genuine supporter will still be 100 per cent behind us'
Joe Schmidt admitted Ireland were not good enough for Wales in Cardiff, but he has assured his team's supporters they will peak at…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 13:28
'The tournament is a disappointment. We are disappointed with this tournament'
France may have won against Italy on Saturday, but Jacques Brunel still considered the Six Nations a disappointment.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 13:18
'Our set-piece wasn't up to the standards we expect and they came after us'
Wales' fast start made it difficult for Ireland to get into the Six Nations clash in Cardiff, according to Rory Best.
Tom Webber
16 Mar, 13:07
Italy will hurt 'more than ever' after France defeat - O'Shea
As Italy ended the Six Nations without a victory, having squandered big chances against France, Conor O'Shea acknowledged their hu…
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 13:01
Match Highlights - Stunning Lions fightback ends Rebels' winning start
As the Rebels looked to be cruising towards a big away win, the Lions rallied and sensationally stole victory on Saturday.
Ben Spratt
16 Mar, 12:52
Match Report - Wales crush shambolic Ireland to land Grand Slam
Wales were crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions as they demolished Ireland 25-7 in Cardiff to claim European rugby's glitterin…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 11:53
Match Report - No romance for Parisse as Italy fall short against France
Italy's losing sequence in the Guinness Six Nations extended to a record 22 matches but France were pushed all the way before prev…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 9:50
Ireland Player Ratings - versus Wales
Having demanded to have the Principality Stadium roof left open, Ireland found themselves left all at sea on a rainy Cardiff after…
Liam Heagney
16 Mar, 9:35
'Now he does not get to choose which game he rests for' - Etzebeth's failed HIA
The Stormers have paid a dear price for their impressive 35-8 win over the Jaguares at Newlands this past Friday.
Online Editors
16 Mar, 9:08
Fofana's Six Nations farewell ruined
Jacques Brunel recalled Wesley Fofana for the trip to Italy but the France centre has been ruled out late on due to injury.
Tom Webber
16 Mar, 8:04
England scrumhalf Dan Robson 'devastated' after suffering 'blood clots'
England’s replacement scrum-half Dan Robson suffering blood clotting which could end his season.
Online Editors
16 Mar, 6:53
Eddie Jones makes time for one final Scotland taunt
Eddie Jones has taunted Scotland on the eve of Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown by responding to their failure to win at Twickenha…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 6:40
Alun Wyn Jones used to collect Rory Best's laundry
Rory Best has tipped rookie lineout caller James Ryan to come of age against the "world's best lock" Alun Wyn Jones in Cardiff.
Online Editors
16 Mar, 6:06
Match Highlights - Reds rally to snatch first win in Tokyo thriller
The Reds came storming back in the second half of Saturday's Super Rugby clash to beat the Sunwolves, scoring four tries after the…
Peter Thompson
16 Mar, 4:41
An U20 Six Nations XV - Grand Slam-winning Ireland dominate
Ireland wrapped up their first ever Grand Slam at the U20 Six Nations on Friday evening. We have rounded up the top performers in …
Alex Shaw
16 Mar, 4:17
Sonny Bill Williams to help out victims of Christchurch attacks
All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is lending his support to the victims' families of Friday's deadly terrorist attacks in …
Online Editors
16 Mar, 1:57
The All Blacks who are allowed to break the Super Rugby resting rule
Two All Blacks have been granted permission by New Zealand Rugby officials to break the resting rule implemented for All Blacks in…
Online Editors
16 Mar, 1:02
Will Genia linked with post-World Cup offshore deal
Veteran Wallabies and Rebels halfback Will Genia is reportedly on the verge of signing a post-World Cup deal with an offshore club…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 22:07
UPDATED: Highlanders v Crusaders match cancelled due to terrorist attacks
The Super Rugby clash between the Highlanders and Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night has been cancelled due to Fr…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 20:17
Wales vs Ireland - Pre-match analysis
Expectations are high that this Six Nations finale for Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt will be an engrossing, close contest that yo…
Martyn Thomas
15 Mar, 19:17
Highlanders v Crusaders to go ahead despite Christchurch terror attacks
The South Island Super Rugby derby between the Highlanders and Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin is set to go ahead on …
Online Editors
15 Mar, 18:40
'You'd be stupid to turn it down' - Why Zach Mercer chose England over Scotland
After representing Scotland at U16 level following a shift north from Leeds as an eight-year-old, England loose forward Zach Merce…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 17:41
Jones relishing Ireland showdown in 'crazy' Cardiff atmosphere
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones is relishing Saturday's crunch Six Nations showdown in Cardiff, which will be played with the roof op…
Peter Thompson
15 Mar, 16:41
Ireland need best performance yet to beat Wales - Best
Ireland must beat Wales to retain hope of keeping their Six Nations crown - and Rory Best believes they will need to step up a gea…
Ben Spratt
15 Mar, 16:41
Stormers clinical in bonus-point win over Jaguares
The Jaguares started well and caused the Stormers problems throughout on Friday but were ultimately soundly beaten.
Ben Spratt
15 Mar, 16:38
'These two Kiwis have massively broken the mould,' says Jim Hamilton as he savours their Six Nations finale
Saturday's result in Cardiff will decide who walks away with the historical bragging rights in a New Zealand coaching rivalry that…
Liam Heagney
15 Mar, 12:14
'There is still lots to achieve,' says Dennis as he sorts out his Premiership future
There is no sign yet of the sun setting on the career of Dave Dennis as the 33-year-old Australian has decided to keep playing whe…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 11:27
Struggling Fiji set projected return date for their Sevens skipper
Fiji sevens prop Paula Draunisinikula is ready to take over the leadership of the team’s defence of their HSBC Hong Kong Sevens …
Chris Jones
15 Mar, 11:05
England ready to exorcise Murrayfield demons - Andy Goode
March 16 will have been circled in the calendars of some England players since February 2018 and I just can’t see them losing at…
Andy Goode
15 Mar, 10:25
One England coach is watching Braveheart to help get handle on historic Scottish rivalry
When you're an outsider, sometimes turning to Hollywood is the best way for an England coach to get a handle on the age-old rivalr…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 9:47
The key lessons Ireland have learned from the 2019 Six Nations - Neil Best
Ireland face Wales in their Six Nations finale on Saturday at the Principality Stadium with Joe Schmidt's side still in with a sho…
Neil Best
15 Mar, 9:05
Open Principality Stadium roof provokes furious debate
Ireland’s decision to keep the roof of the Principality Stadium open against Wales tomorrow has been the catalyst of a huge disc…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar, 8:17
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the fifth round of Six Nations matches
The fifth round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales, Ireland and England vie for the title.
