Rugby World Cup hopeful Shannon Frizell named for Tasman return
Shannon Frizell's All Blacks return bid is finally set to get underway this weekend when Tasman venture south to face Otago in a h…
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Black Ferns lose co-captain on eve of WXV opener
The Black Ferns have suffered a major blow on the eve of their WXV Global Series opener against France, losing co-captain Ruahei D…
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Pia Tapsell: 'I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little worried about the reception'
The Black Ferns' euphoric 2022 season was a nightmare for Pia Tapsell.
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One-cap England winger backed a winner with black horse campaign
Lloyds Bank’s iconic black horse was front and centre of the RFU’s announcement of their new back-of-shirt sponsor on Wednesda…
International
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Netherlands 'ready' for WXV after commando training and big Scotland win
The Netherlands are finally in Hong Kong. Before even boarding their flight, the Dames XV had time to go to a commando camp and ba…
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Analysis
2026 WXV Global Series preview: Canada
In one of the most exciting schedules of the WXV Global Series, Canada are on the hunt for revenge against the Red Roses, with thr…
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World Rugby confirm pathway to 2028 Olympic Sevens with superstars eyeing LA28
World Rugby have confirmed the qualification route for rugby sevens at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with 12 men’s and 12 women…
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Dowson provides update on Mitchell and McParland after England setback
Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson hopes that England and Lions scrum-half Alex Mitchell will be fit for the start of their Galla…
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2026 WXV Global Series preview: France
France head coach Francois Ratier is taking the WXV Global Series seriously. The tight five forwards he selected teamed up in Capb…
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Club-by-club Top 14 salary cap figures revealed for 2026/27 season
With the Top14 already underway, the Ligue Nationale de Rugby has released the salary cap figures for each club for the 2026/2…
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'Talent, neglect and deprivation' - the fight to save South Africa's Eastern Cape hotbed
Through apartheid, poverty and financial crises, this special province continues to defy the odds, but investment is needed to sto…
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Rob Baxter assesses Tommy Wyatt after two years of injury hell
Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter admits he was delighted to see full-back Tommy Wyatt put almost two years of injury hell behind him …
‘The All Blacks are back… and they are most certainly World Cup contenders’
Despite falling 2-1 down in their series with South Africa, New Zealand have shown they are good enough to challenge for global gl…
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Red Roses record try-scorer among the latest World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees
Red Roses record try-scorer Sue Day is among the latest five World Rugby Hall of Fame inductees.
England men's and women's add new shirt sponsor ahead of new season
Lloyds will become the first-ever back-of-the-shirt sponsor for both the England men's and women's senior teams after signing a mu…
Report: RFU ready to stick by Steve Borthwick beyond Rugby World Cup 2027
He has won 57.4% of his Tests (28/48) as head coach since succeeding Eddie Jones, and will join double Grand Slam winner and fello…
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How backpacking Europe put NZ-raised prospect on path to Canada Test rugby
Spencer Jones has played 18 Test matches and the centre has been named in Canada's squad for the Asahi Super Rugby Pacific Nations…
The 10 ACT Brumbies debutants named for Super Rugby AUS round one
Australia Under-20 representatives Eli Langi, TJ Talaileva and Ewald Kruger are among the 10 debutants set to suit up for the ACT …
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Ex-England international to lead Western Force in Super Rugby AUS
Former England hooker Nic Dolly will captain the Western Force in their opening-round Super Rugby AUS clash with the Queensland Re…
20-year-old prospect to captain Waratahs in Super Rugby AUS opener
Eamon Doyle will captain the NSW Waratahs during Super Rugby AUS, before getting the chance to debut at Super Rugby Pacific level.
Reds make Tom Lynagh selection call ahead of Super Rugby AUS opener
Queensland Reds fly-half Tom Lynagh has been named to return via the starting side in the team’s Super Rugby AUS opener.
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‘No limit to our ambition’: Canada coach on landmark Champ Rugby deal
Rugby Canada revealed the landmark partnership with Champ Rugby on August 8, which will give men’s players a chance to ply their…
Tamaiti Williams offers encouraging return update after scary back injury
The 27 Test All Blacks prop is on an upward trajectory to return to the Christchurch-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise in 2027.
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‘Expect the unexpected’: Canada coach previews Flying Fijians challenge
Canada coach Stephen Meehan expects the unexpected from Fiji in their Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final.
Fiji assistant coach shares update from Japan ahead of PNC title defence
Flying Fijians assistant coach Seremaia Bai has shared a brief update from camp ahead of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2…
Rennie confirms changes will be made to All Blacks team for Baltimore
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed they will make changes to the 23 for the Baltimore Test.
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Mike Blair names one 'great stat' and one likely change to the All Blacks' attack
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair says his focus in the final week of the Greatest Rivalry tour, as his team seeks a series-level…
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Morgan Morse: 'My favourite position is at 8. I pick up confidence the more I carry.'
After a quiet end to the 2025-26 campaign, one of Wales' brightest young talents is raring to go for the new season
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2026 WXV Global Series preview: Scotland
When the WXV Global Series fixtures were first being arranged, Scotland would have been delighted to secure fixtures versus Canada…
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‘That’s not on us’: Sanderson responds to doubts over PREM
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has insisted the Gallagher PREM remains a strong breeding ground for international ru…
International
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2026 WXV Global Series preview: The Wallaroos
Of all the teams taking part in the WXV Global Series, the Wallaroos come into September in one of the most intriguing positions i…
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Saints have 'all the ingredients' to defend title says Tom Pearson
Tom Pearson says that Northampton Saints will have a target on their back as they bid to become the first team since Saracens in 2…
Groundbreaking partnership gives Canada pre-Rugby World Cup boost
Rugby Canada have struck a strategic deal with Champ Rugby in England to enable their players to get more competitive game time in…
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RFU overseas player rule gets the backing of PREM boss
A wealth of talented players remain out of reach for England boss Steve Borthwick because they play in France.
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Springbok Women ‘established credibility’ despite loss to Black Ferns
Springbok Women co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt believes her side “established credibility” despite a 52-20 defeat to the Blac…
Not 'boring' - Newcastle boss' pledge to fans as club embarks on new era
Dan McFarland arrived in the North East this summer after winning the Japanese Top League title with Kobelco Steelers.
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