PREM Cup: Vunipola debuts for Leicester, Green back for Quins
One of the most eye-catching moves of the summer was Mako Vunipola's return to the PREM from France after signing for Leicester.
Jon Newcombe
04 Sep 2026, 6:12
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‘Pre-season seems to contain a mind-altering opiate that erases all ills from the past season and floods the brain with enriching optimism’
With no annoying league table to offer a crushing reality check, a swirling world of possibilities await every club for the campai…
Neil Squires
04 Sep 2026, 5:21
All Blacks XV forward joins defending Super Rugby Pacific champions
Defending Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes have added an All Blacks XV forward to their roster.
Finn Morton
03 Sep 2026, 15:41
Interview
'I'd be surprised': United message emerges at Sale over Courtney Lawes
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has backed Courtney Lawes to force his way back into the England squad this autumn af…
Josh Raisey
02 Sep 2026, 7:18
'I think an Anglo-Welsh league would be brilliant': Rob Baxter
Ever since Cardiff and Swansea played rebel friendly fixtures against English sides in front of decent crowds in the late 90s, the…
Jon Newcombe
02 Sep 2026, 7:12
Opinion
Johnnie Beattie: 'Royal Marines, sabotaged rowing machines and drinking from cement mixers' - a player's eye view of pre-season
From night watches on a Royal Air Force camp to scoffing oysters in the port of Montpellier, pre-season is a demanding, eventful a…
Johnnie Beattie
02 Sep 2026, 2:58
‘Pollock, stop, you're going to piss people off': England star reflects on Argentina tour and 'lack of respect' claims
England tighthead prop Joe Heyes has conceded that their changing room was "loud enough for me to leave," after Argentina coach Fe…
Josh Raisey
01 Sep 2026, 7:20
'One-week wonders': Dave Rennie's All Blacks on World Rankings shortlist
The All Blacks' stay at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings only lasted one week after they fell to a 33-26 defeat to South …
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 7:09
England trio to make Sale Sharks debut in PREM Rugby Cup
Sale have gone full bore in their selection, handing debuts to England internationals Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex Lozows…
Jon Newcombe
31 Aug 2026, 3:49
Opinion
The four top performers from round five of the Hilux NPC
Northland retained the Ranfurly Shield with a 20-10 win against Tasman that looked like it came out of the other side of a hangove…
Adam Julian
30 Aug 2026, 15:40
Exclusive
Aussie presence in NPC grows as RA’s high-performance director weighs in
Rugby Database reported on X that there had been 27 Australian-born players in the provincial competition across the opening three…
Finn Morton
26 Aug 2026, 20:50
Analysis
Daddy of all Springboks: Deon Fourie to join list of world's oldest internationals
One month shy of his 40th birthday, versatile Stormers forward Deon Fourie is set to become the oldest player to play for the Spri…
Jon Newcombe
25 Aug 2026, 4:26
Opinion
The three top performers from round four of the Hilux NPC
The Log o’ Wood was last played in Whang?rei on September 22, 1979, when North Auckland lost to Auckland 9-3.
Adam Julian
23 Aug 2026, 14:47
Opinion
Ranking 21 England back-row options ahead of the 2026/27 season
This time next year, Steve Borthwick will be very close to finalising his squad for the 2027 World Cup in Australia, and the back-…
Josh Raisey
19 Aug 2026, 9:52
Opinion
The four top performers from round three of the Hilux NPC
The third round of the NPC saw some landmark records established and new contenders emerge.
Adam Julian
16 Aug 2026, 23:43
Opinion
5 uncapped hopefuls who could break into the England squad before the RWC
While international coaches seem to think solely in terms of World Cup cycles in modern rugby, Rassie Erasmus has taught the world…
Josh Raisey
13 Aug 2026, 6:11