Ben Spratt
15 Mar, 7:54
Debate about McKenzie's best position appears to be over
The Chiefs have a lot to be happy about at the moment after they snapped their losing streak and drew 23-23 with the Hurricanes on…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar, 7:37
Match Highlights: Hooper's poachers try not enough as Brumbies edge Waratahs
The Brumbies have claimed Super Rugby bragging rights over arch-rivals the NSW Waratahs, hanging on for a thrilling 19-13 upset vi…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 7:08
Sonny Bill Williams posts emotional video message after deadly gun attack in Christchurch
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has led tributes to the victims of the horrific gun attacks on two mosques in Christchurch.
Nathaniel Cope
15 Mar, 6:07
Furious Nadolo has changed his tune on proposed World League
Fijian Nemani Nadolo was furious when he first heard about the World League, but he has since been won over and believes its intro…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 4:40
England vs Scotland - Pre-match analysis
We take a look at where and by whom the Calcutta Cup will be won this weekend, with England chasing the Six Nations title and Scot…
Alex Shaw
15 Mar, 4:39
Match Highlights: McKenzie turns on style as positional switch pays off for Chiefs
The switch to fullback from five-eighth worked wonders for Damian McKenzie on Friday as he scored a try and added 13 points from t…
Online Editors
15 Mar, 4:29
Honey Badger returns to rugby after three-year absence
Nick Cummins is set to return to rugby following a three-year hiatus after being named in a World XV squad to take on his former s…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 21:46
Rugby Australia capture signature of promising young loose forward
Rugby Australia have managed to tie down one of their most promising young players in a two-year contract extension which will see…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 20:28
NZ, Australia, South Africa bosses welcome 'exciting' new World League developments
Rugby bosses from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa have emerged from World League talks in Dublin this week with a fresh se…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 19:47
Why the Reds are in safe hands with Isaac Lucas
Rugby talent runs in the Lucas family, and if the exploits of older brother Ben, Matt and Tom are anything to go by, then the Reds…
Ned Stevens
14 Mar, 17:14
Another All Black signs post-World Cup offshore deal
New Zealand Rugby has again fallen victim to the riches of offshore clubs, as another All Black has signed on to leave New Zealand…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 16:46
The Irish player that is striking fear into the hearts of Welsh fans
Joe Schmidt has named a very strong Irish side to travel to Wales this weekend with the hopes of derailing their pursuit of a Gran…
Josh Raisey
14 Mar, 15:36
How a battle with childhood dyslexia helped forge Chris Robshaw's England captaincy
There was a time when Chris Robshaw would be have been driven daft at the prospect of being at an England Test match and not being…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar, 15:06
'At the moment it's quite bleak' - Three player deaths and damaging defeats leave French rugby under a dark cloud
RugbyPass hears how France's poor performances in the 2019 Six Nations have failed to help move the sport on locally from the blea…
Liam Heagney
14 Mar, 14:17
The Rugby Pod list the problems with the World League proposals
The Rugby Pod discussed the World League this week, with Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton expressing concern for what this means for th…
Rugby Pod
14 Mar, 13:15
Stuart Lancaster spurns English club return to continue Irish sojourn
Leinster have confirmed that much sought after coach Stuart Lancaster is to remain on at the province, despite keen interest from …
Ian Cameron
14 Mar, 13:14
Harlequins sign Scottish international Hidalgo-Clyne with immediate effect
Harlequins has signed Scrum-half Sam Hidalgo-Clyne on loan from Scarlets for the rest of the season.
