'He is still among the top three or four players in our fitness tests'
Bulls head coach Jake White has given a glowing report on veteran hooker Bismarck du Plessis, who starts this season's BKT URC sea…
Kim Ekin
15 Sep 2022, 6:09
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Falcons sign former Saracens wing Obatoyinbo
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old Elliott Obatoyinbo on a short-term deal.
Kim Ekin
12 Sep 2022, 8:20
Leinster departee O'Brien retires with 'immediate effect'
Now departed Leinster centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with "immediate effect" due to injury - the p…
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2022, 10:41
England axe 3 players as 35-woman Red Roses squad named
Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton has dropped three players as he named an updated 35-player England Women’s squad ahead of t…
Kim Ekin
29 Aug 2022, 8:25
'We've had our first proper pre-season as professional athletes'
Siwan Lillicrap, the captain of the Wales Women team, thinks the recent training camp in Halifax and the test match against Canada…
Kim Ekin
28 Aug 2022, 4:44
All Blacks boss Foster directly addresses NZ public after latest flop
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has addressed the New Zealand public after this side's latest shock loss - this time at the hands…
Kim Ekin
27 Aug 2022, 9:26
Why Michael Cheika found himself crying after Los Pumas win
Michael Cheika's Argentina proved too strong for the Wallabies in San Juan on Saturday, taking a 48-17 victory in their second mat…
Kim Ekin
14 Aug 2022, 8:21
Leicester sign England qualified Aussie with 'raw talent'
Leicester Tigers have taken a punt on Australian prospect Lachlan Shelley - an outside back who is qualified to play for England.
Kim Ekin
12 Aug 2022, 6:43
World ranking permutations as Boks and All Blacks face off
The Springboks could climb another rung of the World Rugby ranking ladder with a victory over the All Blacks at Ellis Park this we…
Kim Ekin
12 Aug 2022, 5:24
IRFU statement: Transgender participation policy changes
The IRFU have announced ahead of the forthcoming 2022/23 season that it is to ban transgender women from playing female contact ru…
Kim Ekin
10 Aug 2022, 10:15
Boks call up 'consistently superb' rookie to replace Arendse
The Springboks have called up an 'exciting' rookie to replace Kurt-Lee Arendse, whose Rugby Championship is effectively over after…
Kim Ekin
08 Aug 2022, 11:10
Japan returnee Charlie Matthews gets second shot at Harlequins
Harlequins have re-signed Charlie Matthews, who left the club four years ago, having spent 2021 in Japan.
Kim Ekin
08 Aug 2022, 8:00
The full Ian Foster press conference that's upset a lot of All Blacks fans
The tone of head coach Ian Foster and captain Sam Cane's press conference after the All Blacks' worst defeat to South Africa in 94…
Kim Ekin
07 Aug 2022, 4:05
All Blacks face prospect of further World Rugby rankings drop
The All Blacks could fall even further down World Rugby's pecking order with a moderately heavy loss to the Springboks.
Kim Ekin
05 Aug 2022, 6:48
Blitzboks want to keep try-scoring phenomenon on Sevens circuit
The Blitzboks admit that they are desperate to keep Commonwealth Games try-scoring phenomenon Angelo Davids playing the shortened …
Kim Ekin
01 Aug 2022, 6:19
Dubai will be last chance saloon for 4 remaining World Cup hopefuls
World Rugby have confirmed that the final qualification tournament for Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place in Dubai.
Kim Ekin
25 Jul 2022, 4:56
Tonga qualify for World Cup after dismissing Hong Kong
Tonga have reserved their spot at the Rugby World Cup in France next year after sweeping aside Asian Champions Hong Kong at the Su…
Kim Ekin
23 Jul 2022, 4:39
Van Graan makes his second in situ signing as Bath head of rugby
New Bath head coach Johan van Graan has made his first signing as in situ head coach. The South African landed in Bath last week a…
Kim Ekin
22 Jul 2022, 11:48
Latest on Ritchie, Mata as Edinburgh issue pre-season injury update
Recent URC quarter-finalists Edinburgh have started their pre-season for the 2022/23 campaign and head coach Mike Blair has now pr…
Kim Ekin
20 Jul 2022, 5:14
Three Premiership clubs launch new fan tokens scheme
Leicester Tigers, Harlequins and Saracens have become the first rugby union side to launch fan tokens. The new initiative is being…
Kim Ekin
18 Jul 2022, 4:49
