‘We didn’t want to interrupt that’: Schmidt explains O’Connor's omission
When the first Wallabies squad of 2025 was announced on Thursday, the omission of playmaker James O’Connor captured headlines ar…
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All Blacks Sevens stars and Fiji legend Nacuqu shine in RPL thriller
HSBC SVNS Series greats Scott Curry and Waisea Nacuqu scored a try each in a Rugby Premier League thriller.
Joe Schmidt's dig at Lions’ ‘southern-hemisphere’ centre pairing
.Aki and Tuipulotu, who were born in New Zealand and Australia respectively, form a midfield partnership for Friday’s tour opene…
Jamie George on what unfamiliar England XV need against France
.England co-captain Jamie George is hoping for “cohesion” from an unfamiliar line-up when France visit Twickenham.
Super Rugby Pacific
Analysis
Stat chat: How the Super Rugby Pacific finalists stack up
There is only one major statistical category in which the Crusaders have outperformed the Chiefs in 2025, but no one beats the sto…
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Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach
Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad.
Borthwick wants ‘as many England players as possible’ involved with Lions
England head coach Steve Borthwick wants “as many England players as possible” involved with the Lions.
Why Joe Schmidt hasn’t made a call on who will captain the Wallabies
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is yet to make a decision on who will captain the side against Fiji and the British & Irish Lions.
Super Rugby is booming, but is it actually helping the All Blacks?
New law variations have brought a welcome shift towards high-tempo play, but this year's stand-out performers may not be suited to…
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Wales bracing themselves for Eddie Jones' 'certain attributes'
Scarlets skipper Josh Macleod has acknowledged the challenge posed by an Eddie Jones team as Wales seek to end their winless run i…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Joe Marchant to exit contract to make early return to English rugby
Sale Sharks have lined up a move to bring former England outside centre Joe Marchant back to the Premiership, despite him having a…
Keith Wood's idea to avoid 'extraordinarily difficult' time for Lions after tour
Former Ireland captain Keith Wood believes players who take part in a British and Irish Lions tour should sit out their national t…
Lions hype mid-field but it's an another 'awesome athlete' who's caught eye
The British & Irish Lions are relishing the chance to unleash their new-look centre pairing of Bundee Aki and Sione Tuipulotu in f…
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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso returns for England XV against France
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to play his first match of 2025 when he lines up for England XV against France XV at Twickenham's Alli…
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Saracens name new CEO after midseason changes
Saracens have appointed Charlie Beall as the club's new chief executive officer.
Henry Pollock's message to Wallabies around sledging on tour
British and Irish Lions rookie Henry Pollock has said he's looking forward to the sledging that is likely coming his way as he loo…
'He’s already incredible... he’s still going to get better and better'
The Harlequins playmaker will wear the number 15 jersey in the Lions’ pre-tour clash with Argentina.
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‘Joe’s generally a step ahead’: How Schmidt’s coaching tree branched into Lions brains trust
Four of Joe Schmidt's Ireland protégés will try to get one up on their coaching guru when the Lions tackle Australia.
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Hannah Jones removed as Wales captain two months out from World Cup
Hannah Jones has been replaced as Wales Women's captain two months out from the Rugby World Cup in England.
England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning
England U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft has named his 30-player squad for the World Rugby U20 Championship, with six uncapped player…
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Bath cap historic week with new long-term deal for Finn Russell
Just days after securing a historic treble, Bath have agreed a new long-term deal for talisman Finn Russell.
Simon Mannix names injury depleted Portugal squad for Ireland
Head coach Simon Mannix has named his side to face Ireland, with Portugal welcoming back the likes of Nicolás Martins, Manuel Car…
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Why it's Guy Pepper's time to come of age on England's summer voyage
The Bath treble winner excelled en route to the Premiership trophy, and former world champion Neil Back believes he can play a sta…
Mick Cleary: Five things Andy Farrell must get right this week
The coach has a set of non-negotiables to deliver as the British and Irish Lions prepare to play their first match of 2025 against…
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RugbyPass names the greatest Lions squad of the professional era
From the heroes of the 1997 series win to the last, Covid-affected, tour of South Africa in 2021, which players make our Lions XV?…
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Super Rugby Pacific
Interview
Emoni Narawa and the best of wingers in Super Rugby final history
Emoni Narawa is quick on the draw, so let's get straight to the point. Why will the Chiefs win the Super Rugby Pacific final again…
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O’Connor misses out as Wallabies name squad with two uncapped players
James O’Connor has missed out on selection in the first Wallabies squad of 2025, with coach Joe Schmidt naming two potential deb…
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British & Irish Lions 2025
Opinion
The 40 men who should lead Australia into the Lions' den
At long last, the Australian rugby public will get to know who will represent them in gold as coach Joe Schmidt will announce his …
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The Wallabies decision that could hand Reds a major boost for Lions
Coach Les Kiss expects a decision on which will Wallabies can play for the Reds to be made in the coming days.
Watch: SVNS icon Perry Baker’s vintage try in Rugby Premier League
HSBC SVNS Series legend Perry Baker turned back the clock with a stunning solo effort for Kalinga Black Tigers in India’s new Ru…
Moana Pasifika lock in Attacking Player of the Year for another season
One of Moana Pasifika's first big success stories, Miracle Faiilagi, has re-signed with the club for another season.
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Positive signs for the Lions' injured contingent
Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.
Did Argentina 'con' the British and Irish Lions in 2005?
Publicly Los Pumas bemoaned their weakened team. Privately, they sharpened their spears for battle in Cardiff.
Has Quade Cooper solved a Lions riddle for Australia?
The enigmatic playmaker may have offered the perfect answer to Joe Schmidt's quandary over who should pull the strings when the Li…
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Where are they now? The Lomu-led All Blacks team that destroyed England
On this day, 30 years ago, Jonah Lomu destroyed England's 1995 World Cup hopes with four tries in a devastating display of finishi…
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'Pick them to pieces': The Lion that concerns George Gregan the most
Former Australia captain George Gregan has identified two British and Irish Lions that concern him ahead of the series with the Wa…
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