Online Editors
14 Mar, 13:11
Roof row at Principality Stadium as Wales potentially look to snub Schmidt's wishes
Joe Schmidt has hinted Wales broke protocol in asking Six Nations bosses to close the Principality Stadium roof in Saturday's tour…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 12:22
Champions Cup resumption edges closer with 20 players newly registered for action
With the Champions Cup quarter-finals fast approaching, seven of the eight clubs that will be involved have registered additional …
Online Editors
14 Mar, 11:42
Eddie Jones explains Cokanasiga's surprise omission from England 23
As Eddie Jones prepares his England side to play their last competitive fixture before Rugby World Cup 2019, he spoke to RugbyPass…
Nick Heath
14 Mar, 11:40
Picking a Wales vs Ireland 'Composite XV'
With Wales chasing their first Grand Slam since 2012 in Cardiff this weekend and Ireland bidding to keep alive their slim Six Nati…
Alex Shaw
14 Mar, 10:48
Ireland name team for Wales
With a successful title defence still within their grasp as they travel to Cardiff, Joe Schmidt has tweaked the Ireland team that …
Online Editors
14 Mar, 9:32
Scotland name team for England
Despite being encouraged by their second-half show in the loss to Wales, Gregor Townsend has made multiple changes to his Scotland…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 8:26
World Rugby have just put a £5billion pound price tag on the World League
Following a fortnight of much speculation, World Rugby has finally outlined its business plan behind their controversial World Lea…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 8:20
Eddie Jones flings final round grenade at 'tired' Wales
England head coach Eddie Jones found time to fling one final round grenade in the direction of Wales following England's team anno…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 8:02
Italy name team for France
Conor O'Shea has opted to shake things up as Italy try to end a 20-game losing streak in the Six Nations when France visit Rome on…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 7:48
Twitter not altogether surprised that Joe Cokanasiga has been dropped
Twitter is currently a flood with exasperated England fans that cannot believe Eddie Jones’ decision to drop Joe Cokanasiga for …
Josh Raisey
14 Mar, 7:18
Wales name team for Ireland
Warren Gatland has stood by the team that got Wales their win in Scotland by selecting the same side for Saturday's Grand Slam mat…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 7:08
EPCR confirms its four potential Champions Cup semi-final venues
With the quarter-finals set to be played in a fortnight, EPCR have finally confirmed the four venues they have lined up to potenti…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 6:35
Rory Hutchinson's award-winning form is rewarded by Saints
Rory Hutchinson missed the early part of the season, but his spring form has resulted in Chris Boyd opting to keep the Scot on at …
Online Editors
14 Mar, 6:10
England name team for Scotland
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Scotland in their last 2019 Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Sta…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 5:30
Fiji on cusp of hosting leg of Sevens Series thanks to a little help from a friend
Despite failing to convince World Rugby to let Fiji host a leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, the reigning Olympic champio…
Chris Jones
14 Mar, 5:20
Bulls set to cut over 100 contracts - reports
The Bulls have long been a prodigious hoarder of young talent in South Africa, but could financial pressures mean that all that is…
Alex Shaw
14 Mar, 4:50
France name team for Italy
Embarrassed when beaten by Ireland in Dublin last Sunday, under-fire France coach Jacques Brunel has wielded the axe and changed s…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 4:49
Saracens suffer European blow as Michael Rhodes cops a ban
Saracens are bang in form in Europe but they will have to plan for their quarter-final at the end of the month against Glasgow wit…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 4:22
Why it is time for another Kiwi to coach the Wallabies
After Robbie Deans, there was a very vocal part of the Australian rugby community that preached we should never again recruit a fo…
Chips Blanch
14 Mar, 3:25
Slam-chasing Jones makes plea to World Rugby ahead of Thursday's World League summit
With World Rugby due to discuss their controversial World League proposals in Dublin on Thursday, the concerned International Rugb…
Online Editors
14 Mar, 3:10
Analysis: The Crusaders' playbook with Will Jordan has unlimited home run potential
With their shiny new toy in the 15 jersey, expect to see many more 'home-run' opportunities, which is a disaster for every other S…
Ben Smith
13 Mar, 23:31
Barrett will face off with McKenzie but it's not the one we were expecting
McKenzie junior is a firecracker of a player but, while he is best suited to fullback, why would you shift your best attacking pla…
Campbell Burnes
13 Mar, 17:00
World League up in smoke? Six Nations receive mouth-watering offer
World Rugby's Nations Championship faces its first acid test with reports suggesting that the Six Nations is considering a stagger…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 16:37
Drink driving Fiji 7s captain now faces race against time to make Hong Kong
Fiji Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko, who will be sentenced for drink driving on March 29, is battling to overcome a knee cartilage …
Chris Jones
13 Mar, 13:27
Christian Wade's latest NFL comments won't go down well in rugby circles
Former Wasps and England winger Christian Wade recently opened up about his move to American Football as he took over the NFL UK I…
Josh Raisey
13 Mar, 12:25
Bok hooker explains how he believes growth hormones found their way into his system
Springboks and Sharks hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has finally revealed the name of the substance found in his system.
Online Editors
13 Mar, 10:52
The reaction of pro players to Saracens' salary cap statement has taken some by surprise
After Saracens released a statement recently from chairmen Nigel Wray regarding the controversy surrounding the salary cap, a numb…
Josh Raisey
13 Mar, 10:37
England's Dan Robson undergoing medical checks after falling ill in camp
England's replacement scrum-half Dan Robson is undergoing medical checks after being ruled out of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations …
Online Editors
13 Mar, 10:12
'I actually played a couple of games for Sunderland Academy!' - England 10's secret soccer past
Scoring a match-winning penalty at the Gallowgate End last season was a special moment for lifelong Newcastle United fan Toby Floo…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 9:39
Ospreys make a move that suggests there is plenty of life left in them yet
The regional rugby row in Wales had gone quiet in the last week as the national team prepares to win a Grand Slam, but Ospreys hav…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 8:36
'Fantastic people' at Wasps convince Brookes to stick with them
Injuries have been a problem this season for Kieran Brookes, but the former Northampton tighthead has given Dai Young a boost for …
Online Editors
13 Mar, 7:50
Manu Tuilagi is staying at Leicester Tigers after snubbing Parisian fortune
Manu Tuilagi says he is passionate about playing his part in bringing fresh success to the club after agreeing a new contract with…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 7:38
'Breeding farms' - Incensed Samoan PM the latest to launch broadside on World Rugby greed
Samoa's Prime Minister has attacked World Rugby’s plans to launch a Nations Championship insisting the proposed structure will m…
Chris Jones
13 Mar, 7:09
World Rugby's new sevens four-year schedule contains one interesting development
With interest in sevens rugby continuing to increase, World Rugby has announced its plans for the next four-year cycle on the worl…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 5:44
Premiership shareholders CVC now angling for a very different tournament stake - reports
Having spent a reported £200million on a 27% stake in the English Premiership, private equity firm CVC are now eyeing a 30% stake…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 4:56
'It wasn't really tunnelgate, it was more push the smallest lad in the team in the back'
George Ford insists England have resolved to do their targeting on the pitch but will still be ready for anything when Scotland vi…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 4:37
Sam Warburton: Gatland changed us
Sam Warburton believes that Warren Gatland has "changed the perception" of Welsh rugby as he prepares for his final Six Nations ga…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 4:19
Colin Cooper addresses claims of split Chiefs dressing room
Chiefs head coach Colin Cooper has rejected claims that his dressing room is split after a horrendous run of results to open his s…
Online Editors
13 Mar, 0:08
Chiefs confirm positional switch as Damian McKenzie replaced by brother
The Chiefs have taken drastic measures to try and turn around their horrific start to the season by replacing Damian McKenzie at f…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 22:02
'I would certainly pick Foley' - Former test star weighs in on Wallabies first-five dilemma
Bernard Foley has the inside running over rival playmaker Quade Cooper for the starting Wallabies first-five role, according to a …
Online Editors
12 Mar, 19:13
Steve Hansen linked with British and Irish Lions job
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has been identified as a leading candidate to take the helm of the British and Irish Lions for …
Online Editors
12 Mar, 17:39
Jones trims England squad, but makes one key switch at half-back
Eddie Jones, who has beating Scotland firmly in his sights next Saturday, is keeping a squad of 26 with him in camp while he also …
Online Editors
12 Mar, 14:10
Brian O'Driscoll gives withering France assessment and makes bold prediction
Irish legend Brian O’Driscoll has said that Italy will beat France this weekend if they play the way they did against the Irish.
