World Rugby announce new crackdown on two dangerous tackles
World Rugby have moved to outlaw two dangerous tackle techniques, with changes covering the 'hip drop' and 'knee drop' set to come…
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2026, 3:00
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Analysis
'Rugby needs to be demystified to attract new fans and fresh investment'
The inaugural Nations Championship represents the first major opportunity to embrace private investment, but only if the game is a…
Nick Bishop
06 Oct 2026, 4:51
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
Bok-heavy pack singled out as unexpected URC pacesetters emerge
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are the early pacesetters in the BKT URC as the only team with maximum points after the opening two round…
Simon Thomas
05 Oct 2026, 3:45
Edinburgh star boosts Scotland claim in ‘world-class’ battle with Siya Kolisi
Edinburgh flanker Liam McConnell strengthened his claims for a place in the Scotland squad to take on New Zealand in the Nations C…
Bryn Palmer
03 Oct 2026, 5:20
Connacht feels the Ciaran Frawley effect as Rory McHaffie flips script on Stormers
Debutant Ciaran Frawley’s 77th-minute try helped Connacht open their account in the new United Rugby Championship with a 22-19 v…
PA
02 Oct 2026, 14:04
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
Edinburgh flanker suffers new injury blow as prop backed for Scotland RWC squad
Back-rower Ben Muncaster faces a fresh spell on the sidelines as emerging prop Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is handed the chances to press…
Bryn Palmer
01 Oct 2026, 6:03
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
Exclusive
Hector Patterson: 'I hear stories about Gary Armstrong - maybe I can be similar in the physical side of the game'
Edinburgh's impressive and assertive young scrum-half hails from the Borders heartlands and is primed for a breakout campaign.
Jamie Lyall
01 Oct 2026, 2:39
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
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, 3:34
'It was a bit of a dream really' - Edinburgh coach revels in instant transformation
For a team whose attack has floundered in recent times, Edinburgh’s transformation in Round One of the URC was as startling as i…
Bryn Palmer
28 Sep 2026, 12:00
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
URC table: Irish sides hit 16 year low as South Africans and Scots sitting pretty
The opening round of the new BKT URC season saw a clean-sweep for South Africa and Scotland, while it was a rare winless weekend f…
Simon Thomas
28 Sep 2026, 1:58
Munster lose URC opener at home, SA franchises complete perfect weekend
The Sharks opened their United Rugby Championship campaign with an impressive 41-24 win over Ospreys at Kings Park, where 20-year-…
PA
27 Sep 2026, 3:07
