Scotland admit there's 'definitely an edge' ahead of Argentina clash
Pieter de Villiers detects an extra edge around the Scotland camp as they gear up for their first match of the inaugural Nations C…
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30 Jun 2026, 7:11
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EPCR announce significant rule changes to Champions Cup and Challenge Cup
European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) have announced a couple of major changes to the rules of the Investec Champions Cup and Ch…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 1:34
Rugby greats gather for celebration of Scott Hastings’ life
The former British and Irish Lion passed away on May 17 aged 61.
PA
27 Jun 2026, 9:26
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
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
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
Analysis
Report: URC finalists Leinster and Bulls suffer from fan fatigue
An extensive report by The Rugby Paper into the regular-season attendances in Europe's three main leagues shows Bordeaux-Begles wa…
Jon Newcombe
15 Jun 2026, 7:08
Opinion
Why one Test Lion is touring...and another isn't: Five Scotland squad takeaways
Despite a heavy workload in the past two seasons, Finn Russell is part of Scotland's Nations Championship plans while others will …
Bryn Palmer
09 Jun 2026, 10:20
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
Gregor Townsend answers lingering question over Scotland star's future
Gregor Townsend expects Japan-bound Jack Dempsey to remain firmly in the mix with Scotland for next year’s World Cup.
PA
09 Jun 2026, 5:41
Two Lions missing from Scotland's Nations Championship squad
Scotland face games against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji on consecutive weekends in July in the inaugural Nations Championship…
Jon Newcombe
09 Jun 2026, 2:50
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
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
Irish province snubbed in URC 2025/26 Dream Team vote
For the first time since the inception of the United Rugby Championship in 2021, Munster Rugby do not have a single player in the …
Jon Newcombe
03 Jun 2026, 4:14
