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Ian Cameron

A seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in both news and sports journalism. He has broken front-page stories for national newspapers and his articles have featured in The Sunday Times, The Irish Mail on Sunday, NZ Herald, The Sun, UK Daily Mail, The Mirror, Film Ireland and Rugby365, among others. Outside of journalism, Ian holds a master's degree in Film Studies from UCD and has produced and executive produced several rugby documentaries. Based in Ireland. 

'He doesn't look like he could lift 5kg but he's so, so strong. He's a natural freak'
He may not look like the stereotypical beefed up rugby player, but Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell is strong. Really strong. 
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2020, 1:06
After seeing the evidence, Jake White gives verdict on Springboks missing Rugby Championship
Jake White has given his verdict on whether or not the South African Rugby Union should have sent a Springboks side to the Rugby C…
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2020, 6:08
'It's a disgrace' - ex-Ireland flanker sickened by southern hemisphere's reaction to controversial red cards
Former Ireland and Munster back row Alan Quinlan has lashed out at the negative reactions to the red cards handed over the weekend…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2020, 7:17
Geordan Murphy has been sacked by Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers have parted company with Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy.
Ian Cameron
13 Nov 2020, 7:34
'Absolute lunatic' - The anecdote that perfectly sums up Yoann Huget's unique approach to opponents
Last week former French international Yoann Huget announced that he was hanging up his boots after a storied career in the game.
Ian Cameron
13 Nov 2020, 7:55
Wales player ratings vs Ireland - Autumn Nations Cup
Wales player ratings: Wales came into this match with Ireland in the Aviva Stadium desperately in need of a win, after five losses…
Ian Cameron
13 Nov 2020, 15:15
'This is an abject failure for NZ rugby' - How Twitter reacted to Los Pumas seismic win over the All Blacks
Much of the Northern Hemisphere rugby world woke up this morning to the shock news that Los Pumas had beaten the All Blacks for th…
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 4:56
Scotland player ratings vs Italy - Autumn Nations Cup
Scotland player ratings: One can only presume that the Italian watched the Pumas upset win over New Zealand earlier in the day.
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 9:26
Austin Healey fires off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast aside' Geordan Murphy
Former England star Austin Healey has fired off at Leicester Tigers after they 'cast off' long-serving club stalwart Geordan Murph…
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 10:28
'Pivac out' - how the blue ticks are reacting to the latest loss for under pressure Wales boss
Pivac out? What a difference a year makes. In 2019, for a time, Wales were ranked the number one rugby side in the world.
Ian Cameron
14 Nov 2020, 13:01
Reports: Bath and Lyon linked with England playmaker, Wasps linked with ex-Chiefs star
Bath Rugby have reportedly set their sights on Harlequins standoff and England prospect Marcus Smith - at least according to repor…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2020, 5:09
What Michael Cheika told pumped-up Pumas before their historic win over the All Blacks
If anyone can speak to the intensity needed to beat the All Blacks, then it's former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, whose been 'a…
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2020, 8:36
Top 14 boss openly admits interest in Zach Mercer
Bath flanker Zach Mercer is the latest player on the margins on the England set-up who is turning heads in France.
Ian Cameron
15 Nov 2020, 9:32
'Harden up' - NZ commentator ridicules Pumas players and coaches for 'crying'
A former New Zealand commentator has derided the Pumas players and coaches for crying in the aftermath of their historic win over …
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2020, 4:04
How All Blacks waterboy was 'given the word from upstairs' to get involved in controversial scuffle
Former All Blacks forward Liam Messam has revealed how he was ordered to invade the pitch to get involved in a Bledisloe Cup bust-…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2020, 1:37
The day George Gregan finally broke Justin Marshall
Writing in his column for TheXV.rugby, Marshall has shed light on the day Gregan's non-stop verbal barrage finally broke him durin…
Ian Cameron
05 Nov 2020, 11:40
Ex-Ireland head coach says Sexton threw Andy Farrell 'under the bus' with 'worst possible reaction'
A former Ireland head coach has accused Jonathan Sexton of throwing Andy Farrell under the bus with his reaction as he walked off …
Ian Cameron
05 Nov 2020, 3:22
'Pivac and Byron will be out within a year' - Welsh rugby insider predicts early change at top
It's been a tough weekend for Wales head coach Wayne Pivac and his coaching ticket, and one Welsh rugby insider is predicting the …
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2020, 9:43
James Haskell reveals how much he could bench press at his peak
Jacked former England rugby star James Haskell has finally let slip how much he could bench press at his peak, a fact he has large…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2020, 5:17
'The group has no respect' - Agen sack coaches mid-season after humiliating, landslide loss
Agen Rugby have sacked their coaching ticket after they shipped a massive loss away to Bordeaux Begles.
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 13:03
Nigel Owens defends Brian Moore as BBC pundit apologises over bulimia comment
Brian Moore has apologised for his 'bad comment' about bulimia and he's received the support of Nigel Owens, who suffers from the …
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 11:28
'He's almost one of the lads...' - Rob Kearney World Cup anecdote illustrates sea change between Farrell and Schmidt eras
Recently retired Ireland star Rob Kearney has shed a little light on the difference between current Ireland head coach, Andy Farre…
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 4:55
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - Six Nations Super Saturday
Scotland player ratings: Scotland won for just the second time on Welsh soil in the history of the Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2020, 11:19
Georgia name 35-man squad for Autumn Nations Cup
Georgia have named a 35-man strong squad for the Autumn Nations Cup, dubbed by some the Eight Nations.
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2020, 4:35
Saracens issue statement confirming stadium name change
Saracens have issued a statement confirming that they will be reverting to the original name of the stadium formerly known as Alli…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 10:34
Rowe gets his way as just three Chiefs make Eddie's 'greedy' England squad
Exeter Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe appears to have got his way after complaining over the weekend about England being 'greedy'.
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 8:06
The 2 problem positions Exeter chairman freely admits they traditionally struggle to fill locally
Exeter Chairman Tony Rowe is a man for pulling his punches when talking to the media, and he didn't shy away from pinpointing thei…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 6:18
The one major omission rumoured for Eddie Jones' England squad
Head coach Eddie Jones is rumoured to be set to reveal at least one major omission when he names his England training squad for It…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 4:25
Video - The first 5-point rugby conversion has been kicked
The first five-point conversion has been kicked in rugby union and it's happened at the inaugural Bermuda World Tens tournament.
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 11:54
Why the rugby media need to stop talking up Jack Willis, according to David Flatman
Former England prop David Flatman has warned against the media talking up in-form Wasps flanker Tom Willis, as he believes it coul…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 11:03
1,844 caps: An all-time most test appearances XV
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones drew level with the world record for most test appearances with Richie McCaw when he made his 148th i…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 8:32
Wasps player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs - Premiership Final
Wasps player ratings: It was always going to be a big ask of Wasps, who lost Brad Shields, Kieran Brookes, Simon McIntyre and Alfi…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 14:18
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Wasps - Premiership Final
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: For the newly-crowned European champions, Exeter Chiefs rocked up at Twickenham as strong favourites…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 14:16
'Personally, I won't be singing the song anymore' - Maro Itoje won't Swing Low
England star Maro Itoje says he won't be singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' anymore after learning the context in which the song w…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 8:11
'In the old days, if a player was in your ear, you could tell them to 'f*** off' and think nothing more of it'
Referee Nigel Owens has a simple message for professional rugby players who badger match officials - it doesn't work.
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 5:03
Saracens issue statement regarding their Barbarians players
Saracens have issued their contingent of players involved with the Barbarians cancellation fiasco with a verbal tongue lashing.
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 3:35
Penaud out of France's autumn internationals
French flyer Damian Penaud has been ruled of his country's autumn internationals, Clermont Auvergne have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2020, 8:38
The inside story on what happened the day Cipriani was punched out in England camp bust-up
James Haskell has given an insight into an infamous England camp bust-up that saw Danny Cipriani knocked unconscious after being p…
Ian Cameron
04 Oct 2020, 6:08
Organised crime unit investigating Sam Burgess following explosive allegations
Former England rugby union centre Sam Burgess is being investigated by New South Wales organised crime unit, it has emerged.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2020, 7:27
'Unacceptable' - 130kg Stade Francais prop blasted for moment of madness
Stade Francais prop Luke Tagi was sent off as his side fell to a home defeat to Bayonne.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2020, 5:46
Rassie Erasmus to work remotely 'due to a pre-existing health condition'
Rassie Erasmus won't be present at the Castle Lager Springbok Showdown and is set to work remotely due to health concerns, SA Rugb…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 8:29
Danielle Waterman: 'It's hard not to get fed-up' - The bizarrely small salary cap holding back the women's game in England
Former England international Danielle Waterman has criticised the minuscule RFU imposed salary cap that is she believes is hinderi…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 6:03
RPA statement: 'To continue along this path will cause irrevocable damage to clubs'
The Rugby Players Association (RPA) have issued a statement in the wake of news that supporters could be banned from attending rug…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2020, 5:09
George Ford feeling the heat as rival emerges for one of England's two flyhalf berths
Exeter Chiefs 10 and skipper Joe Simmonds has emerged as a realistic rival for one of England's two coveted flyhalf berths.
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2020, 11:16
'I've started to wonder whether my first Test in charge may well be against the Lions'
South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber says it could be a race against time to get the Springboks ready for the British and Iris…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2020, 3:58
The All Blacks winger Chris Ashton has 'no hesitation in saying' was the toughest he ever faced
Former England star Chris Ashton has 'no hesitation' in naming a 'freakish' All Blacks wing who left him feeling like a 'goalkeepe…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2020, 2:38
Nigel Owens lauded for refusing to put up with loophole that's annoyed so many fans
Referee Nigel Owens has been widely praised for cracking down on Racing 92 for the practice of caterpillar rucking, a tactic that'…
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2020, 12:54
Dragons chairman backs British and Irish League and won't 'advocate' PRO14 status quo
Dragons Rugby chairman David Buttress has backed a British and Irish League, saying that PRO14 stakeholders can't shy away from 'd…
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2020, 5:11
'Don't waste the popcorn' - Quade Cooper's thinly veiled social media dig at Rugby Australia
Quade Cooper has taken another sideways dig at Rugby Australia, suggesting on social media that he would no longer be gagged havin…
Ian Cameron
24 Sep 2020, 3:34
'He knew what happened. He knows literally everything... Our final chat wasn't a good one'
Mike Brown says he doesn't feel he got the respect he deserved from England head coach Eddie Jones when he was sensationally dropp…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2020, 15:10
Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes cited for head butt, but it wasn't the Sexton tackle
Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes has been cited for head butting during his side's quarter-final victory over Leinster at the Aviva…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2020, 12:02
'I hate almost everything that Saracens stand for' - Former Leinster flyhalf not a fan of McCall's men
Former Ireland, Munster and Leinster flyhalf Tony Ward has said he 'hates everything Saracens stand for' whilst admitting begrudgi…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2020, 4:34
'Where is Stockdale? He was average at best... Man, he was poor'
Former Ireland and Leinster backrow Shane Jennings has shredded Jacob Stochdale's performance in Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup q…
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2020, 11:29
Worcester Warriors eyeing up South African utility forward
The tumult at the Southern Kings franchise in South Africa has thrown a number of players into the marketplace and Worcester Warri…
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2020, 6:37
Nigel Owens issues some sound career advice to Rob Kearney
With Leinster knocked out of Europe and the PRO14 already put to bed, this weekend marked the end of Rob Kearney's involvement wit…
Ian Cameron
20 Sep 2020, 3:55
People are concerned about Romain Poite's cough
It's not often that someone's cough trends on Twitter, but in the topsy turvy world of the pandemic, that's where referee Romain P…
Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2020, 13:49
How Twitter reacted to Saracens' Champions Cup win over Leinster 'invincibles'
Saracens have provided Leinster and Europe a savage reminder of their abilities with a resounding win at the Aviva Stadium in the …
Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2020, 11:36
Gavin Henson switches to rugby league at 38?
A Welsh rugby league club have claimed to have signed former Welsh rugby union legend Gavin Henson, at the age of 38.
Ian Cameron
19 Sep 2020, 3:47
'I made a mistake, and it only came out 3 years later in a big game' - Eddie Jones on the 'cracks of 2015'
The psychological damage inflicted on England's rugby players due to the botched 2015 Rugby World Cup came back to haunt Eddie Jon…
Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2020, 14:40
Combative Georgian flanker Kolelishvili retires after two year battle with concussion
Ferocious Georgian forward Viktor Kolelishvili has been forced into an early retirement at the age of 30 after losing a two-year f…
Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2020, 10:55
Hernandez backs Jaguares to ditch Super Rugby and join SLAR
Pumas' legend Juan Martín Hernández is backing Los Jaguares to look at potentially joining the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (S…
Ian Cameron
14 Sep 2020, 4:50
Auckland based 'Moana Pasifika' Super Rugby team bid unveiled - but are Fiji on board?
