The Jack Willis news Steve Borthwick doesn't want to hear
Toulouse could be set to deliver England coach Steve Borthwick another body blow and offer Jack Willis a new long-term contract th…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 9:00
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RWC 2027 qualifier: Card crazy game ends in Chile win
Chile have secured home advantage in the semi-finals of Sudamerica 2025 following a 36-10 win over Brazil in Estadio Municipal de …
Francisco Isaac
07 Oct 2024, 7:41
Former All Black tips Hoskins Sotutu for international switch after latest snub
Akira Ioane has added his name to the list of rugby luminaries tipping Blues No8 Hoskins Sotutu for a sensational international sw…
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 7:00
England make announcement on Kevin Sinfield future
England and Steve Borthwick have received some good news on the coaching front with confirmation that Kevin Sinfield has signed a …
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 6:52
Lions reach profit-sharing agreement with players
Selection for next year's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia will come with added financial benefits for those involved fol…
Jon Newcombe
07 Oct 2024, 5:36
Analysis
Will the withdrawal of the ‘top 20’ devalue France’s tour of New Zealand?
In resting Antoine Dupont and the rest of his 'premiums', has Fabien Galthie undermined a mouth-watering voyage?
Nick Bishop
07 Oct 2024, 5:15
Tom Pearson's Saints future set to be resolved
Northampton Saints are set to win their tug-of-war with Premiership rivals Gloucester and keep England flanker Tom Pearson at Fran…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 5:10
RFU reveal latest plans to raise revenue at Allianz Stadium
The Rugby Football Union has taken further steps to increase year-round revenue at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham by launching a publ…
Martyn Thomas
07 Oct 2024, 4:35
Exclusive
Exeter's Joe Hawkins sought for potential URC and Wales return
Cardiff are keeping tabs on Exeter Chiefs inside centre Joe Hawkins and are keen on taking him back to South Wales for a move that…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 4:14
Exclusive
Leicester Tigers eye reunion with Wales star as Pollard doubts persist
Leicester Tigers would like to be reunited with Scarlets fly-half Sam Costelowe as doubts persist about the future of their back-t…
Neil Fissler
07 Oct 2024, 2:59
Interview
Canada building confidence with six-game winning streak
Canada’s WXV 1 victory over France this weekend marked their sixth win in a row, dating back to their final WXV match last year …
Imogen Ainsworth
07 Oct 2024, 1:45
Scott Robertson: Why the All Blacks need departing veterans on Northern Tour
Robertson said there are likely to be "five or six" All Blacks XV players joining the All Blacks in Tokyo for the Japan Test.
Ned Lester
06 Oct 2024, 23:41
Roigard recalled as All Blacks squad for Northern Tour named
Hurricanes and Counties Manakau halfback Cam Roigard has been named in the All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour.
Ben Smith
06 Oct 2024, 20:17
Opinion
Round nine NPC: Returning All Black makes statement, Highlanders' pair shine
Round nine of the Bunnings NPC saw Taranaki take the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman, two All Blacks return for Counties, and Southland…
Adam Julian
06 Oct 2024, 19:12
Jess Breach scores hat-trick as England sweep past New Zealand
Jess Breach scored a hat-trick as England swept past New Zealand 49-31 in a convincing nine-try win in their second WXV1 match.
