Opinion
The best rugby commentators and pundits of the season
The art of commentating and rugby punditry isn't easily learnt but this list of rugby luminaries are the best in the business
Paul Williams
25 Jun 2026, 4:22
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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
Two World Cup-winning Springboks to start for Barbarians against Wales
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, a week after helping…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2026, 7:56
'I needed a new environment... you get to learn a lot off them'
Dillon Lewis says he never gave up on playing for Wales as he prepares to end a spell of over two years in the international wilde…
PA
24 Jun 2026, 6:17
Proud Warrior Dobie commits to long-term deal at Scotstoun
Scotland scrum-half/wing Jamie Dobie has signed a long-term contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.
Jon Newcombe
23 Jun 2026, 8:51
Exclusive
George North: 'My friends have had rugby taken away - there's something nice about calling it on my own terms'
The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…
Jamie Lyall
23 Jun 2026, 6:57
Faf de Klerk set for immediate international return after Springboks axe
South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians matchday squad to take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stad…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 4:00
Huw Jones: Leaving Glasgow 'a difficult decision, but also an easy decision'
Huw Jones has admitted that leaving Glasgow was a wrench but says the history and stature of Toulon made it an ultimately straight…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2026, 6:03
Imperfect South Africa enjoy early season tune-up against Barbarians
South Africa opened their 2026 season with a 12-try demolition of the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 10:02
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
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
Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
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
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