A new south Auckland based group - Moana Pasifika - have launched a bid to become Super Rugby's much-vaunted new Pacific rugby tea…
Ian Cameron
13 Sep 2020, 13:13
'Martin Johnson pretty much said I wasn't good enough' - How being dropped for Lewis Moody changed the career of Steffon Armitage
Former England back row Steffon Armitage says that being dropped by Martin Johnson in favour of Lewis Moody proved a catalyst for …
Ian Cameron
13 Sep 2020, 8:24
Giant lock beat soldier so badly he needed to drink through a straw for two months
Agen's Victor Moreaux was given a six-month sentence, suspended for two years, and fined €5,000 euro for the incident.
Ian Cameron
12 Sep 2020, 11:11
Teenager banned from the sport for 6 years for violent attack
A Fijian rugby player who punched a referee, knocking him to the ground, has been banned from the sport for six years.
Ian Cameron
12 Sep 2020, 5:42
Be afraid... Bastareaud is warming up to life as a No.8
After a rocky start to his career as a forward, there is strong evidence that Matthieu Bastareaud is getting used to life as No.8.
Ian Cameron
07 Sep 2020, 12:05
Christian Wade released by the Buffalo Bills
Despite an electric start to his career in the NFL, Christian Wade has been technically released by the Buffalo Bills.
Ian Cameron
06 Sep 2020, 5:38
'He would be welcome in WWE' - Wrestling legend defends Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell has received a surprising endorsement from a former WWE superstar whose famous clotheslines left his opponents flat o…
Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2020, 14:36
'Galthie is an amazing coach but there are stories that would leave a bad taste in your mouth'
Former Scottish international Johnnie Beattie has shed light on the inner workings of French national head coach Fabien Galthie, w…
Ian Cameron
05 Sep 2020, 8:30
'I'd have said a firm 'no' in his position' - Flatman applauds prop for refusing to play hooker
Former England prop David Flatman has applauded a fellow frontrow for refusing to play at hooker, despite the suggestion from his …
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2020, 11:30
Former Italy lock Josh Furno pops up in France's sixth flight competition
Not so very long ago he was contesting lineouts against the likes of Paul O'Connell and Alun Wyn Jones in the Six Nations, but now…
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2020, 6:17
Laporte: Springboks on verge of joining Eight Nations
Six Nations vice-president Bernard Laporte has revealed that the Springboks are advanced talks to join this Autumn's Eight Nations…
Ian Cameron
30 Aug 2020, 3:38
'That's ideology, not science' - Renowned sports scientist steps in on transwomen in rugby debate
Sports scientist Ross Tucker has waded into the debate over the participation of transwomen in rugby and the safety concerns aroun…
Ian Cameron
24 Aug 2020, 12:48
The 'eye-opening' difference between playing 5 and 6 at Test level
Now a seasoned 5.5, England forward Courtney Lawes has revealed one of the 'eye-opening' differences between playing second row an…
Ian Cameron
24 Aug 2020, 3:29
'He did ride him pretty hard... he doesn't really get on me like that' - Lawes admits teammate got the 'brunt' of England boss
Courtney Lawes has conceded that former Northampton Saints teammate Dylan Hartley had a very different relationship with England h…
Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2020, 12:29
Lawes: 'There are certain subjects that people now can't talk about and can't express their opinion on'
Courtney Lawes says he believes those in the 'middle' need to find their voice in order to combat the increasingly divisive agenda…
Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2020, 11:10
George North red carded just 6 minutes after scoring impressive opening try for Ospreys
Ospreys wing George North took just seven minutes to barge is way over for his side's opening try in their PRO14 derby clash with …
Ian Cameron
23 Aug 2020, 8:58
Wasps lock Flament to exit club, opening Ricoh door for hulking Montpellier foward
Wasps have lost the services of highly-rated lock Thibaud Flament, who will join Stade Toulousain at the end of October on a three…
Ian Cameron
17 Aug 2020, 12:15
The simple name check that gave Ian Madigan a 'serious' boost
Ulster Rugby's new flyhalf signing Ian Madigan says he was boosted by a recent name check by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, desp…
Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2020, 14:05
Rennie's Wallabies swoop for scrum guru Du Plessis
Departing Glasgow Warriors coach Petrus du Plessis capture by Dave Rennie's Wallabies is all but a done deal it appears, with the …
Ian Cameron
16 Aug 2020, 5:59
Luke Cowan-Dickie addresses sickening try celebration on Twitter
It's enough to make you sick. Well, it was enough to make Luke Cowan-Dickie sick at any rate.
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2020, 14:19
World Rugby extension of eligibility could open door to fresh player captures
The decision by World Rugby to extend the date of the ending of their three-year eligibility rule could open the door to the home …
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2020, 12:30
Saracens capture powerful England 7s product Harris
Saracens are set to sign England Sevens flyer Ben Harris, beating off competition from at least one Greene King IPA Championship s…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2020, 11:49
At least three Montpellier stars linked with Gallagher Premiership moves
A number of Montpellier Herault's top stars are being linked with a move to the Gallagher Premiership following on from their amic…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2020, 11:04
Exeter Chiefs boss issues dire warning, details how much money the club are losing each month
Exeter Chiefs boss Tony Rowe has issued a warning to the Gallagher Premiership, suggesting teams will go bust unless some semblanc…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2020, 4:55
Not one Scot makes the cut in Lewis Moody's Six Nations 'Greatest XV'
Former England skipper Lewis Moody has picked a swashbuckling Greatest Six Nations XV, but there isn't any room for any Scots or I…
Ian Cameron
09 Aug 2020, 9:45
'There's no reason why we can't pick Saracens players' - Jones
England Rugby head coach Eddie Jones says there is no reason why he and his selectors won't utilise Saracens players, despite thei…
Ian Cameron
09 Aug 2020, 5:59
'Monster' - Israel Folau is trending on Twitter again, but this time it's for a 'phenomenal' Super League performance
Former Wallaby Israel Folau is again trending on Twitter this weekend, but this time it's an avalanche of praise as opposed to the…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2020, 12:30
Rivals want Saracens like punishment for Montpellier, despite huge fine in salary cap case
The noses of Montpellier Hérault's Top 14 rivals has been left out of joint after the club came to an "amicable" settlement in th…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2020, 9:10
Winless Gatland may draft Saracens' Lions stars for next season's Chiefs
Chiefs head coach Warren Gatland may be remembered for a dire reign at the Super Rugby franchise but the Lions coach may yet be ab…
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2020, 6:56
Questions being asked of 'Eight Nations' pool groupings
The new tournament will see Japan and Fiji join the Six Nations teams in a two-group format, and will replace the original Test sc…
Ian Cameron
04 Aug 2020, 8:20
Israel Folau at centre of fresh controversy after choosing not to 'take a knee' before Super League match
Controversial former Wallaby fullback Israel Folau is drawing fire once again after he chose not to take a knee before Catalan Dra…
Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2020, 15:06
Former England centre: Folau 'the best talent I've played with in either code'
Dual-code former England centre Joel Tomkins has described Wallaby outcast and now teammate Israel Folau as "absolutely unbelievab…
Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2020, 9:37
A Japanese Top League 2021 'new entrants' XV
It was always likely that there was going to a Northern Hemisphere hue to the new influx of players ahead of the 2021 Japanese Top…
Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2020, 2:20
Split in Stormers camp over move to Europe
The management of heretofore Super Rugby franchise - the Stormers - say there is a split over whether rugby in Europe is the best …
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2020, 9:08
Irish Rugby's virus-free status remains intact after Sevens tests
Irish Rugby's virus-free status remains intact after their Sevens programmes personnel were tested, yielding zero positive results…
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2020, 7:00
'It came backwards out of his hand... are you questioning it?'
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson says he doesn't believe Sevu Reece's controversial try against the Chiefs included a knock-on…
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2020, 6:24
The 2 Premiership clubs Abendanon snubbed to stay in France
Former Bath and England fullback Nick Abendanon has admitted that he turned down two Gallagher Premiership club in favour of a two…
Ian Cameron
30 Jul 2020, 11:39
Itoje not ready to captain Lions claims former Saracens coach
While he's a big fan of the player, former Saracens coach Brendan Venter says he doesn't believe Maro Itoje is ready to skipper th…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 13:34
Wasps issue 'clarification' statement in bitter Ricoh row with Coventry FC
Wasps have issued a clarification statement in their ongoing tit-for-tat row with Coventry City FC, who last week walked away from…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 11:26
Lions confirm Vodafone as main sponsor for 2021 tour
Vodafone (Ireland and UK) have been revealed as lead partner for the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour of South Africa.
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 5:13
Stuart Barnes offers theory on why Warren Gatland is failing in Super Rugby
With the Chiefs slumping to a seventh consecutive defeat, not only is Warren Gatland's Super Rugby honeymoon well and truly over, …
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2020, 4:40
Paraguayan club Olimpia Lions clear Napolioni Nalaga to play for local side in Fiji
Napolioni Nalaga - once the most devastating winger in European club rugby - is back playing the sport in Fiji, years after he lef…
Ian Cameron
26 Jul 2020, 9:20
'The numbers discussed, there's no way they can be true' - Turinui dismisses Suaalii deal figures
Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui says the Rugby Australia contract offer to teen sensation Joseph Suaalii is likely to be a fraction …
Ian Cameron
26 Jul 2020, 7:08
Fiji had to pay $250,000 match fee to host Maori All Blacks
The Fijian Rugby Union had to dish out a whopping NZ$250,000 match fee to host the Maori All Blacks in 2019, it has been revealed.
Ian Cameron
20 Jul 2020, 14:47
Ben Te'o breaks silence on infamous Mike Brown England camp altercation
Former England centre Ben Te'o has lifted the lid on the now infamous incident with former teammate Mike Brown during a training c…
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2020, 9:14
Stephen Jones calls for Fiji to be suspended from rugby 'at all levels'
In 2019 Fiji Rugby's chief executive officer John O’Connor stood down Sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila pending a court ruling afte…
Ian Cameron
19 Jul 2020, 6:44
A star-studded Top 14 'new entrants' XV
While broadly speaking clubs across Europe have tightened their belts over the course of a locked-down 2020, the Top 14 have manag…
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2020, 10:07
Disaster for Beziers as takeover deal falls through and club threatened with relegation
The UAE investors at the centre of a bid to takeover of Beziers have pulled out after the DNACG rejected their approach, ending th…
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2020, 11:15
The 35 stone midfield Sale Sharks will unleash when Tuilagi signs
England centre Manu Tuilagi is set to become part of one of the heaviest midfield partnerships in the Gallagher Premiership when h…
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2020, 4:35
The ProD2 new arrivals selection that illustrates its increasing financial clout
If you need convincing with regards to the financial clout of the ProD2, then look no further than the list of new arrivals into t…
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2020, 3:17
Billionaire Beziers buyout: All not well at a 'tense' club claims coach
The head coach of Beziers says that the future of the club is bleak if its much-touted buyout does not go ahead.
Ian Cameron
12 Jul 2020, 12:37
Stacked stayers: The Saracens XV set to play in next season's Championship
Despite headlines detailing a player exodus at the club, Saracens could field a starting XV in next season's RFU Championship that…
Ian Cameron
12 Jul 2020, 4:00
Exeter Chiefs reveal 30 new contracts as Wales star effectively ends Test career
Wales star Tomas Francis appears to have ended his international career by signing a new contract at Gallagher Premiership side Ex…
Ian Cameron
12 Jul 2020, 3:31
Former England fullback Nick Abendanon to stay in France after signing for ProD2 side
Former England fullback Nick Abendanon will be staying in France after all, with official confirmation of a two-year deal being re…
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2020, 15:53
Noel Reid the third of the Leicester 5 to secure a new club
Irish centre Noel Reid appears to be the third of the Leicester five to secure a new employer, according to reports emanating from…
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2020, 15:04
Springbok Lionel Mapoe signs for ambitious Nationale side
Former Springbok Lionel Mapoe is the latest player to take up a contract for a Federale 1 team. Nice have the signed the former Li…
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2020, 9:47
REPORT: Tuilagi to sign for Sale Sharks
Steve Diamond's Sale Sharks have apparently won the race to sign England centre Manu Tuilagi - according to a report in The Telegr…
Ian Cameron
11 Jul 2020, 9:13
REPORT: Telusa Veainu the first of the Leicester 5 to bag new club
Telusa Veainu appears to be the first of five Leicester Tigers players to find a new club after refusing to come to new contract t…
Ian Cameron
06 Jul 2020, 11:21
Rory Teague the latest coaching casualty at Gloucester?
Skills coach Rory Teague is set to leave Gloucester Rugby, following on from the acrimonious exit of his second cousin Mike Teague…
Ian Cameron
06 Jul 2020, 8:20
The 6-figure lump sum Tuilagi would lose if he leaves Leicester Tigers
Manu Tuilagi could be forgoing a six-figure testimonial year if he carries through with his dramatic exit from Leicester Tigers.
