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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
24 Jun 2026, 15:52
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Two World Cup-winning Springboks to start for Barbarians against Wales
Faf de Klerk will captain the Barbarians when they take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, a week after helping…
Josh Raisey
24 Jun 2026, 7:56
'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
Proud Warrior Dobie commits to long-term deal at Scotstoun
Scotland scrum-half/wing Jamie Dobie has signed a long-term contract extension with Glasgow Warriors.
Jon Newcombe
23 Jun 2026, 8:51
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George North: 'My friends have had rugby taken away - there's something nice about calling it on my own terms'
The Welsh icon reflects on a glittering career, hoisting Israel Folau and his turmoil with concussion as he prepares to play his f…
Jamie Lyall
23 Jun 2026, 6:57
Faf de Klerk set for immediate international return after Springboks axe
South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk has been named in the Barbarians matchday squad to take on Wales at Twickenham's Allianz Stad…
Josh Raisey
23 Jun 2026, 4:00
Huw Jones: Leaving Glasgow 'a difficult decision, but also an easy decision'
Huw Jones has admitted that leaving Glasgow was a wrench but says the history and stature of Toulon made it an ultimately straight…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2026, 6:03
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
Imperfect South Africa enjoy early season tune-up against Barbarians
South Africa opened their 2026 season with a 12-try demolition of the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium...
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 10:02
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Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | 2026
Springboks player ratings: The Boks kicked off their 2026 season with a tune-up against the Barbarians, but what looked like a rou…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2026, 8:08
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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
Welsh fans have just been given a huge reason to watch Baa-Baas clash
Welsh rugby legend George North will delay his retirement from rugby for one more game at the world-famous Allianz Stadium, Twicke…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:59
Duhan van der Merwe: 'I don’t feel like I have a point to prove'
While van der Merwe has already experienced playing against the Springboks six times in international rugby - three for the Britis…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jun 2026, 1:30
11-cap Bok Gelant and van der Merwe to face countrymen in Barbarians clash
Former Springbok Warrick Gelant has been selected at full-back by Barbarians head coach Scott Robertson for Saturday's clash again…
Jon Newcombe
17 Jun 2026, 3:59
'We're trying to avoid that': Erasmus explains surprising selection call
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has said that past experiences with injuries influenced his decision to start Quan Horn at …
Josh Raisey
16 Jun 2026, 9:07