Josh Raisey
12 Mar, 13:28
Ireland's unsettled back row needs Cardiff tweak following latest squad update
Joe Schmidt hasn't been able to select the same back row from game to game in the Six Nations and injury means a selection tweak w…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 11:37
Leicester's Kalamafoni picks up ban for striking
Sione Kalamafoni has been punished for his red card picked up in Leicester's 32-5 defeat at Sale last weekend.
Online Editors
12 Mar, 11:24
Sexton fires warning to Wales
Ireland superstar Johnny Sexton has pointed to recent big results against New Zealand and England as evidence that they can defeat…
Ben Spratt
12 Mar, 10:51
'Slam is a chance in a lifetime for some of these boys - and that is not lost on anybody'
Assistant coach Robin McBryde reckons Wales will have to beat "arguably the best side in world rugby" to fulfil the chance of a li…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 10:31
Jake White's radical alternative to the World League
Springbok World Cup winning head coach Jake White has made a radical alternative suggestion to World Rugby's derided ‘Nations Ch…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 10:09
Edinburgh raid Super Rugby for their latest signing
The need for World Cup cover has led Edinburgh to Super Rugby to temporarily bring home a player who learned his trade on the amat…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 8:48
France U20 World Cup winner suffers stroke
French rugby has been rocked by the news that a France U20 World Cup winner, Antonin Berruyer, has suffered a stroke.
Online Editors
12 Mar, 8:13
Springbok Louw makes decision on club future
Bath Rugby have announced that Francois Louw has signed a new contract with the West Country club. Louw arrived at the start of…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 7:37
World Rugby plan meeting to tackle safety concerns
Lowering the tackle height is on the agenda when World Rugby meets for three days in Paris with the aim of making the game safer f…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 7:29
England's Watson lifts lid on rehab issues
Anthony Watson has shed light on his injury-hit year. The England winger hasn't played since he went off during last season's Six …
Online Editors
12 Mar, 7:13
Moriarty targets the one big improvement Wales must make this week
Wales got the job done in Edinburgh to keep their Grand Slam bid alive, but Ross Moriarty has his sights set on making a big impro…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 4:50
England defence coach Mitchell starts mind games with Wales
England need a favour from Ireland to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive and defence coach John Mitchell has started playing…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 4:10
What Ireland's Josh Van der Flier took from Richie McCaw
Ireland's emerging openside Josh Van der Flier has revealed that studying one of the game's greats has helped shape his mindset as…
Online Editors
12 Mar, 0:20
'I don't have much rugby left in me' - Why Dan Carter's failed Racing 92 deal was a 'blessing in disguise'
Former World Cup-winning All Black first-five Dan Carter has described his failed Racing 92 deal as a "blessing in disguise" as he…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 22:08
Super Rugby Team of the Week - Round 4
Mike Rehu names the 15 players who performed well enough to make his Super Rugby Team of the Week for round four, and there were s…
Mike Rehu
11 Mar, 20:38
Chiefs consider positional switch for Damian McKenzie
Chiefs coach Colin Cooper isn't ruling out the prospect of switching star playmaker Damian McKenzie back to fullback from his incu…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 19:51
Controversial ex-Rebels star returns to Super Rugby despite assault charges
Blockbusting Japanese No. 8 Amanaki Mafi, who is still undergoing legal proceedings for his role in an assault case against former…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 17:51
The remarkable metre per second speed 6'4, 18 stone Cokanasiga clocked in training
It's been a big weekend for 'Big Joe' Cokanasiga. His man of the match display against Italy saw former England headcoach Sir …
Ian Cameron
11 Mar, 13:25
The 'jealousy' factor driving Wales in Grand Slam decider
Warren Gatland readily accepts there is "added spice" when Wales play Ireland as he looks to sign off in the Six Nations with a ti…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 13:08
Premiership and LNR issue thinly veiled threat in withering joint statement on 'World League'
Premiership Rugby and the LNR have issued a withering statement on World Rugby's proposed 'Nations Championship'.
Ian Cameron
11 Mar, 11:40
Scottish based NZ rugby player banned after buying substance online to help 'asthma'
Jed-Forest player Blake Roff has been banned for two years after being found guilty of possession of Clenbuterol.
Online Editors
11 Mar, 10:31
Academy manager Simon Sinclair set to leave Northampton Saints
Simon Sinclair becomes the latest in a growing list of academy staff moving on from Gallagher Premiership clubs this year.
