Wales handed fitness encouragement alongside further injury concern
Wales No 8 Aaron Wainwright is expected to be fit for their Autumn Nations Series campaign after overcoming a hamstring injury, al…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 12:23
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Two Premiership clubs in the hunt to sign Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu
The 27-year-old, who hails from the Melbourne suburbs, is also being courted by several French clubs. Top 14 strugglers Stade Fran…
Neil Fissler
16 Oct 2024, 12:21
Breaking
Exeter sign a 'big, mobile front row forward' from South Africa
Exeter director of rugby Baxter had spoken in recent weeks about the possibility of bolstering his squad and the latest adjustment…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2024, 12:00
'Akin to American football the way Leinster approach their attack'
Leinster have laid down a marker in the first four rounds of the United Rugby Championship that they are more than capable of swee…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 10:46
Steve Borthwick breaks silence on Felix Jones' England resignation
Felix Jones, who oversaw the defence, handed in his notice in August despite not having an alternative job lined up, while departe…
PA
16 Oct 2024, 10:04
SA Rugby explain decision to postpone private equity meeting
A statement read: “SA Rugby have postponed a planned special general meeting (SGM) to consider a proposal to conclude a private …
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2024, 8:41
Wales lock Ben Carter commits to Dragons in 'statement' deal
Wales lock and Dragons academy product Ben Carter has signed a new long-term deal with the club.
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 8:30
Steve Diamond wary of the 'hawks' that are 'picking on' Newcastle
Newcastle Falcons boss Steve Diamond has revealed rival Gallagher Premiership clubs are already trying to cherry-pick his squad as…
Chris Jones
16 Oct 2024, 7:55
Analysis
Five England winners and losers as Borthwick names November squad
They will assemble next Monday at Pennyhill Park before flying to Girona for a warm-weather training camp ahead of the November 2 …
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2024, 7:41
What to watch in women’s rugby: World Cup pool draw
The countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England will pick up pace this week as the pools for the tournament are confirm…
Martyn Thomas
16 Oct 2024, 6:43
Borthwick names England squad of 36 for the Autumn Nations Series
It was October 4 when the head coach initially named a squad for a three-day training camp from October 7 in London, a 36 that had…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2024, 6:30
Lionel Mapoe retires with boxing match against fellow Bok reportedly lined up
Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has announced his retirement from rugby and thanked the Bulls for his journey in the blue jersey as he g…
Rugby365
16 Oct 2024, 6:16
Beno Obano: ‘It genuinely felt like grief’
Beno Obano says he spent most of the summer being down-in-the-dumps dwelling on being sent off in the Gallagher Premiership final.
Jon Newcombe
16 Oct 2024, 6:15
Interview
'I feared no opposition. I feared letting Axel down.' – Remembering a legend on a special anniversary
Donncha O'Callaghan and Orla Foley, sister of Anthony Foley, remember a Munster legend, eight years after his untimely passing
Pat McCarry
16 Oct 2024, 5:59
Premiership Women’s Rugby final set to return to London
The English women’s top-flight will be decided in London for the first time since 2018 after it was confirmed StoneX Stadium wil…
Martyn Thomas
16 Oct 2024, 4:21
Opinion
Can star-studded trio reawaken sleeping giant Béziers?
An ex-All Black, former Springbok and ex-F1 team boss are poised to take over the storied French club.
James Harrington
16 Oct 2024, 4:13
A fresh Javan Sebastian setback isn't the update Scotland wanted
The 30-year-old, who won his 10th cap when he started Scotland’s final summer tour Test against Uruguay, had just recovered fro…
Bryn Palmer
16 Oct 2024, 3:59
Why Hoskins Sotutu ‘turned down’ chance to play for All Blacks – report
Blues backrower Hoskins Sotutu has reportedly pulled out of the All Blacks XV duty and declined the chance to play for the All Bla…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 22:24
Opinion
Injuries, not innovation, are driving change in Scott Robertson’s All Blacks
The All Blacks, as they’re constructed now, aren’t good enough to win the next World Cup. They need new players and new ideas.
