Eye-watering Toulouse budget dwarfs European champions'
French outlet Midi Olympique have published the overall budgets of each of the 14 sides in the Top 14, with Toulouse, Lyon and S…
Francisco Isaac
27 Aug 2025, 8:25
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Country by country guide to the Top 14 Foreign Legion
The Top 14’s engines are already purring, and with a new season comes a heavy load of overseas talent ready to take the stage.
Francisco Isaac
14 Aug 2025, 6:50
The 14 oldest superstars gearing up for the 2025/26 Top 14 season
The adage ‘Old is Gold’ is a well-worn cliché, but in the Top 14, experience can still be a decisive edge.
Francisco Isaac
07 Aug 2025, 8:01
Opinion
The top five signings ahead of the new Top 14 season
No sooner has the Top 14 finished than a new season is just about to start, as is the nature of the toughest league in the world.Â…
Josh Raisey
06 Aug 2025, 2:30
Tournament regulars hand themselves Rugby World Cup lifeline
Namibia kept their dream of an eighth consecutive Rugby World Cup appearance alive with an 86-29 win over UAE in Kampala, securing…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2025, 1:49
Where to watch World Cup qualification playoffs, Women’s warm-ups and Classics
While the British & Irish Lions look to wrap up the series in Australia, there’s rugby to enjoy from across the globe from R…
Josh Bamber
26 Jul 2025, 1:19
The world rankings records that can be broken this weekend
While the leading international teams except Australia take a well-earned break following an action-packed schedule in July, there…
Jon Newcombe
25 Jul 2025, 6:00
Springboks' No.1 status in world rankings coming under increased threat
The Springboks have been number one since mid-November last year, when they replaced Ireland, and entered the year with a clear tw…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jul 2025, 2:00
Rugby Africa Cup title sees a return to the World Cup after 34-year wait
After 34 years without qualifying for a Rugby World Cup, Zimbabwe have finally done it, defeating Namibia in the 2025 Rugby Africa…
Francisco Isaac
19 Jul 2025, 9:30
Springboks' dominance of the world rankings comes under increased threat
Unless they lose to Italy in one of the biggest upsets in recent rugby history, South Africa are guaranteed to retain the number o…
Jon Newcombe
10 Jul 2025, 1:00
Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy blow Namibia away in Windhoek
Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy opened their summer tour to Africa in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 73–6 win over Namibia at the Hag…
Francisco Isaac
27 Jun 2025, 8:30
Paolo Odogwu set for Italy return against Namibia with three debutants
Paolo Odogwu is set to make his first appearance for Italy since the 2023 World Cup on Friday when Gonzalo Quesada's side take on …
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 7:30
World Cup hopefuls lose head coach on eve of qualification campaign
Namibia's hopes of making it to an eighth straight Rugby World Cup have been dealt a blow by the loss of head coach Chrysander Bot…
Jon Newcombe
20 Jun 2025, 1:25
Dates and venue announced for Men's World Cup Final Qualification Tournament
The final place for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 will once again be decided at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, between November 8-18th.
Jon Newcombe
22 May 2025, 0:54
Lyn Jones: 'This particular cancer is so common with men'
Lyn Jones has faced plenty of challenges both on and off the pitch over the years, but is now preparing to take on one of his toug…
Simon Thomas
01 May 2025, 2:52
World Rugby unveils visual identity for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
World Rugby has unveiled the official logo and visual vibrancy for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 which will be held in Australi…
Finn Morton
11 Dec 2024, 15:25
