Top 14 clubs in tug-of-war over Lions and Wales lock Adam Beard
He has made 20 appearances for the club this season, including coming off the replacements bench during their Challenge Cup final …
Neil Fissler
01 Jun 2026, 7:51
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Shaun Edwards set for sudden, shock exit from France team
Shaun Edwards is set for a shock departure as France’s defence coach, only two months after winning a seventh Six Nations title,…
Neil Fissler
30 May 2026, 7:14
Analysis
France has conquered and reconquered Europe. Can it reach its Mount Everest?
With their club teams so dominant in Europe and France Six Nations champions, can Fabien Galthié translate that into World Cup su…
Nick Bishop
27 May 2026, 0:33
'Fundamental shift in the game': World Rugby outline new six-year strategy
World Rugby has unveiled a new six-year strategy running through to 2031, built around a vision of “powering rugby, uniting the …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2026, 0:55
'Different animal': Ex-All Black on the northern hemisphere's World Cup hopes
Labelling it a "different beast", Brad Thorn has warned northern hemisphere nations lead-up form counts for little ahead of next y…
AAP
19 May 2026, 14:42
Rugby World Cup 2027 ticket application window now open
Fans can apply for tickets to the tournament in Australia during a two-week window from now until 18:00 AEST (09:00 GMT) Tuesday, …
Jon Newcombe
18 May 2026, 23:01
Analysis
Five elite rugby coaches who never played at an elite level
Do you need to have been a professional player to become a high-level coach? Well, for these five examples we're giving, they didn…
Francisco Isaac
14 May 2026, 2:04
Eight major France-based rugby players who have effectively become free agents
The 2025/26 Top 14 season is approaching its conclusion, and with it comes a period of uncertainty for a number of players whose c…
Francisco Isaac
03 May 2026, 1:29
Four ex-England players among 10 biggest Top 14 and Pro D2 departures
From cult heroes to unfinished business, the Top 14 and Pro D2 are waving goodbye to some familiar faces as a busy summer of exits…
Francisco Isaac
02 May 2026, 1:15
French rugby amend one law and propose two further changes
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby, in collaboration with the French rugby union, have decided to make two changes for the future, while…
Francisco Isaac
27 Apr 2026, 5:28
Sergio Parisse leaves World Rugby panel as Grand Slam winner and Puma join
Former France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili and former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch have joined the voting panel for the World Rug…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr 2026, 4:00
LNR report reveals eye-watering Toulouse budget
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) has published its official report for the 2024/2025 season, covering Top 14 and Pro D2 club bud…
Francisco Isaac
17 Apr 2026, 2:29
Opinion
A love letter to rugby union's most misunderstood artists
In 50 years’ time, when future rugby fans look back on the highest-scoring men’s Six Nations in history, what will be their st…
Daniel Gallan
09 Apr 2026, 9:40
Nations Championship has already lit up London, 100 days before KO
Nelson's Column, one of the most iconic statues in London, if not the world, was lit up today to mark the '100 days to go' milesto…
Jon Newcombe
25 Mar 2026, 17:01
SA great names Boks' main RWC threat but flags huge area of weakness
Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers has identified France as the Springboks' main threat to winning their third World Cup…
Josh Raisey
24 Mar 2026, 9:36
Analysis
The Six Nations deep dive: How France has the North playing Super Rugby
This year's epic Six Nations proved the ancient championship is no longer the preserve of set-piece grunt and gristle alone.
Nick Bishop
23 Mar 2026, 5:42
