Seilala Mapusua secures new job after Moana Pasifika exit
Former Samoa centre and head coach Seilala Mapusua has joined Japan Rugby League One outfit, Kubota Spears, as an assistant coach.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jul 2026, 6:54
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Scarlets' recruitment drive continues with former New Zealand U20 lock
Scarlets have continued their summer recruitment drive by completing the signing of former New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Sup…
Josh Raisey
16 Jul 2026, 3:37
Bath given brutal Investec Champions Cup schedule as fixtures confirmed
Reigning champions Bordeaux, who beat Bath in the semi-finals, begin their title defence away at Gloucester on Friday, 16 October.
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2026, 3:05
'Birthplace of Welsh Rugby' threatened with closure
In debt to the tune of £1 million, Wales’ most-prestigious rugby school, which counts George North amongst its alumni, is under…
Jon Newcombe
08 Jul 2026, 8:53
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
Nigel Davies lands permanent Scarlets role after conducting review
Nigel Davies has been appointed Scarlets' permanent director of rugby on a two-year deal after overseeing the club on an interim b…
Josh Raisey
30 Jun 2026, 9:03
EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Kiwi forwards coach Aaron Dundon swaps Ireland for Wales
Scarlets have hired the vastly-experienced Aaron Dundon as the region's lead forwards coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 3:17
Opinion
The Boks and All Blacks prove it's time we think differently about JRLO
Phone +54 2122373655. No, its not a number somewhere in Argentina (although you could be forgiven for thinking so with plus 54 …
Matt McILraith
25 Jun 2026, 2:53
Scarlets keep hold of another Wales international
Scarlets have continued their retention drive ahead of next season by securing Wales tighthead Harri O’Connor on a new contract.…
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2026, 3:33
'Difficult decisions have to be made': Jarrod Taylor leaves Scarlets
Jarrod Taylor has left the Scarlets after two-and-a-half years at the club.
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 5:22
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
JRLO XV team of the season: All Blacks dominate Springboks five to two
Brodie Retallick is the Most Valuable Player in Japan Rugby League One.
Matt McILraith
08 Jun 2026, 1:56
The major All Blacks subplot as Japan Rugby League One final played out
It might have been the Japan Rugby League final, but it was a day for the All Blacks after Kobelco Kobe Steelers beat Kubota Spear…
Matt McILraith
07 Jun 2026, 3:35
Kobelco Kobe Steelers claim JRLO title in thriller as Dave Rennie ends title drought
Rennie's side overpowered the Spears at scrum time twice in the final ten minutes to claim the 2026 Japan Rugby League One title.
Henry Lee
07 Jun 2026, 1:09
Ospreys sign new WRU deal that will see them through to 2028
Ospreys have taken a decisive step toward securing their future after becoming the third Welsh region to sign the WRU’s new Prof…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2026, 10:51
