Argentina change 3 for Springboks from team that pulverised Wallabies
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made three changes to his Argentina side that will face South Africa on Saturday from th…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2024, 10:42
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Joe Simmonds won't be returning to England anytime soon
Joe Simmonds will be staying in France until the summer of 2028, at least after penning a three-year contract extension to remain …
Neil Fissler
19 Sep 2024, 9:54
Scotland wing Darcy Graham set for URC return after 8 months out
Scotland wing Darcy Graham will play his first competitive match in eight months after being named in Edinburgh’s starting XV fo…
PA
19 Sep 2024, 9:48
Wales and Australia attempt to change narrative in Newport as WXV looms
Wales and Australia each head to Rodney Parade on Friday night in desperate need of a victory to generate some momentum going into…
Martyn Thomas
19 Sep 2024, 9:45
Scott Lawrence: 'I think the forward pass for the Fiji try was a pivotal moment in the game'
USA head coach Scott Lawrence is never one to mince his words when breaking down his team's performance. Speaking today ahead of h…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2024, 9:21
Stafford McDowall: 'It’s challenging... Huw and Sione are both unbelievable'
Stafford McDowall is confident Glasgow can retain their United Rugby Championship title even though he expects the league to be mo…
PA
19 Sep 2024, 8:52
Steven Luatua passed fit for Bristol's season opener
Bristol Bears veteran Steven Luatua has overcome a wrist injury sustained in pre-season to make his side's starting XV against New…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2024, 8:34
Wallaby Josh Kemeny starts at No6 for Saints as post-Lawes era begins
Australia flanker Josh Kemeny is set to make his competitive debut for Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Frida…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2024, 8:11
Analysis
Why Rassie Erasmus should cull some Boks veterans for 2027
The South African kingpin knows he must rejuvenate his squad, but which ageing warriors will be cut loose?
Jon Cardinelli
19 Sep 2024, 7:54
Two debutants on Bath bench for Premiership final repeat versus Saints
Two Bath recruits, loosehead prop Francois van Wyk and flanker Guy Pepper, are poised to make their debuts on Friday against North…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2024, 7:52
John Mitchell names England squad to defend WXV 1 title
21 players who were involved in England’s successful campaign in the inaugural WXV 1 tournament return for a second year.
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 7:30
Phil Dowson: 'It’s just ‘blah’. You are just living in the past'
Phil Dowson has cited England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson and basketball legend Michael Jordan as examples of hav…
PA
19 Sep 2024, 7:22
'Unrecognisable from last year': Newcastle name new-look team
Newcastle Falcons are set to unveil their new centre partnership of Connor Doherty and Sammy Arnold on Friday night against Bristo…
Josh Raisey
19 Sep 2024, 7:21
Manu Samoa issued stern challenge as team named for USA clash
Manu Samoa head coach Mahonri Schwalger has delivered a dose of confidence to his team who suffered a 22-point loss at the hands o…
Ned Lester
19 Sep 2024, 7:14
Sanderson dismisses injury-prone talk as Sale face concerning absentee list
England scrumhalf Raffi Quirke’s debilitating run of serious injuries has required surgery to insert a screw in the wrist that a…
Chris Jones
19 Sep 2024, 6:55
USA make sweeping changes for Pacific Nations Cup third place play-off
USA head coach Scott Lawrence has made nine changes to his match day squad for their upcoming bronze medal Pacific Nations Cup cla…
Philip Bendon
19 Sep 2024, 6:49
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'They can aim to get to the semi-finals at the World Cup': Donna Kennedy on Scotland
Scotland Women have given themselves a brilliant platform over the last 17 months with 10 wins from 13 Tests, WXV 2 silverware, an…
Gary Heatly
19 Sep 2024, 6:44
Interview
How 'sink or swim' Premiership life helped Magnus Bradbury 'crack that code'
Success came early to Magnus Bradbury as a professional rugby player. A debut for Edinburgh aged 19. A first Scotland cap at 21…
Bryn Palmer
19 Sep 2024, 6:10
Analysis
