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Opinion

There is precedent for lineal championships. The Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand domestic rugby has garnered enough interest to cre…

Daniel Gallan
25 Apr, 11:06

The 2011 Rugby World Cup winner is currently a free agent having returned to New Zealand last year to play for Waikato in the NPC …

Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 10:37
Breaking

Scotland loosehead prop Alec Hepburn will bring his time at Exeter Chiefs to a close at the end of the season after agreeing to jo…

Josh Raisey
25 Apr, 10:28

Cardiff and Wales No8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing his shoulder in his come…

Josh Raisey
25 Apr, 9:12

Bath and Scotland centre Cameron Redpath has recovered from the “significant ankle ligament damage” suffered at the beginning …

Josh Raisey
25 Apr, 8:31

The Welsh have lost all four matches so far in this year’s championship and they are set to finish last as they trail fifth-plac…

Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 8:14

The Irish embarrassingly lost out 10-88 at Twickenham against the defending champions and the reaction for this Saturday’s third…

Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 7:36
Interview

France back-row Romane Ménager discusses the state of the French team as they prepare for a crunch Guinness Women's Six Nations 2…

Jérémy Fahner
Jérémy Fahner
25 Apr, 7:28

France coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Wo…

Willy Billiard
25 Apr, 6:29

The Scots bounced back from their round three disappointment against England to defeat Italy 17-10 in Parma last Saturday, a victo…

Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 6:21
FEATURE
Exclusive

The Cameroon-born Spain prop has the most arresting back story of robbery, refugee camps and a quest for citizenship.

Francisco Isaac
Francisco Isaac
25 Apr, 6:20
FEATURE
Opinion

A tantalising European opportunity has been squandered, but the proud province are intent on defending their URC title.

Pat McCarry
Pat McCarry
25 Apr, 6:12

Bulls fly-half Johan Goosen has received a three-match ban following his red card on Saturday against Munster in the United Rugby …

Josh Raisey
25 Apr, 6:11
Opinion

As an Irish supporter, this tournament has been mostly enjoyable for a few reasons. For example the performances from some of the …

Anna Caplice
Anna Caplice
25 Apr, 5:25

The Rebels went into voluntary administration in January with Rugby Australia taking over their competition licence and covering p…

Liam Heagney
25 Apr, 3:58
Interview

In 2024 Brett Cameron (27) has been vital in the Hurricanes best ever start to Super Rugby. The Wellington based franchise has wo…

Adam Julian
Adam Julian
24 Apr, 19:07
FEATURE
Exclusive

The former Lions captain and now respected broadcaster has his say on academy pathways, rugby's doomsayers and Louis Rees-Zammit

Owain Jones
24 Apr, 16:41

Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam has hailed South African centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg as a “coach’s dream” who has become a …

Chris Jones
24 Apr, 13:45
Interview

The bottom-of-the-table Falcons slumped to their 15th successive Gallagher Premiership defeat this season, getting annihilated 85-…

Liam Heagney
24 Apr, 13:04

Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata has been banned for three matches following his red card against Northampton Saints on Satur…

Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 11:29

The tournament at the Stade de France, which is set to see Antoine Dupont represent France and Michael Hooper play for Australia, …

Liam Heagney
24 Apr, 11:17

Exeter Chiefs have tied down their back three duo of Tommy Wyatt and Ben Hammersley, who have both signed new contracts.

Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 10:34

Maro Itoje and Jamie George have yet to be offered finalised hybrid contracts by England amid an appeal from Saracens boss Mark Mc…

PA
24 Apr, 10:08

Gabrielle Vernier has faced England nine times in her career. And never, never has the French women’s centre beaten the Red Rose…

Willy Billiard
24 Apr, 9:14
FEATURE
Opinion

Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.

Sam Larner
Sam Larner
24 Apr, 9:09

La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara has set his sights on winning a World Cup in the future as a coach.

Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 8:39
Exclusive

Kubota Spears boss Frans Ludeke has emerged as a shock contender to take over the reins at the financially troubled United Rugby C…

Neil Fissler
24 Apr, 7:49

A recent renaissance in results has fired the Bears into the end-of-season play-off positions, but they also believe they have rec…

Liam Heagney
24 Apr, 7:15
Interview

Music has played a big part throughout Rhona Lloyd’s Scotland career to date and now, after reaching the 50-cap milestone, she w…

Gary Heatly
Gary Heatly
24 Apr, 7:05
Interview

Now 29, the only way Ewels knew was the Bath way, whatever the Bath way was, as it had become increasingly difficult to fathom in …

Jon Newcombe
24 Apr, 6:51

Bath have signed former Wales rugby league international Regan Grace on a permanent contract after completing his rehabilitation a…

Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 6:40
Exclusive

The 22-year-old is set to miss the rest of 2024 after it was revealed he suffered ACL damage in the 46-24 victory in London, which…

Neil Fissler
24 Apr, 6:20
Exclusive

Writing this column isn’t easy… One because I still don’t think I’ve fully processed how I feel about Saturday and two, be…

Rosie Galligan
Rosie Galligan
24 Apr, 5:50

Playing in two World Cup-winning All Blacks sides would teach a player a lot about who his teammates are, but Sonny Bill Williams …

Josh Raisey
24 Apr, 4:37
Opinion

Here’s a look at the Wallabies team that Joe Schmidt must pick by the time the two September Bledisloe Cup tests roll around.

Finn Morton
24 Apr, 2:46

Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa will make his long-awaited return from injury on Saturday afternoon after being named to start for …

Finn Morton
24 Apr, 2:20

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