12-year wait ended as major World Ranking change lands
Italy's 18-15 win over Scotland in rain-sodden Rome has resulted in the teams swapping places in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
Jon Newcombe
08 Feb 2026, 2:41
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The 6 most legendary players to have played in the Men’s REC
The Rugby Europe Championship, both men’s and women’s, is packed with legends who have made a name for themselves over the yea…
Francisco Isaac
06 Feb 2026, 4:00
Analysis
The 5 biggest Rugby Europe Championship upsets of all time
February is almost here, and with it not only a new Men’s Six Nations but also another Rugby Europe Championship.
Francisco Isaac
05 Feb 2026, 6:30
Opinion
Who will prevail at the Rugby Europe Championship?
Will serial winners Georgia relinquish their crown? Can a new power emerge and push for greatness? The key REC questions answered.
Francisco Isaac
04 Feb 2026, 6:20
Interview
World Rugby Chair shares Zimbabwe fans’ story that captures RWC spirit
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson was stopped by a couple of Zimbabwe supporters before flying to Sydney on Tuesday.
Finn Morton
02 Feb 2026, 17:44
RWC 2027 schedule: 5 high-stakes matches on the road to the Round of 16
Within four days of the tournament kicking off in Perth on October 1st, all 24 participating nations will have taken to the field.
Jon Newcombe
02 Feb 2026, 13:45
Boks' title defence starts with top 10 clash: 2027 World Cup schedule released
World Rugby have announced the fixtures for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, with reigning champions South Africa getting th…
Josh Raisey
02 Feb 2026, 13:30
Analysis
11 Six Nations stars who could have set the Rugby Europe Championship alight
European rugby has long reflected the continent’s fluid borders and shared histories. With that in mind, which high-profile Six …
Francisco Isaac
01 Feb 2026, 6:49
Interview
Dan Carter wannabe Alin Conache looking to kick on in 2026
After a prolific season with the boot in 2025, versatile Romania back Alin Conache insists he is not focused on more personal glor…
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 9:42
World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 2:49
Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 1:00
'Stages for history': Rugby World Cup 2027 venues revealed
Rugby World Cup 2027 continues to take shape with the announcement of the eight venues set to host the tournament across Australia…
Ned Lester
21 Jan 2026, 15:00
Scott Robertson's win stats highlight weight of All Blacks expectation
Robertson, 51, began his tenure as head coach with unconvincing 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin in July 2024.
Jon Newcombe
16 Jan 2026, 3:19
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Long Covid-suffering Wasps legend helps England stars reach peak performance
A clinic in south-west London is increasingly becoming the go-to place for rugby players looking to optimise their performance and…
Jon Newcombe
07 Jan 2026, 3:07
Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
Jon Newcombe
06 Jan 2026, 23:02
Analysis
Northern vs Southern: Who really won the battle of hemispheres in 2025
With the Nations Championship, the dawn of a new age for the Test Match arena is upon us, and with it the Northern vs Southern Hem…
Francisco Isaac
30 Dec 2025, 23:20
