World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 2:49
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Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 1:00
'Stages for history': Rugby World Cup 2027 venues revealed
Rugby World Cup 2027 continues to take shape with the announcement of the eight venues set to host the tournament across Australia…
Ned Lester
21 Jan 2026, 15:00
Scott Robertson's win stats highlight weight of All Blacks expectation
Robertson, 51, began his tenure as head coach with unconvincing 16-15 victory over England in Dunedin in July 2024.
Jon Newcombe
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‘Big ceiling’: Seawolves land Australian-raised front-rower for 2026
Australian-raised hooker Liki Chan Tung is the latest addition to the Seattle Seawolves roster for the 2026 Major League Rugby sea…
Finn Morton
13 Jan 2026, 15:03
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Long Covid-suffering Wasps legend helps England stars reach peak performance
A clinic in south-west London is increasingly becoming the go-to place for rugby players looking to optimise their performance and…
Jon Newcombe
07 Jan 2026, 3:07
Rugby referee 'Fearless Fred' Howard dies
Howard, from the Liverpool Rugby Referees' Society, was an international referee from 1983 to 1992, standing in for 20 Tests.
Jon Newcombe
06 Jan 2026, 23:02
South African lock re-signs as quest for MLR glory with Seattle continues
Rhyno Herbst is set for a sixth season with the Seattle Seawolves, bringing Super Rugby experience to the franchise's roster.
Finn Morton
06 Jan 2026, 14:47
Seattle Seawolves add South African halfback to MLR 2026 squad
Brett will join Allen Clarke in the coaching staff, as well as former Blues and Maori All Black hooker Robbie Abel.
Henry Lee
03 Jan 2026, 14:37
Seattle Seawolves add two USA internationals to roster for 2026
The Seattle Seawolves have added more international experience to their roster for the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Finn Morton
02 Jan 2026, 14:46
Former Blues and Crusaders fly-half joins Seattle Seawolves coaching staff
"We believe he will be an excellent fit for our environment and a valuable addition to the coaching staff. We’re looking forward…
Henry Lee
01 Jan 2026, 18:02
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Northern vs Southern: Who really won the battle of hemispheres in 2025
With the Nations Championship, the dawn of a new age for the Test Match arena is upon us, and with it the Northern vs Southern Hem…
Francisco Isaac
30 Dec 2025, 23:20
Debuts from heaven and hell: All the newcomers to Test rugby in 2025
Rugby World Cup 2027 qualified teams handed debuts to well over 200 players this year, with varying degrees of success.
Jon Newcombe
24 Dec 2025, 2:30
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All Blacks legend Brad Thorn on the family bond that led to Test coaching debut
During his lengthy and highly-decorated dual-code career, former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn was the epitome of resilience - a qual…
Jon Newcombe
23 Dec 2025, 4:37
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Dupont the GOAT, Roigard and Pollock rise: Bold Top 100 2026 predictions
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was crowned the world’s best by RugbyPass journalists in the 2025 Top 100.
Finn Morton
16 Dec 2025, 19:33
Namibian international re-signs with Seattle after All-MLR First XV season
Divan Rossouw is all set for a third season in Major League Rugby, with the Seattle Seawolves re-signing a key member of their ros…
Finn Morton
16 Dec 2025, 16:02
