'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 …
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24 Jun 2026, 3:19
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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
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
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
Fiji name super-stacked Nations Championship squad but high-profile duo miss out
Fiji will face Wales, England and Scotland in three Tests across the United Kingdom - Cardiff, Liverpool and Edinburgh - in July.
Jon Newcombe
02 Jun 2026, 1:53
Opinion
'Take a bow Paul Gustard, the Englishman who has masterminded the astonishing resurrection of Stade Français'
Paul Gustard's stint at Harlequins ended prematurely but in Paris he has transformed a dysfunctional club into Top 14 contenders.
Gavin Mortimer
01 Jun 2026, 5:22
'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
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
Analysis
Five elite rugby coaches who never played at an elite level
Do you need to have been a professional player to become a high-level coach? Well, for these five examples we're giving, they didn…
Francisco Isaac
14 May 2026, 2:04
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Stade Francais bring former PREM hooker into coaching setup
After hanging up his boots in 2013, Richmond has gained a wealth of experience in club and international rugby, either as a full-t…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2026, 7:06
Fiji include ex-France and England duo in wider Nations Championship squad
Acting Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a 50-man extended squad ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship …
Jon Newcombe
04 May 2026, 2:39
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
French rugby amend one law and propose two further changes
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, in collaboration with the French rugby union, have decided to make two changes for the future, while…
Francisco Isaac
27 Apr 2026, 5:28
