History-making officials to take charge of European finals
Scotland's Hollie Davidson and Georgia's Nika Amashukeli have been chosen to referee the EPCR Challenge Cup and Champions Cup fina…
Jon Newcombe
14 May 2025, 5:42
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Jon Newcombe
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Once editor of Rugby Times (2002-11), the UK's first weekly newspaper devoted to Rugby Union, and now owner of Heads Up Sports Media; Not the former Aussie tennis player of the same name, nor the son of well-known former rugby writer Barry Newcombe!
Johann van Graan responds to Ben Spencer rumours
Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan is adamant that club captain and scrum-half Ben Spencer will be honouring the long-term contra…
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 11:07
Harlequins legend Danny Care to retire at end of season
Harlequins legend Danny Care is to retire at the end of the season
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 9:17
George Ford's form finally acknowledged with award
Sale Sharks playmaker George Ford is the Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month for April.
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 7:22
Worcester Warriors confirm head coach appointment
Two months after RugbyPass first revealed Matt Everard had been chosen to lead Worcester into a new era, the club has officially c…
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 5:05
Premiership Final general admission tickets sell out in record time
Over 60,000 tickets have already been sold for the 2025 Gallagher Premiership Final at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 3:48
Dragons bolster backline with Super Rugby signing
Tongan star Fine Inisi will play for the Dragons in the URC next season after agreeing to a move from Moana Pasifika.
Jon Newcombe
13 May 2025, 2:44
Exclusive
'I still think I have got something to give': Jimmy Gopperth
Rugby immortal Jimmy Gopperth insists he is in no hurry to hang up his boots, despite turning 42 at the end of June.
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2025, 9:22
Geoff Parling returns to Leicester as head coach
Geoff Parling has been appointed Leicester Tigers head coach from the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
12 May 2025, 6:17
Lions call-up reduced me to a sobbing wreck: Fin Smith
Fin Smith revealed that hearing his name read out during the Lions squad announcement reduced him to a sobbing wreck.
Jon Newcombe
11 May 2025, 12:59
Rob Baxter hits back on-air at former Exeter star's comments
Exeter Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has responded to criticism from club legend Gareth Steenson that the Chiefs had been stuck in …
Jon Newcombe
11 May 2025, 11:47
Team news: The 2025 Lions in action this weekend
After the euphoria of Thursday's announcement, many of the Lions stars selected to go on this summer's 10-match tour of Australia …
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 8:31
'They have my number': Freddie Burns on potential Prem suitor
Never one to miss the opportunity for a quip, Freddie Burns has set the hares racing with a cheeky comment to the Japanese news si…
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 5:13
Opinion
Dan Biggar's surprise pick as the most indispensable 2025 Lions player
Dan Biggar believes the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer is full of X-factor players, but one, more tha…
Jon Newcombe
09 May 2025, 4:31
Freddie Burns' message to prompt transfer scramble?
Out-of-contract Freddie Burns has confirmed that this season will be his last at the newly-crowned Japanese Second Division champi…
Jon Newcombe
07 May 2025, 4:50
The incredible story of the man who inspired Maro Itoje
No one will be happier for Maro Itoje than Saracens legend Floyd Steadman if Andy Farrell ends up choosing him as the man to lead …
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 12:45
Exclusive
Anglo-Welsh Cup talks back on the table
WRU Head of Performance John Alder has revealed that talks are taking place with the RFU and Championship about an Anglo-Welsh Cup…
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 10:07
Callum Chick's move to 'rugby town' Northampton motivated by England ambition
Northampton have completed the signing of Newcastle captain and No.8 Callum Chick ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Jon Newcombe
06 May 2025, 4:46
Stats highlight Henry Pollock's Lions-hearted performance
Henry Pollock's arcing run to the tryline in Saturday's epic 37-24 Champions Cup semi-final win over Leinster will be remembered a…
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2025, 10:45
Interview
'We were lit up by the fans': Ilona Maher
Ilona Maher hopes the Women's Eagles have won over new fans after a record-breaking crowd of 10,518 attended their opening match …
Jon Newcombe
05 May 2025, 7:36