Alex Shaw
11 Mar, 10:04
France call up two injury replacements for Six Nations finale
Tommy Seymour, Blair Kinghorn and Stuart Hogg will miss Scotland's final Six Nations match, while France will also be without two …
Christopher Devine
11 Mar, 9:15
Cudmore to be clubless by end of season - reports
Canadian icon Jamie Cudmore could be left searching a club at the end of the season according to reports coming out of France. …
Online Editors
11 Mar, 9:01
Surprise selection in England squad has irked many fans on Twitter
Eddie Jones has announced his 31-man squad to train this week ahead of the final Six Nations match against Scotland, and there is …
Josh Raisey
11 Mar, 7:59
Two added as Scottish back-three ruled out for Twickenham
A tale of two halves for Scotland. They were blown off the park in the opening 40 minutes, with Wales looking odds on for a con…
Online Editors
11 Mar, 6:20
Saracens release statement - 'A message from Chairman Nigel Wray'
Saracens have today released a statement from Chairman Nigel Wray regarding the controversy surrounding their salary cap:
Online Editors
11 Mar, 5:53
Itoje leaves England camp as Eddie names 31-man squad
England head coach Eddie Jones has finally accepted that Maro Itoje needs to be allowed to fully recover from the knee injury that…
Chris Jones
11 Mar, 5:03
'Twickenham is nice. You don't get people spitting on you'
Eddie Jones has painful personal memories of last season’s Calcutta Cup disaster and is promising to repay Scotland with a inten…
Chris Jones
11 Mar, 4:35
'There aren't many better places to play in world rugby'
Ireland's bonus-point win over France kept them in the hunt to defend their title in what will be Rory Best's final Six Nations ou…
Russell Greaves
11 Mar, 3:55
Schmidt: I will miss this immensely
Ireland's bonus-point win over France was Joe Schmidt's final home Six Nations game at the helm and he was feeling emotional after…
Russell Greaves
11 Mar, 3:51
Time is ticking for Quade Cooper
Despite his exhilarating return to first class rugby and call up to the Wallabies training group, Melbourne Rebels flyhalf Quade C…
Nick Turnbull
10 Mar, 16:13
Ireland Player Ratings - vs France
Ireland remain mathematically in contention to retain their Six Nations title after a 26-14 four-try bonus point victory over Fran…
Nathaniel Cope
10 Mar, 15:01
Five things we learned from Round 4 of the Six Nations
Wins for Wales, England and Ireland have set up an intriguing final round to the 2019 Guinness Six Nations with Warren Gatland's G…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 13:48
Match Report - Late tries mar Ireland's thumping of hapless France
Ireland rediscovered their 2018 mojo to thump France 26-14 and sustain their slender Guinness Six Nations title hopes.
Online Editors
10 Mar, 12:16
Gallagher Premiership XV of the Week - Round 16
A round-up of the top performing players in Round 16 of the Gallagher Premiership, where there were big wins for relegation-threat…
Alex Shaw
10 Mar, 12:11
Gustard incensed after Harlequins caught with 'pants down at home'
Harlequins' head of rugby Paul Gustard made no excuses as his side crashed to a surprise 29-7 defeat at the hands of a rampant Glo…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 11:59
England's Jamie George sends coded warning to Scotland
Defeat to Scotland 12 months ago kick-started England's terrible five-game losing run, but hooker Jamie George believes the Eddie …
Online Editors
10 Mar, 10:56
Brother's arrival from NZ heaped pressure on Parkes
Kiwi Hadleigh Parkes is revelling in the party atmosphere surrounding Wales' attempt to clinch a first Six Nations Grand Slam sinc…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 10:32
Sale Sharks centre pleads guilty to assaulting police officer
Unsavoury incidents on the night of February 2 in England have put the career of Sale's centre Mark Jennings on hold for the fores…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 9:32
Ireland forced into late change as Kearney withdrawn
Ireland have been forced into a late change following the withdrawal of fullback Rob Kearney.
Online Editors
10 Mar, 9:28
Andy Farrell targeting former England 10 to fill vacant coaching position post Schmidt
With Joe Schmidt set to call it quits in Ireland at the end of the World Cup, successor Andy Farrell has begun making behind-the-s…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 8:36
Glasgow to lose Bhatti to Edinburgh - reports
Glasgow prop Jamie Bhatti is set for a move to Edinburgh at the end of the season - according to a report in the Sunday Times.
Online Editors
10 Mar, 7:07
Eddie Jones is the latest to add his voice to the Six Nations 'relegation' debate
Eddie Jones has called for Six Nations organisers to consider introducing relegation after Italy fell to a 21st successive Champio…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 6:35
Wales Player Ratings - vs Scotland
Wales were made to dig deep as they withstood a second-half onslaught from Scotland at Murrayfield to maintain their Six Nations G…
Martyn Thomas
10 Mar, 5:53
Regional row could see Davies lined up to replace Tuilagi at Leicester - reports
With Manu Tuilagi weighing up a life-changing offer from Racing 92, Leicester have sounded out Jonathan Davies on whether he would…
Online Editors
10 Mar, 4:08
Three England powerhouses that rose from the debris of Italy
England and Eddie Jones came up big against Italy at Twickenham on Saturday, but scratching beneath the surface of the 57-14 victo…
Alex Shaw
10 Mar, 4:05
'That was an incredibly powerful England performance'
England scored eight tries in a rout, but Italy head coach Conor O'Shea said: "I wouldn't get too carried away with the scoreline.…
Peter Thompson
10 Mar, 3:42
Falcons provide late sting in tale at Wasps, Exeter edge out Worcester
Brett Connon held his nerve with a late penalty to give Newcastle victory at Wasps, while Exeter also did the Falcons a favour.
Peter Thompson
09 Mar, 17:59
'They pulled our pants down badly last year'
Head coach Eddie Jones says England must look after themselves on what will be a tense final weekend of the Six Nations season.
Peter Thompson
09 Mar, 16:34
Sevu Reece shows why the Chiefs should have signed him
Crusaders' debutant Sevu Reece dazzled in his first Super Rugby showing, grabbing an intercept try and setting up another try for …
Online Editors
09 Mar, 16:18
Watch: Jantjies reaches milestone in Lions win, Bulls bully Sharks
The Bulls went top of the South African Conference by brushing aside the Sharks as the Lions held off the Jaguares.
