Bath’s Ollie Lawrence: 'I was completely entitled to. I didn’t cheat... I didn’t dive'
Ollie Lawrence denies that he cheated to get Alex Mitchell sin-binned in Bath’s Gallagher Premiership defeat at Northampton on S…
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Big blow for England as Bath confirm a major Sam Underhill setback
The 28-year-old was a starter in his country’s two most recent matches, the Autumn Nations Series fixtures versus South Africa a…
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La Rochelle name 7-1 split for Leinster but giant star is missing
La Rochelle have gone for an aggressive 7-1 split on the bench for their Champions Cup showdown with Leinster, though they will be…
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Ilona Maher named for her first Bristol Bears start
The USA sevens star was given her Bears debut off the bench against champions Gloucester-Hartpury last weekend, completing 20 minu…
Munster make three changes but no Peter O'Mahony, Saracens alter two
There is no return for O’Mahony, whose last appearance came in the December 13 defeat at Castres.
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Leinster prop Michael Milne on verge of joining Munster
Munster are closing in on a deal that will take Leinster loosehead Michael Milne to Limerick less than a year after they failed in…
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Tadhg Furlong returns as Leinster name bombsquad bench for La Rochelle
Tadhg Furlong will make his long-awaited return to the Leinster starting XV on Sunday as he earns his 150th cap for the province i…
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Michael Cheika: 'There is still always the time to rip into someone'
Now aged 57 with a wealth of coaching experience under his belt, including guiding the Wallabies to the 2015 Rugby World Cup final…
International
Interview
USA's Olivia Ortiz on life in the PWR and her aims for RWC 2025
USA Eagles’ Olivia Ortiz is hoping to recapture her 2024 form ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. An influential figure…
Maro Itoje ends his association with Roc Nation Sports
The England lock generated headlines in late 2020 with his decision to exit Stellar Group and hook up with musician Jay-Z’s spor…
Kurtley Beale handed career lifeline despite ongoing injury layoff
A ruptured achilles tendon while playing in a Shute Shield fixture meant he didn't have the chance to pull on the Wallabies gold a…
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle have a replacement for Teddy Thomas
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle confirm replacement for Teddy Thomas.
Investec Champions Cup
Interview
The valuable lesson Rassie Erasmus taught Alex Sanderson
Whenever Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson addresses questions from the media in his weekly Zoom call, or in person, it…
'Great story': Ex-England 7s Jamie Adamson secures Super Rugby deal
Having progressed to the Great Britain set-up, the 25-year-old last featured at the January 2024 HSBC event in Perth.
United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Hansen saga has no winners but rugby needs characters and referees – Andy Goode
There is no perfect solution when it comes to refereeing criticism but the Mack Hansen situation is a mess and nobody comes out of…
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Two former All Black halfbacks face off in Japan
Perenara is in his first season at the Ricoh Black Rams in Setagaya, Tokyo and has started all three Japan League One fixtures thi…
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BlitzBoks coach wary of 'tough' Perth SVNS draw
Ahead of the highly anticipated Perth SVNS Series circuit in late January, the BlitzBoks coach has reacted to their tough pool pla…
Salmaan Moerat: 'I’ve not really processed the magnitude of leading the Springboks'
The politically engaged first Muslim captain of South Africa is unique in his background, ability and leadership credentials.
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Sam Prendergast backed for Lions as debate rises over which England 10 goes
Jim Hamilton has backed Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast to make the British and Irish Lions squad later this year, predicting "so…
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Franco Smith 'more than confident' Glasgow clash with Racing will go ahead
Glasgow are confident their European Champions Cup group game against Racing 92 on Friday will go ahead at Scotstoun despite freez…
United Rugby Championship
Interview
D'arcy Rae: 'It was a bit of a mixed-up situation at Bath'
Edinburgh prop D’arcy Rae has set his sights on further Scotland recognition after fully committing to the “dark side” and s…
Ex-Ireland centre Chris Farrell sacked by Oyonnax
One month after the conviction of two of its players following a high-profile rape trial, Oyonnax Rugby announced the termination …
Could Jacques Nienaber be linked with Ireland job after exerting Bok influence on Leinster?
The four-time Champions Cup winners are looking in imperious form with the methods of the revered Springbok coach to the fore
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Stuart Hogg sentenced and fined in domestic violence case
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to one year of community service after being convicted of domestic vi…
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Wallabies 'uninvite' Langi Gleeson after French club deal – report
The 14-cap 23-year-old featured off the bench in all four of his country’s recent Autumn Nations Series matches in the UK and Ir…
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What to watch in women’s rugby: PWR play-off race heats up in Exeter
The race for the end-of-season Premiership Women’s Rugby play-offs could take a definitive turn in Exeter this weekend, while th…
The 4 World Rugby law trials to be introduced in the Champions Cup
With rounds three and four of the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup unfolding over the coming weekends, both competitions a…
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Why teenager Henry Pollock is 'ready now' to play in new-look England back row
The Northampton Saints tyro and Saracens barnstormer Tom Willis are strong Six Nations contenders, according to Lawrence Dallaglio…
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Mack Hansen banned for ref blast but free to play in Six Nations
The Connacht winger got himself in trouble last month for his post-game comments criticising the officials following a United Rugb…
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England change captaincy ahead of Rugby World Cup 2025
England Rugby have announced a leadership change that means Marlie Packer will no longer be captain of the Red Roses. Less than ei…
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Japan Rugby League One
Analysis
High-flying Bok faces biggest test yet against Faf de Klerk
The ruthless mentality that Los Pumas legend Pablo Matera has brought to his career is going to put the heat on Saitama Panasonic …
Investec Champions Cup
Exclusive
Lewis Ludlam: 'You make your decisions and you live by them'
For sure, life is certainly different these past few months for the 29-year-old who quit the Gallagher Premiership for a three-yea…
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British & Irish Lions
Opinion
The top five Test matches in 2025
International rugby tossed up many blockbusters in the packed 2024 calendar and with 2025 just around the corner, here’s the top…
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Former Springboks Coach explains why Rassie Erasmus is such an 'Extraordinary Coach'
Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett has explained why he thinks current head coach Rassie Erasmus has become so successful i…
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Blow for La Rochelle as Tolu Latu cops ban ahead of Leinster match
The 31-year-old was cited by officials in France following a 50th minute yellow card in last Sunday’s Top 14 win over Toulouse.
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Boost for Owen Farrell just days after he was labelled Top 14 flop
Midi Olympique, the biweekly rugby newspaper, listed the former England skipper at No1 when explaining its top 10 of underwhelming…
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