Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
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11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
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
Rassie Erasmus: 'We have been very impressed'
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team have been "very impressed" by the influx of young players that have b…
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 7:19
89-cap All Black TJ Perenara among a clutch of stars set to play for Barbarians
It is 13 years since Perenara, 34, last donned the famous black and white jersey in a 43-19 win against Fiji at Twickenham
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 4:10
The 19 British and Irish players in the Top 14 play-offs
The deciding few weeks of the season is upon us, as the Top 14 is fast approaching the championship play-offs!
Francisco Isaac
09 Jun 2026, 3:19
Top 14 sizing up games at 105,000 seater mega-stadium
The Top 14 might be heading to the mythical Camp Nou, with the Ligue Nationale de Rugby analysing the possibility of the FC Barcel…
Francisco Isaac
05 Jun 2026, 11:14
Why Top 14 season finale could result in points deduction for Racing 92
Racing 92's hopes of making the Top 14 play-offs have been hampered by a requirement to field 18 JIFF players in their final match…
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2026, 8:16
Analysis
Arguably rugby's most gifted nation tops Pro D2 try-scoring charts
With the Pro D2 knockouts in full swing, we still have time to dive deep into what happened in the regular season, specifically wh…
Francisco Isaac
30 May 2026, 0:54
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
Best-supported Pro D2 outfit beats crowd average of four PREM clubs
France's second division, Pro D2, is celebrating another groundbreaking season with average attendances for the regular season up …
Jon Newcombe
19 May 2026, 8:01
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
The 14 British and Irish players to feature in the Pro D2 play-offs
It's (finally) decision time in Pro D2! The regular season is over, and RC Vannes, US Colomiers, Provence Rugby, Valence Romans, U…
Francisco Isaac
17 May 2026, 1:00
Bans totalling 35-plus years for Georgians found guilty of anti-doping violations
Following the most extensive anti-doping investigation ever undertaken in rugby, World Rugby has confirmed that six former Georgia…
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2026, 6:38
Tom Willis set to return to the international stage this summer
Saracens No.8 Tom Willis is set to run out for the Barbarians against Wales in June.
Josh Raisey
06 May 2026, 7:13