RugbyPass
09 Mar, 15:11
Clive Woodward's comments about Conor O'Shea have been roundly condemned
Comments made by Sir Clive Woodward about Italian headcoach Conor O'Shea following England's thrashing of Italy have been roundly …
Online Editors
09 Mar, 13:53
England Player Ratings - vs Italy
Player ratings for all 23 of England's players in their 57-14 win over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon, a result which k…
Alex Shaw
09 Mar, 13:07
Match Report - Tuilagi runs rampage as England crush Italy
Manu Tuilagi led the onslaught as England kept up the pressure on Grand Slam-chasing Wales by overwhelming Italy 57-14 at Twickenh…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 12:50
Wales got 'a little bit lucky'
Scotland dominated the second half at Murrayfield and Warren Gatland admitted his Wales side got "a little bit lucky" as they prev…
Christopher Devine
09 Mar, 12:46
Townsend admits to having mixed feelings after loss to Wales
Gregor Townsend was left to reflect on a missed opportunity after Scotland failed to derail Wales' quest for a Grand Slam.
Peter Thompson
09 Mar, 12:38
Guirado denies Sexton is set to be subjected to co-ordinated targeting
Captain Guilhem Guirado insists France will not target Johnny Sexton in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash in Dublin. Hooker G…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 12:07
Match Report - Wales survive Scottish fightback
Wales will be crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions if they beat Ireland next Saturday after surviving a major scare to beat Sc…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 10:35
Scotland player ratings - vs Wales
A tale of two halves for Scotland. They were blown off the park in the opening 40 minutes, with Wales looking odds on for a con…
Ian Cameron
09 Mar, 10:21
'It has been in the back of my mind this will be my last home Six Nations game'
It was always felt that the 2019 World Cup in Japan would be the end of the line for Rory Best and the veteran Ireland captain has…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 9:43
Match Highlights - Crusaders thrash sorry Chiefs
The Crusaders were far too good for the Chiefs on Saturday, while the Blues claimed a first win in 2019 and the Waratahs beat the …
Christopher Devine
09 Mar, 7:11
Jonny May decribes exactly how he failed his HIA against Wales
England star Jonny May has explained exactly how he managed to fail a HIA against Wales two weekends ago in Cardiff.
Online Editors
09 Mar, 6:59
Pre-match analysis - Ireland vs France
Performing like a moving car with the handbrake on, Ireland's Six Nations title defence has been difficult and there is huge press…
Liam Heagney
09 Mar, 6:27
Aussie Super derby marred by pitch surface not fit for purpose
The NSW Waratahs have retained interstate bragging rights with a 10th-straight Super Rugby triumph over the Queensland Reds.
Online Editors
09 Mar, 6:14
'He's strong and very, very fast' - May impressed with quiet giant Cokanasiga
Giant England wing Joe Cokanasiga has the world at his feet, according to the player currently viewed as the game's deadliest fini…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 5:45
The Kyle Sinckler anecdote that may change how you view England's so-called 'timebomb'
Italy head coach Conor O'Shea is backing Kyle Sinckler to become a legend of the English game. Sinckler has been a force of nat…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 5:19
Video - Rieko Ioane's 4 tries against the Sunwolves
Winger Rieko Ioane has become the 18th player to score a record-equalling four tries in a Super Rugby match, taking the Blues to t…
Online Editors
09 Mar, 4:52
Quade Cooper's Wallabies freeze out appears to be over
Star Melbourne Rebels playmaker Quade Cooper is set to earn a recall to the Wallabies training squad after steering his new Super …
Online Editors
09 Mar, 4:21
Quade Cooper takes yet another swing at Brad Thorn on Insta
Melbourne Rebels star Quade Cooper took to Instagram on Friday to take a dig at Reds coach Brad Thorn after his side’s comeback …
Josh Raisey
09 Mar, 3:34
'England will know they should have won. They are a better team than Wales'
Lewis Moody says England will be wounded from a defeat to Wales that he says should never have happened.
Peter Thompson
09 Mar, 2:53
Another All Black signs overseas deal
Another fringe All Black has signed with an offshore club as New Zealand's post-World Cup exodus continues to grow larger.
Online Editors
08 Mar, 21:23
Emotional Blues just a 'whisker' away from maiden win
The Blues will not be short of motivation when they play the Sunwolves in Albany on Saturday in what will be their first home matc…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 20:39
Priestland puts the boot in on Sarries, Sale thrash Leicester
Saracens suffered a second defeat in three at Bath, while Sale Sharks piled on the agony for Leicester Tigers.
Peter Thompson
08 Mar, 18:58
Michael Cheika snubs controversial Wallabies star from World Cup training camp
A contender to star at this year's World Cup for the Wallabies has been omitted from Michael Cheika's most recent training camp to…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 18:33
'I think New Zealand Rugby have nailed it' - Extended breaks could become common practice for top All Blacks
Extended off-season breaks which eat into the start of Super Rugby campaigns could become a regular occurrence in the future for t…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 17:15
'We've a quirky handshake that is only for us Bristol players... it's special'
All Black Steven Luatua could have called it quits this summer at Bristol, but he instead signed an extension in the hope of seein…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 13:51
Shots fired in Edinburgh with McInally's 'Scots don't go down at home without a fight' claim
Injuries and lack of form have damaged Scotland's Six Nations campaign, but new skipper Stuart McInally believes there is still a …
Online Editors
08 Mar, 12:11
'We've a job to get on with,' insists Alun Wyn Jones as Wales try to move on from off-field politics
Table-topping Wales have been hampered this week by their regional rugby row, but skipper Alun Wyn Jones insists it's time to move…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 11:17
'Last year's results don't help you win anything this year... it puts a target on you'
Ireland came into 2019 on a high as Grand Slam champions and All Black giant-killers, but their form in February as Six Nations fa…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 10:45
Springbok hooker Ralepelle fails drugs test - reports
South African rugby has been rocked by reports that Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has failed a drugs test.
