New Saints signing one of two Italy debutants for Japan clash
Italy have handed senior debuts to Alessandro Ortombina and Malik Faissal for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Japan…
Josh Raisey
02 Jul 2026, 4:18
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Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
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01 Jul 2026, 6:02
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Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
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Rassie Erasmus pipped by fierce rival in Nations Championship win percentages
While Dave Rennie is just about to start his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, Rassie Erasmus will draw level with Jake Whit…
Jon Newcombe
30 Jun 2026, 8:30
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
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The Boks and All Blacks prove it's time we think differently about JRLO
Phone +54 2122373655. No, its not a number somewhere in Argentina (although you could be forgiven for thinking so with plus 54 …
Matt McILraith
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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
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'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
Harlequins turn to Super Rugby champions for latest appointment
Harlequins have recruited Brad Cooper as their new attack coach ahead of next season, just days after guiding the Hurricanes to th…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 3:15
England XV outing proves costly for Alex Dombrandt
Harlequins have confirmed that captain Alex Dombrandt is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury wh…
Jon Newcombe
22 Jun 2026, 8:54
Report: Prem Rugby consider adopting French end-of-season model
BBC Sport have reported that Prem Rugby could ditch home play-off semi-finals and play them at a neutral ground instead to maximis…
Jon Newcombe
22 Jun 2026, 1:16
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Fissler Confidential: Stormers star's exit, PREM giants nail down Lion
Northampton Saints are set for a pre-Gallagher PREM Final boost with the news that they are on the verge of holding off a bid from…
Neil Fissler
19 Jun 2026, 10:27
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
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Nick Evans lands new job alongside former All Black
Harlequins legend Nick Evans is heading to coach in Japan next season following his departure from the Twickenham Stoop and has ag…
Neil Fissler
17 Jun 2026, 7:45
Quesada announces Italy squad and explains Ange Capuozzo's absence
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his 33-man squad for this July's Nations Championship, with three uncapped players incl…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 6:38
League great Sean Long joins Quins coaching staff with ex-England centre
Harlequins have continued their coaching overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season by confirming new roles for former England centre Jo…
Josh Raisey
17 Jun 2026, 6:20
