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The surprise reason why James O'Connor stood down as Reds captain

James O'Connor has stripped it back after the Reds playmaker admitted he'd bitten off too much in a run to the Super Rugby AU titl…

AAP

01 Feb 2022, 22:04

Banned James Lowe to miss Toulouse showdown

Leinster's James Lowe has been banned following his red card for an aerial challenge on Munster's Andrew Conway. Lowe faced a …

Online Editors

03 Jan 2019, 8:06

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Queensland Premier Rugby standout on Japan move ‘I couldn’t turn down’

Japan-bound fly-half Finn Prass was recognised with the 2026 Tony Shaw Medal as Queensland Premier Rugby’s Player of the Grand F…

Finn Morton

05 Oct 2026, 17:25

James O’Connor named as Western Force chase Super Rugby AUS title

James O’Connor is among a host of internationally experienced players who are set to suit up for the Western Force in the Super …

Finn Morton

29 Sep 2026, 22:32

Edinburgh new boy James Grayson well settled after 'whirlwind' summer

The former Northampton fly-half enjoyed a dream debut for his new club on the weekend, helping them open their BKT URC campaign wi…

Simon Thomas

29 Sep 2026, 5:34

Australia U18 side named for Australian Schools showdown in Sydney

Justice Taumoepeau and Australia U20 representative Taione Taka have been named in the Australia U18’s starting side.

Finn Morton

23 Sep 2026, 21:05

James O’Connor set for Western Force return in team to play Brumbies

Wallabies veteran James O’Connor will wear Western Force colours for the first time since 2011 after being named on the bench.

Finn Morton

15 Sep 2026, 23:12

James O’Connor completes stunning full-circle Super Rugby return

James O’Connor is returning to where it all began at Super Rugby level, having signed with the Western Force for the 2027 season…

Finn Morton

01 Sep 2026, 19:59

Endangered Scarlets make Eddie James admission as they hold on to Wales centre

Scarlets Director of Rugby Nigel Davies admits that Wales centre Eddie James signing a new deal is significant for the club, who a…

Neil Fissler

17 Aug 2026, 8:43

Kane Jury rings the changes for New Zealand U20 showdown with Italy

Bay of Plenty halfback Charlie Sinton will captain New Zealand, as Haki Wisemen is replaced by David Lewai in the starting lineup.

Henry Lee

05 Jul 2026, 16:14

England U20s book winner takes all pool showdown after beating gutsy USA outfit

Finn Keylock kicked 18 points as England booked a winner-takes-all Pool A showdown with Argentina next week after a ten-try 68-40 …

Neil Fissler

02 Jul 2026, 11:03

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James Pater: 'Teams want to play England - we should take respect and confidence from that'

Likened to George Furbank, Northampton's teenage talent made his Prem debut while still at school and will be a key man for Englan…

Jamie Lyall

26 Jun 2026, 5:43

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Fissler Confidential: Stormers star's exit, PREM giants nail down Lion

Northampton Saints are set for a pre-Gallagher PREM Final boost with the news that they are on the verge of holding off a bid from…

Neil Fissler

19 Jun 2026, 12:27

‘I was content’: James Slipper explains return from Wallabies retirement

James Slipper has come out of international retirement for the three home fixtures to start the Nations Championship.

Finn Morton

16 Jun 2026, 21:54

'It's their title to lose': James Parsons on Super Rugby Pacific's favourites

Clark Laidlaw's side dominated the qualifying final at Hnry Stadium from minute one, running in nine tries in below-par weather in…

Henry Lee

07 Jun 2026, 23:18

Relief for Leicester Tigers as James O'Connor is declared fit

The Wallaby comes into the team that takes on Bath at The Rec as a direct replacement for PREM rookie, Charlie Titcombe.

Jon Newcombe

05 Jun 2026, 6:41