Online Editors
08 Mar, 9:44
Brown lays out targets after England axe
Losing his England place has struck Mike Brown hard, but the veteran Harlequins player tells RugbyPass how grateful he is that the…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar, 8:39
The Breakdown: A statistical look at the fourth round of Six Nations matches
The fourth round of fixtures in the 2019 Six Nations sees Wales visit Scotland, England take on Italy and Ireland host France.
Nicholas McGee
08 Mar, 8:21
Ireland make 7 changes to team for France clash
Nathaniel Cope
08 Mar, 7:50
'You can't have a World League and not include the Pacific Islands'
The Rugby Pod give their opinions on what is going on with the proposed World League that could completely overhaul World Rugby.
Rugby Pod
08 Mar, 7:33
Match Highlights: Hurricanes leave it late, Rebels rally to stun Brumbies
The Hurricanes lead the way in Super Rugby after a 25-22 win over the Highlanders, while the Rebels triumphed 29-26 against the Br…
Rob Lancaster
08 Mar, 7:20
Why previously unheralded USA have risen to number one in Sevens
Mike Friday, the USA Eagles head coach, has transformed our whole Sevens programme and five successive HSBC World Rugby Sevens Ser…
Perry Baker
08 Mar, 6:40
Laumape's performance sparks huge debate over All Black centre partnership
After the Hurricanes’ late win over the Highlanders in Wellington on Friday, one player in particular has grabbed the fans’ at…
Josh Raisey
08 Mar, 5:53
Pre-match analysis: Scotland v Wales
When it comes to controversy, farce and an avalanche of statements, Brexit has nothing on Welsh rugby. In the midst of what could …
Jamie Lyall
08 Mar, 5:00
Italy's O'Shea gives his verdict on potential Six Nations format change
Amid increasing calls for the introduction of relegation and promotion in the Six Nations, Italy boss Conor O'Shea has given his r…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 4:08
'I'm lucky to be alive because I was basically dead three times in 2018'
Former Saracens hooker Ethienne Reynecke will be 37-years-old on March 20th - a birthday he never thought would be celebrated afte…
Chris Jones
08 Mar, 4:06
'Toulouse camp a good opportunity to take stock of Fiji's state of physical and mental fitness'
Toulouse is becoming a home away from home for the Fijian players scattered around Europe as this week's camp in the French city w…
Online Editors
08 Mar, 3:52
'We have always been open to conversations with Wales and Scotland about the possibility of Team GB'
England rugby chiefs insist they not scrapping their Sevens squad but admit they are in talks with Wales and Scotland in a bid to …
Chris Jones
08 Mar, 3:15
Sayonara Sunwolves? Japanese franchise faces chop from Super Rugby
Just one week after their landmark win over the Chiefs in Hamilton, the Sunwolves are facing suggestions they may be culled from S…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 23:12
'I saw that last night and was shocked' - Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper speaks out about match-fixing allegations
Australia skipper Michael Hooper was "shocked" to learn of match-fixing allegations being aimed at the Wallabies in a report from …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 22:24
Changing of the guard: Have the All Blacks found their new star blindside flanker?
Heading into 2019, Liam Squire was New Zealand's premier blindside flanker. However, after just three rounds of Super Rugby, Shann…
Alex McLeod
07 Mar, 21:32
'He can go on to become the best-ever seven to play the game'
Sale Sharks skipper Jono Ross has projected a young English prodigy to eclipse a raft of legendary openside flankers, including tw…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 17:43
World Cup contenders eye up Dave Rennie
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie could be in charge of an international test side by next year as he competes with the like…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 15:52
'It's that whole resilience and ability to get up and go again... the past is eaten bread'
Mike Catt, who lost his job with England after 2015 World Cup failure, has kept a low profile as Italy assistant but he lifts the …
Liam Heagney
07 Mar, 14:27
Rugby Australia have addressed a sensational match-fixing report with a blunt statement
Rugby Australia has effectively rubbished a report suggesting that an investigation has taken place into match-fixing around past …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 13:10
Ex-England captain believes Tuilagi and Te'o just 'an experiment'
Joe Cokanasiga will be unleashed from the start against Italy at Twickeham and Lewis Moody thinks the wing can make a big impact.
Peter Thompson
07 Mar, 12:53
England vs Italy: Pre-match analysis
Can England regain the momentum they lost in Cardiff or will Italy continue a week of rugby surprises by springing an upset at Twi…
Alex Shaw
07 Mar, 12:22
'They've been saying I'm a scrummager lock not a jumping lock' - Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes remains unbeaten in this year’s Guinness 6 Nations having not featured for England in their loss to Wales.
Nick Heath
07 Mar, 12:04
Townsend explains exactly why he has dropped Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw
Something had to give following Scotland's latest Guinness Six Nations loss and Gregor Townsend has taken the bold gamble of demot…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 11:23
'There's always gossip and chat. It's Welsh rugby at the end of the day'
Wales' build-up to Saturday's Six Nations match in Scotland has been affected by the regional rugby merger row, but Jonathan Davie…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 10:19
Video - Eddie Jones on why now is the time to unleash the Tuilagi-Te'o midfield axis
Eddie Jones explains to RugbyPass in a one-to-one interview on Thursday why he has decided to pair together Manu Tuilagi and Ben T…
Nick Heath
07 Mar, 9:38
Trio of stars to stay at Gloucester
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that three of their most talented young forwards have agreed new deals to remain in Cherry and Whi…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 9:31
Are England Sevens facing the chop?
