Scotland's Stafford McDowall caps landmark month with new deal
Scotland centre Stafford McDowall has signed a new deal with United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Warriors.
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Gallagher Premiership
Breaking
Harlequins statement: Joe Marler's immediate-effect retirement
The 34-year-old confirmed on November 3 that he was calling time on his international career and 24 days later, his club exit from…
Why the Wallabies' Murrayfield munching offered a worrying glimpse of the Lions showdown
Australian defence is not improving at the same rate as its attack, and Scotland's lethal midfield axis exposed the flaws.
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'The World Cup... I'm not sure it's going to happen for them'
Despite going unbeaten in the Autumn Nations Series, including a victory over the All Blacks, former South Africa prop Hanyani Shi…
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Springboks confirm their six-game home fixtures schedule for 2025
The back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions ended their 2024 schedule with a comprehensive win over Wales in Cardiff last Saturday.
Autumn Nations Series
Exclusive
Talks resume to get Phil Morrow on Borthwick’s England staff ASAP
Borthwick wants the highly-rated Morrow to replace Aled Walters as head of strength and conditioning and had planned to involve hi…
David Moffett launches Warren Gatland attack, names next Wales coach
Wales finished their latest Autumn Nations Series campaign last Saturday with a thud, their 45-12 loss to the Springboks with Gatl…
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Asher Opoku-Fordjour tipped to be England's answer to Bok powerhouse
Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson believes prop sensation Asher Opoku-Fordjour can be England’s answer to Thomas du Toit, the Spri…
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International
Exclusive
Denmark’s Valkyries come out fighting in first game for 20 years
In their first game for 20 years, Denmark women demonstrated their commitment to a future in XVs rugby. Rhiannon Garth Jones goes …
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CEO Mark Thompson immediately leaves Saracens after less than a year
Saracens have announced that CEO Mark Thompson has left the club with immediate effect ten months after taking on the role.
Leicester explain their signing of ex-Wallabies forward Jed Holloway
The second-place Tigers play at Sale this Sunday and ahead of that game, they have confirmed the short term signing of Holloway wh…
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Paul O'Connell has had his say on the Munster head coach vacancy
Rowntree, the 2023 URC title-winning boss, left the role following a difficult start of the 2024/25 season in which the Irish prov…
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International
Opinion
What the RFU must do about Bill Sweeney's pay optics – Andy Goode
Sweeney isn’t the first chief executive to take home a bumper pay packet – and he won’t be the last – but the scale of it …
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
England player ratings | 2024 Autumn Nations Series
Forty players – 22 forwards and 18 backs – were in camp over the four match weeks, 19 appearing as starters, 12 as replacement…
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Sevens
Interview
SVNS Series champion’s surprise take on ‘strongest team’ in women’s sevens
Australian SVNS Series try-scoring machine Faith Nathan has labelled Canada “probably the strongest team” in women’s sevens.
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The All Blacks don't need overseas-based players
Time and time again players rise through the New Zealand system out of nowhere and explode onto the world stage.
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Why Antoine Dupont was a worthy winner of Sevens Player of the Year
Former Wallabies backrower Stephen Hoiles believes France wouldn’t have won Olympic gold without Test rugby superstar Antoine Du…
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Sevens
Opinion
The seven must-watch superstars of the HSBC SVNS Series opener in Dubai
Whether you’re new to sevens or a seasoned fan, here are the seven names you need to look out for during the Dubai Sevens.
Sevens
Interview
The Los Pumas 7s ace set to step up in place of SVNS Series legend
After 106 HSBC SVNS tournaments, 494 games, 62 tries and 1006 points, Gaston Revol will not be in Dubai when the series reconvenes…
‘We needed him’: Ex-Wallaby compares Fraser McReight to George Smith
Stephen Hoiles has compared an Australian who is “as good as any seven in the world” to one of the greatest backrowers to have…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
The winners and losers from the All Blacks' Autumn Nations Series
The All Blacks' 2024 season has been signed, sealed and submitted to the history books with no chance for revision.
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18 debutants but Australia's core looking ‘more settled than ever’
A dozen players have established themselves as the heart of the Australia team through to the 2027 RWC.
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'He's a fighter' – Johann van Graan on England discard Ben Spencer
Johann van Graan has responded to Ben Spencer's England snub by insisting his star scrum-half and captain will not take the disapp…
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Schalk Burger gives his experienced take on Ireland's 'biggest issue'
Former South Africa flanker Schalk Burger believes a few issues have emerged for Ireland recently, but the biggest is that they ar…
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Gloucester provide 'more positive than negative' Tomos Williams update
Encouraging news for Welsh rugby has been thin on the ground after their unbeaten run was extended to 12 matches with the loss to …
Ireland confirm four injury losses, three players released to clubs
Versatile Leinster back Osborne and Ulster wing Stockdale sustained groin and hamstring issues respectively during Saturday’s 52…
Tadhg Beirne’s latest feat puts him among the modern-day greats
The understated Munster and Ireland backrow has exemplified excellence on both sides of the ball and is officially one of the worl…
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Munster coaching staff begins to take shape in post-Rowntree era
Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast has followed in the footsteps of defence coach Denis Leamy by signing a two-year contract ex…
Steve Diamond slams rivals' 'parasitical behaviour' after latest exit
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond has branded raids by rival Gallagher Premiership clubs on his international players as “par…
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'It’s harsh saying it but I’m speaking facts and truths on El-Abd'
An old university friend, El-Abd was an usher at Borthwick’s wedding but his honeymoon as part-time England defence coach ended …
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'You could have four starting Scottish backs in that Lions team'
Scotland finished the 2024 Guinness Six Nations in fourth place with just two wins in their five matches, but they have now follow…
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Can Will Jordan avoid the All Blacks curse of turning 27?
Jonah Lomu, Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson and Julian Savea all shone in an All Blacks jersey but their light dimmed mid-career
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Munster make announcement on Denis Leamy's future amid coaching exodus
Munster defence coach Denis Leamy has signed a two-year contract extension with the province.
All you need to know about the Dancing with the Stars finale
Here’s all you need to know about the Dancing with the Stars finale, including how to watch and how to vote.
Saints 'disappointed' as Juarno Augustus becomes latest back-row to exit club
Northampton Saints No 8 Juarno Augustus is set to leave Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season after signing a three-year dea…
International
Analysis
The emerging nations team of the year 2024
It is that time of the year to unbox your Christmas decorations and buy a pair of relaxed-fit trousers.
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