Hamish Bidwell
15 Oct 2024, 21:57
Hurricanes sign outside back who scored four tries in one NPC game
Fresh off a standout season with North Harbour in the NPC, dynamic outside back Kade Banks has penned a deal with the Hurricanes.
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 21:38
The ‘rogue’ reason that’s contributed to the NPC’s success in 2024
Commentator Grant Nisbett has credited “rogue” results as one reason behind the National Provincial Championship’s success i…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 20:55
Peter Lakai called in as three All Blacks ruled out of clash with Japan
Peter Lakai is now in the mix to debut for the All Blacks after being called into the squad for the Japan Test along with lock Jos…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 18:10
Wallabies hopeful predicts how Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will find code switch
Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed doesn’t expect Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to struggle following his high-profile switch from rugby leagu…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 17:41
Opinion
The rugby world is concerned about Australia but signs of recovery are palpable
It has been a chastening period for Australian rugby but with a Lions tour next summer and World Cup in the distance, hope abounds
Gregor Paul
15 Oct 2024, 16:09
Clubs issue latest Alex Mitchell, George Ford England fitness update
Northampton boss Phil Dowson explained on Tuesday that Mitchell is “improving very slowly”, but he has not played this season …
PA
15 Oct 2024, 13:14
Opinion
'The picture looks bleak for Diamond's seemingly impossible job'
The Newcastle Falcons supremo wants no sympathy, but his team looks like a Championship side operating at the wrong level.
Neil Squires
15 Oct 2024, 12:53
'One of the most famous players that didn't tour' picks 2025 Lions XV
Former England internationals Danny Care and Mark Atkinson have picked eight Englishmen in their ideal British and Irish Lions sta…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2024, 12:26
Dafydd Jenkins ruled out of Wales' autumn as lock reveals return date
The Exeter lock captained his country during this year’s Six Nations.
PA
15 Oct 2024, 8:53
Interview
'Go to a Top 14 game and they are all baying for blood'- Henry Thomas
Having now completed a hat-trick of leagues, Henry Thomas is ideally placed to compare the contrasting competitions.
Simon Thomas
15 Oct 2024, 8:03
Exclusive
Laura Delgado’s WXV 3 Diary: 'The most important trophy of them all'
As promised in the second entry of the diary, Laura Delgado and the Leonas fulfilled their promise: a World Cup qualification. Not…
Francisco Isaac
15 Oct 2024, 7:10
Argentina head into autumn series without Pablo Matera after ban
Argentina will be without flanker Pablo Matera for their opening match of the autumn against Italy after he received a suspension …
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2024, 6:20
Analysis
The stats show the club v country wounds may never heal
How many minutes do top players actually play? And why can't France take their front-liners to New Zealand?
Nick Bishop
15 Oct 2024, 5:40
Analysis
New study reveals Gallagher Premiership fan costs
Gallagher Premiership 2023/24 champions Northampton provide the best value-for-money and Harlequins and Saracens fans are hit hard…
Jon Newcombe
15 Oct 2024, 5:23
Richie Gray to team up with host of World Cup winners in Japan move
Scotland lock Richie Gray has signed for Japan Rugby League One's Toyota Verblitz ahead of the new season, which begins in Decembe…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2024, 4:48
What Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed took out of stint in New Zealand’s NPC
NSW Waratahs playmaker Tane Edmed has taken a lot out of a successful stint across the ditch with North Harbour in New Zealand’s…
Finn Morton
15 Oct 2024, 1:13
Bay of Plenty’s long wait: When the 2024 semi-finalists last won the NPC
The Steamers won the first-ever National Provincial Championship title 48 years ago, but they haven’t won the national competiti…
Finn Morton
14 Oct 2024, 23:32
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