'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
{{item.n}}
ADVERTISEMENT
Article Results
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
Watch: Christian Wade scores his first try for Newcastle Red Bulls
Christian Wade scored his first try for Newcastle Red Bulls as they reached the European Rugby Challenge Cup knockout phase by bea…
PA
10 Jan 2026, 12:11
Newcastle Red Bulls to face returning might of Posolo Tuilagi
Perpignan will welcome back one of their most powerful weapons this weekend, with Posolo Tuilagi set to make his return from injur…
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2026, 5:56
Exclusive
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
Exclusive
'To be loved in Perpignan, you have to be like this team' - The unique identity of French Catalonia
USAP is more than a rugby club - it's a way of life to the fiercely proud people of French Catalonia.
Francisco Isaac
05 Jan 2026, 8:17
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
The leading try-scorer in all 24 Rugby World Cup 2027 teams
With another year almost over, some records have fallen while others seem hellbent in refusing to budge, mainly when it comes to e…
Francisco Isaac
29 Dec 2025, 2:45
Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
Jon Newcombe
24 Dec 2025, 2:30
Exclusive
All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on the family bond that led to Test coaching debut
During his lengthy and highly-decorated dual-code career, former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn was the epitome of resilience - a qual…
Jon Newcombe
23 Dec 2025, 4:37
Opinion
Dupont the GOAT, Roigard and Pollock rise: Bold Top 100 2026 predictions
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was crowned the world’s best by RugbyPass journalists in the 2025 Top 100.
Finn Morton
16 Dec 2025, 19:33
Analysis
Springboks rule the skies as access law leads to more kicking
South Africa are the world's best in many areas - including using kicking as a potent attacking weapon.
Jon Newcombe
16 Dec 2025, 3:14
Opinion
Why some in the FFR are mooting the Top 14 cuts clubs to aid the national cause
Discussions are taking place whether the financially rich Top 14 could reduce to 12 clubs to help France and rest players
Gavin Mortimer
16 Dec 2025, 1:10
Lower tackle height to be trialled at World Rugby U20s in 2026
World Rugby will trial a lower legal tackle height at the sternum during the 2026 World Rugby U20 Championship in Georgia, marking…
Ian Cameron
15 Dec 2025, 3:18
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu crowned world’s best in RugbyPass Top 100 2025
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been crowned the best of the best in men’s rugby by RugbyPass journalists.
Finn Morton
15 Dec 2025, 1:22
