Latest setback for Rainbow Cup sees Ulster versus Scarlets cancelled
500 fans were due to attend this Saturday's Ulster vs Scarlets Rainbow Cup game after restrictions lifted but the fixture is now c…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 14:33
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Old favourite Luke Wallace has rejoined title-chasing Harlequins with immediate effect
It was thought Harlequins fans had seen the last of favourite Luke Wallace when the back-rower left in 2019 but he is now back at …
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 10:32
Ospreys release Scott Williams and 11 other players
The Ospreys have confirmed the 12 players leaving the region at the end of the season, including Wales centre Scott Williams.
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 9:49
Gay dating app the new sponsor of Biarritz
Biarritz Olympique have revealed that famous gay dating app Grindr is to be the new jersey sponsor for the ProD2 team in the 2021/…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 8:06
Surprise venue chosen for next month's cross-hemisphere final of the maligned Rainbow Cup
It's been a struggle for organisers to make the Rainbow Cup a credible tournament and there is now another twist to their planning…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 6:19
Bristol sign English-qualified Pro D2 midfielder who spent the last few years developing under Richard Hill
Bristol are hoping to clinch the Premiership title next month but plans are already afoot for next season with the signing of Anto…
Sam Smith
26 May 2021, 7:32
Ex-England 7s flyer Olowofela among quartet of players released by Northampton
Chris Boyd has been speaking after Northampton confirmed a quartet of players, including Ryan Olowofela, will leave soon leave the…
Sam Smith
26 May 2021, 5:52
'If the haka was any advantage, if the All Blacks played with a poor team they would still win games, and they don't'
Former Wallaby prop Ben Darwin has detailed his research-backed theories around 'cohesion' in professional rugby, explaining that …
Sam Smith
25 May 2021, 22:06
'It would be unwise to write them off': South African scribe's warning to Lions as Springboks stars shine
A South African scribe has warned the British and Irish Lions not to write the Springboks off following the return of key players …
Sam Smith
25 May 2021, 2:27
'If we shut up shop here in Australia, we are done': Former Wallaby makes grave prediction over calls to go with a walled-off Super Rugby AU
After the opening two rounds of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman resulted in a 10-0 ledger in favour of the New Zealand teams, there have …
Sam Smith
24 May 2021, 20:15
The prop who somehow beat the most defenders in the Heineken Champions Cup Final
The Heineken Champions Cup often throws up some fun facts and statistical anomalies, but one on the weekend caught the eye more th…
Sam Smith
24 May 2021, 9:34
Baby Boks to make international comeback in 4-team U20s series
Fans may be eagerly awaiting the return of the Springboks to the rugby field, but it looks like the Junior Springboks are set to b…
Sam Smith
24 May 2021, 7:45
Richie McCaw delivers verdict on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has thrown his support behind ex-teammate Sam Whitelock to fill in for national skipper Sam…
Sam Smith
24 May 2021, 1:55
The uncapped Crusaders star tipped by Scott Robertson to 'push for higher honours'
Scott Robertson believes one of his promising young stars has thrust himself into the All Blacks selection mix on the back of a ra…
Sam Smith
23 May 2021, 21:22
Antoine Dupont becomes first Frenchman to win EPCR European Player of the Year
Antoine Dupont has capped an outstanding season by becoming the first French player to win the prestigious EPCR European Player of…
Sam Smith
23 May 2021, 5:05
South African rugby journos pile on Australian rugby after horror start to Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman is the first international edition of the tournament with the notable absence of the South African franch…
Sam Smith
22 May 2021, 23:16
'The benefits for Australian rugby are far less tangible': The one-sided Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition becoming a concern
After a second round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, the gap between the New Zealand sides and Australian sides couldn't be clearer. …
Sam Smith
22 May 2021, 20:38
Report: Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua luckless in their pursuit of ex-Ireland boss Joe Schmidt
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has reportedly been ruled out of becoming head coach of Super Rugby expansion sides Moana Pa…
Sam Smith
21 May 2021, 22:09
Hooper unveils Bath coaching reshuffle with an old academy coach returning to replace Dempsey
Stuart Hooper suggested last week the reduction in tries scored hurt Bath this season and they have now confirmed the exit of Girv…
Sam Smith
21 May 2021, 5:19
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals COVID-19 scare in Japan
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has revealed he contracted COVID-19 while playing for Toyota Verblitz in Japan's Top League.
Sam Smith
20 May 2021, 19:52
