The 'quite disheartening' reason that has Andrew Porter fired up
Leo Cullen’s men are preparing to host Northampton in the semi-finals of the competition following successive final losses to Ro…
PA
01 May, 12:18
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'I haven’t seen any fear this week': Alex Dombrandt talks up Quins
While it is Quins’ first semi-final appearance in the flagship club competition, record five-time winners Toulouse are one victo…
PA
01 May, 12:01
Championship bust-up sees ex-England hooker Cairns cop 12-game ban
The 45-year-old, who won his only Test cap away to South Africa in 2007, coached the Wirral club to promotion two seasons ago.
Liam Heagney
01 May, 11:38
Interview
'I want to be the best No9 in the world': Varney's new confidence
Gloucester scrum-half Stephen Varney helped Italy enjoy a historic Guinness Six Nations championship this year, but now many of hi…
Chris Jones
01 May, 11:36
Saracens statement: The outcome of Billy Vunipola investigation
Saracens have issued a statement to say Billy Vunipola will face no further action from the club following his arrest in Majorca o…
Josh Raisey
01 May, 11:02
Interview
Alex Mitchell: Saints 'are in a very good place at the moment'
Northampton have mirrored the England scrum-half's own rise and will travel with confidence to face Leinster in Dublin.
Neil Squires
01 May, 10:17
Edinburgh tie down another Scotland lock with new deal
Edinburgh lock Jamie Hodgson has signed a new deal with the club, keeping him in the Scottish capital until 2026.
Josh Raisey
01 May, 9:30
Opinion
Key ingredients for Ireland in their Rugby World Cup 2025 journey
The journey begins now and it's a massive task for this young squad. However, there are a few key ingredients that I believe will …
Anna Caplice
01 May, 9:28
Eben Etzebeth has his say on who next Springboks captain should be
With Siya Kolisi, the skipper of the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning teams now based in France, there has been talk that Ras…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 7:33
Interview
Tyrone Green: 'I want my team-mates to expect me to do something special'
The hot-stepping Harlequins full-back could play for England next year if his native South Africa don't want him.
Daniel Gallan
01 May, 6:57
Alex Codling breaks silence, outlines his future after Newcastle
The 50-year-old ex-England second row had jumped at the opportunity to succeed Dave Walder, agreeing to become head coach at Kings…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 6:45
Ex-Wallaby Matt Giteau set to reunite with All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu
Australia centurion Matt Giteau is set to make his San Diego Legion debut this Sunday in Major League Rugby four months after comi…
Josh Raisey
01 May, 5:57
Celtic Challenge to return for an expanded 2024/25 season
The expansion of the competition from eight rounds to ten provides vital preparation for Irish, Scottish, and Welsh players ahead …
Imogen Ainsworth
01 May, 5:42
RFU statement: Cited Maro Itoje 'free to play with immediate effect'
The 29-year-old was yellow-carded for his 29th-minute collision at The Rec, but he was subsequently cited and had to appear at a d…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 5:00
Three Northampton signings, including a National League 2 back-rower
Luke Green, Fyn Brown and Archie Benson will join ahead of the 2024/25 campaign from San Diego Legion, Doncaster Knights and Lucto…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 4:54
Interview
Women's Elite Rugby tipped to have big impact on USA
USA women head coach Sione Fukofuka believes the introduction of a professional league in the country can play a huge role in maki…
Martyn Thomas
01 May, 4:26
Wales wing Owen Lane to leave Cardiff for France's second division
Cardiff winger Owen Lane has joined a growing number of players leaving the Welsh capital at the end of the season by agreeing a t…
Josh Raisey
01 May, 4:19
The Joe Schmidt update on the uncertain future of Carter Gordon
With the future of Gordon's Super Rugby Pacific side, the Melbourne Rebels, in major doubt, the 23-year-old has reportedly had pre…
AAP
01 May, 3:50
Fijian Drua welcome Tevita Ikanivere back to starting side to play Brumbies
Coach Mick Byrne has made seven changes to Drua’s starting side ahead of their clash with the ACT Brumbies.
