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Schoolgirl sensation Dhys Faleafaga returns to SVNS with new purpose
A loose forward, Faleafaga scored 45 tries in 23 games (20 wins) for her club side Nothern United. In May 2022, when her twins wer…
International
Opinion
Jake White: Be warned All Blacks, you risk setting a dangerous precedent
Look away now if you’re squeamish, but I’d like to remind you about what sacrifices have been made in order to the wear the Al…
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Leicester issue an England-worrying injury update on Ollie Chessum
The Leicester forward suffered a knee injury during England’s pre-Autumn Nations Series training camp in Spain.
Ireland confirm an €18.4million deficit in latest financial report
The loss was €1.4m less than originally budgeted for in a year where revenues fell to €79m, down from their €92m income in 2…
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Andy Farrell explains what working with Joe Schmidt was really like
The pair are poised to go head to head when the Six Nations champions take on Schmidt’s Australia in Saturday’s Autumn Nations…
Joe Marler set to start in his final ever match of professional rugby
Joe Marler has been named to start for Harlequins on Friday against the Bristol Bears in what will be his final game of profession…
'We've started something we want to finish': Coaching duo extend Bristol stay
Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward and his assistant Tom Luke have signed contract extensions that will keep them at the Pre…
Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
Four Ireland team talking points, including Sam Prendergast at No10
Just five of the seven changes made for last week versus Fiji from the November 15 win over Argentina were reversed for this Satur…
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International
Interview
Michael Cheika on Joseph Suaalii's biggest challenge
Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika says managing expectation will be the biggest challenge for cross-code sensation Joseph Suaal…
Adam Beard piles more misery on Warren Gatland
Wales and Ospreys second-row Adam Beard is in a race to take part in the Six Nations next year.
Opinion
Rosie Galligan’s assessment of the PWR season so far
Can you believe we are already into round eight of the PWR? There has been some spectacular rugby played with unpredictable result…
Wallabies make six changes for Ireland but Suaalii is fit to start
Australia lost 13-27 to Scotland last Sunday and the reaction has been to alter one back and five forwards.
Five changes for Ireland but Sam Prendergast retains No10 shirt
The Irish defeated Fiji 52-17 last weekend with a much changed XV following their 22-19 close shave with Argentina.
United Rugby Championship
Exclusive
Premiership rivals enter tug of war over Bulls prop Mornay Smith
Gloucester are set to go head-to-head with West Country rivals Bristol Bears in the race to land Blue Bulls tighthead Mornay Smith…
Sevens
Exclusive
Jocelyn Barrieau: ‘The goal is that they become household names’
In May it was announced that experienced coach Barrieau would take charge of Canada’s women’s sevens team after the Paris 2024…
Ex-Springbok Flip van der Merwe announces Biarritz exit in open letter
Former South Africa lock and president of Biarritz Flip van der Merwe has resigned from any ownership and managerial responsibilit…
What to watch in women’s rugby: SVNS set for lift-off
It is another busy weekend on RugbyPass TV as HSBC SVNS 2025 gets underway and Premiership Women’s Rugby continues in Sale.
The Nigel Owens verdict on 'always illegal' Sam Prendergast yellow
The 21-year-old was sin-binned by referee Hollie Davidson just eight minutes into his first international start for his shoulder-t…
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Pat Lam gives disappointing update on Max Malins injury
Max Malins' planned return to action has been pushed back by a couple of weeks with Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam forecasting another…
'Don’t believe any other sources': Steven Kitshoff's post-op message
The double Rugby World Cup-winning prop has been sidelined since suffering the early September injury when playing Currie Cup for …
Courtney Lawes gives most telling insight yet into his Lions ambitions
Former England flanker Courtney Lawes has said he would be "buzzing" to go on a third British and Irish Lions tour, adding that he…
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Teddy Thomas the latest La Rochelle player to join Toulouse – report
The 31-year-old, who last featured at Test level in the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup, is currently bang in form for La Rochelle, the cl…
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Ex-referee Jaco Peyper handed promotion in South Africa set-up
Former referee Jaco Peyper will oversee a new 'elite' referees panel created by SA Rugby to help South African officials to make t…
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The 'gratitude' reaction to Semore Kurdi’s sell Newcastle decision
Newcastle are currently bottom of the league with just one win in six games and they finished in last place in 2023/24 following a…
TV viewing figures and ticket sales up in Gallagher Premiership
Ahead of the Gallagher Premiership's return following the Autumn Nations Series, Premiership Rugby have announced increased in-sta…
International
Opinion
Scotland player ratings | Autumn Nations Series 2024
Going into the four-match Autumn Nations Series the general consensus was that Scotland needed to beat Fiji and Portugal convincin…
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‘Feeling of a reset’: Tahs working hard after ‘disappointing’ 2024 season
Backrower Charlie Gamble has described the NSW Waratahs’ pre-season as a “reset" ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaig…
Sevens
Interview
Will Homer’s path from Bath to GB Sevens leads to a scenic journey to Dubai
As the Dubai Sevens World Series looms, GB Sevens stalwart Will Homer reflects on a unique journey from Premiership rugby to the f…
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Perhaps NZR did not learn from Folau after allowing the Haka hijack
Well, offence is a two-way street and it’s dangerous for sporting bodies to pick and choose which parts of the public they’re …
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Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar returns to Crusaders
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar is returning to the Crusaders after signing on until 2026.
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‘They’d like to get three’: Dual World Cup winner on Wallabies’ Spring Tour
Tim Horan believes the Wallabies have already hit the pass mark that many set of them before the Spring Tour.
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Australia name new sevens captain as legend Charlotte Caslick steps down
Defending HSBC SVNS Series champions Australia will have a new captain this season with Charlotte Caslick stepping down from the r…
Ex-All Black great says 'sabbaticals' headed for scrapheap after lacklustre results
The sabbatical clause for top tier All Blacks are ready to be scraped according to Sir John Kirwan after lacklustre results at the…
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Eddie Jones' plea to JRFU bosses after several heavy defeats
Japan head coach Eddie Jones has urged his side to keep the faith despite lacklustre results that have included several heavy defe…
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'Scratching our heads': NZ pundit urges All Blacks to follow South Africa's model
New Zealand commentator Scott Stevenson has backed calls for scraping the eligibility rules on All Blacks selection, stating that …
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