Wales flanker cops ban after cheap shot red card against Leinster
Wales and Dragons flanker Taine Basham has been banned for four weeks following his red card for an elbow against Leinster at the …
Josh Raisey
16 Nov 2023, 8:17
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
Ellis Genge to go head-to-head with England teammate in Bristol return
England loosehead prop Ellis Genge will make his first appearance since the World Cup bronze final when he runs out for Bristol Be…
Josh Raisey
16 Nov 2023, 6:53
British & Irish Lions strike landmark deal with Premiership and URC for 2025
The British & Irish Lions have announced a new strategic partnership with Premiership Rugby and the United Rugby Championship ahea…
Josh Raisey
16 Nov 2023, 5:00
Sharks dealt injury hammer-blow as Springboks duo face long spells out
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are set to be without front row duo Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch for the next three months after both …
Josh Raisey
15 Nov 2023, 11:46
‘I had an opportunity’: Jonny Wilkinson reveals how close he was to code switch
Jonny Wilkinson's name will forever be associated with rugby union, but the legendary England fly-half had an opportunity to make …
Josh Raisey
15 Nov 2023, 10:01
Japan captain Michael Leitch makes retirement plans clear
Japan captain Michael Leitch has emphasised that he has no plan on retiring despite now being the age of 35, and has set his sight…
Josh Raisey
15 Nov 2023, 4:02
Jonny May to face disciplinary hearing after first match back
Gloucester winger Jonny May has been cited for a dangerous tackle against Bath on Friday night at Kingsholm in the Gallagher Premi…
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2023, 9:29
Thomas Ramos gives his take on controversial Cheslin Kolbe World Cup charge down
Of all the moments at the Rugby World Cup, there is a case that none was more important that Cheslin Kolbe's charge down in the qu…
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2023, 8:47
Ulster provide Ethan McIlroy injury update after early exit against Munster
Ulster fullback Ethan McIlroy suffered a facial fracture and a concussion on Friday night against Munster at the Kingspan Stadium,…
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2023, 6:09
Newcastle confirm Mateo Carreras exit
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that Argentina winger Mateo Carreras will leave the club at the end of the season, ending weeks o…
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2023, 5:16
Portugal statement: New boss resigns after a month in charge
The Portugal Rugby Federation have accepted the resignation of head coach Sebastien Bertrank just a matter of weeks after replacin…
Josh Raisey
14 Nov 2023, 4:02
'I made some lifelong memories': Ireland wing Mack Hansen reflects on World Cup
Ireland's World Cup campaign may not have gone the way they wanted, but winger Mack Hansen has said he made some "memories I'm goi…
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 12:00
The four players Ben Youngs expects to battle for the England No9 shirt
After a record 127 matches for England, and a further two for the British & Irish Lions, Ben Youngs bowed out of Test rugby at the…
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 9:52
Ulster welcome back Irish World Cup trio for Munster clash
Ulster will be boosted on Friday by the return of some of their World Cup players for their clash against United Rugby Championshi…
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 8:41
'Very misleading': Wayne Barnes responds to All Blacks' 'complaints' over RWC final refereeing
After refereeing South Africa's World Cup final win over the All Blacks last month, Wayne Barnes has responded to the reports that…
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 7:16
Siya Kolisi hints at possible Racing 92 debut date in unveiling video
Two weeks after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup at the Stade de France, South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is back in Paris with his new …
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 5:32
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price to join Edinburgh from Glasgow in 'national interest'
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price has agreed to join Edinburgh from Glasgow Warriors on a season-long loan in a move orchestrated by t…
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 4:19
France given major Six Nations boost as Emmanuel Meafou is officially eligible
Toulouse's 145kg lock Emmanuel Meafou will take another step towards playing for France today when he officially becomes a French …
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2023, 3:38
WRU publish huge cost of sackings over the last year
The Welsh Rugby Union posted a turnover of £101.3m for the year ending June 2023, but £1.9m of that was spent on a spate of sack…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2023, 11:10
Ben Youngs reveals the tactical tweak that might have seen England beat the Boks
Though South Africa had their share of tough matches on their way to winning the World Cup, winning all three knockout contests by…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2023, 8:31
