'Big, strong, athletic, physical': Chunya Munga signs new Saints deal
Northampton Saints lock Chunya Munga has signed a new deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2024, 8:14
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Josh Raisey
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Stormers remove two World Cup-winning Boks from Champions Cup squad
The Stormers have removed the injured duo of Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse from their Investec Champions Cup squad just days…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2024, 9:57
Gloucester sign Will Butler and immediately throw him into deep end
Gloucester have signed former Worcester Warriors centre Will Butler with immediate effect.
Josh Raisey
05 Dec 2024, 8:09
Courtney Lawes set to be joined by 129kg Premiership rival - report
Pro D2 outfit Brive have recruited Harlequins' 129kg lock Irne Herbst ahead of next season, according to a report in French outlet…
Josh Raisey
05 Dec 2024, 9:04
Ronan O'Gara goes big as La Rochelle face Bath side missing England stars
Ronan O'Gara has laid to rest any concerns that he may rest some of his La Rochelle stars for their opening match of the Investec …
Josh Raisey
05 Dec 2024, 10:09
South Africa reach a decision after vote over US investment
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has rejected a proposal from the Ackerley Sports Group over investment in the sport's commerc…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2024, 5:23
Wales flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes undergoes amputation to save career
Dragons flanker Shane Lewis-Hughes will be out of action over the coming weeks after having his finger amputated.
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2024, 7:25
Jordie Barrett set for Leinster debut as superstars return
All Blacks centre Jordie Barrett is set to make his much-anticipated Leinster debut on Sunday against Bristol Bears in the Investe…
Josh Raisey
06 Dec 2024, 9:04
Opinion
Northampton Saints player ratings vs Castres | Investec Champions Cup
Last season's Investec Champions Cup semi-finalists Northampton Saints got their new campaign off to a perfect start with a 38-8 b…
Josh Raisey
07 Dec 2024, 12:16
Ex-referee Jaco Peyper handed promotion in South Africa set-up
Former referee Jaco Peyper will oversee a new 'elite' referees panel created by SA Rugby to help South African officials to make t…
Josh Raisey
28 Nov 2024, 4:48
Scotland's Stafford McDowall caps landmark month with new deal
Scotland centre Stafford McDowall has signed a new deal with United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors.
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2024, 10:44
'The World Cup... I'm not sure it's going to happen for them'
Despite going unbeaten in the Autumn Nations Series, including a victory over the All Blacks, former South Africa prop Hanyani Shi…
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2024, 9:36
CEO Mark Thompson immediately leaves Saracens after less than a year
Saracens have announced that CEO Mark Thompson has left the club with immediate effect ten months after taking on the role.
Josh Raisey
27 Nov 2024, 4:30
Schalk Burger gives his experienced take on Ireland's 'biggest issue'
Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger believes a few issues have emerged for Ireland recently, but the biggest is that they ar…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2024, 11:42
Munster coaching staff begins to take shape in post-Rowntree era
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast has followed in the footsteps of defence coach Denis Leamy by signing a two-year contract ex…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2024, 9:56
Munster make announcement on Denis Leamy's future amid coaching exodus
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province.Â
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2024, 7:14
Saints 'disappointed' as Juarno Augustus becomes latest back-row to exit club
Northampton Saints No 8 Juarno Augustus is set to leave Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season after signing a three-year dea…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2024, 6:26
Saracens confirm the return of 'world-class' Liam Williams
Saracens have confirmed the signing of Wales full-back Liam Williams two years after he left the club, as reported by RugbyPass.…
Josh Raisey
26 Nov 2024, 4:39
'England actually looked better with Fin Smith at 10'
Who would have thought that possibly the biggest debate in English rugby would have emerged from the final 25 minutes of their ent…
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2024, 11:35
Ben Youngs voices exactly what every England fan is thinking
Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs has questioned the scheduling of England's Autumn Nations Series fixtures, which saw them f…
Josh Raisey
25 Nov 2024, 8:50
