First pick in 2024 MLR Draft among three potential USA Eagles debutants
Three rising stars from Major League Rugby are in line to potentially make their international debuts in an intriguing Test this w…
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How can Scott Robertson revive the All Blacks’ playmaking ‘triple threat’?
The halcyon days of Dan Carter, Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith are long gone and the new pieces of the puzzle don't mesh together.
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The hot zones referees will clamp down on during Autumn Nations Series
World Rugby has released a video in which referees talk about the focus areas for match officials ahead during the 2024 Autumn Nat…
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'You don’t want to be the one shouting the loudest' - Andrew Porter plotting All Blacks payback
Stung by their heartbreaking loss in Paris at last year's World Cup, the Irish prop says they will give it everything to emerge vi…
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'Easy fuel': All Blacks captain Scott Barrett puts a target on Ireland
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has put on a target on Ireland's number one world ranking ahead of Friday night's blockbuster cla…
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round two
Following the amuse-bouche that was the opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Series 2024, the action gets underway in earnest thi…
International
Opinion
Jake White: Marcus Smith was lucky to stay on for 60 minutes
As for switching George Ford for Marcus Smith, I can understand the logic. I remember Austin Healey saying before Ford entered the…
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'I'm relieved' - Sione Tuipulotu pens new Glasgow deal, explains why
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has handed Glasgow and national coach Gregor Townsend a major fillip by resisting the overtures o…
England captaincy debate reopens after latest display
England lock Maro Itoje is "back to his best" according to the members of The Rugby Pod, with Jim Hamilton wondering whether hand…
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Richard Cockerill: 'They think they can influence the referee... it's theatre'
Georgia rugby head coach Richard Cockerill has taken a dig Top 14 rugby coaches for what he views as an attempt to influence refer…
Caelan Doris makes brutal admission after rewatching Ireland RWC exit
Caelan Doris is determined to harness the painful lessons of Ireland’s World Cup anguish as he prepares to begin his captaincy a…
Italy and Argentina name experienced squads for autumn opener
Italy and Argentina have both named sides with only two players with fewer than 10 caps for their encounter in Udine on Saturday.
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UK return off the cards for ex-England star Dan Robson
Former England scrum-half Dan Robson has moved a step closer to finishing his career in France after signing a one-year extension …
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii included for Wallabies debut versus England
Australia were beaten 13-33 by New Zealand in their most recent outing, the September 28 Rugby Championship loss in Wellington.
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Autumn Nations Series
Interview
Team-mate has one reservation over Johnny Sexton role in Ireland camp
Andy Farrell's decision to draft Johnny Sexton into the Ireland camp in a mentoring role was one that caught his former team-mate …
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'No, it’s not, that’s the truth' - Andy Farrell rubbishes Ireland subplot
The hosts will attempt to right the wrongs of last year’s World Cup quarter-final exit to New Zealand in Paris.
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Rory Darge on why the Boks aren't quite as scary as they once were
Rory Darge believes Glasgow’s United Rugby Championship success last season can have a positive effect on Scotland’s mindset a…
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Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Harlequins' Will Evans may be next to quit English rugby
Will Evans could become the latest player to quit Premiership side Harlequins when his contract at the Twickenham Stoop runs out a…
International
Exclusive
USA captain Kate Zackary: 'To get where we have gotten to is huge'
Kate Zackary is proud of what her USA team achieved at WXV 1 despite not picking up a win at the tournament.
20 stone Senitiki Nayalo: 'I was shocked to find I would need an agent'
It is sometimes said that playing, watching or coaching rugby can be an emotional experience.
Springboks name replacement after tour-ending Ruan Nortje injury
The Boks are preparing this week for Sunday’s November opener away to Scotland but they have lost Nortje to a midweek leg injury…
A dozen changes for France versus Japan after troubled summer tour
The French were beaten 25-33 in Buenos Aires on July 13, a result that gave the Pumas a one-all Test series draw.
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Why Fiji 'don’t get the credit they deserve'
Wales face tough challenge in Autumn Nations Series opener.
Wales lock Adam Beard set to leave the Ospreys
Adam Beard is poised to confirm that he is leaving Ospreys at the end of the season and is on the brink of confirming that he is s…
Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Please don't run around in circles Damian McKenzie
All McKenzie has to do is follow the game plan, kick his goals and the result should take care of itself, on one proviso.
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'Exciting' or 'a terrible rule'? Why escort runners could define the Autumn Nations Series
World Rugby's new directive could have far-reaching consequences for the style and tactics of an evolving game.
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Jack Dempsey reflects on decision to switch allegiance to Scotland
Jack Dempsey is relishing the “ultimate test” as Scotland bid to prove they have grown since their last meeting with world cha…
Signs of promise that Wales' barren run is over and brighter times lie ahead
Warren Gatland is said to be privately optimistic that with a raft of experience returning and maturing youngsters, Wales will be …
Pools and match schedule confirmed for SVNS Series opener in Dubai
The pools and match schedule for the Emirates Dubai Sevens have been announced, which kicks off the new HSBC SVNS Series season.
Sevens
Opinion
Huge rivalries and Olympic rematches: Matches you can’t miss at Dubai 7s
The new HSBC SVNS Series season gets underway at the Emirates Dubai 7s from November 30 to December 1.
All Blacks Sevens star signs with Super Rugby Pacific giants
Breakout Olympics star Fehi Fineanganofo has put pen to paper on a multi-year deal with the Hurricanes for the 2025 and 2026 seaso…
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George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker
With Codie Taylor sidelined for the upcoming Ireland Test, All Blacks selectors have turned to Test rookie George Bell to fortify …
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New Zealand rugby commentator’s blunt All Blacks assessment
New Zaland’s veteran rugby commentator Grant Nisbett has delivered a blunt assessment of this year’s All Blacks.
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Scott Robertson explains Ethan de Groot's Ireland omission
Ahead of their date with world No. 1 ranked Ireland in Dublin, New Zealand have decided to leave recent incumbent loosehead prop E…
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Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
How the Wallabies can expose England’s oppressive linespeed
The Wallabies will face their old foe England in the first Test of their grand slam tour, and those wearing the white jerseys will…
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Wallaby handed rare start at No. 10 as Australia XV name side for Bristol
Newly capped Wallaby Hamish Stewart will be put to the test on Friday evening after being handed a rare start at flyhalf.
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