Nathan Hughes sent public message after Nations Championship omission
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes has been assured “the door is always open” as he waits to make his Fiji debut despite having…
Chris Jones
26 Jun 2026, 3:13
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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
'It can’t be an excuse for us': England embrace 'massive challenge'
England depart for their summer tour on Wednesday with a no-excuses policy, despite embarking on a 25,000-mile itinerary spanning …
PA
24 Jun 2026, 3:19
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
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
Player of the Year Tom Willis 'twitchy' about one aspect of Bordeaux move
The Saracens No.8 topped the stats charts for most carries, defenders beaten and off-loads in the 2025/26 PREM season.
PA
12 Jun 2026, 0:39
Interview
'Didn’t think I was going to make it': Stevenson's journey from Newcastle exit to Vannes folklore
A debut season in France that started with Ben Stevenson eating fish eyes while dressed in a bikini has ended with the former Newc…
Chris Jones
09 Jun 2026, 8:58
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
Ex-All Black sinks Top 14 playoff hopes of European champions Bordeaux
Former All Black and Blues first five Harry Plummer has sunk the playoff hopes of European champions Bordeaux, who have missed the…
Ben Smith
06 Jun 2026, 15:16
Vannes take home Pro D2 to return to Top 14 next season
One year after facing relegation, RC Vannes will get to rejoin the Top 14 for another season, as the Brittany-based club overcame …
Francisco Isaac
06 Jun 2026, 11:10
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
Bordeaux's injury list grows ahead of decisive finale
Bordeaux-Begles will head into their final game of the regular Top 14 season against ASM Clermont-Auvergne on Saturday without tig…
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2026, 5:07
World Rugby confirm refs for Nations Championship as Luke Pearce gets big call
World Rugby have confirmed the match official appointments for the opening block of fixtures in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2026, 3:54
The Pro D2 club standing between Mako Vunipola and French glory
RC Vannes or Provence Rugby. One final, one prize, and only one will walk away as ProD2 champions with a seat at the Top14 table. …
Francisco Isaac
04 Jun 2026, 3:18
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
