Springboks' place at top of world rankings comes under threat
Having seen their position at the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings protected since mid-September, through the Quilter Nations…
Jon Newcombe
29 Jun 2026, 7:01
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Antoine Dupont pulls out of France's Nations Championship
Antoine Dupont is a shock withdrawal from France's Nations Championship squad due to a late injury sustained in the knockout stage…
Ian Cameron
29 Jun 2026, 5:43
Codie Taylor on Dave Rennie: 'He doesn't take mediocrity lightly'
"He definitely owns the room when he speaks,'' Taylor told media in Christchurch ahead of the first Test.
Henry Lee
28 Jun 2026, 14:26
Opinion
The time for specialist No.7s has come to an end
Now that a majority of the touring squads have been named, it has become clear that the role of the openside flanker, who wears th…
John Ferguson
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
Antoine Dupont missing for now as Galthie names 33-man France squad
Fabien Galthie has named his 33-man France squad for their Nations Championship fixtures against the All Blacks, Australia and Jap…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 5:43
Major omissions from provisional France Nations Championship squad as Penaud re-called
Fabien Galthié has named a 39-man provisional France squad for the Nations Championship, with the final group to be confirmed by …
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2026, 9:32
Analysis
The naughty step: The most carded club sides in rugby
Before you scroll down in your quest to find out which club had a deep love affair with the yellow and red card, let’s kick off …
Francisco Isaac
19 Jun 2026, 9:01
Major change introduced to world rankings in time for Nations Championship
Other than introducing penalties for inactive unions, the rankings have largely remained unaltered since they were first used, in …
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 2:30
George Ford on Itoje absence and what 'excitable' England new boy is bringing
George Ford insists England have the resources to fill the leadership void that would be created if Maro Itoje is rested for next …
PA
18 Jun 2026, 9:17
Six uncapped players make France XV to face England
Fabien Galthie has named a France XV side containing six uncapped players to face England XV on Friday in Vannes, live on RugbyPas…
Josh Raisey
18 Jun 2026, 7:44
Where to Watch: 'Le Petit Crunch' - France XV vs England XV
The summer of international rugby starts with a bang in Vannes on Friday night, as France and England XVs stacked with talent go h…
Jon Newcombe
18 Jun 2026, 3:36
Borthwick nears Itoje rest decision but many 'different factors' are at play
England head coach Steve Borthwick feels the captain may benefit from missing next month’s Tests.
PA
18 Jun 2026, 1:34
Noah Caluori one of two uncapped players to start for England XV
Noah Caluori is set to start for England XV against France XV at Vannes' Stade de la Rabine on Friday.
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 5:11
Analysis
No.1 Springboks are third-best in the World Rankings record books
The Springboks will go into the inaugural Nations Championship in July sitting proudly at the top of the rankings, with a sizeable…
Jon Newcombe
16 Jun 2026, 7:54
Champions Cup winners dominate France squad to face England XV
Fabien Galthie has named his 28-man France squad that will face an England XV on Friday in Vannes, live on RPTV, with nine players…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2026, 4:22
England call up 13 losing PREM semi-finalists including previously snubbed star
Bath centre Max Ojomoh has been recalled to Steve Borthwick's England squad as one of 13 players from losing Gallagher PREM semi-f…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2026, 3:32
