World Rugby announce new crackdown on two dangerous tackles
World Rugby have moved to outlaw two dangerous tackle techniques, with changes covering the 'hip drop' and 'knee drop' set to come…
Josh Raisey
07 Oct 2026, 3:00
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Interview
Club nights back on agenda as Leinster return to their true home
The league champions will welcome second-placed Cardiff Rugby to their new-look home at the Royal Dublin Society site on Saturday …
Simon Thomas
06 Oct 2026, 9:14
Analysis
'Rugby needs to be demystified to attract new fans and fresh investment'
The inaugural Nations Championship represents the first major opportunity to embrace private investment, but only if the game is a…
Nick Bishop
06 Oct 2026, 4:51
Sudamérica Rugby gives Rugby World Cup 2035 bid update
South America's top rugby-playing countries, led by Argentina, have released a statement saying they have officially submitted all…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2026, 0:41
Bok-heavy pack singled out as unexpected URC pacesetters emerge
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are the early pacesetters in the BKT URC as the only team with maximum points after the opening two round…
Simon Thomas
05 Oct 2026, 3:45
Glasgow's Franco Smith weighs in on rumoured revamp of Champions Cup
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith believes a proposed ‘elitist’ revamp of the European Champions Cup would have an adverse effec…
Bryn Palmer
02 Oct 2026, 10:00
Opinion
Injured stars hope for Christmas miracles as URC rivals smell Irish blood in the water
With two key Ireland players on the sidelines and all four provinces losing their opening URC games, the league's most dominant co…
Pat McCarry
02 Oct 2026, 3:14
'Godfather of defence': Sharks ready for Leinster and the Jacques Nienaber effect
As the Sharks prepare to take on the Irish powerhouse Leinster this Saturday at Kings Park in the United Rugby Championship, atten…
Jan De Koning
02 Oct 2026, 3:13
Opinion
‘The RWC countdown clock is ticking. The permutations are endlessly fascinating. England are in a critical phase.’
South Africa are in that good place again, a potential Wallabies resurgence is on the cards but England's form has been variable.
Mick Cleary
01 Oct 2026, 4:30
Rugby World Cup 2027 marks one year to go with ticket sales milestone
“In just 365 days, Australia will welcome the world for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027, a landmark tournament that coincides with …
Henry Lee
30 Sep 2026, 21:09
Leinster and Ireland reportedly dealt Caelan Doris hammerblow
Leinster and Ireland have suffered another setback, with captain Caelan Doris expected to remain sidelined until at least the new …
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2026, 9:58
‘Complete package’: O’Mahony has no hesitation in Erasmus vs Farrell call
Peter O’Mahony has picked Andy Farrell over Rassie Erasmus as the best coach he worked under, despite offering a glowing assessm…
Josh Raisey
30 Sep 2026, 3:03
Jack Willis addresses Test future as eligibility for England rival nears
Jack Willis has admitted an England return remains “something I still want to do” after being named Top 14 Player of the Year …
Josh Raisey
29 Sep 2026, 5:32
Analysis
Can 'phenomenal' Andrew Porter save the Ireland scrum after latest tight-head switch?
Irish scrummaging has a chance to regain its pride against South Africa - the reconverted Leinsterman deserves to be at the heart …
Nick Bishop
29 Sep 2026, 0:11
Leinster lose two of their touring squad ahead of trip to Sharks
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update has confirmed that two of their squad members for the current tour of S…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2026, 7:49
Champions Cup refs revealed: Piardi's old rival handed opening night honour
The former playing rival and teammate of Italy's leading referee, Andrea Piardi, has been handed the honour of refereeing the firs…
Jon Newcombe
28 Sep 2026, 7:05