Ian Cameron
05 Jul 2020, 2:02
Comments from Leicester Tigers chairman appear to shut door on Tuilagi u-turn
Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom says has said Manu Tuilagi's exit from the club is 'extremely sad' but he wishes the England '…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2020, 13:52
Shock omissions forecast in odds on British and Irish Lions XV that punters are backing
England players look set to dominate Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions selection, at least according to the betting odds of…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2020, 11:43
Sharks and Bears hunting Tuilagi, but they may have to beat Japan offer
Sale Sharks and Bristol Bears are 'chasing hard' for the signature of Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi, who dramatically depar…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2020, 6:00
The early favourite to sign Manu Tuilagi, and why Gatland may have a say in it
Since the confirmation of the departure of Manu Tuilagi from Leicester Tigers, speculation has been rife as to which club the Engl…
Ian Cameron
02 Jul 2020, 13:21
Taufua to become sixth Leicester Tigers contract rebel to exit
Despite not yet being officially confirmed by Leicester Tigers, back row star Jordan Taufua is set to join the five other players …
Ian Cameron
02 Jul 2020, 8:36
Leicester Tigers face mid-field void as five players set to leave
Five Leicester Tigers players could be set to leave the club following confirmation that a 'small number of players will be leavin…
Ian Cameron
01 Jul 2020, 6:14
The five Leicester Tigers players that could be 'stood down' over pay cut deadlock
Five of Leicester Tigers' most high profile players could be 'stood down' from training by the club if they fail to agree new cont…
Ian Cameron
29 Jun 2020, 14:27
REPORT: French media claim Courtney Lawes 'in advanced' talks with ProD2 big spenders
French media are claiming that England lock Courtney Lawes is in advanced talks with nouveau riche ProD2 side Beziers.
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 15:04
Billionaire investors' takeover of Beziers expected 'in the next few days' after Paris meeting
The takeover of AS Béziers Hérault by billionaire UAE investors is set to go ahead 'in the next few days' according to the ProD2…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 12:46
'Unless my agent's done something that I don't know about. It's just paper talk'
Wallaby legend Matt Giteau has poured cold water on a report from Australia media that he is set to sign with the Los Angeles base…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 5:56
Welsh and All Black stars linked to France's next super-rich club - reports
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett and Wales sharpshooter Dan Biggar and among two names linked with what many are touting as France'…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 4:09
How Danny Cipriani and other Gloucester players reacted to the appointment of new coach
Flyhalf Danny Cipriani was among a number of Gloucester players that took to social media to voice their endorsement of the left-f…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 2:57
London Irish threaten to sue Gloucester
London Irish have implied they may take legal action against Gallagher Premiership rivals Gloucester, over the signing of George S…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2020, 2:49
Report: Giteau to MLR in retirement u-turn
Storied former Wallaby flyhalf Matt Giteau, who had said 2020 was to be his last year, looks like he's going to reach for one more…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun 2020, 3:38
Gloucester set to name George Skivington as new head coach
Gloucester Rugby are set confirm George Skivington as their new head coach, bringing to an end their search to replace Johan Acker…
Ian Cameron
22 Jun 2020, 12:10
'Zero positives results' after IRFU test 140 Irish players and staff
The IRFU have confirmed that there have been 'zero positive' for COVID-19 following testing of 140 players and staff this week.
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2020, 8:21
'Untold pressure' placed on players behind-the-scenes as Premiership clubs race to meet contract deadline
There was an enormous amount of movement behind the scenes across the Gallagher Premiership this week, as clubs, players and agent…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun 2020, 2:14
All Blacks, Zebo, Vunipola and others respond to NFL punter's bold rugby claim
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2020, 13:41
NFL player's outrageous rugby claim explodes Twitter
A NFL player has caused a stir online after making the remarkable claim that he 'dominate' rugby 'easily' should he decide to play…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2020, 6:13
Welsh anthem 'Delilah' could be next rugby song to face axe for being offensive
Tom Jones' ode to heartbreak - Delilah - could be the latest rugby anthem to face the chop after calls on Twitter to have it banne…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun 2020, 5:18
Report: Maro Itoje to stay put in Saracens, with announcement imminent
England second row star Maro Itoje looks likely to stay put in Saracens, despite their relegation to RFU Championship next season.
Ian Cameron
14 Jun 2020, 6:08
Rugby Players Ireland statement: 'We are very disappointed'
Rugby Players Ireland, the body representing professional rugby players' interest across the island of Ireland, have said they are…
Ian Cameron
14 Jun 2020, 5:50
The 120kg All Black 'casually' clocking 9.4 metres a second in Blues training sessions
England centre Joe Marchant, who's currently enjoying a club swap with the Blues in Auckland, has been revealing just how athletic…
Ian Cameron
14 Jun 2020, 4:01
Nigel Owens backs Law variation that could further disincentivise scrummaging
Referee Nigel Owens has singled out one particular Law variation that he believes could be introduced across the game but which co…
Ian Cameron
13 Jun 2020, 8:47
Itoje: 'I'm 95 per cent sure where I will be'
Much sought after England and Saracens secondrow Maro Itoje says that he's '95% sure' where his club future lies. Itoje was speaki…
Ian Cameron
13 Jun 2020, 2:59
'I was told straight, there's no way I could be paid more than a Scottish player'
Former Samoan international Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu claims Gloucester told the centre that he 'couldn't be paid more than a Scottis…
Ian Cameron
08 Jun 2020, 14:48
Jefferson Poirot announces shock retirement from Test rugby at 27
French prop Jefferson Poirot has decided to retire from international rugby at the age of just 27 - in a bizarre move announced in…
Ian Cameron
07 Jun 2020, 9:56
Former All Black Taylor sacked by Pau after walking out on club
Former All Blacks standoff Tom Taylor has been sensationally sacked by Top 14 side Pau, for going AWOL from the club during the lo…
Ian Cameron
07 Jun 2020, 6:22
Gatland drops biggest hint yet over who his Lions skipper will be
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has dropped the heaviest hint yet that his mind might be made up about who will capta…
Ian Cameron
07 Jun 2020, 3:20
Montpellier sign French international Rattez
Montpellier have confirmed the signing of French international wing Vincent Rattez ahead of the 2020/2021 season.
Ian Cameron
06 Jun 2020, 10:15
Highly-rated Kremer the latest Jag to be linked with Top 14
Pumas forward Marcos Kremer is the latest Jaguares player to be linked with a move to France and the Top 14.
Ian Cameron
06 Jun 2020, 7:02
Genge's breakaway union want 1 per cent of players' salaries
Further details are emerging from England prop Ellis Genge's breakaway players' union, the Rugby Players Epoch (RPE), who have vow…
Ian Cameron
06 Jun 2020, 5:10
What Dean Ryan's starting Dragons XV might look like next season
A starting Dragons XV next season could include as many 12 capped Wales internationals, after significant signing from head coach …
Ian Cameron
31 May 2020, 11:58
Toulouse to re-create the tallest engine-room pairing in history of rugby by re-uniting giant twins
Toulouse are set to re-create the biggest locking partnership in the history of the game by re-uniting two gigantic Australian twi…
Ian Cameron
30 May 2020, 6:03
The Premiership club chasing Richard Cockerill
Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill may have left the Premiership in inauspicious circumstances in 2018, but a return to the En…
Ian Cameron
30 May 2020, 3:43
The latest Springbok on Jake White's Bulls radar - reports
Bulls head coach Jake White has another Springbok on his recruitment radar - Stormers hooker Bongi Mbonambi. According to Afrikaan…
Ian Cameron
24 May 2020, 9:05
Billionaire Bristol owner pens 'open letter' defending controversial stance on salary cap reform
Stephen Lansdown, who has a reported net worth of £1.8 billion, doesn't believe the cap should be reduced.
Ian Cameron
18 May 2020, 10:33
The fastest rugby players on the planet and the speeds they're clocking
As the sports cliché goes, there's no substitute for speed. But who are the fastest rugby players on the planet?
Ian Cameron
17 May 2020, 7:17
Leicester Tigers on verge of signing Saracens duo
Leicester Tigers are on the verge of signing two Saracens stars as Geordan Murphy and Steve Borthwick look to rebuild the once-mig…
Ian Cameron
16 May 2020, 15:23
Five Test level locks that could fit the bill as mystery Leicester Tigers signing
While Leicester Tigers Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy has poured icy-cold water over the rumoured signing of Saracens second row…
Ian Cameron
16 May 2020, 13:02
REPORT: One of the most talked about schoolboy props in SA set to sign for the Bulls
Jake White's Bulls look set to sign one of South Africa's most talked-about prop prospects in recent times, with Rapport suggestin…
Ian Cameron
10 May 2020, 8:51
McGeechan backs radical 'no contact' rugby plan
Sir Ian McGeechan has backed a radical plan to introduce no contact rugby at amateur level to allow clubs to get back playing amid…
Ian Cameron
10 May 2020, 5:37
Recruitment tzar explains the 'harsh reality' behind why Leicester Tigers dumped 21 players
Leicester Tigers Head of Elite Recruitment Jan McGinty and soon to be Director of Rugby Geordan Murphy have addressed the mass cle…
Ian Cameron
09 May 2020, 8:06
'Too easy' - Andy Goode proves he's still one of rugby's greatest athletes with remarkable video
This is why you don't call out Andy Goode: Former England 10 Goode was recently challenged to by his Rugby Pod co-host Jim Hamilto…
Ian Cameron
04 May 2020, 12:37
'If I don't play for Exeter, then I don't get picked for Wales'
Wales prop Tomas Francis has described his ongoing dilemma over club versus country as 'tough' but says there is 'nothing he can d…
Ian Cameron
04 May 2020, 10:31
Gloucester flyer Rees-Zammit wants to race Jonny May to see who's the club's fastest player
Louis Rees-Zammit admits he's disappointed not to have won a cap at this year's Guinness Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
04 May 2020, 8:30
Carl Fearns posts bizarre footage of tussle with stewards, confirms his 'strange' exit from Lyon
Carl Fearns has confirmed on social media that his time at Top 14 club Lyon has come to an end. The English No.8 spent five at the…
Ian Cameron
03 May 2020, 8:52
REPORT: PSDT offered €3.6million deal to leave Stormers
Reports emerging from South Africa this weekend suggest Stormers face a pitched battle to keep Pieter Steph du Toit (PSDT) after t…
Ian Cameron
03 May 2020, 7:23
Defeated Pichot Tweets classy response to Bill Beaumont re-election
Defeated World Rugby chairman candidate Agustin Pichot has tweeted a classy response to Bill Beaumont's re-election to a second te…
Ian Cameron
02 May 2020, 9:41
The former Bok team-mate Erasmus would have loved to coach
South African Rugby DoR Rassie Erasmus has revealed the former team-mate he would love to have coached.
Ian Cameron
02 May 2020, 8:47
Rassie has 'no doubt' about the decision that saved the Springboks Rugby World Cup
Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby at SA Rugby, says he has no doubt that the scrapping of the 30-cap eligibility rule for overseas…
Ian Cameron
02 May 2020, 5:57
Confirmed: Freddie Burns waves goodbye to Bath and English rugby and joins Shokki Shuttles
There had been speculation earlier this year that the out-half could join Wasps, speculation that then extended to a possible swit…
Ian Cameron
01 May 2020, 6:18
What a full strength Leicester Tigers XV might look like as Murphy promises more new signings
Leicester Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy has promised more signings are set to come to Welford after the club confirmed the depa…
Ian Cameron
30 Apr 2020, 8:17
6 foot 5, 149kg ex-rugby player Fotu a 4th round NFL draft pick
They don't make 'em much bigger than 6'5, 149kg Leki Fotu, a former rugby player who has been drafted in the fourth round by the A…
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2020, 10:02
The bench press records of 49 elite rugby players
It's a sports' cliché, but the bench press continues to occupy a uniquely macho seat in the pantheon of weight training disciplin…
Ian Cameron
26 Apr 2020, 3:07
Sale Sharks given 'suspended' 5 point deduction for 2018 signing as hearing blows up
Sale Sharks, centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg and his agent has admitted their guilt in at an RFU disciplinary hearing this week af…
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2020, 6:02
51-cap Wallaby calls time as 'body is no longer' able for rugby
51-cap Wallaby Berrick Barnes has called time on his playing career, as his body simply can't do what it used to.
Ian Cameron
24 Apr 2020, 4:52
Three Ulster rugby players 'spoken to' after getting snapped flouting social distancing - report
Three Ulster rugby players have been spoken after they were snapped flouting COVID-19 social distancing in Belfast.
Ian Cameron
23 Apr 2020, 3:19
Doncaster Knights deducted 5 points over signing of former Wales U20s prop
Doncaster Knights have been deducted five points after being found guilty of availing of an agent who was not registered.
