Steve Borthwick makes 5 changes to his 2025/26 Elite Player Squad
England have revealed the 25 players who will receive enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts ahead of the new season, with five cha…
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 7:22
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Former England coach Brian Smith dies aged 59
Former England assistant coach Brian Smith has died at the 59 after a battle with an aggressive cancer.
Josh Raisey
12 Aug 2026, 1:54
Top 14 loosens salary cap ahead of new season
The Top 14 is set to introduce a slight financial relaxation of its Salary Cap for the 2026/27 season, which gets underway in a fe…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2026, 4:43
Interview
Du’Plessis Kirifi on shock centre switch and All Blacks omission
Wellington sprung a selection shock this week by naming flanker Du’Plessis Kirifi at inside centre ahead of a clash with Aucklan…
Finn Morton
06 Aug 2026, 20:43
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns retires from rugby
Former England fly-half Freddie Burns has called time on his rugby career after nearly two decades.
PA
06 Aug 2026, 2:18
Apologetic Tomás Albornoz cops ban for angry confrontation
The 28-year-old Pumas fly-half admitted he was guilty of misconduct for his behaviour towards referee Angus Gardner at the end of …
Jon Newcombe
05 Aug 2026, 9:34
Du'Plessis Kirifi makes shock switch to midfield for Wellington
Wellington have thrown a curveball at old foes Auckland ahead of Saturday's NPC showdown, naming All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi at in…
Ned Lester
04 Aug 2026, 21:49
Watch: All Blacks snub Du'Plessis Kirifi stars in 19-point Hilux NPC loss
“So his job is to go away, keep working hard, be ready if an opportunity arises. I’d be surprised that we don’t call someone…
Henry Lee
02 Aug 2026, 14:30
Opinion
The three performers of the week from Hilux NPC round one
Northland are second after pulling clear of Manawatu 40-14. All Blacks Sevens winger Brady Rush touched down twice.
Adam Julian
02 Aug 2026, 13:49
Analysis
Boks edged out by France in Nations Championship 'power play' rankings
Using data from ITV Rugby statisticians, Hillsport Media, we've worked out which team is the most ruthless at punishing opposition…
Jon Newcombe
31 Jul 2026, 6:00
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Henry Pollock and Marcus Smith among 5 England stars targeted for Olympics
Marcus Smith and Henry Pollock are among the five England stars that RugbyPass can reveal have been targeted to represent Great Br…
Neil Fissler
31 Jul 2026, 4:24
Six England players who could theoretically jump ship to different Test nations
World Rugby’s three-year stand-down rule has reshaped international rugby.
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2026, 1:05
James Ramm among 10 Western Force players bound for NZ’s NPC
Wallabies hopeful James Ramm will play for New Zealand side Northland during the 2026 National Provincial Championship.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 22:03
Olympic medallists headline stacked All Blacks Sevens contingent in NPC
More than a dozen current and former All Blacks Sevens representatives will feature in the opening round of the 2026 NPC season.
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 20:19
Harry Godfrey set for long-awaited return after missing Super season
Hawke’s Bay have named a strong side to tackle Wellington in the opening round of New Zealand’s National Provincial Championsh…
Finn Morton
29 Jul 2026, 17:40
Richie Mo'unga named on Canterbury bench for NPC return
Returning All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga will be eased back into NPC rugby off the bench as the headliner of the first team naming…
Ned Lester
28 Jul 2026, 22:48
