Why a Putin backed Russian Rugby World Cup in 2027 isn't as far fetched as it sounds
Russian Rugby's bid for the global rugby showpiece, launched in 2019, came as a massive surprise to many in established rugby nati…
Denis Frank
25 Jan, 11:22
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South Africans swapping heat of Highveld for cold comforts of a big payday in Russia
Jon Cardinelli
27 Oct, 14:12
After signing All Blacks, Wallabies and other headline acts, Irish have now snapped up Moldovan lock from Russia
Declan Kidney has assembled a who's who of world rugby at London Irish but his latest signing hails from a very different backgrou…
Online Editors
22 Oct, 7:51
Russia have just launched a Putin-backed bid to host World Cup 2027
Australia are in the driving seat to host the 2027 World Cup following Argentina's withdrawal, but minnows Russia have now surpris…
Online Editors
28 Jul, 10:46
Super Rugby pre-season ready for lift-off as Sharks line up Russia
The majority of the Super Rugby teams will prepare for this year’s tournament with two trial matches, while the Sunwolves, Chief…
Online Editors
08 Jan, 16:21
Russia's involvement in Rugby World Cup 2023 in serious doubt
On Monday morning, the World Anti-Doping Agency voted unanimously to ban Russia from international sport for four years.
Online Editors
09 Dec, 10:03
Russia had barely a year to prepare to play the likes of Ireland and Scotland
Coping with the pace of tier one nations has been the biggest struggle for Russia's players at the Rugby World Cup, but the fact t…
Online Editors
09 Oct, 21:04
Scotland player ratings versus Russia
Scotland made 14 changes to the XV which started against Samoa last week. Only Darcy Graham, who switches wings, remained.
Ian Cameron
09 Oct, 5:21
Scotland blitz Russia to set up crunch qualification fixture with hosts Japan
George Horne grabs a hat-trick as Scotland make light work of minnows Russia in Shizuoka to set up fascinating showdown with host …
Online Editors
09 Oct, 5:20
Even though they play Russia on Wednesday, Scotland have issued an injury update for Sunday's showdown with Japan
Scotland have to play Russia on Wednesday in Shizuoka but with a win expected against the minnows, attention is already on Sunday'…
Online Editors
08 Oct, 12:32
Townsend gambles with team to play Russia
Gregor Townsend has made 14 changes to his Scotland line-up ahead of Wednesday’s vital World Cup clash with the Russia in Shizuo…
Online Editors
07 Oct, 7:48
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt provides update on Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory
Sexton had declared himself fit to take on Russia after missing Ireland’s shock loss to Japan with a thigh complaint.
Online Editors
03 Oct, 17:23
Ireland left with injury concerns after bonus-point win over Russia
Rob Kearney, Peter O’Mahony, Rhys Ruddock, Andrew Conway and Garry Ringrose all crossed for Joe Schmidt’s men to secure a bonu…
Online Editors
03 Oct, 9:04
Ireland player ratings versus Russia
Ireland just about bagged a bonus-point win against Russia, but it was the performance the under pressure side needed.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct, 8:54
Recap: Ireland vs Russia LIVE I Rugby World Cup
Ireland vs Russia LIVE: All the action Ireland take on Russia in Kobe. Keep up to date with the latest score, stats and join t…
RugbyPass
03 Oct, 5:22
Sexton provides update on his kicking ahead of crucial Russia game
Sexton had to hand over kicking duties to Conor Murray in Ireland's Pool A game against Scotland after the fly-half picked up a qu…
Online Editors
01 Oct, 7:43