Finn Morton
01 May, 2:24
The Springbok Eben Etzebeth calls ‘one of the hardest men in rugby’
The 33-year-old Mbonambi became a pivotal part of South Africa’s successful Rugby World Cup title defence in 2023 after Malcolm …
Liam Heagney
01 May, 2:01
Moana Pasifika hope to ‘make our people proud’ on historic gameday in Tonga
Captain Sione Havili Talitui has stated that Moana Pasifika are motivated to “make our people proud” this weekend.
Finn Morton
01 May, 1:57
How 'goosebump tone-setter' has Fin Smith set for ‘hostile’ Leinster
Saints will visit the 82,300-capacity Dublin stadium, which is steeped in national symbolism as the site of the 1920 Bloody Sunday…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 1:51
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'What England desperately need is a feeling of everyone pulling in the same direction'
The club versus country debate has been rumbling on for eons but there are tentative signs progress is inbound, at last
Mick Cleary
01 May, 1:50
Possible Wallabies bolters left out of Brumbies squad to play Fijian Drua
Two potential candidates to receive a maiden call-up into the Wallabies squad later this year have been left out of the Brumbies…
Finn Morton
01 May, 1:35
Skipper Rob Leota back in starting side for Rebels’ ‘crucial’ Blues clash
Rebels captain Rob Leota has been named in the starting side for the first time since round six.
Finn Morton
01 May, 1:19
Ex-Maori All Black returns for Western Force’s trip to Hamilton
Former Maori All Blacks lock Tom Franklin returns to the Force’s starting side along with captain Jeremy Williams.
Finn Morton
01 May, 0:59
Wallaby Fraser McReight returns with Reds ready for Crusaders clash
Fraser McReight will return for the Reds this weekend when the Queenslanders take on the Crusaders in “one of the great places…
Finn Morton
01 May, 0:41
Max Jorgensen dropped as injury-hit Waratahs prepare for Hurricanes
Max Jorgensen has been left out of the NSW Waratahs’ match-day squad to take on the table-topping Hurricanes.
Finn Morton
01 May, 0:13
Two injury changes for the Highlanders ahead of Tonga trip
The Highlanders have named their team for their trip to play Moana Pasifika in Nuku’alofa for the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific…
Ben Smith
30 Apr, 23:50
Chiefs reshuffle backline for Force after injury to All Black Stevenson
Coach Clayton McMillan has reshuffled the Chiefs’ backline ahead of their clash with the Western Force on Friday night.
Finn Morton
30 Apr, 23:43
Leigh Halfpenny named for Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific debut
Welsh international Leigh Halfpenny has been named for his Super Rugby Pacific debut with the Crusaders against the Queensland Red…
Ben Smith
30 Apr, 23:31
New captain as Hurricanes make mass changes again to starting side
Billy Proctor will captain a new-look Hurricanes team on Friday night with coach Clark Laidlaw once again making mass changes.
Finn Morton
30 Apr, 23:23
Cam Suafoa set for inspiring return with Blues after cancer treatment
Cam Suafoa is set for an incredible return to Super Rugby Pacific this weekend with the Blues after missing large parts of the sea…
Finn Morton
30 Apr, 23:00
Opinion
The All Blacks outplayed the Springboks in the World Cup final
They say that history is written by the victors, and that is certainly true with Chasing the Sun 2 highlighting the exploits of th…
Ben Smith
30 Apr, 22:32
Argentina U20 name strong side for historic clash with Junior Wallabies
Coach Alvaro Galindo had to make some “difficult” selection decisions when picking the Argentina Pumitas team to take on tourn…
Finn Morton
30 Apr, 22:22
Junior Springboks ‘eager’ for historic clash with rivals New Zealand U20
Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks in a historic U20 Rugby Championship clash against traditional rugby rivals New Ze…
Finn Morton
30 Apr, 21:23
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