Wayne Barnes on what football can learn from rugby amid VAR controversy
Wayne Barnes has said that football is currently in an "evolutionary period" with its video assistant referee (VAR), but has insis…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2023, 7:02
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A RugbyPass journalist based in London. Having worked in football and cricket previously, he has found his home with rugby.
'It's a sad thing about the sport': Wayne Barnes' retirement plea to stop trolls
Former referee Wayne Barnes has called for more ways in which perpetrators of online abuse are held to account after being the vic…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2023, 5:07
South Africa statement: Duane Vermeulen officially retires
South Africa Rugby released a statement today confirming the international retirement of Duane Vermeulen after 76 Tests for the Sp…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2023, 4:53
Bongi Mbonambi labels 'first world' England 'unprofessional' after racism saga
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has called the England team "unprofessional" for their allegation that he used discriminatory l…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 12:32
Munster boss Graham Rowntree provides bleak RG Snyman prognosis before surgery
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has provided an update on how long South Africa lock RG Snyman will be out for with a shoulder …
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 11:44
Sam Costelow faces Six Nations fitness race as Wales' fly-half crisis worsens
Wales fly-half Sam Costelow faces a race to be fit in time for the Six Nations after his head coach at Scarlets Dwayne Peel confir…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 9:24
Cardiff sign ex England U20 winger after stint in New Zealand
Cardiff have signed former Bath winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb on a short term deal as injury cover for Josh Adams and Owen Lane.
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 7:56
England A announce return with Portugal fixture next year
England have announced the return of their A side, who will face Portugal next year during the Six Nations at Welford Road.
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 7:22
Scotland and Edinburgh receive mixed injury update
Scotland and Edinburgh captain Jamie Ritchie is nearing a return to action after sustaining a shoulder injury in his country's Wor…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 7:11
Montpellier prop Henry Thomas has 'big decisions to make' over Wales future
Wales prop Henry Thomas has admitted he has "big decisions to make" over his Wales future after signing a new short term deal with…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2023, 5:43
How Saracens' Willis adapted his game in Top 14 before joining stacked back row
Saracens' summer signing Tom Willis is "looking forward" to battling with a host of Test stars to start in the Gallagher Premiersh…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2023, 11:03
Munster statement: RG Snyman to undergo surgery after World Cup final injury
South Africa and Munster lock RG Snyman is set to undergo surgery in South Africa this week, the United Rugby Championship champio…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2023, 8:35
Owen Farrell makes French publication's World Cup XV as Springboks and All Blacks dominate
England captain Owen Farrell has been selected at fly-half in French publication Midi Olympique's World XV.
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2023, 6:45
Results published from 'trail-blazing research' on the safety of rugby
The results have been published from the largest ever studies into the forces experienced by rugby players in-game using smart mou…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2023, 5:45
South African World Cup winner in negotiations with Top 14 club - report
South Africa and Leicester Tigers No8 Jasper Wiese is in 'advanced negotiations' with Top 14 outfit Stade Francais over a possible…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2023, 4:27
Ex British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton names 'obvious choice' for 2025 coach
Two-time British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has listed Scotland coach Gregor Townsend, England coach Steve Borthwick and …
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 12:23
'Immense': New Zealand Rugby pay tribute to newly retired referee Wayne Barnes
New Zealand Rugby have paid tribute to Wayne Barnes after the referee announced his retirement this week just days after officiati…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 10:40
Owen Farrell starts for Saracens as host of England stars return
England captain Owen Farrell is set to start for Saracens as one of seven England internationals who have returned from the World …
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 8:58
Eddie Jones stands by criticism of England that got him in 'most trouble' with RFU
Eddie Jones has pinpointed the incident that got him in the "most trouble" during his seven-year stretch as England boss, which ca…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 8:37
Ospreys sign ex England U20 loosehead prop on loan
Exeter Chiefs loosehead prop James Kenny is set to make a move from the Gallagher Premiership to the United Rugby Championship aft…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2023, 6:40
