Pools and match schedule confirmed for SVNS Series opener in Dubai
The pools and match schedule for the Emirates Dubai Sevens have been announced, which kicks off the new HSBC SVNS Series season.
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Sevens
Opinion
Huge rivalries and Olympic rematches: Matches you can’t miss at Dubai 7s
The new HSBC SVNS Series season gets underway at the Emirates Dubai 7s from November 30 to December 1.
All Blacks Sevens star signs with Super Rugby Pacific giants
Breakout Olympics star Fehi Fineanganofo has put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with the Hurricanes for the 2025 and 2026 seaso…
George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker
With Codie Taylor sidelined for the upcoming Ireland Test, All Blacks selectors have turned to Test rookie George Bell to fortify …
New Zealand rugby commentator’s blunt All Blacks assessment
New Zaland’s veteran rugby commentator Grant Nisbett has delivered a blunt assessment of this year’s All Blacks.
Scott Robertson explains Ethan de Groot's Ireland omission
Ahead of their date with world No. 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin, New Zealand have decided to leave recent incumbent loosehead prop E…
Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
How the Wallabies can expose England’s oppressive linespeed
The Wallabies will face their old foe England in the first Test of their grand slam tour, and those wearing the white jerseys will…
Wallaby handed rare start at No. 10 as Australia XV name side for Bristol
Newly capped Wallaby Hamish Stewart will be put to the test on Friday evening after being handed a rare start at flyhalf.
Andy Farrell provides Tadhg Furlong injury update
Head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful prop Tadhg Furlong will make a swift recovery from the hamstring strain which has ruled him out…
Andre Esterhuizen refutes 'lucky' jibes thrown at Springboks
Andre Esterhuizen is adamant there is no chance of South Africa taking their current sense of buoyancy for granted after they arri…
Tom Curry accepts harsh truths about England's loss to All Blacks
Steve Borthwick’s side are out to bounce back from their narrow defeat to New Zealand.
George Bell named in All Blacks team to face Ireland
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named his team to face Ireland, mainly sticking to the starting line-up who beat England…
Why Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii can do what Sam Burgess couldn't
Wallabies assistant coach Geoff Parling believes Joseph Suaalii’s big-game experience could help him make a seamless transition …
Mutual regard makes way for enmity as the flames of a very modern rivalry are fanned
Five Irish wins in nine meetings since a historic first in 2016 has transformed the Ireland-New Zealand relationship.
International
Exclusive
Jo Yapp reflects on first year as Wallaroos coach
It’s been relentless, a whirlwind, but ultimately, it’s also been a successful year for the Wallaroos first-ever full-time coa…
Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read's prediction for Wallace Sititi
Former All Black captain Kieran Read has delivered his verdict on rising star Wallace Sititi and offered a prediction for Sam Cane…
Seven capped players included in England A squad to play Australia A
Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall has been named England A captain as a 24-player squad was selected to take on Australia …
'England need his gifts... they're something the Lions will be relying upon'
The 21-year-old only made his debut in the Six Nations but has already become an automatic pick for England.
Crowley to start vs All Blacks as Ireland change 5 from Bok slaying XV
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has opted for Munster No 10 Jack Crowley to start on Friday against the All Blacks at the Aviva St…
Interview
Fran Goldthorp ‘only person in the world that can challenge Ellie Kildunne’
Fran Goldthorp insists her plan has not changed since returning to Loughborough Lightning and Premiership Women’s Rugby but coul…
What Jason Robinson makes of his ex-Wigan team-mate leading the Lions
Of all the players that have ever pulled on a British and Irish Lions jersey, no one knew head coach Andy Farrell better as a play…
It's a Bristol one-two in Gallagher Premiership monthly awards
Free-scoring Bristol Bears winger Gabriel Ibitoye has been named as Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month for October.
International
Exclusive
Fred Michalak: ‘In New Zealand, they called me “forward pass”’
The former international sits down with Mathieu Bastareaud to discuss his 77 caps, including the memorable 2007 Rugby World Cup qu…
British and Irish Lions unveil kit for Australia tour
The British and Irish Lions and Canterbury have unveiled the jersey the tourists will wear on their trip to Australia next summer.
'Reckless' All Blacks must clean up act to return to No.1
An endemic lack of discipline is the biggest issue impacting New Zealand's ability to regain their former status.
The ferocity of the Top 14 doesn't help Fabien Galthie and France
After a summer of disharmony, Les Bleus are back in action with their talisman Antoine Dupont but there are problems from within t…
Sevens
Interview
The legendary sevens rival who ‘really challenged’ Maddison Levi
Try-scoring phenomenon Maddison Levi has credited Portia Woodman-Wickliffe as the player who “really challenged me” on the SVN…
Sevens
Interview
How All Blacks Sevens prepared Rieko Ioane for Test rugby stardom
Rieko Ioane announced himself to the rugby world with some stunning performances on what is now known as the HSBC SVNS Series.
Report: All Blacks snub Ricky Riccitelli signs with Top 14 club
Having missed selection for both the All Blacks and All Blacks XV, Super Rugby Pacific champion hooker Ricky Riccitelli has report…
Why Johnny Sexton should buy All Black Rieko Ioane ‘a couple of pints’
Irish rugby scribe Gerry Thornley has jokingly suggested that Johnny Sexton should buy Rieko Ioane a few pints after this week’s…
‘Not a great team’: Irish scribe on All Blacks’ ‘lucky’ win over England
Irish rugby writer Gerry Thornley didn’t mince words when assessing the All Blacks ahead of this week’s Test in Dublin.
Steve Borthwick has his say on damning Care criticism of Eddie Jones
Care wrote in his autobiography, which is being serialised in The Times, that everybody was “bloody terrified” of “despot”…
Ireland lose Tadhg Furlong for All Blacks showdown - report
Ireland are set to be without tighthead stalwart Tadhg Furlong for their clash with the All Blacks on Friday, according to Irish o…
Seilala Mapusua has secured new job eight months after Samoa exit
Despite coming within a whisker of ambushing England in their final pool match in Lille at Rugby World Cup 2023, Mapusua learned t…
Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
Four talking points after England name team to host the Wallabies
Here are the RugbyPass talking points following the latest England team selection:
Three-way race to be number one in World Rugby men's rankings
Ireland, South Africa and New Zealand could all be ranked number one in the world in a few days' time, adding another fascinating …
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