PA
06 Oct 2024, 17:41
Opinion
You wonder if Beauden Barrett will ever own the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup
You wonder if Beauden Barrett will ever own the All Blacks at a Rugby World Cup. They should have been his team in 2019. Probably …
Hamish Bidwell
06 Oct 2024, 16:03
Opinion
'Luck undeniably plays a part in rugby, even if it might be taboo to admit it'
Every team benefits from a certain amount of luck but underlying performances rather than league position are a more reliable guid…
Sam Larner
06 Oct 2024, 15:59
Australia U18s overpower New Zealand schoolboys in thrilling win
A polished and powerful Australia has won the Trans Tasman Trophy for the first time since 2019 toppling New Zealand 38-31 at Waik…
Adam Julian
06 Oct 2024, 15:54
The 'battle' Rob Baxter admits he's in with Exeter players
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said: “You can see where that game could have been so much tighter
PA
06 Oct 2024, 13:57
England ace scores brace of tries as Saracens go top
England back row Ben Earl scored two tries as Saracens made it three wins from three in the Gallagher Premiership this season with…
PA
06 Oct 2024, 11:20
Interview
Scott Bemand endorses WXV as Ireland continue to grow
Following Ireland’s second-round loss to Canada in WXV 1, head coach Scott Bemand spoke of the importance of the competition in …
Imogen Ainsworth
06 Oct 2024, 10:42
'It’s an embarrassment, it’s a disaster... something fundamentally wrong'
Former Scotland captain John Barclay has lashed his former side Edinburgh when speaking on Premier Sports about the Scottish club'…
Simon Thomas
06 Oct 2024, 6:21
'It’s amazing to hear there’s already 70k tickets sold'
There’s now clear distance between Leinster and the rest of the league as they look ahead to a “special” derby day next week…
Simon Thomas
06 Oct 2024, 6:03
Sean Everitt on the Edinburgh loss dubbed 'humiliating' by ex-player
Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt insisted he won’t be pressing any panic buttons despite his anger at watching his side slip to…
Bryn Palmer
06 Oct 2024, 5:00
'It looked like this team hadn’t been coached for 6 weeks'
Leicester Tigers attack coach Peter Hewat expressed his pride at his side’s performance after they scored seven tries to beat Ne…
PA
06 Oct 2024, 2:59
Analysis
England player watch: Bristol's Harry Randall vs Bath's Ben Spencer
With Borthwick favourite Mitchell now laid up, Saturday’s script was for the long lycra-sleeved Spencer to produce a show of for…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2024, 2:48
Exclusive
David Ribbans: 'It's the reason why I'm here, not still in England'
Toulon is now home, not Northampton, and it’s all about doing his very best in the Top 14, not perspiring over whether his effor…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2024, 2:23
Ireland brought down to earth by Canada in second WXV1 match
Ireland has gone down to host team Canada 21-8 in Vancouver in their second match of the WXV1 tournament.
PA
06 Oct 2024, 2:17
Analysis
Four talking points as Bristol storm Bath to bag bragging rights
The sense of Bristol jubilation and Bath distress was very evident at The Rec when referee Christophe Ridley called a halt to an e…
Liam Heagney
06 Oct 2024, 2:14
'Beyond amazing' - Rob Baxter's verdict on Olly Woodburn
Being able to play in a variety of positions has always been a valuable commodity for a player to have but even more so now that P…
Jon Newcombe
06 Oct 2024, 2:00
Opinion
'I'll repeat it 100 times': Eddie Jones' ageist selection policy for Japan unhealthy
On September 21 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Japan’s national team faced Fiji in the final of the Pacific Nations Cup and lost 17-…
Yuko Morimoto
05 Oct 2024, 22:25
Opinion
It's time to stop hating on Damian McKenzie, the best 10 in the Championship
McKenzie is a risk-taker, a gambler, and not your cookie cutter game manager in the mould of Harry Plummer. He's also a phenomenal…
Ben Smith
05 Oct 2024, 19:41
Interview
Gaëlle Mignot: 'We're not hiding behind this victory'
Staff and players aren't hiding: despite their 14-22 win over the USA, there are still numerous areas in their game that need impr…
Willy Billiard
05 Oct 2024, 19:04
Interview
WXV: USA push France to an eight-point game in Langley
The USA held the world number four side to an eight-point game in WXV 1, which finished in a 22-14 to France at Langley Events Cen…
Imogen Ainsworth
05 Oct 2024, 19:00
WXV 3: Spain on the verge of World Cup qualification
Spain need only two points from their final match in WXV 3 2024 to secure their place at Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, having ma…
Martyn Thomas
05 Oct 2024, 16:59
Munster return to winning ways with whitewash victory over Ospreys
Munster returned to winning ways at a rain-lashed Virgin Media Park by beating Ospreys 23-0 in a repeat of last season’s BKT Uni…
PA
05 Oct 2024, 16:34
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