Behind the Bears - Episode One
A new all-access series follows the journeys of Pat Lam and Bristol Bears as they set about their second season in the Gallagher P…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 13:02
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Howley's coaching career in ruins after alleged betting rules breach
Wales only had Georgia next Monday on their mind until the bombshell that Rob Howley is under investigation exploded in Japan.
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 12:39
Rob Howley sent home from World Cup amid betting scandal allegations
Wales assistant Rob Howley has been sensationally sent home from the World Cup in Japan amid betting allegations that contravene W…
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17 Sep 2019, 11:23
Russell fires warning to Ireland: 'It should be the real Scotland we see now'
Scotland's Six Nations campaign was riddled by inconsistency, but Finn Russell believes Gregor Townsend's squad has now solved the…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 10:19
Coaches left objections about 31-man RWC panel limits far too late
There has been criticism in the run-up to the World Cup that the 31-man squad limit is too small, but World Rugby bosses claim the…
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17 Sep 2019, 9:09
'Our belief is we do not have a systemic or institutional doping problem at elite level rugby'
Aphiwe Dyantyi's failed drugs test so close to the start of the World Cup has generated unwanted publicity, but World Rugby boss B…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 7:57
Adam Coleman's poignant tribute to his late father Pau'u Afeaki, the former Tongan skipper
Adam Coleman will soon sign off from the Wallabies for a stint in the Premiership with London Irish and he is keen to pay tribute …
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 6:31
'We don't know enough about the ins and outs of that deal, it's been shrouded' - World Rugby on Six Nations' CVC investment
It was early July when RugbyPass reported Six Nations would sell a stake to CVC and World Rugby bosses are now concerned after the…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 6:00
'Serious testing is done of this team' - Springboks assistant defends doping controls after Dyantyi's positive test
Aphiwe Dyantyi’s positive drugs test has put the Springboks under scrutiny, but assistant coach Matt Proudfoot insists South Afr…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 5:10
'It's going to come down to a lucky moment or a ref call' - Faf de Klerk's prediction for Springboks-All Blacks World Cup opener
Ahead of a blockbuster opening pool game against the All Blacks, the Springboks are quietly confident of handing New Zealand their…
Online Editors
17 Sep 2019, 0:42
World Rugby issues warning on high tackles
World Rugby's referee boss Alain Rolland has warned that red and yellow cards will be brandished without hesitation for high tackl…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 23:39
'Our team wants to make the top eight' - Jamie Joseph has World Cup quarter-finals in Japan's sights
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has made clear the ambitions his side harbours for their home World Cup.
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 21:29
New gay alliance for Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia says it hopes to grow the number of gay rugby players in Australia and educate people about homophobia through a n…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 20:56
'South Africa will give us opportunities because they roll the dice' - All Blacks aiming to punish Springbok gambles
New Zealand will be looking to capitalise on any unnecessary risks South Africa choose to take in their World Cup opener on Saturd…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 18:38
'I don't want to come across as arrogant...we can beat anybody if we are at our best'
Jonny May is convinced that England have the firepower and variety in attack to sweep all before them at the World Cup.
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 17:04
Sergio Parisse believes Italy can be this World Cup's 'Japan' with Tier 1 superpower in the crosshairs
Reaching the quarter-finals was always going to be a stretch for an Italian side that has never escaped the groups before.
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 17:02
'It can be dangerous if you allow it' - England's Maro Itoje knows what to expect from big-hitting Tonga
A clash against the big-hitting Pacific Islanders launches England’s World Cup quest in Sapporo on Sunday in what will be only t…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 16:52
World Cup Memories - Neil Back
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, RugbyPass sits down with one of the greats of the game to relive his memories of the 2003 tourn…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 14:04
Exeter Chiefs sign Jacques Vermeulen
Exeter Chiefs have revealed that they have signed Jacques Vermeulen on a three-year deal.
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 10:57
Rob Kearney is Ireland's latest injury blow
Ireland's injury crisis has continued with Rob Kearney the latest player to emerge as a major doubt for Sunday's Pool A opening cl…
Online Editors
16 Sep 2019, 9:54
