All Blacks suffer injury blow as Taranaki hooker replaces George Bell
The Crusaders hooker will be replaced by Taranaki and Blues hooker Bradley Slater, who is uncapped at Test level.
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Former England prop and Exeter coach Robin Cowling dies, aged 82
Capped eight times by England in the 1970s, Cowling won four National Cups, one with Gloucester and three with Leicester.
Scotland appoint two new assistant coaches as another senior figure departs
Hot on the heels of Sione Fukofuka's departure as Scotland Women head coach the union have confirmed the appointment of two assist…
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Cilliers headlines 30-player South Africa 'A' squad that will travel to Brazil
A total of nine capped Springbok Women have been included in a SA Women's 'A' squad that will travel to Brazil at the end of Augus…
Ex-Wallaroos captain Hamilton signs on with Élite 1's Toulon
Former Wallaroos skipper Grace Hamilton has signed for AXA Élite 1 club Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée ahead of the 20…
Make in-demand Henry Pollock a millionaire, urges Eddie Hearn
Pollock is in the last year of his contract at Northampton Saints.
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Highly-rated South African twins on Scotland radar after Glasgow update
Glasgow have announced a 20-strong senior academy intake for the 2026/27 season, which includes the Mackenzie brothers.
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Match officials unveiled for women's internationals between August and October
Emirates match officials have been announced for the six women's internationals taking place between August and October.
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Red Roses make 'lethal exciting rugby' promise as WXV Global Series training squad announced
England's Red Roses have announced a 40-player training squad that will begin preparations for the WXV Global Series this week.
Northampton sign two props, including 'raw' Italian international
The PREM champions have announced the capture of Ion Neculai, while also confirming the arrival of fellow prop Jordan Els on a sho…
Fukofuka ends eight-month tenure as Scotland head coach and interim appointment made
Sione Fukofuka has left his role as Scotland Women head coach eights months after his appointment by Scottish Rugby.
'Remember, he's insurance': Richie Mo'unga firming as a back-up option for All Blacks
Ex-All Black winger Jeff Wilson believes that Richie Mo'unga has settled as an insurance option for the All Blacks during the Sout…
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'No brainer': Former All Blacks debate Codie Taylor's starting role
"It'll bring the best out of Codie and he'll rise to that. But I actually really like the role of what what I saw from Asafo Au…
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'They’re going to double-team him': Ex-All Black captain Read identifies forward pack weakness
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has identified a tactical weakness in the forward pack that he believes will be exploited by …
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Watch: All Blacks snub Du'Plessis Kirifi stars in 19-point Hilux NPC loss
“So his job is to go away, keep working hard, be ready if an opportunity arises. I’d be surprised that we don’t call someone…
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Hilux NPC
Opinion
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
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Rassie Erasmus insists Springboks 'on track' despite split squad and long flights
Rassie Erasmus believes the Springboks remain firmly on course in their preparations despite a demanding travel schedule and the c…
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Italy 7s international Ratko Jelic makes SuperLiga Kaufland switch
Italian 7s international Ratko Jelic has agreed to join SuperLiga Kaufland side Dinamo Bucharest, with the scrum-half expected to …
Former Harlequins and Ireland U20s star goes Dutch
Dutch side RC The Dukes has clinched Niall Saunders' services, with the former U20 Irish international joining the side for the up…
Sevens
Opinion
The road to LA: Why the SVNS Series is critical to Olympic success
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics is now officially less than two years away, with the closing ceremony set to take place exactly two …
Jason Ryan reveals what makes Siale Lauaki a 'big ceiling' prospect
"Well, it is [a challenge], and you respect it, but you've got to take it head on. You got to do your job to enhance the jersey e…
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'Guys are going to get tired': Ex-Bok prop Kitshoff predicts 3-1 series win for South Africa
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has predicted a 3-1 series victory for South Africa over the All Blacks in the Greatest Riva…
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Richie Mo'unga keeps cards close over possible All Blacks return
Now that Mo'unga has returned successfully, Rennie could fly the No.10 in at any stage of the Greatest Rivalry Tour, if any player…
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Sevens
Opinion
Five things we learnt from the SVNS Series schedule announcement
The 27th iteration of the HSBC SVNS Series is set to make a triumphant return in November 2026, with the nine venues unveiled.
'This isn't a walkover': Renewed hope for rivalry with Black Ferns following Trans-Tasman clash
But a gripping clash between the most dominant rugby franchises on both sides of the Tasman has spawned hope new talent can invi…
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Quade Cooper throws cat among Wallabies pigeons with World Cup comments
Quade Cooper has reignited debate around Australia's fly-half stocks after declaring he is interested in playing at the 2027 Rugby…
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Blues hold nerve as Tahs fall achingly short of trans-Tasman glory
The NSW Waratahs have fallen agonisingly short of pulling off a stunning upset, with the Auckland Blues prevailing in the clash of…
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Scarlets pen open letter to worried 'supporters, staff, stakeholders and partners'
The Scarlets have penned an open letter to club supporters after it was revealed this week that either they or the Ospreys will fa…
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Richie Mo'unga completes dream Canterbury homecoming with game-winner
It was a tight 80 minutes, but turned into a dream homecoming for the 56-Test All Black when he darted over for a game-winning try…
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PREM Rugby
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Fissler Confidential: Tommy Freeman becomes PREM's highest paid wing
England star Tommy Freeman has signed a new two-year deal with Northampton Saints, which is alleged to make him the best-paid wing…
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Lucas Casey doubles as Otago run riot in 'Stag Day' win over Southland
The 2026 chapter of the iconic 'Stag Day' has ended in another win for Otago, with star flanker Lucas Casey giving All Blacks sele…
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Dave Rennie weighs in on Springboks' depth, Stormers' season
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie had plenty of praise for his South African counterpart during his first media engagement since l…
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Stand-in All Blacks captain Codie Taylor on Ardie Savea: 'He deserves a break'
Codie Taylor says Ardie Savea's belated arrival in South Africa for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour is a deserved rest for the A…
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Waratahs forced into late changes before Super Rugby Champions Final
The NSW Waratahs have made three late changes ahead of the Super Rugby Champions Final against the Blues.
Former Australia U20 international inks new deal with the Western Force
Former Australia U20 international Taj Annan has re-signed with the Western Force for another two years.
Kyren Taumoefolau stars as Tasman start NPC season with thrilling win
A star-studded Tasman Mako side has started the 2026 National Provincial Championship with a nail-biting 31-29 win over North Harb…
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