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Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
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The naughty step: The most carded club sides in rugby
Before you scroll down in your quest to find out which club had a deep love affair with the yellow and red card, let’s kick off …
Francisco Isaac
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Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
Six teenagers extend at O'Gara's La Rochelle, including English-qualified prop and 147kg Australian
La Rochelle have turned their attention to the future after their season came to an abrupt end on Sunday, securing six of their ac…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 3:13
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
Rassie Erasmus: 'We have been very impressed'
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team have been "very impressed" by the influx of young players that have b…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 7:19
89-cap All Black TJ Perenara among a clutch of stars set to play for Barbarians
It is 13 years since Perenara, 34, last donned the famous black and white jersey in a 43-19 win against Fiji at Twickenham
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 4:10
The 19 British and Irish players in the Top 14 play-offs
The deciding few weeks of the season is upon us, as the Top 14 is fast approaching the championship play-offs!
Francisco Isaac
09 Jun 2026, 3:19
Top 14 sizing up games at 105,000 seater mega-stadium
The Top 14 might be heading to the mythical Camp Nou, with the Ligue Nationale de Rugby analysing the possibility of the FC Barcel…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jun 2026, 11:14
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Two ineligible England stars make our Champions Cup team of tournament
Bordeaux-Begles produced arguably the greatest-ever Investec Champions Cup final performance on Saturday, sweeping Leinster aside …
Josh Raisey
26 May 2026, 5:55
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
Tom Willis set to return to the international stage this summer
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis is set to run out for the Barbarians against Wales in June.
Josh Raisey
06 May 2026, 7:13
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
