Referees for World Rugby Nations Cup confirmed
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the November leg of the inaugural Nations Cup, with 18 referees from…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 3:23
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'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Vitas Carosella
21 Oct 2026, 9:30
French stars shine as Leicester Tigers ka-Pau'ed in Champions Cup
Ollie Chessum made a try-scoring return from injury but Leicester Tigers fell short in their opening Champions Cup clash with Pau …
PA
18 Oct 2026, 7:15
Archie van der Flier's form prompts questions about Test allegiance
A few years ago, van der Flier was playing uni rugby for Nottingham, whilst appearing for the city's Champ side on loan from Leice…
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2026, 3:08
Opinion
My South African darkhorse for this season's Champions Cup - Andy Goode
The opening weekend of the Champions Cup is one of the highlights of the rugby calendar and these early rounds are absolutely pivo…
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2026, 8:47
What the future holds with Premier Sports' EPCR deal entering its final year
In what could be their final season as rights holders, the broadcaster's coverage of the Champions Cup kicks off on Friday night a…
Jon Newcombe
14 Oct 2026, 4:20
Analysis
How humble Pau are slowly turning into Top 14 powerhouse
Pau head coach Sébastien Piqueronies is slowly building a serious Top 14 outfit, not through superstars, but great coaching
Gavin Mortimer
14 Oct 2026, 3:17
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round three review
Chile and Belgium will meet in the World Rugby U20 Challenger final after both overcame Brazil and Namibia to qualify for the titl…
Francisco Isaac
13 Oct 2026, 1:26
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round two review
The second round of the World Rugby U20 Challenger wrapped up with hosts Chile recording a second consecutive bonus-point win, whi…
Francisco Isaac
08 Oct 2026, 1:38
Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2026, 0:41
Analysis
World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup round one review
The 2026 World Rugby U20 Challenger is underway, and the Chilean hosts have kicked off in style with an 83-19 win over Hong Kong C…
Francisco Isaac
03 Oct 2026, 2:29
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
'Bigger and stronger': European rugby nations form IV Nations Alliance in bid for growth
Georgia, Spain, Romania, and Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and established the IV Nations Alliance, an initia…
Francisco Isaac
02 Oct 2026, 3:34
Opinion
‘The RWC countdown clock is ticking. The permutations are endlessly fascinating. England are in a critical phase.’
South Africa are in that good place again, a potential Wallabies resurgence is on the cards but England's form has been variable.
Mick Cleary
01 Oct 2026, 4:30
Analysis
A comprehensive guide to the 2026 World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup
2026 will mark the debut of the newly established World Rugby Under 20 Challenger Cup, with eight nations from all over the world …
Francisco Isaac
01 Oct 2026, 0:58
Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
Henry Lee
30 Sep 2026, 21:09