The Harlequins conundrum: How to replace Andre Esterhuizen
Statistically, Quins had the most successful scrum in the Premiership last season, anchored by tighthead Will Collier, while Sprin…
Jon Newcombe
19 Sep 2024, 5:47
Opinion
Why the All Blacks overlooking Joe Schmidt could yet hurt them in the Bledisloe battle
The Wallabies are down on confidence but they face an All Blacks team with their own issues, and Kiwi Joe Schmidt yet hurt them
Gregor Paul
19 Sep 2024, 5:40
Fiji make minor adjustments to backline for PNC final
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne liked what he saw in his side's Pacific Nations Cup semi-final win over the USA and so has backed large…
Ned Lester
19 Sep 2024, 5:33
World Rugby launch Impact Beyond 2025 to harness the power of RWC 2025
The three themes: profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise have been designed to ensure …
Imogen Ainsworth
19 Sep 2024, 5:30
'He was the best there's been': Richie McCaw rates the Wallabies' openside flankers he played against
Former All Blacks captain and openside flanker Richie McCaw has opened up on the Australian opposites he faced during his storied …
Ben Smith
19 Sep 2024, 4:13
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Inside the mind of Franco Smith: The 'school head boy' who scaled the URC's Everest
Rugby obsessive, Christian, family man - the in-depth tale of Smith's journey to glory with Glasgow.
Jamie Lyall
19 Sep 2024, 3:28
Exeter explain how Christ Tshiunza can 'accelerate' his career
The forward has been branded a utility player given his ability to double up as a back row and at lock.
Liam Heagney
19 Sep 2024, 3:18
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Tom Roebuck: 'Will Addison was my guy, I've quite a history with him'
With it being half a lifetime ago, Roebuck can’t remember if he was there or not in person to see Addison make history that day …
Jon Newcombe
19 Sep 2024, 2:33
Interview
‘Did Conrad really score that many’: Rieko Ioane dismisses All Blacks drought
All Blacks fans in Aotearoa demand excellence and those within the All Blacks’ setup understand that all too well.
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2024, 1:43
Why Scott Robertson shifted Will Jordan back to All Blacks’ wing
Scott Robertson has explained the somewhat surprising decision to move Will Jordan back to the wing after just one Test at fullbac…
Finn Morton
19 Sep 2024, 1:27
Japan stick to the tried and true in selections for PNC final
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has adopted the classic 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' motto in his selections for the Pacific Nat…
Ned Lester
19 Sep 2024, 1:08
'They know what they're doing': Scott Robertson on the Wallabies under Joe Schmidt
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson says he has "full respect" for new Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the first Bledi…
Ben Smith
18 Sep 2024, 23:08
Wallabies' halves merry-go-round continues as team to face All Blacks named
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has once again changed the halves pair as they prepare to take on the All Blacks in Sydney.
Ben Smith
18 Sep 2024, 22:51
How a prince and a WW2 U.S. military seizure created the PNC knockout venues
In 1945, after Japan’s defeat in World War II, the Meiji Jingu Stadium, previously used for rugby, was seized by the U.S. milita…
Yuko Morimoto
18 Sep 2024, 22:39
Scott Robertson’s message for Wallace Sititi before Bledisloe Cup opener
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has delivered a clear message to Wallace Sititi ahead of this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup opener.
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2024, 21:11
Robertson on why Sam Cane keeps starting for the All Blacks
Former captain Sam Cane has been named at openside in Scott Robertson's side to take on the Wallabies in an unchanged back row fro…
Ben Smith
18 Sep 2024, 21:03
Opinion
Four of best performers from round six of the NPC
The National Provincial Championship is in full swing with six rounds of competition completed.
Adam Julian
18 Sep 2024, 20:40
Key All Blacks return for crunch Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney
The All Blacks have made some changes ahead of their opening Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.
Finn Morton
18 Sep 2024, 17:00
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