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2020, 8:40
Future unclear for two Irish veterans at Leinster, admits Cullen
Head coach Leo Cullen admits that the future of two Irish big hitters at Leinster remains unclear as their contracts come to an en…
Ian Cameron
22 Apr 2020, 5:48
Jonah Holmes on verge of Tigers exit? - reports
Wales international Jonah Holmes has been linked with an exit from English club side Leicester Tigers and a switch to a Welsh PRO1…
Ian Cameron
19 Apr 2020, 10:51
Report: CVC Six Nations deal stalled
The multi-million pound Six Nations investment deal tabled by private equity firm CVC appears to have stalled - according to repor…
Ian Cameron
19 Apr 2020, 8:25
Springbok star Steyn swaps TOP14 for PRO14
Springbok star Francois Steyn to swapping Montpellier and France for the PRO14 and the Cheetahs, the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
12 Apr 2020, 10:02
Nine England players facing the chop before France 2023
England head coach Eddie Jones has suggested as little as 40 per cent of the current England squad will be on hand for the Rugby W…
Ian Cameron
12 Apr 2020, 4:18
Jonny May could play for Gloucester against Tigers this season
Jonny May's sensational move back to Gloucester has thrown up the possibility of the England flyer playing against Leicester Tiger…
Ian Cameron
11 Apr 2020, 10:25
Five of the darkest off-field episodes in rugby union history
On the whole rugby union prides itself on respect and an ethos of off-field camaraderie. Yet it is as true of rugby as any other s…
Ian Cameron
08 Apr 2020, 14:38
Jonny May close to an exit at Leicester Tigers
England star Jonny May looks set to leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season RugbyPass understands.
Ian Cameron
08 Apr 2020, 5:57
Eddie Jones to talk to Marler after reports prop will quit rugby
England boss Eddie Jones has urged Joe Marler not to quit rugby after the controversy surrounding his final game of the Six Nation…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2020, 6:08
Ian McGeechan may have just nailed the perfect Lions XV for South Africa
Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has picked a British and Irish Lions XV for next year's tour of South Africa which rugby fans will …
Ian Cameron
05 Apr 2020, 4:02
Coronavirus claims life of former Richmond player
The coronavirus has claimed the life of a former Richmond Rugby player and president - David Buchanan.
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2020, 8:35
Rory Best: Perceived bias shouldn't be used as 'an easy out' by Ulster players
Recently retired Ireland captain Rory Best says that the idea that sectarianism can play a part in the selection is 'an easy out' …
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2020, 8:07
'End of an era' - Relegated Yorkshire change name for a 5th time
Relegated Yorkshire Carnegie have changed their name for a fifth time as they head to National League 1.
Ian Cameron
03 Apr 2020, 4:29
Professional rugby in Leeds all but over as Yorkshire Carnegie relegated to National League 1
Professional rugby union in Leeds is all but over with the confirmation that Yorkshire Carnegie are getting relegated to National …
Ian Cameron
02 Apr 2020, 4:41
World Rugby issue edict on the breakdown, where 9 per cent of all injuries occur
Although tinkering with the Laws every year is what fans have come to expect from World Rugby, for once the governing body have re…
Ian Cameron
02 Apr 2020, 3:50
Gavin Henson releases unnerving CCTV footage after his pub gets marked out by man
Former Wales star Gavin Henson has taken to social media after his pub was marked with an 'X' by a man travelling on foot in a str…
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2020, 15:30
The favourite to captain the Lions in 2021
Bookmakers have revealed who they believe is the favourite to captain the Lions on their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2020, 6:36
Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter
Joe Marler has quietly returned to Twitter after sensationally de-activating his Twitter account just two weeks previously.
Ian Cameron
01 Apr 2020, 6:12
'Bad guy' Owen Farrell the target of another barrage from Ireland's most controversial rugby pundit
England captain Owen Farrell has yet again been the target of a barrage from Ireland's most controversial rugby pundit - Neil Fran…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 12:59
'Boring, diabolical... dreary old nonsense' - Haskell's four minute rant on tired rugby coverage
Former England star James Haskell has heavily criticised rugby's 'diabolical' and out of date coverage in a four-minute online ran…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 12:29
Welsh rugby player reveals day-by-day progress in COVID-19 battle
Director of Rugby at Championship side London Welsh and current player Cai Griffiths has been detailing his battle with COVID-19 a…
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 9:12
Marler on verge of quitting rugby - reports
England prop Joe Marler is on the verge of quitting rugby according to reports coming out of the UK this morning.
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 5:17
Bath Rugby's 'disbelief' at front page headline 'disgrace'
Bath Rugby captain Charlie Ewels has hit out at headline claiming players at the club were in revolt over pay cuts at the club.
Ian Cameron
29 Mar 2020, 4:27
Newcastle Falcons director receiving oxygen in hospital after 'struggling' with his breathing
An executive director at Newcastle Falcons is currently receiving oxygen in the hospital after falling ill with a presumed case of…
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2020, 13:10
Finn Russell: 'Still, for me, I want to fix things'
The Scotland out-half believes he and head coach Gregor Townsend will have a better relationship following their public falling ou…
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2020, 10:15
'I am shocked. I cannot believe it' - Springbok legend Gerber tests positive for COVID-19
Springbok legend Danie Gerber says he is 'shocked' after he tested positive for COVID-19: “I am shocked. I cannot believe it."
Ian Cameron
28 Mar 2020, 4:24
Premiership boss: Summer rugby could be 'inevitable'
If the Gallagher Premiership is to finish out the season, then summer rugby could be inevitable, says Premiership Rugby Ltd CEO Da…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2020, 11:52
'Boris is head coach' - Eddie Jones' video message to the rugby community
England head coach Eddie Jones has sent a video message to the rugby community. He emphasized unity and a group effort among rugby…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar 2020, 8:02
Wales and Ireland make up just 4 picks in Will Greenwood's 2021 Lions XV
England players dominate Will Greenwood's latest Lions team to tour South Africa in 2021 - if they were to play tomorrow.
Ian Cameron
26 Mar 2020, 9:57
Sharks statement: Diamond becomes Sale boss-boss
Sale Sharks have appointed current Director of Rugby Steve Diamond as the interim CEO as the current boss Jon Dorsett is in self-i…
Ian Cameron
25 Mar 2020, 9:58
The new club of Saracens' departee Alex Lozowski is being reported
Saracens utility back Alex Lozowski is set to up sticks and head to the Top 14 next season - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
25 Mar 2020, 9:33
Billy Vunipola: 'I'm definitely staying' but No.8's England future is unclear
Billy Vunipola is staying at Saracens and the No.8 is preparing for playing in the Championship next season, where he hopes a seas…
Ian Cameron
25 Mar 2020, 5:13
Newcastle Falcons statement: 'We no longer feel able to keep quiet'
Newcastle Falcons have issued a statement following comments from Ealing Trailfinders DoR Ben Ward over the possibility of a legal…
Ian Cameron
22 Mar 2020, 14:09
Bastareaud was already 'clashing' with his new MLR coach and captain
Mathieu Bastareaud may have played his last game of Major League Rugby (MLR) following the cancellation of the American competitio…
Ian Cameron
22 Mar 2020, 7:22
'Never, before or after had I felt an atmosphere of malevolence like it'
World Rugby have begun live-streaming classic men's and women's Rugby World Cup matches to fill the rugby void for fans created by…
Ian Cameron
21 Mar 2020, 10:51
Internal chaos in the Premiership as numerous clubs ask players to take drastic pay cuts
Internal chaos descended on the Gallagher Premiership today as numerous clubs asked players to consider drastic pay cuts to enable…
Ian Cameron
19 Mar 2020, 16:24
Manu Tuilagi 'should never be let on a rugby field again' claims ex-Irish international
A controversial Irish rugby pundit has claimed that England centre Manu Tuilagi should 'never be let on a rugby field again' after…
Ian Cameron
19 Mar 2020, 9:21
Saracens' automatic relegation suddenly doesn't look so automatic
With the conclusion of the Gallagher Premiership up in the air amid a 5-week coronavirus suspension, questions are now being asked…
Ian Cameron
18 Mar 2020, 14:50
Scotland's first COVID-19 death was Six Nations fan who travelled from France - reports
The first death due to the coronavirus in Scotland appears to have been a French Six Nations fan who travelled to Murrayfield for …
Ian Cameron
18 Mar 2020, 9:13
RFU statement: All rugby in England suspended
The RFU have taken the step to suspend all rugby in England in a bid to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
16 Mar 2020, 13:51
200-cap veteran the latest Saracen to publicly vow fealty to the club
Saracens backrow Jackson Wray has become the latest player to pin his colours to the mast and vow fealty to the north London club.
Ian Cameron
15 Mar 2020, 16:11
'I'm usually a private person but the actions of some people are really starting to worry me'
Ireland wing Keith Earls has taken to Twitter to make a heartfelt plea to the general pubic as the coronavirus spreads across the …
Ian Cameron
15 Mar 2020, 7:25
Mike Brown launches remarkable rebuke to AWJ for throwing former teammate Marler 'under the bus'
Former England back Mike Brown has heavily criticised Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones for throwing Joe Marler 'under the bus' during …
Ian Cameron
15 Mar 2020, 5:51
The circumstances in which rugby clubs in England can postpone amid COVID-19 spread
Rugby in England is to go ahead of 'as usual' this weekend - a spokesperson for the RFU has said.
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 12:37
WRU: 'All forms of rugby' suspended
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have taken the decision to suspend all rugby in Wales amid the global spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 8:33
SANZAAR statement: Super Rugby suspended
SANZAAR have suspended the Super Rugby season following news that New Zealand will quarantine all people entering the country for …
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 6:51
England the 'most unlikeable team in recent memory' claims former Ireland international
Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan has launched a remarkable attack on Eddie Jones' England team as the Six Nations comes t…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 6:44
Seven-figure Maro Itoje loan deal sparks row - report
Maro Itoje could be set to be lured to France in a controversial deal that could see the lock forwad still play for England - repo…
Ian Cameron
14 Mar 2020, 5:35
Joe Marler has deleted his Twitter account
England prop Joe Marler has taken drastic action on Twitter after being handed a 10-week ban by a Six Nations disciplinary panel i…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 16:00
Sick Scotland player does not have coronavirus - Townsend
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says that the coronavirus is not responsible for the one of the Scottish players withdrawing throug…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 12:35
RFU issue statement over Eddie Jones' ref comments
The RFU have released a statement in the aftermath of Eddie Jones' comments regarding referee Ben O'Keeffe following the Six Natio…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 10:17
France Ireland match likely to be canned after Macron cracks down further on public gatherings
Major doubt has been cast on France Ireland as French President Emmanuel Macron announced a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 p…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 16:39
Scotland player ratings vs France
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend made three changes to his Scotland XV to play France in Murrayfield.
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 12:26
Stuart Barnes' take on Alun Wyn Jones' hairline raises eyebrows in Wales
An assessment of Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones performance in his side's Six Nations defeat to England by Sunday Times columnist St…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 8:48
Gareth Thomas issues Twitter apology over on-air joke
Gareth Thomas has felt the need to apologise to a 'small minority' online who took offence at a joke he made following an incident…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 6:41
Joe Marler's 'nut grab' and subsequent Gareth Thomas joke delight nearly everyone... but not this former England 10
Andy Goode has taken fellow rugby pundit Gareth Thomas to task over a joke he made in the aftermath of Joe Marler's nut grab on We…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2020, 14:53
The internet is reacting to Joe Marler's 'ball and all' Alun Wyn Jones pinch
An incident that saw England prop Joe Marler get intimately acquainted with Alun Wyn Jones didn't go unnoticed as England and Wale…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2020, 11:22
Leicester Tigers to field heaviest pack in Premiership history against Saracens
Leicester Tigers are set to field what is almost certainly the heaviest pack in Gallagher Premiership history against Saracens thi…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar 2020, 8:31
Super controversial 'waist height tackling' among 6 law changes 'endorsed'
World Rugby say that controversial waist-high tackling is one of six law trials that has been 'endorsed' at the second World Rugby…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 11:54
Koch the latest Test player to declare for Saracens - reports
Springbok Vincent Koch is set to become the latest Saracens player to declare for the club - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 10:00
Woodward: Cancel entire Six Nations
Clive Woodward has called for the cancellation of the entire Six Nations amid fears around the spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 3:54
Chris Ashton makes shock mid-season exit from Sale Sharks with 'immediate effect'
Chris Ashton and Sale Sharks are to sensationally part company mid-season.
Ian Cameron
02 Mar 2020, 2:30
Athleticism has finally trumped weight for France
Just over a year ago France fielded the heaviest pack ever seen in international rugby history. It tipped the scales at a staggeri…
Ian Cameron
01 Mar 2020, 5:36
School where England trained now self-isolating amid Coronavirus fears - reports
A school where the England Rugby team trained yesterday is now self-isolating amid fears over the coronavirus - according to repor…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 11:05
Nemani Nadolo will be a Leicester Tiger next season
Giant Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo is to be a Leicester Tiger next season after agreeing terms with the club.