Having reported a £30.9million loss and 54 redundancies in November, the RFU have embarked on a cost-cutting review that could se…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 8:44
Italy name team to take on England
Despite an encouraging round three performance where they led Ireland at the interval in Rome, Conor O'Shea has made three changes…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 8:23
Ex-Gloucester chairman applauded after he spills beans on Twitter about salary cap's ugly truth
Former Gloucester chairman Ryan Walkinshaw has launched an impassioned tirade on Twitter regarding breaches of the salary cap.
Josh Raisey
07 Mar, 8:06
Scotland name team to take on Wales
Beaten by France in Paris in round three, Gregor Townsend has made four changes to his team that will face Grand Slam-chasing Wale…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 7:11
Three Wallabies being looked at as match-fixing scandal rocks Australian rugby - reports
Rugby Australia is reportedly set to investigate allegations of alleged match-fixing during the Wallabies game several years ago, …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 6:50
England's backline maybe its heaviest ever
With his backline selection for Italy, Eddie Jones may have created one of heaviest back divisions in the history of English Test …
Ian Cameron
07 Mar, 6:14
England name team to take on Italy
Eddie Jones has rolled the dice following England's loss to Wales by making five changes to his starting team to face Italy in the…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 4:35
Lood de Jager shares post-surgery photo on social
Bulls captain and Springbok Lood de Jager has posted a picture of himself after surgery on Instagram.
Josh Raisey
07 Mar, 4:32
'You see any white shirt being messed around with and you'll often see 15 white shirts there pretty quickly'
Jamie George has issued a warning to Italy that if they come looking for confrontation on Saturday like Georgia did on the trainin…
Online Editors
07 Mar, 4:03
Folau 'okay' with latest positional switch
Israel Folau's hunch has been borne out with a shift to the wing as the NSW Waratahs shoehorn their star Wallabies backs into the …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 3:42
Cheetahs' three-week Irish and Welsh tour ends with second lengthy player suspension
Cheetahs' winless three-match PRO14 tour to Ireland and Wales ended on the sour note of having a second player suffer a hefty ban …
Online Editors
07 Mar, 3:24
The Blues have a problem at centre and Rieko Ioane is not the solution
The Blues have three key players – Sonny Bill Williams, Ma’a Nonu and TJ Faiane – who are all best suited to second five. Wi…
Campbell Burnes
06 Mar, 22:49
Former Origin star Karmichael Hunt faces up to Queensland
Code-hopping state-swapper Karmichael Hunt is pledging to pour every ounce of his Queensland blood into his Super Rugby derby debu…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 21:39
Brad Thorn benches young Reds flyhalf Stewart for one of Queensland's most touted prospects
Brad Thorn has dropped five-eighth Hamish Stewart to the bench as Queensland seek to end a nine-game losing streak against New Sou…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 21:02
Richie McCaw's final warning to Kieran Read
Retired All Blacks legend Richie McCaw knows what it's like to play in New Zealand with a World Cup on the line, knowing that it w…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 20:06
World Rugby wants relegation in Six Nations and Rugby Championship
The Six Nations and Rugby Championship could introduce promotion and relegation as part of planned changes to the international ga…
Jack Davies
06 Mar, 19:40
What to do about the Wallabies inside centre position
I think it’s fair to say that inside centre is a sizeable problem for the Wallabies. Not since Tim Horan have we had someone dom…
Chips Blanch
06 Mar, 19:34
Rassie's plan - a drastic change of direction to save Springbok rugby
Rassie Erasmus is a man with a vision, prepared to advocate for bold changes in order to right the path of the Springboks and save…
Ben Smith
06 Mar, 18:51
Kieran Read's career in numbers
A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, as he prepares to step down from New Zealand duty.
Jack Davies
06 Mar, 11:33
The appearance of Brian Ashton at Pennyhill has set Twitter tongues wagging
Fans have been giving their views on Twitter after former coach Brian Ashton was seen with the England team at Pennyhill Park yest…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 10:46
'Stitch-up of convenience' - New Ospreys chairman issues derisive statement as first point of business
The new Ospreys chairman has taken an immediate swing at the planned PRB merger, branding it a stitch-up.
Online Editors
06 Mar, 10:02
From a King to a Chief to a Lion... meet the South African lock on the move again
Time has been called on a brief stint at Premiership Rugby at the Chiefs by Wilhelm Van Der Sluys, who is heading home to South Af…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 9:59
World Rugby release official structure of 'Nations Championship' and its start date
World Rugby has moved to clarify the organisation’s position on the merits and structure of an annual global competition in adva…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 9:35
International Rugby Players to tackle World Rugby on its World League plans
The International Rugby Players union is to meet with World Rugby next Monday to raise players welfare concerns surrounding the pr…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 9:17
Ex-All Black nicknamed 'The Hacksaw' calls time at 37
Former All Black Sam Tuitupou has finally decided to quit rugby at 37-years-old and set up his own player agency. Tuitupou won …
Chris Jones
06 Mar, 9:05
'I backed Sinckler for the Lions because he plays on the edge' - Big Jim's Big Interview: Rowntree
In our latest edition of Big Jim’s Big Interview, Jim sits down with his former Leicester Tigers teammate Graham Rowntree, with …
Jim Hamilton
06 Mar, 8:45
Merger is now 'off the table' - Scarlets reveal latest twist in explosive Welsh clubs row
After an incredible few days, Scarlets have revealed their versions of events about the merger with Ospreys that they now say won'…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 8:21
Japan-bound Read explains snubbing Europe move
Kieran Read had been linked with Racing 92 and a Premiership switch, but said it was a "pretty straightforward" decision to move t…
Peter Thompson
06 Mar, 7:26
Long-serving Harlequin to call it quits at the club after 18-year service
One of Harlequins' most loyal servants as a player and a coach has revealed he will finish up with the London club at the end of t…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 6:24
O'Shea names the Italian squad of 26 he is taking with him to London
Conor O'Shea has named the 26 players he is bringing with him to face England - and the Italy squad includes one important talisma…
Online Editors
06 Mar, 6:07

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