Seven All Blacks released: Team lists for NPC quarter-finals
All Blacks Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown headline Waikato’s team for their NPC quarter-final away to Ota…
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Bunnings NPC
Opinion
The four NPC performers of the week ahead of quarter-finals
Counties Manukau winning their fifth consecutive match to jump past Northland into eighth place. Canterbury got back on track with…
Gloucester add breakdown specialist to coaching team
The London Irish connection at Kingsholm has been strengthened further by the arrival of Jack Pattinson.
Twelve down to two: Scotland’s second-row depth gives Townsend autumn dilemma
Gregor Townsend is spoilt for choice at lock with a dozen or more contenders vying for Test places next month.
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Sophie de Goede: ‘The momentum we’ve built is worth celebrating’
In her first social media post since Canada lost the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final Sophie de Goede said that defeat is “g…
Marcus Smith compared to Wallabies legend ahead of derby return
Marcus Smith will return for Harlequins against Saracens on Sunday, billed as the Prem’s nearest equivalent to Quade Cooper.
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Have the All Blacks stumbled across the perfect midfield partnership?
The All Blacks may have inadvertently happened across the midfield partnership to take them to the 2027 World Cup
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George Furbank comeback a 'day-by-day' process: Phil Dowson
Northampton Director of Rugby Phil Dowson says the club are erring on the side of caution when it comes to reintroducing last seas…
WillGriff John learns his fate after 'completely avoidable' yellow card
Sale Sharks' Wales international tight-head, WillGriff John, has been hit with a three-game ban, which will be reduced to two if h…
Gallagher Premiership
Opinion
Five iconic rugby derby encounters in the modern era
Rugby is a ferocious sport at the best of times, so adding the extra motivation of playing local rivals is usually a recipe for dr…
Italy's Tommaso Menoncello set for Top 14 move as giants outdo rivals
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello is set to join reigning Top 14 champions Toulouse at the end of the season, according to French ou…
England A coaching team announced for November, including RWC winner
Mark Mapletoft will take charge of England A for their fixtures against the All Blacks XV and Spain in November.
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The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Jake White: Why I'm deeply troubled after stellar Rugby Championship
Firstly, can I give a warm congratulations to the Springboks. It is wonderful to see South Africa go back-to-back for the first ti…
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'Tonyball, ageing warriors and worrying growth' - What the Springboks learned from the Rugby Championship
Rassie Erasmus continues to strengthen his player pool and diversify his game plan, but there is room for improvement ahead of a m…
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Five PWR players whose stock rose at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Across the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup a host of players enjoyed landmark performances on the biggest stage of all.
Scrum guru Mike Cron handed new role on the back of incredible record
Mike Cron's role as scrum coach of the Wallabies officially ended at the conclusion of The Rugby Championship, but the Kiwi will r…
What Eddie Jones said on Man of Steel winner Jake Connor's union move
Leeds Rhinos half-back Jake Connor, a player once highlighted by Eddie Jones as the perfect candidate to switch to rugby union, sc…
Maverick Bristol ringmaster won’t change Bears' fearless high-wire act despite injuries
However challenging the current circumstances, Pat Lam remains soldered to his unique brand of attacking rugby.
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Former New Zealand U20s assistant coach joins Western Force
Craig Dunlea will head to Perth later this month after signing with the Western Force for the new Super Rugby Pacific season.
Former Wallaby Carter Gordon linked with return to rugby union – report
Former Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon may return to rugby union ahead of the 2027 World Cup in Australia, according to a report.
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Ex-Wallaby on Springboks’ ‘defining moment’ before 2027 World Cup
Former Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps has highlighted the “defining moment” for the Springboks ahead of the 2027 Men’s Rug…
The Rugby Championship
Opinion
Flavour of the month selections for the All Blacks are not viable long-term
Only a handful of established All Blacks have maintained or improved on their previous standards since Scott Robertson and company…
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'All the tools there': Blues secure services of two New Zealand U20 talents
The Blues have looked to the future with a couple of signings fresh out of the New Zealand U20 team that lost to South Africa in t…
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Hurricanes playmaker Harry Godfrey set to miss 2026 Super Rugby season
Hurricanes playmaker Harry Godfrey is set to miss the entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after sustaining a knee injury during…
Seven All Blacks released for NPC quarter-finals
Seven All Blacks will feature in the NPC quarter-finals this weekend, boosting the prospects of four of the teams competing to rea…
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Highlanders rebuild takes major step with Josh Jacomb deal
The Highlanders have found their 10 of the future, signing All Blacks XV playmaker Josh Jacomb on a two-year deal set to commence …
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One-cap Springbok Rob du Preez signs for Top 14 leaders
Sale Sharks will now double down on attempts to get George Ford to sign a new contract after Bayonne announced that they have sign…
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Brazil make huge coaching decision just days before defining clash
With just a few days to go until the first leg of the South America World Rugby Repechage qualification, Brazil have dismissed hea…
8 major Unions issue joint statement on R360
Eight leading international Unions - five from the Six Nations and three from The Rugby Championship - have warned players who sig…
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'I've said my goodbyes in a way': James O'Connor on his Test future
Veteran James O’Connor has left the door open to extending his Wallabies career even though he has joined up with Leicester.
108kg ex-England No.8 goes toe-to-toe with Louis Bielle-Biarrey in foot race
There are few players, if any, in world rugby that are quicker than France and Bordeaux-Begles wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
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Top five Premiership Women’s Rugby transfers for 2025/26
There are just over two weeks until the latest Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign gets underway when Harlequins host Loughboroug…
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Bath issue update on injured international quartet
England duo, Charlie Ewels and Ted Hill, plus Ireland international Quinn Roux will miss Saturday's clash against Gloucester, whil…
Alan Dickens all too aware of Newcastle's 'well-documented' flaws
Newcastle Red Bulls boss Alan Dickens is confident that their first win is only around the corner, which will give his side a much…
Exclusive
The details of Bok Thomas du Toit's end-of-season South Africa return
Springbok tighthead Thomas du Toit is returning home to South Africa when his contract with Bath runs out at the end of the season…
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'Will test the depth': Rob Baxter's worry after potential season-ender
Exeter Chiefs loosehead Kwenzo Blose is set for a long spell on the sideline after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Newcastle…
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