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 8:51
Coronavirus: PRO14 issue statement regarding remainder of season
The PRO14 have issued a statement setting out their stall on the Coronavirus outbreak in Europe and how they will proceed regardin…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 5:39
England U20s star will jump ship to Wales after signing for Ospreys
Former Engalnd U20s star Mat Protheroe is ready to jump ship back to Wales after it was announced that he has signed a two-year de…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2020, 9:08
Saracens departures: Leavers, loaners and stayers
Departures from troubled Premiership side Saracens are likely to start coming thick and fast as the future of many of their player…
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 14:12
Confirmed: Ireland versus Italy called off
The Ireland versus Italy game and all Six Nations games between the two nations on the weekend of March 6th through 8th have been …
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 8:47
Neither Irish government nor IRFU want to make call on Coronavirus threatened Italy game
Both the Irish government and the IRFU appear reluctant to make the final call when it comes to cancelling the Ireland Italy game …
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 8:08
IRFU issue statement on COVID19 cancellation threat to Ireland-Italy match
The IRFU have issued a statement following news that the Irish government said it was their position that the Ireland Italy match …
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2020, 15:05
The Ireland Italy game has effectively been called off as the government step in
Ireland's game against Italy is set to be called after the Irish government said it is their position that it 'should not go ahead…
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2020, 13:59
Ireland player ratings vs England
Ireland player ratings: As pointed out this week by Russ Petty on Twitter, the team that leads at half-time nearly always wins thi…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 11:22
Coronavirus hits Six Nations: Women's match postponed
Coronavirus has claimed its first Six Nations fixture, with Italy and Scotland Womens' match in Northern Italy now officially post…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 5:05
Dan Biggar has been trending on Twitter
Dan Biggar's antics in Wales' loss to France yesterday in the Principality Stadium have gone down so well with the public at large…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 4:24
France player ratings vs Wales
France player ratings: Les Bleus first away game was always going to be a major litmus test for Fabien Gathie's young side.
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 12:57
Scotland player ratings vs Italy
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's men came into the Wooden Spoon decider knowing a win was a must, not just for team mora…
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 10:19
'We understand the repercussions' - RFU clarify next season's payments to Championship clubs
Following the outrage of the slashing of funding to Championship clubs, the RFU has outlined a restructured two-year funding arran…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb 2020, 12:46
The two Premiership clubs chasing England prospect Cameron Redpath
England centre prospect and current Sale Sharks player Cameron Redpath has piqued the interest of two rival Premiership clubs - Ru…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb 2020, 4:15
Broadcaster 'unreservedly' apologises to Danny Cipriani over Caroline Flack Tweet
A UK broadcaster has 'unreservedly apologised' to Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani following a Tweet he sent to the playmaker acc…
Ian Cameron
19 Feb 2020, 3:55
'Even your own mother dumped you' - Brian Moore showcases vile message sent to him by Twitter troll
BBC rugby pundit Brian Moore has revealed a vile message sent to him by a critic on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 13:28
Wales could be about to abandon 60-cap rule - reports
Wales could be forced to abandon their 60 cap selection rules due to the ongoing injury crisis at flyhalf.
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 12:36
'Dear Bill' - the full open letter to the RFU CEO from the Championship executive
Following the decison by the RFU to cut funding by nearly half to Championship clubs next, the Championship Club executive have pe…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 10:03
'Loan deal' for England's Ben Earl may already be done and dusted
England and Saracens backrow Ben Earl looks likely to sign a loan deal with Bristol Bears that will see him spend next season in t…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 7:17
With a minus 439 pts difference, Yorkshire Carnegie are a club in freefall
With zero wins so far this season for Yorkshire Carnegie, relegation from the RFU Championship to National League 1 seems increasi…
Ian Cameron
16 Feb 2020, 5:44
Cheslin Kolbe to make sensational positional switch for Toulouse
He's known for wreaking havoc on the wing, but World Cup winning Springbok Cheslin Kolbe is set to go into unchartered territory w…
Ian Cameron
15 Feb 2020, 11:52
Stuart Hogg offered to fly back south for his surprise Exeter start
Scotland fullback and captain Stuart Hogg is a surprise starter for Exter Chiefs after offering to fly back to Exeter for the Six …
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2020, 10:43
Northampton Saints send message to fans as Storm Denis looms
Keep checking our social media channels - that's the message Northampton Saints are sending to fans as Storm Denis approaches.
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2020, 9:22
Sean O'Brien back 'in full contact' training
London Irish backrow Sean O'Brien is back in 'full contact' training following a hip injury that has meant he is yet to feature fo…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb 2020, 5:44
'England are arrogant' - but ex-Ireland backrow fears men in white
A former Irish international has branded England 'arrogant', but suggests that is why they will beat Ireland when the sides meet i…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 14:06
Wales release 7 players back to regions
Wales have released seven players back to their respective regions for action this weekend in the Guinness PRO14.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 9:46
Saracens issue statement confirming Allianz exit
Saracens have confirmed that Allianz have broken off their sponsorship deal with the club a year early.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 9:32
England forward vows to stay at Saracens
England hooker Jamie George has vowed to stay at Saracens despite their automatic relegation to the Championship next season.
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 9:01
Dai Young linked to shock Ospreys switch
After being dramatically relieved of first team duties earlier in the week, Wasps DoR Dai Young could be in line for a shock retur…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb 2020, 4:58
Saracens could potentially receive equal RFU funding as 11 other cash-strapped Championship sides
Despite the slashing of the annual RFU grant to Championship sides as of next season, relegated Saracens could be set to receive a…
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2020, 11:27
One addition, one rested as England name 25-man training squad for London week
Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade will partake in England's training camp in central London this week, but lock Courtney Lawes will be …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2020, 5:16
Three of France's heaviest hitters set to return for Wales
Three of France's most potent attacking threats are set to return for their side's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales.
Ian Cameron
12 Feb 2020, 4:42
Erasmus: I was an ****hole - Bok boss releases another outstanding team talk
Former Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has released another one of his Rugby World Cup team talks, in which he admitted that h…
Ian Cameron
10 Feb 2020, 9:48
France player ratings vs Italy
France player ratings: France were on a hiding to nothing in this match against a heavily unfancied if developing Italian outfit i…
Ian Cameron
09 Feb 2020, 11:09
Photo snapped in Murrayfield ignites England coaching job rumour mill
A photograph snapped in Murrayfield of World Cup-winning Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has set the England coaching job rumour mi…
Ian Cameron
09 Feb 2020, 5:02
Eddie Jones bags Scottish crowd in post-match BBC interview
England head coach Eddie Jones couldn't resist a parting shot at the Scottish crowd, describing the thousands in attendance as lac…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 14:40
Scotland player ratings vs England
Scotland player ratings vs England: Dreadful conditions killed this game as a spectacle and it was a hard day to be judged, but ye…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 12:23
Tadhg Furlong's bullocking dart for the line delights the internet
Ireland tighthead Tadhg Furlong is a certified Guinness Six Nations favourite and he's first try against Wales delighted the inter…
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 9:12
Brian Moore: Majority of TV audience 'know very little about rugby'
Brian Moore has launched a rousing defence of his commentating style after copping flak from trolls on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
08 Feb 2020, 7:51
Ospreys statement: McKenzie to return to New Zealand on compassionate grounds
Ospreys playmaker Marty McKenzie is to return to New Zealand on compassionate grounds, the club have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2020, 11:30
England prop Joe Marler shows his class in changing room encounter with opposition prop
England prop Joe Marler has showed a touch of class in an exchange with his French adversary in Paris last weekend.
Ian Cameron
07 Feb 2020, 9:04
France player ratings vs England
France player ratings: Galthie's team of athletic, young Frenchman might have been light in experience but they made up for it wit…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb 2020, 11:02
Manu Tuilagi injury theory circulating after centre lasts just 15 minutes
Many questioning whether or not Manu Tuilagi was carrying an injury coming into England's opening Guinness Six Nations match again…
Ian Cameron
02 Feb 2020, 10:10
Scotland player ratings vs Ireland
Scotland player ratings: There were ten changes to the starting side that faced Japan in Scotland’s final match of the Rugby Wor…
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2020, 12:53
'Sublime' - Biggar moment of magic leaves Twitter gushing
A moment of magic from Welsh stand-off Dan Biggar has been lauded on Twitter.
Ian Cameron
01 Feb 2020, 9:56
Anthony Watson out for England as 25-man squad confirmed
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has confirmed his 25-man squad that has travelled to Paris ahead of England’s 2020 Guinne…
Ian Cameron
30 Jan 2020, 11:14
The truth about Chris Ashton, Toulon and the £1.35m Saracens property deal which Sale Sharks paid off
A 'grace period' afforded to Chris Ashton as he attempted to make repayments to Saracens on a property deal at the heart of the sa…
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2020, 11:27
The Championship club that can boast a total of 10 ex-players in current Six Nations squads
Three former Hartpury academy products have named in Six Nations squads, bringing to ten the number of past players competing for …
Ian Cameron
29 Jan 2020, 10:03
Rob Howley closing in on return to Wasps
Wasps are on the verge of adding former club scrumhalf Rob Howley to their coaching ticket.
Ian Cameron
27 Jan 2020, 4:25
Referee Luke Pearce fires Jackson Wray as Saracens captain
Referee Luke Pearce effectively fired Saracens backrow Jackson Wray in a bizarre moment that left many television viewers scratchi…
Ian Cameron
26 Jan 2020, 12:13
Changing room photo suggests Finn Russell doing just fine despite Scottish dramas
A post-match changing room photograph taken following Racing 92 hammering of 27 - nil hammering of Castres suggests exiled Scottis…
Ian Cameron
26 Jan 2020, 4:45
Former Ireland international omits Cooney, Stockdale from his XV for Scotland
Former Irish international Alan Quinlan has omitted form scrumhalf John Cooney from his proposed Ireland XV to face Scotland.
Ian Cameron
25 Jan 2020, 8:16
Saracens statement: 'Ill considered' - Wray defends report findings
Former Saracens CEO Nigel Wray has said that he was at fault for the salary cap breaches that saw the club relegated, but maintain…
Ian Cameron
23 Jan 2020, 8:38
The father and son snap that was the talk of the Six Nations launch in London
Rugby union is a game littered with father and son duos. Bill and Josh Beaumont; Bryan and Cameron Redpath; Bill and Tevita Cav…
Ian Cameron
22 Jan 2020, 15:36
Saracens player exodus: Probable stayers and likely leavers
As the fallout from Saracens automatic Premiership relegation continues, attention is turning to the future of the club's stable o…
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2020, 5:13
Saracens statement: Club finally break silence on relegation
After it was officially confirmed last night, Saracens' have broken their silence on relegation and released a club statement.
Ian Cameron
19 Jan 2020, 4:09
Saracens stand on brink of automatic relegation as nightmare season set to get worse
Saracens stand on the brink of automatic relegation from the Premiership on Thursday night after apparently failing in their bid t…
Ian Cameron
16 Jan 2020, 13:43
The Josh Adams centre experiment called off by Cardiff Blues
Josh Adams move to centre will have to wait after the Cardiff Blues were forced into a late change for their crucial Challenge Cup…
Ian Cameron
12 Jan 2020, 8:46
Yet another Cheslin Kolbe moment of magic lights up Champions Cup
Chesklin Kolbe has grabbed the limelight yet again with another moment of magic in the Champions Cup.
Ian Cameron
11 Jan 2020, 10:24
The most likely candidates to be cut by Saracens
With news that Liam Williams is likely to return to Scarlets early, there could be more big-name players set to follow suit - whet…
Ian Cameron
10 Jan 2020, 7:25
Saracens reveal Nigel Wray's successor - a 'highly experienced' lawyer' and licensed insolvency practitioner
Saracens have moved to appoint Nigel Wray's direct successor, naming'highly experienced and respected lawyer' Neil Golding in the …
Ian Cameron
09 Jan 2020, 8:19
George Kruis set to leave Saracens and England
England star George Kruis is set to be the next big name to leave Saracens as the fallout from the club's salary cap breach contin…
Ian Cameron
08 Jan 2020, 8:08
Munster statement confirms Carbery out for 'immediate future'; needing surgery
Ireland and Munster star Joey Carbery is suspected to have broken his arm in a training session - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2020, 13:41
Alun Wyn Jones turns on Opsreys management in sensational press conference
Welsh rugby icon Alun Wyn Jones has sensationally turned on senior Opsreys management in a no-holds-barred press conference in Swa…
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2020, 11:15
Exeter reveal what they've done with their £350k Saracens fine
Exeter Chiefs have revealed what they've done with £350k Saracens salary cap fine that was dole outed to the remaining 12 Premier…
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2020, 8:16
Fatialofa remains in specialist hospital with family at bedside
Worcester Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa is to spend a second night in hospital following a significant neck injury suffered agai…
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2020, 14:57
Rhys Webb fired by Toulon after explosive comments from new owner
Rhys Webb has been dramatically given the axe by Toulon after the clubs new owner said he would never wear the shirt again.
