One theme dominates reaction to England chariot grinding to halt
England’s 31-20 defeat at Murrayfield has reignited a familiar criticism of Steve Borthwick’s side: when Plan A stalls, there …
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Israel Folau scores the second hat-trick of his career at 36
Israel Folau has scored just the second hat-trick of his career in Japan's League One rugby union competition, but it was not enou…
Win over England an indictment, not an endorsement of Gregor Townsend
Scotland’s rousing 31-20 Calcutta Cup win at Murrayfield, which unceremoniously ended England’s 12-game winning streak, in som…
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'He didn't have his strongest game... I think he would think the same'
Irish television pundits seem to be in agreement that Jack Crowley should be the man in the hotseat when Ireland take on England i…
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For once, All Black star Richie Mo’unga couldn't deliver
For once, he couldn’t deliver. Having saved Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo’s ‘bacon’ three weeks ago, when his right foot step …
'You sense when a moment changes a feeling inside a changing room'
Scotland beat England 31-20 at Murrayfield as the hosts bounced back from defeat to Italy.
Ireland star insists they are ‘building something pretty special’
Stuart McCloskey believes Ireland are “building something pretty special” but concedes the squad’s confidence levels have di…
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Vern Cotter reflects on Blues’ last-20-minute slip-up at Eden Park
Cotter, who was announced as the new Queensland Reds head coach for 2027 last week, told reporters in Auckland post-match that it …
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Blues captain embraces Pita Ahki’s 'different perspective'
The 33-year-old midfielder made ten carries on the night, breaking a number of tackles on the way, often getting over the gain lin…
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Why Borthwick still backed England to win deep into Calcutta Cup demolition
England head coach Steve Borthwick remained quietly confident that his side were going to turn around their 24-10 second-half defi…
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Gregor Townsend reveals heavy injury toll in victory over England
The Scots breathed new life into their Guinness Six Nations campaign with their heaviest victory over the Auld Enemy since 2018.
Why Jono Gibbes hopes Josh Jacomb will rue walking away from Chiefs
On Jacomb's round one performance, Gibbes admitted that the first-five hit the expectations they had of him, and provided the Chie…
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Welsh great disagrees with Jonny Wilkinson over failed Ford drop goal
Former England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has said he "can't challenge" George Ford's decision to attempt the drop goal that was cha…
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'I’m confident': The PREM club Dafydd Jenkins is urging Wales to emulate
Dafydd Jenkins believes Wales can emulate the revival of his club side Exeter to transform their ailing fortunes.
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Scotland brutally end England's winning run as red card proves costly
It was particularly timely for embattled Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend, who had come under intense pressure after a grim 18-…
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Six Nations
Opinion
Scotland player ratings vs England | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
Scotland player ratings: Murrayfield will remain unconquered for another year by England, as Scotland triumphantly beat their Six …
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Six Nations
Opinion
England player ratings vs Scotland | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
England player ratings: England's 12-match winning run came to a pitiful end against Scotland on Saturday, losing 31-20 in round t…
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Andy Farrell: 'Gutted for him, because he wouldn’t normally do that'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised his side’s resilience after their 20-13 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy at the A…
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Everyone making same point after latest Sam Prendergast struggle session
Social media has turned his guns on Sam Prendergast and the Irish set-up after another Guiness Six Nations struggle session for th…
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Sloppy Ireland edge Italy but Six Nations question marks remain
Ireland survived a major scare by holding on to scrape an unconvincing 20-13 Guinness Six Nations win over Italy in Dublin.
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Six Nations
Opinion
Italy player ratings vs Ireland | 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations
Italy player ratings: Italy fell short of their first-ever win over Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, losing 20-13 in round two of t…
3
Six Nations
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Italy | 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's men were on a mission to bounce back in the Guinness Six Nations against Italy in the Aviva…
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'Wales will win the battle of the anthems but that may be about it'
Former England fly-half Andy Goode isn't given Wales a chance in hell of beating France, describing Fabien Galthie's Les Bleus as …
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Force vs Brumbies takes: Wallabies bolter watch, Charlie Cale delivers
The ACT Brumbies have started their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a 56-24 win over the Western Force in Perth.
Charlie Cale and Declan Meredith spark Brumbies comeback win over Force
The ACT Brumbies have turned up the heat to gas the Western Force 56-24 in a sapping season-opening Super Rugby Pacific clash in P…
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Steve Tandy insists Wales is ‘rugby nation’ despite poor Six Nations ticket sales
Steve Tandy insists Wales is a “rugby nation” despite tens of thousands of tickets remaining unsold for this year’s Guinness…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Blues vs Chiefs takes: Quinn Tupaea masterclass, new man on the block
The second New Zealand derby of Super Rugby Pacific round one was played at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday, where a solid crowd …
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Cortez Ratima wins it for Chiefs in gritty Blues encounter
Eden Park hosted a rusty season-opening affair for the Blues and Chiefs on Saturday evening, with points hard to come by and plent…
Sevens
Opinion
All to play for: The big talking points ahead of SVNS Vancouver
Only two rounds remain in the 2025-26 HSBC SVNS regular season following an action-packed weekend in Perth.
Australia using Perth momentum to mount final SVNS push
Australia currently sits second on the ladder, going down 29-7 to their rivals New Zealand in the final.
Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika takes: Statement made, Drua’s ‘character’
Moana Pasifika have ended the Fijian Drua’s incredible winning streak run at Lautoka’s Churchill Park, starting the season wit…
Fijian Drua's Lautoka fortress falls as Moana start fast and seal win late
The Battle of the Pacific opened the season for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, with the cauldron of Lautoka hosting one of Su…
Hurricanes issue Ruben Love injury update after training setback
The Hurricanes have issued a important injury update ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific season opener next Friday.
Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
SRP 2026: Who will be the champions, wooden spooners and off-season winner?
The RugbyPass Round Table writers answer all the big questions ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Finn Morton (FM), Ben…
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Ben Earl makes England video prep admission ahead of Calcutta Cup
Steve Borthwick’s team, currently on a 12-Test winning run, are seeking their first victory at Murrayfield since 2020.
England U20 draw first blood on Calcutta Cup weekend
England U20 made it two wins from two in the 2026 U20 Six Nations with a 33-17 victory over Scotland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh,…
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