Why South Africans are so sought after around the world
There is barely a league in the world that is not currently loaded with South Africans- from World Cup winners to players who have…
Josh Raisey
17 Sep 2024, 5:43
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Analysis
'Turnaround Tyrel' epitomises the foggy state of the Bledisloe Cup
There is Kiwi influence - and Australian oversight - on both sides of the Tasman Sea.
Nick Bishop
17 Sep 2024, 5:38
Newcastle make short-term signing just days before season start
Newcastle Falcons have signed former England U20 international Ethan Grayson on a short-term deal until the end of 2024.
Josh Raisey
17 Sep 2024, 4:41
Analysis
Club-by-club guide for the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season
The PA news agency looks at the 10 runners and riders, including player signings and departures
PA
17 Sep 2024, 4:23
Eddie Jones highlights two areas of vulnerability for Japan vs Fiji
Japan head coach Eddie Jones was quick to identify two key areas his side will have to work on throughout this week ahead of their…
Ned Lester
17 Sep 2024, 4:19
Five players who could light up the new Gallagher Premiership season
The PA news agency takes a look at five players who have the ability to light up the months ahead:
PA
17 Sep 2024, 4:00
Brian O'Driscoll's bold Premiership prediction about Saracens
Crowned champions of England six times since 2011, Saracens have been end-of-season semi-finalists in 13 of the last 15 years, onl…
Liam Heagney
17 Sep 2024, 3:37
Special guest's 'powerful' pregame speech inspires Japan to record win
Japan produced a powerful performance in their Pacific Nations Cup semi-final win over Manu Samoa, and key to that performance was…
Ned Lester
17 Sep 2024, 2:46
Allan Alaalatoa’s message for Wallabies fans before Bledisloe Cup series
Allan Alaalatoa was asked to say something to Wallabies fans to give them a reason to believe this team can challenge in the Bledi…
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2024, 0:59
'Let's not sugarcoat it': All Blacks assistant on where the team is after losses to Boks
All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan says the team has reflected on their recent test series in South Africa, acknowledging both …
Ben Smith
17 Sep 2024, 0:40
Allan Alaalatoa reflects on Wallabies’ record defeat in Argentina
Prop Allan Alaalatoa has opened up on what it was like to be inside the Wallabies’ camp after the team’s record 67-27 loss to …
Finn Morton
17 Sep 2024, 0:15
Flying Fijians finding order in 'chaos' as they seek PNC glory
For the Fijians, their path to Osaka's final went through the USA, who came out firing and put the Rugby World Cup quarter-finalis…
Ned Lester
16 Sep 2024, 22:10
Fraser McReight’s assessment of All Blacks’ backrow before Wallabies Test
Fraser McReight expects “a great challenge” over the next two Tests when the Wallabies come up against a star-studded All Blac…
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 21:42
‘Not since Average Joe’s…’: Ex-Wallaby on chance of upset Bledisloe win
t’s a David versus Goliath sporting scenario that pits two rivalling gyms against one another in a, you guessed it, dodgeball to…
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 19:57
'Right up there with the world's best': All Black lock hitting new heights
One of the standouts of the challenging 2024 season has been the emergence of Tupou Vaa'i, who forwards coach Jason Ryan has prais…
Ben Smith
16 Sep 2024, 19:50
'They don't give a damn': SBW on the Wallabies during the 'aura' years for All Blacks
Former All Black midfielder Sonny Bill Williams played the Wallabies 11 times over his international career, losing just twice.
Ben Smith
16 Sep 2024, 17:58
Why Tom Curry is backing Steve Borthwick despite England exodus
Defence coach Felix Jones handed in his resignation out of the blue, head of strength and conditioning Aled Walers quit to work in…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 12:00
What Tom Curry said when asked would he shake Bongi Mbonambi's hand
Curry claimed that he was called a “white c**t” by Mbonambi, but a World Rugby investigation found insufficient evidence.
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 12:00
Interview
Tom Curry: 'I remember the day so clearly... I was just in tears'
Opposition players can expect to be treated that same violent way in the coming weeks and months, but the back row’s media image…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 12:00
The current star Victor Matfield hailed as 'the best Bok of all time'
“He has a fantastic career and has already won two World Cups. He was also South Africa’s Player of the Year. He is on his way…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 11:23
Interview
URC title-winning boss Franco Smith predicts this season's dark horses
Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.
Simon Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 11:16
Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury
Italy will be without the prolific Alyssa D’Inca as they attempt to go one better than last year and win WXV 2 in South Africa.
Martyn Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 10:16
Bundee Aki sends new reminder to All Blacks he's the one that got away
Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has officially become an Irish citizen after moving to the country ten years ago.
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 9:49
Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut
Olympians Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell have been included in the Wales squad for WXV 2 in South Africa.
Martyn Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 9:00
Racing 92 star arrested over assault of partner as she held child
Racing 92 and Fiji winger Vinaya Habosi has been taken into police custody in France following allegations of domestic violence.
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 8:44
Newcastle Falcons suffer triple injury and address Callum Chick rumours
Newcastle Falcons, desperate to erase the memory of a winless Gallagher Premiership campaign last season, have suffered a triple i…
Chris Jones
16 Sep 2024, 8:26
Springboks fans given injury update they've waited a long time to hear
World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn is poised to make his return to action for the first time since November last year after re…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 7:20
Fabio Ongaro to stay at Benetton
Benetton have confirmed that Fabio Ongaro will be staying on as scrum coach until 2026.
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 7:19
Analysis
Why the rest of the rugby world is worried about Australia
As a Lions tour looms, concerns over the Wallabies' malaise are reverberating across the rugby world.
Nick Bishop
16 Sep 2024, 6:05
Exclusive
Premiership: Anglo-Welsh, URC merger reports 'wide of the mark'
Premiership rugby chiefs insist there are no ongoing negotiations with other leagues and talk of an imminent Anglo-Welsh competiti…
Chris Jones
16 Sep 2024, 5:42
Joey Carbery suffers nightmare start to Bordeaux career
Former Ireland international Joey Carbery picked up an injury during his first appearance for Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14 on Sa…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 5:01
Four England internationals make Top 14 team of the week
Four England internationals have made French publication Midi Olympique's Top 14 team of the week after round two of the competi…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 4:50
Bringing in 'bigger athletes' part of the plan for Dragons
Dragons RFC head coach Dai Flanagan has emphasized the need for "bigger athletes" as part of the team's strategy in the BKT United…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 4:41
All Blacks handed good and bad news ahead of Wallabies Test
The All Blacks are welcoming back two players from injury ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney on Saturday - but a third rema…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 4:07
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'This is the most significant season in Premiership history'
The new campaign must deliver some lessening of the gloom and uncertainty which has dominated of late.
Mick Cleary
16 Sep 2024, 2:36
How Tom Wright responded when asked about Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup drought
Tom Wright has spoken about how the Wallabies themselves would be either “naïve” or “lying” to say they don’t think abo…
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 1:32
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