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2020, 14:16
Why Eddie Jones' reported pursuit of Louis Rees-Zammit is utterly futile
England head coach Eddie Jones is in hot pursuit of Gloucester winger Louis Rees-Zammit, the Welsh wing star that's breaking try-s…
Ian Cameron
05 Jan 2020, 10:26
Uproar as Farrell appears to get away with yet another shoulder charge
Owen Farrell's problematic tackling technique and the apparent unwillingness of rugby authorities to take him to task over his app…
Ian Cameron
04 Jan 2020, 14:04
'Howley was a bit of a bully... back then you could get away with it'
Former Welsh international Andy Powell has said that while he doesn't hold any grudges against Rob Howley, he does believe descrip…
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2019, 6:52
Ospreys statement: Allen Clarke departs with 'immediate effect'
The Ospreys and Allen Clarke have finally gone their separate ways after a month of behind the scenes wranglings.
Ian Cameron
30 Dec 2019, 14:00
Pontypool RFC CEO calls out 'gutless troll' who harassed him 'for years' on Twitter
The CEO of Pontypool RFC has called out a man he claims has harassed him from the safety of Twitter for years.
Ian Cameron
30 Dec 2019, 8:55
Report: Rhys Webb to exit Toulon and return to Wales
Exiled scrumhalf Rhys Webb is set to exit Toulon at the end of 2019/20 season according to reports coming out of France.
Ian Cameron
29 Dec 2019, 8:24
'Bloody touch judge' - Jamie Roberts brilliantly sends up his own botched pass in video
A decorated veteran of professional rugby, Jamie Roberts is both big enough and secure enough in his abilities to be able to take …
Ian Cameron
29 Dec 2019, 7:08
Etzebeth incident: I was wrongly accused
Springbok superstar Eben Etzebeth has opened up about the alleged incident in Langebaan that overshadowed his participation in the…
Ian Cameron
28 Dec 2019, 8:01
Andy Powell's offer to the Ospreys is the talk of Twitter
Former Welsh and British and Irish Lions legend Andy Powell's off the cuff offer to help the Ospreys out has received overwhelming…
Ian Cameron
28 Dec 2019, 5:19
Ben Smith red-carded on Pau debut
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith Pau debut lasted just 51 minutes after he was red-carded during his side's clash with Stade Franc…
Ian Cameron
22 Dec 2019, 11:56
Georgian Rugby to enter team in Currie Cup
The Georgian Rugby Union are set to enter a side in the South African Currie Cup competition.
Ian Cameron
22 Dec 2019, 5:03
'You want players to be robots?' - Ellis Genge explains pre-match comments aimed at Exeter's Harry Williams
Ellis Genge has taken to social media to explain his pre-match prop trash talk aimed at Exeter Chiefs' prop Harry Wiliams.
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2019, 14:41
Harlequins battle back from 17 points down to beat Wasps
Marcus Smith had a try and four conversions for Harlequins.
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2019, 11:38
'I feel let down that it looked like I threw him under the bus'
Rory Best has spoken of his disappointment at how comments he made about Ireland's lacklustre World Cup was portrayed in the media…
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2019, 6:03
Moody: Leicester Tigers might need to be relegated
Former Leicester Tigers' legend Lewis Moody doesn't think his former club has hit rock bottom, despite another difficult start to …
Ian Cameron
21 Dec 2019, 3:41
Howley lost £4,000 after family tragedy acted as 'trigger' for betting
A family tragedy may have been a trigger for the betting habit that saw former Wales coach Rob Howley banned from the sport for at…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2019, 6:47
Peter de Villiers' daughter (28) loses battle with cancer
Former Springboks coach Peter de Villiers' daughter has lost her battle with cancer at the age of just 28.
Ian Cameron
15 Dec 2019, 9:06
Ugo Monye wants transfer fees for England players like Kyle Sinckler
Former England international Ugo Monye has argued for the introduction of transfer fees for 'homegrown' England players.
Ian Cameron
15 Dec 2019, 5:25
Ackermann unhappy as Gloucester suffer late panic attack against Connacht
Gloucester head coach Johan Ackermann bemoaned the panic that set into their defence late on in their 27-24 Heineken Champions Cup…
Ian Cameron
14 Dec 2019, 11:31
'Gutted' - Milner-Skudder won't join Toulon this year
All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder will not join Toulon in 2019 - he has confirmed.
Ian Cameron
14 Dec 2019, 7:09
Scarlets issue statement as All Blacks come knocking
The Scarlets have issued a statement confirming that the All Blacks have made an approach over their head coach Brad Mooar.
Ian Cameron
14 Dec 2019, 3:29
'I have never spoken to Ben Youngs in my life and we have absolutely no interest in Ben Youngs'
Northampton Saints director of rugby Chris Boyd has demolished reports that Ben Youngs is being pursued by the club.
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2019, 10:56
Two forgotten talents of English rugby heading home? - reports
Two former Bath Rugby old boys are set to return to English rugby - according to reports from France.
Ian Cameron
07 Dec 2019, 4:12
Ian Madigan - the £500k a year A League player
He's one of the highest-paid players in the Gallagher Premiership, but Ian Madigan is yet to play a minute in this year's competit…
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2019, 12:34
Toulon has officially changed hands
Controversial rugby magnate Mourad Boudjellal has officially sold his majority share in RC Toulon.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2019, 9:04
Lima Sopoaga Tweets brilliant response to reports he's leaving Wasps
Wasps flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has responded to reports that he's leaving Wasps at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
02 Dec 2019, 7:05
Kyle Sinckler withdrawn by Harlequins
Kyle Sinckler has been ruled out of this afternoon's Gallagher Premiership clash against Gloucester with injury.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec 2019, 7:03
Nigel Owens may retire at end of season
Nigel Owens is deliberating over whether or not he will retire at the end of the current season.
Ian Cameron
01 Dec 2019, 5:44
Building managers called to Wayne Pivac's son's Auckland apartment at 3.45am
Building managers were forced to knock on the door Wayne Pivac's son's Auckland apartment at 3.45 am following his dad's debut as …
Ian Cameron
30 Nov 2019, 11:21
Boudjellal to offload Toulon ownership - reports
Controversial rugby magnate Mourad Boudjellal is set to relinquish his majority share in RC Toulon.
Ian Cameron
30 Nov 2019, 9:27
Footage has been released of Andy Goode's hugely anticipated return to rugby
Rugby great Andy Goode has made his much-anticipated return to the field of play, lacing up his boots for a full 80-minutes on the…
Ian Cameron
28 Nov 2019, 12:56
Bourgarit gets off lightly for 'deliberate, repeated and sustained pressure' to Curry's eye area
La Rochelle hooker Pierre Bourgarit got off lightly for purposefully making contact with the eye area of Sale Sharks and England f…
Ian Cameron
27 Nov 2019, 12:28
Semi Radradra joins Bristol Bears
Semi Radradra has sensationally joined Bristol Bears, defying widespread reports he was set to return to the NRL.
Ian Cameron
27 Nov 2019, 2:42
Sam Warburton omits two All Blacks greats in 'best international team he's faced' XV
Sam Warburton has snubbed two All Black greats in his 'best international team he's faced' XV.
Ian Cameron
25 Nov 2019, 3:26
Bath are not entirely happy with the RFU over Joe Cokanasiga
Bath Director of Rugby Stuart Hooper has suggested the club are not entirely happy over how the injury to winger Joe Cokanasiga wa…
Ian Cameron
24 Nov 2019, 6:53
The favourites to lure Sinckler away from Quins - report
A favourite has emerged to lure England tighthead Kyle Sinckler away from Harlequins - according to a report this Sunday.
Ian Cameron
24 Nov 2019, 4:11
Rugby Australia issue statement following reports Foxtel could dump rugby union
Rugby Australia have issued a statement following reports Foxtel could dump them despite a two decade long relationship.
Ian Cameron
24 Nov 2019, 3:44
Twitter can't handle Finn Russell's performance versus Munster
The exceptional individual performance of Racing 92 playmaker Finn Russell in Thomond Park this evening has left digital jaws on t…
Ian Cameron
23 Nov 2019, 13:22
Departing CEO pens open letter to Harlequins fans
Departing Harlequins CEO David Ellis has penned an open letter to club fans upon his departure from the club.
Ian Cameron
23 Nov 2019, 10:44
The worldclass Springboks XV who fell between RWC wins
With the Springboks recent Rugby World Cup victory in Japan still fresh in the memory, spare a thought for those most unlucky of S…
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2019, 13:27
Warren Whiteley's career may be over - reports
Former Springbok skipper Warren Whiteley's career may be over at 32 - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2019, 11:34
Du Plessis makes mid-season exit from Montpellier
Former Springbok prop Jannie du Plessis has made a mid-season exit from Montpellier Herault in the Top 14.
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2019, 10:52
Schmidt's surprise new reason for Devin Toner's RWC omission emerges, but does it make sense?
A surprising reason for Devin Toner's controversial Rugby World Cup omission has been revealed in Joe Schmidt's new autobiography.…
Ian Cameron
21 Nov 2019, 8:25
Eddie Jones' fears for Saracens' England players
Eddie Jones fears Saracens' many England players could be negatively affected by the salary cap scandal that has left the club in …
Ian Cameron
18 Nov 2019, 10:59
Andy Goode can't resist online dig after Saracens humbling
Former England flyhalf turned pundit Andy Goode couldn't resist delivering a number of digs into Saracens after their humbling at …
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2019, 11:15
Nigel Owens backs Guscott's populist law change proposal
Arguably rugby union top's referee - Nigel Owens - has backed a radical law change proposal put forward by former England centre t…
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2019, 6:51
Tipuric offered massive deal by Bristol Bears - reports
Star Welsh flanker Justin Tipuric has been offered a massive deal by Bristol Bears - according to UK media sources.
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2019, 4:55
Kerevi wants to ditch Wallabies and jump ship for 2023 RWC
Wallabies vice-captain Samu Kerevi says he wants to ditch Australia and line out for Fiji at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Ian Cameron
17 Nov 2019, 3:40
Eddie Jones implies he lost 'vigorous selection debate' that cost England in RWC final
England head coach Eddie Jones has further elaborated on the week leading up to the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, suggesting …
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2019, 10:40
Ulster Rugby face anxious wait after both star summer signings injured
Ulster Rugby's two big summer signing look like spending a significant chunk of the season on the sidelines after a double whammy …
Ian Cameron
16 Nov 2019, 8:27
The one line in the salary cap rules that's likely to become a legal battleground for Saracens
Saracens' alleged breach of Premiership Salary Cap rules could come down the interpretation of one sentence in the 57-page 'Salary…
Ian Cameron
11 Nov 2019, 14:58
Former Ireland lock suggests asterisk beside Springboks RWC win
Controversial Irish pundit Neil Francis has suggested putting an asterix beside the Springboks Rugby World Cup win due to the prol…
Ian Cameron
11 Nov 2019, 3:30
Cipriani slated after swapping Kingsholm poor showing for X Factor audience
Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani is being slated online after driving away from a mediocre performance at Kingsholm to make an ap…
Ian Cameron
10 Nov 2019, 10:21
Wasps wing apologises for behaviour in aftermath of red card
Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu has apologised for his behaviour in the aftermath of his red card for accidental kick to the face of forme…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2019, 8:25
Beaumont in hospital following Sale Sharks win over Wasps
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed that lock Josh Beaumont had gone to hospital following a nasty-looking knee i…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2019, 3:37
Cheika's Montpellier move set to be fast tracked?
Michael Cheika's switch to the Top 14 and Montpellier could come sooner than expected - RugbyPass understands
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2019, 3:38
Scottish Rugby fined and told to write 'meaningful apology' by World Rugby
Scottish Rugby have been fined and have been told to write a 'meaningful apology' by World Rugby following their comments during t…
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2019, 6:07
O'Gara: Why 'it's probably better' that Sexton doesn't captain Ireland
Former Ireland 10 Ronan O'Gara has suggested that he doesn't think Jonathan Sexton is the natural choice for the Irish captaincy.
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2019, 4:40
O'Gara: The call Eddie Jones didn't make that may have cost England RWC
Former Ireland flyhalf and current La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has suggested that Eddie Jones' refusal to bend the rules d…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2019, 4:35
Exeter's use of controversial 'ladder rucking' loophole criticised
Exeter Chief's controversial use of a ruck loophole has come in for heavy criticism online, with many suggesting the practice shou…
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2019, 14:48
Saracens facing potential 35 point reduction and a real threat of relegation
Saracens are facing the very real possibility of a mandatory 35-point deduction this season as Premiership Rugby look to throw the…
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2019, 3:22
'That pisses a lot of people off' - Players, coaches react to scrum annihilation
South Africa's domination of the England scrum set the tone and the platform for South Africa's 32-12 Rugby World Cup final win in…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 13:20
What Rassie Erasmus said to Boks before RWC Final win
South Africa head coach Rassie Eramsus had some inspirational words for his Springbok team ahead of their historic Rugby World Cup…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 8:07
Eddie Jones refuses to blame bus incident for England RWC Final loss
England head coach Eddie Jones has refused to blame a delay to his side's bus journey to Yokohama for their lacklustre display in …
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 6:52
Kyle Sinckler 'out before he hit the ground' after being brutally KO'd just minutes into World Cup final
England got off to a shaky start in their lost World Cup final, an opening compounded by the loss of tighthead Kyle Sinckler after…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 4:40
Ex-Ireland international suggests Eddie Jones' rise is nothing but 'luck'
A controversial Irish columnist has suggested Eddie Jones' rise to top with his Rugby World Cup finalist England team has relied m…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2019, 8:41
Northampton Saints land major coup in England U20s star Kpoku
Northampton Saints have carried off a significant coup in nailing down the signing of highly-rated Saracens secondrow Joel Kpoku -…
Ian Cameron
28 Oct 2019, 5:13
Humbled All Blacks find an unlikely ally in Matt Giteau
The All Blacks have found an unlikely ally on Twitter with Wallaby Test great Matt Giteau coming to their defence in the wake of t…
Ian Cameron
27 Oct 2019, 16:29
Social media can't deal with the amount of kicking in #WALvRSA
The amount of kicking and the lack of passing has been a feature of the first half of the Rugby World Cup semi-final between Wales…
Ian Cameron
27 Oct 2019, 4:48
Ben Spencer is being flown to Japan
England have been forced into a late call-up with back-up scrum-half Willi Heinz likely to be ruled out of the tournament with a h…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 14:37
Steve Hansen turns on reporter over 'pretty disrespectful' Kieran Read question
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen turned on a reporter post-match in Yokohama after what he branded as a "pretty average" question tha…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 6:51
How Owen Farrell responded to the haka has split the internet
Owen Farrell is a player that tends to split opinion and his response to the haka in Yokohama before England's crunch semi-final w…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 3:35
Dave Rennie and Wallabies a done deal - reports
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is all but confirmed as the next Wallabies head coach - according to reports coming out of…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2019, 6:50
'Doing something like that off the field is not something that we stand for'
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has distanced the Springboks from allegations of spying on team training at the Rugby…
Ian Cameron
23 Oct 2019, 11:02
Wasps finally reveal location of new training base and when it will be operational
A new high-performance centre for Wasps Rugby is set to be created in Henley-in-Arden after the sale of a 13-acre site close to th…
Ian Cameron
23 Oct 2019, 5:42
France player ratings vs Wales
In a bizarre reversal of Sam Warburton's 2011 red card against France, it was a split-second act that will haunt Vahaamahina for t…
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2019, 4:22
Jonathan Davies out of France match
Centre Jonathan Davies is a late removal from the Wales team for their quarter-final encounter with France.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2019, 2:07
'What's he on?' - Andy Goode calls out TMO Ben Skeen after latest shocker
Former England flyhalf has called out the TMO Ben Skeen, the television match official behind some of the Rugby World Cup's most c…
Ian Cameron
19 Oct 2019, 7:58
Eddie Jones just can't stop smiling in sideline interview
Jonny May weighed in with two tries to mark his 50th cap and captain Owen Farrell bagged 20 points.
Ian Cameron
19 Oct 2019, 7:21
Australia player ratings vs England - RWC QFs
The scoreboard doesn't do justice to this Australia performance, with two England tries against the run of play doing a disservice…
Ian Cameron
19 Oct 2019, 4:12
Springboks bench tells you all you need to know about their tactics for Japan
Much has been made of the experience of the Springboks named to take on Japan in their do-or-die match with Japan this weekend.
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2019, 13:03
Fourteen current or ex-internationals set to star in sellout West Country derby
A host of ex-international players and a number of current ones are set to star as Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby get their Gallaghe…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2019, 9:23
Hansen: All Blacks know about Nigel Owens' 'idiosyncrasies'
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen isn't worried about Nigel Owens' refereeing this weekend, but that doesn't mean he isn't a fan …
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2019, 8:08
Justin Marshall completely writes off Ireland's chances of upsetting All Blacks
Ex-All Black Justin Marshall has whaled into Ireland ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final encounter with New Zealand.
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2019, 6:27
IRFU issue update on Bundee Aki and Sean Cronin
O’Mahony has held off the challenge of the in-form Rhys Ruddock to start against New Zealand.
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2019, 3:45
Uruguay players implicated in assault, criminal damage - reports
Two Uruguay rugby internationals face the wrath of their union after their alleged involvement in an assault and criminal damage a…
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2019, 14:12
Former All Blacks captain already looking past Ireland
One former All Blacks captain is already worrying about a potential semi-final against England, just days out from New Zealand's c…
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2019, 5:28
'He probably squats more than me and I bench more than him.'
"He probably squats more than me and I bench more than him – call it even."
Ian Cameron
16 Oct 2019, 4:19
A senior role likely for England coach Steve Borthwick at Leicester Tigers
England forwards coach Steve Borthwick appears to have found his post-Rugby World Cup landing spot back in the Premiership with Le…
Ian Cameron
14 Oct 2019, 8:24
Euro clubs loom large over Samoa's depressing World Cup showing
There's no point glossing over it - this was the worst Samoan campaign in the history of the Rugby World Cup.
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2019, 8:49
Scotland player ratings vs Japan
It would be churlish to judge Scotland too harshly after another titanic chapter in Japanese rugby history.
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2019, 7:53
IRFU issue statement in wake of 'scurrilous' Stephen Jones article
The IRFU have issued a statement after an article in The Sunday Times claimed that team Ireland were opposed to the rearranging of…
Ian Cameron
13 Oct 2019, 4:03
Ulster score five first-half tries to brush aside winless Southern Kings
Ulster left Southern Kings still looking for their first win in the Guinness PRO14 this season after running out convincing 42-17 …
Ian Cameron
12 Oct 2019, 12:50
World Rugby reveal another RWC game is officially under threat
World Rugby have revealed that another match is under threat thanks to the damage being wrought by Typhoon Hagibis.
Ian Cameron
12 Oct 2019, 6:55
De Allende: Rugby has changed 'immensely' since 2015
It's only been four years, but Damien de Allende says rugby has changed immensely since the 2015 edition of the Rugby World Cup.
Ian Cameron
12 Oct 2019, 3:34
At least one dead as Typhoon Hagibis nears Tokyo - over one million told to evacuate
World Rugby have advised fans to only travel if 'absolutely necessary' as superstorm Typhoon Hagibis approaches Tokyo.
Ian Cameron
12 Oct 2019, 3:02
England-France could be played behind closed doors
World Rugby is set to make an announcement on Thursday outlining its contingency plans for Typhoon Hagibis.
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2019, 8:13
Fiji player ratings versus Wales
Fiji were the dominant team for much of this match but set-piece, fitness and discipline ultimately let John McKee's side down in …
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2019, 7:04
Scotland player ratings versus Russia
Scotland made 14 changes to the XV which started against Samoa last week. Only Darcy Graham, who switches wings, remained.
Ian Cameron
09 Oct 2019, 4:21
Farrell: 'I didn't need HIA'
England's Owen Farrell admits he has work to do after missing four kicks at goal in the first half of his side's crucial Pool
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2019, 7:29
'Game over' - Twitter explodes over Lavanini red
Pumas lock Tomas Lavanini received the seventh card of his test career - a high shot to the jaw of England's Owen Farrell.
Ian Cameron
05 Oct 2019, 3:50
'When I saw it happen, I radioed down - I said it could be two'
A 'destroyed' Conor O'Shea admitted that he thought that both his props could have been red-carded in the moments after Springbok …
Ian Cameron
04 Oct 2019, 10:07
6'4, 149kg Nephi Leatigaga set for Leicester Tigers debut
As rugby union goes, they don't come much bigger than Nephi Leatigaga. Leicester's giant Samoan summer signing is in line for h…
Ian Cameron
04 Oct 2019, 9:23
How Jordie Barrett found out he would be playing 10
All Blacks head coach Steven Hansen has thrown Jordie Barrett in at the deep end and he didn't give him much warning either - at l…
Ian Cameron
04 Oct 2019, 2:20
Ireland player ratings versus Russia
Ireland just about bagged a bonus-point win against Russia, but it was the performance the under pressure side needed.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2019, 7:54
After five weeks on sideline Papalii puts All Blacks hand up once again
Injured All Black Dalton Papalii is to make his return to the field this week after five weeks on the sidelines.
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2019, 1:44
Outspoken Creevy benched for 'boring' England match
Outspoken Pumas captain Augustin Creevy has been left on the bench following his pot-stirring comments about 'boring' England and …
Ian Cameron
03 Oct 2019, 0:58
Springboks issue statement as legal proceeding against Etzebeth brought
The Springboks have issued a statement after news broke yesterday that the South African Human Rights Commission is to take a lega…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2019, 23:30
'I saw Beauden in front of me and just had to back myself' - ex-Ulsterman bamboozled Barrett
Having been released by Ulster Rugby last May without a club to go, you would have forgiven Peter Nelson for thinking his best rug…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2019, 10:32
Underfire ref Angus Gardner switched out of England Argentina duty
Referee Angus Gardner has been switched out of this weekend's England Argentina game.
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2019, 3:23
Jamie George responds to teammate's sweaty balls accusations
Hooker Jamie George has responded to accusations that England forwards are responsible for 'sweaty' rugby balls, and not Japan's h…
Ian Cameron
02 Oct 2019, 1:15
Heinz blames forwards, not weather, for sweaty balls
England scrumhalf Willi Heinz says it's forwards and not the weather that are effecting Rugby World Cup ball handling.
Ian Cameron
01 Oct 2019, 4:58
Hansen notes Canada's mindset after player's Kieran Read comment
All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has noted where Canada's players' mindset is at after a comment made about Kieran Read.
Ian Cameron
30 Sep 2019, 3:18
Tier 1 teams have 'responsibility' to thrash Tier 2 teams to help them 'improve'
In the wake of South Africa’s 57-3 dismantling of neighbours Namibia, Springboks DoR Rassie Erasmus says Tier 1 sides must play …
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2019, 10:56
'As a rugby player, a former player, I am embarrassed'
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has said he's "embarrassed" by the ongoing mess and confusion surrounding the tackle in rugby …
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2019, 7:11
'Disgraceful' - Phil Kearns' latest on screen spray
Outspoken Australian pundit Phil Kearns has launched a remarkable broadside against referee Romain Poite and his fellow officials …
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2019, 6:37
Wales player ratings versus Australia
Wales ran out with the spoils, surviving a late Wallabies comeback attempt, who were inarguably the better team for the final thir…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2019, 5:22
World Rugby issue 'adverse weather' update as a new typhoon approaches landfall
World Rugby have issued a weather update as a new typhoon approaches the country.
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2019, 0:53
Gilroy double helps Ulster kick off PRO14 campaign with Ospreys win
Craig Gilroy claimed a brace of tries as Ulster opened their Guinness PRO14 season in style with an emphatic 38-14 bonus-point win…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2019, 3:08
England prospect to make low-key return after serving six week biting ban
England prospect Cameron Redpath is set to make his return to rugby this weekend after a lengthy lay-off thanks to a summer biting…
Ian Cameron
27 Sep 2019, 3:34
Fijian columnist calls for McKee sacking as backlash begins
A Fijian journalist has called for head coach John McKee to be sacked following his side's shock loss to Uruguay at the Rugby Worl…
Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2019, 0:12
McKee attempts to explain embarassing Fiji loss
Fiji head coach John McKee has attempted to explain Fiji’s shock 30-27 defeat to Uruguay at the Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadi…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2019, 3:50
The 'bit of a positive outcome' Fiji's captain sees in shock loss
Fiji captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu says he can see a bit of a positive outcome after Uruguay defeated Fiji 30-27 at Kamaishi Recov…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2019, 3:18
'Coming from the NFL, leading with your head is not good... I found out the hard way'
Former NFL player Paul Lasike is looking forward to making his bow at the Rugby World Cup as the US Eagles look to upset Eddie Jon…
Ian Cameron
25 Sep 2019, 0:15
'It doesn't look good' - Hamish Watson's World Cup could be over
Hamish Watson could be out of the Rugby World Cup after a less than optimistic update from head coach Gregor Townsend suggested as…
Ian Cameron
22 Sep 2019, 7:04
World Rugby issue immediate change to HIA protocol
World Rugby have issued an immediate HIA clarification due to the length of time it is taking players to get to their assessments.…
Ian Cameron
22 Sep 2019, 6:40
Scotland player ratings versus Ireland
Seven players that started in Scotland's quarter-final defeat against Australia at RWC 2015 started today, but it the heroics of t…
Ian Cameron
22 Sep 2019, 5:31
Michael Cheika tables David Pocock refereeing conspiracy theory
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has queried why all three test match officials were talking about David Pocock before a ball w…
Ian Cameron
21 Sep 2019, 3:47
Christian Wade cut by Buffalo Bills
Former England international Christian Wade has been cut by the Buffalo Bills - denting his fledgling hopes in his new sport.
Ian Cameron
31 Aug 2019, 18:10
North Tohoku - a land of scenic beauty awaits rugby fans
The Tohoku region of Japan is found in North East portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. North Tohoku includes the prefec…
Ian Cameron
30 Aug 2019, 7:30
Ireland savaged by journalists in wake of Twickenham thrashing
Ireland's bully thrashing at the hands of England in Twickenham has predictably been met by widespread dismay and hand-wringing am…
Ian Cameron
25 Aug 2019, 22:30
Springbok apologises to ball boy for 'out of character' incident caught on camera
Springbok hooker Siyabonga Ntubeni has apologised to a ball boy after what he has branded as an 'out of character' incident was ca…
Ian Cameron
25 Aug 2019, 20:18
Two major casualties as Los Pumas confirm 31-man RWC squad
Head coach Mario Ledesma has named his 31-man Los Pumas Rugby World Cup squad - excluding high profile Argentinian internationals.…
Ian Cameron
19 Aug 2019, 11:58
French lock cited but hearing listed as three weeks after the Rugby World Cup
Paul Gabrillagues has been cited following Les Bleus resounding victory over Scotland last night in Nice.
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2019, 14:48
Six former Hartpury players already confirmed in RWC squads
They may be a Championship side, but Hartpury can already boast an astonishing six former players confirmed to be at the Rugby Wor…
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2019, 11:45
Woodward: Eddie should have played George Ford at scrumhalf
Former World Cup-winning head coach Sir Clive Woodward has criticised Eddie Jones for an apparent refusal to experiment in England…
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2019, 8:20
Casualties as Conor O'Shea confirms 31-man Italy Rugby World Cup squad
Conor O'Shea has named his 31-man Italy Rugby World Cup squad for Japan - and there are some significant casualties.
Ian Cameron
18 Aug 2019, 6:40
France thump Scotland in Nice
France humbled Scotland in the first of their Rugby World Cup warm-ups in Nice tonight.
Ian Cameron
17 Aug 2019, 17:02
Wales player ratings vs England
Wales and England played out a weird game of rugby that never really took off as a spectacle, despite moments of brilliance on bot…
Ian Cameron
17 Aug 2019, 10:29
Christian Wade shares 'mic'd up' video of his first NFL touchdown
Former Wasps star Christian Wade has shared a 'mic'd up' video of his first NFL touchdown which came with his first competitive to…
Ian Cameron
15 Aug 2019, 6:36
Ex-Tigers and Bath player Steve Booth dead at 42
Former Leicester Tigers player Steve Booth has died suddenly at the age of 42.
Ian Cameron
14 Aug 2019, 3:12
Wales Player Ratings vs England
With the official World Number One spot up for grabs, this was always going to be more than a warm-up match for both Wales and Eng…
Ian Cameron
11 Aug 2019, 11:23
Israel Folau targeted on social media in wake of Wallabies victory
In the wake of the Wallabies record-breaking six-try effort against the All Blacks, it was never going to be long before thoughts …
Ian Cameron
11 Aug 2019, 7:04
'There's no fracture' - Schmidt issues positive update on Carbery
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt gave a positive update on Joey Carbery's injury which he predicts 'will be fine'.
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2019, 10:59
Ireland suffer potential high profile casuality as Carbery carted off
Ireland could have suffered the first high profile casualty of their Rugby World Cup warm-up campaign after flyhalf Joey Carbery w…
Ian Cameron
10 Aug 2019, 9:47
Schoolboy sensation Tyrese Johnson-Fisher to join Bristol Bears
Teenage schoolboy rugby sensation Tyrese Johnson-Fisher has signed for the Bristol Bears.
Ian Cameron
09 Aug 2019, 2:49
Waist-high tackling has potential to be adopted for 2023 RWC
World Rugby have said that a host of Law changes - including waist-high tackling - could be implemented as soon as the 2023 Rugby …
Ian Cameron
08 Aug 2019, 9:48
This is the probable Ireland XV to play Italy
Ireland are set to announce a highly experimental side to face Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday - RugbyPass understands.
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2019, 9:53
Eddie Jones' snubbing will likely see Ben Te'o leave England
Snubbed England centre Ben Te'o will likely depart England following his apparent Rugby World Cup snubbing at the hands of Eddie J…
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2019, 6:29
Auckland sign AFL player who could run rugby players 'ragged'
Auckland are hoping to convert a Kiwi-born AFL player to rugby union.
Ian Cameron
07 Aug 2019, 5:39
Siya Kolisi to play first game since May
Heretofore injured Springbok back row Siya Kolisi is to play his first match since a knee injury ruled him out of Rugby Championsh…
Ian Cameron
05 Aug 2019, 11:29
'It's a disgrace' - player's outrage at Yorkshire Carnegie over signing of Joe Ford
Yorkshire Carnegie this week agreed a deal to bring fly-half Joe Ford back to the club for a fourth time from Gallagher Premiershi…
Ian Cameron
03 Aug 2019, 5:27
Namibia confirm PRO14 side as RWC warm-up double header
Namibia have confirmed that they have secured two World Cup warm-up games, both against the same PRO14 side.
Ian Cameron
02 Aug 2019, 9:38
Taulupe Faletau ruled out of the Rugby World Cup
Taulupe Faletau has been cruelly ruled out of the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2019, 10:12
Ruan Pienaar poised for first appearance for SA club in nine years
Springbok scrumhalf Ruan Pienaar will be making his debut in a Free State Cheetahs jersey when he steps onto the field after being…
Ian Cameron
01 Aug 2019, 9:07
Former Cardiff Blues player took banned substance to buff up ahead of marriage proposal
A former Cardiff Blues lock has received a two-year ban for testing positive for a substance associated with steroid use.
Ian Cameron
29 Jul 2019, 10:17
England Rugby issue Jack Nowell update but all is not clear
England Rugby have issued an update on Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell, though it is as yet unclear if he will take any part in t…
Ian Cameron
29 Jul 2019, 8:16
Brodie Retallick a Rugby World Cup doubt after brutal ruck injury
Doubt has been cast on Brodie Retallick's Rugby World Cup participation after he appeared to suffer a nasty shoulder during New Ze…
Ian Cameron
27 Jul 2019, 4:31
Seven MLR players named in USA Eagles XV to play Canada
Seven MLR players have made the starting XV of the USA Eagles team that is set to Canada in the opening round of the Pacific Natio…
Ian Cameron
25 Jul 2019, 11:49
Forwards in the backline - Munster's short lived 2005 experiment
Mathieu Bastareaud's decision to move from centre to Number 8 when he plays for his new club Lyon rather unsurprisingly drew headl…
Ian Cameron
21 Jul 2019, 1:08
Bastareaud will be changing position at new club Lyon
Lyon have won the race to sign Mathieu Bastareaud on a short-term deal.
Ian Cameron
18 Jul 2019, 2:16
Henry Purdy to become big spending Coventry Rugby's sixth Premiership signing - reports
Henry Purdy is set to become big-spending Coventry Rugby's sixth Premiership signing ahead of the new season.
Ian Cameron
17 Jul 2019, 11:05
Both Irish and English interest as Zebre confirm official 2019/20 squad
Zebre have named a 45-man strong squad for the 2019/20 and includes both Irish and English players.
Ian Cameron
17 Jul 2019, 7:26
Bayonne could field 1032kg pack after supersizing their forwards
Bayonne have bulked up their forward pack with a number of supersized additions.
Ian Cameron
13 Jul 2019, 5:20
There's good news for tattooed bathers at the Rugby World Cup
Japanese bathing houses or 'onsens' look set to relax their here-to-fore strict rules regarding tattoos at the upcoming Rugby Worl…
Ian Cameron
08 Jul 2019, 9:18
Armitage brother quietly makes code-switch
The lesser-known Guy Armitage has quietly gone about the business of switching codes to Rugby League.
Ian Cameron
30 Jun 2019, 8:16
'I was very lucky' - BBC's Sonja McLaughlan hospitalised after accident at home
The BBC's Sonja McLaughlan has been hospitalised following a fall at her home earlier this week.
Ian Cameron
30 Jun 2019, 5:33
Julian Savea has million euro plus Toulon salary slashed
Former All Black winger Julian Savea has agreed a pay cut in order to remain at Toulon.
Ian Cameron
26 Jun 2019, 5:47
League legend Long now linked to two Premiership clubs - reports
League legend Sean Long has been linked with a cross-code switch to two separate Premiership club.
Ian Cameron
09 Jun 2019, 11:04
Former England Saxons flyhalf Lamb calls time
Former England Saxon flyhalf Ryan Lamb has called time on his rugby career.
Ian Cameron
09 Jun 2019, 8:53
The tallest and heaviest players at the World Rugby U20s
The World Rugby U20s Championship has typically been an efficient conveyor belt of talent for the professional game.
Ian Cameron
09 Jun 2019, 2:58
Rugby Australia issue statement following sensational Israel Folau accusation
Rugby Australia have hit back at Israel Folau after the fired Wallaby accused the union of leaking the minutes of his Code of Cond…
Ian Cameron
08 Jun 2019, 6:01
'Once Heaslip took me out it was a free for all...everyone wanted to belt me' - Cheika
Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika recounted some of his less orthodox training methods during his time at Leinster Rugby - inclu…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2019, 15:05
IRFU probe launched over claim player urinated on member of public - reports
The IRFU have launched two investigations into allegations of two separate unsavoury incidents - one in which it is claimed a Lein…
Ian Cameron
02 Jun 2019, 10:11
Chris Ashton believes England may have dumped him on eve of World Cup
England flyer Chris Ashton believes that he will not be selected for the Rugby World Cup despite being part of the Eddie Jones Six…
Ian Cameron
02 Jun 2019, 7:36
World Cup fears for Jack Nowell after fullback appears on crutches
Saracens won the Gallagher Premiership after beating Exeter 37-34 in the final at Twickenham, but the injury to the England star m…
Ian Cameron
01 Jun 2019, 11:22
French international Djibril Camara summoned over 'serious misconduct' by Stade Francais
Former French international Djibril Camara summoned over 'serious misconduct' by Stade Francais.
Ian Cameron
29 May 2019, 4:55
Rob Kearney agrees one year deal - reports
Decorated Irish fullback Rob Kearney has agreed a new one year deal with the IRFU - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
27 May 2019, 11:45
Sean O'Brien ruled out of Rugby World Cup
Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued the final injury update of the season and it has come with a sting in the tail for…
Ian Cameron
26 May 2019, 9:26
Apology issued to Munster duo by former Ireland international
An apology has been issued by the Irish Independent following an article on Munster coaching duo Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery.
Ian Cameron
26 May 2019, 8:49
Los Pumas name 46-man Rugby World Cup squad and it's not just Jaguares players
Los Pumas Head Coach Mario Lesdesma has unveiled his 46 strong training squad ahead of the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World …
Ian Cameron
25 May 2019, 17:25
Adam Hastings: 'I have kind of been in the shadow most of my life'
Adam Hastings has welcomed Glasgow head coach Dave Rennie’s favourable comparison with Finn Russell and brushed off any concern …
Ian Cameron
22 May 2019, 3:36
Jake White linked with vacant PRO14 role
Former Springbok head coach Jake White has been linked with a move to the PRO14.
Ian Cameron
19 May 2019, 14:53
Ireland's fastest rugby athlete breaks Ulster schools 100m and 200m record
Arguably the fastest rugby athlete in Ireland has broken two sprinting records at the Ulster Schools Athletics Championships.
Ian Cameron
19 May 2019, 11:59
Ospreys qualify for Champions Cup with play-off victory over Scarlets
Ospreys booked their place in the Heineken Champions Cup by winning a close-fought Guinness PRO14 play-off against Scarlets 21-10 …
Ian Cameron
18 May 2019, 16:57
Leo Cullen calls on Celtic supporters to turn back on Glasgow Warriors
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has called on Celtic Football Club fans to row in behind Leinster in next weekend's PRO14 final in …
Ian Cameron
18 May 2019, 11:50
Wallaby arrested - Rugby Australia release statement
Rugby Australia have released a statement after it was reported that Wallaby hooker Tolu Latu has been arrested for drink driving.…
Ian Cameron
18 May 2019, 5:34
Jake White wants to kill team announcements
Former Springbok head coach Jakes White wants to do away with team announcements in rugby union.
Ian Cameron
16 May 2019, 5:30
Rob Kearney's Leinster future hangs in the balance
Rob Kearney's future at Leinster - the club he's spent his entire professional career at - will be decided in the 'next few weeks'…
Ian Cameron
12 May 2019, 9:07
Rugby's Twitterati react to titanic Champions Cup final
The rugby world have been reacting to a truly titanic Champions Cup final between Saracens and heretofore reigning champions Leins…
Ian Cameron
11 May 2019, 13:59
Wallabies prop Kepu's Premiership switch confirmed
Kepu has more than 130 Super Rugby appearances under his belt.
Ian Cameron
06 May 2019, 5:25
Sean O'Brien would have stayed at Leinster for just £112k a year
Sean O'Brien would have stayed at Leinster for just £112k a year, the Irish flanker has suggested.
Ian Cameron
05 May 2019, 5:18
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