Argentine Muller considering allegiance switch ahead of RWC
Argentine winger Axel Muller is considering swapping the blue and white of Los Pumas for the red, white and blue of the United Sta…
Kim Ekin
07 Jan 2022, 7:01
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Creevy quashes Top 14 speculation by extending London Irish deal
Former Argentina captain Agustin Creevy was recently linked to a switch to France but he has now agreed to an extension at London …
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 6:42
'I can't wait': Camille Lopez quits Clermont for Bayonne
Former France out-half Camille Lopez is to quit Clermont a year early to take up a deal at Bayonne, the Pro D2 promotion chasers. …
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 6:12
Shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year award released
France star Antoine Dupont features on the list of nominees for the Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year for 2021.
PA
07 Jan 2022, 5:46
David Flatman: 'George Ford is the best fly-half in England. That has to count for something.'
It's the New Year and time for new resolutions, so David Flatman says he'd had enough of caterpillar rucks, backchatting referees …
LONG READ
David Flatman
07 Jan 2022, 5:42
Patrick Tuipulotu to partner former Chief in Verblitz second row
The Verblitz have named an all-Kiwi second row for their opening game of the 2022 Japan Rugby League One season, with new recruit …
Tom Vinicombe
07 Jan 2022, 5:32
'I love Harry Wells': Why Leicester enormously respect their lock
Recent new England cap Harry Wells has been a Leicester talisman this season, appearing in 14 of their 15 wins in their unbeaten s…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 5:26
The most illegal back row in the Gallagher Premiership
Newcastle boss Dean Richards has identified why Northampton fall foul of referees more than any other Premiership team.
Chris Jones
07 Jan 2022, 4:40
'Lightbulb moments': Farrell, Mo'unga research inspires Atkinson
Faced with four months on the Wasps sidelines, 20-year-old Charlie Atkinson took on a project of researching Owen Farrell and Rich…
Liam Heagney
07 Jan 2022, 4:39
Wasps confirm a comeback date for England hopeful Joe Launchbury
Seasoned England second row Joe Launchbury has been sidelined since the knee ligament injury he suffered last April when playing f…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 14:47
Why Saracens are backing 'physically very blessed' ex-basketballer
With Jackson Wray sidelined, Saracens boss Mark McCall has outlined his high hopes for Theo McFarland, the London club's former ba…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 13:56
RugbyPass Top 100: Picking the 60th to 51st best players in the world
Who is the best player in the world? It’s a question every rugby fan has an answer for, but rarely are any two answers the same.
RugbyPass
06 Jan 2022, 13:08
'I was going through that RWC thinking 'I'm not meant to be here anyway'
Northampton Saints skipper Lewis Ludlam says that he nearly quit rugby - just 12 months before he made his England debut two and h…
Interview
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2022, 11:12
Wasps respond to rumour they are favourites to sign Anthony Watson
Wasps have reacted to the speculation that they are apparently favourites to sign England international Anthony Watson from Bath. …
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 10:23
Charles Ollivon set to miss Six Nations
France star Charles Ollivon is likely to miss the Guinness Six Nations, head coach Fabien Galthie has said.
Ian Cameron
06 Jan 2022, 10:10
Gloucester claim Adam Hastings a better player for having left Glasgow
Gloucester attack coach Alex King believes Adam Hastings’ switch to the Premiership has taken him out of his “comfort zone” …
Chris Jones
06 Jan 2022, 8:56
'Whenever Doddie is involved, there has to be an element of fun'
Scotland players Hamish Watson and Ali Price are leading the charge in a mass participation exercise challenge raising funds for D…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 8:09
Scotland forward cites cultural change after penning new Edinburgh deal
Dave Cherry is delighted to have re-signed for Edinburgh as he believes they are a club on the march. The 31-year-old hooker, who …
PA
06 Jan 2022, 8:00
Damian McKenzie to don fullback jersey in first Sungoliath appearance
Despite suggesting that he sees his long-term future at flyhalf, Damian McKenzie has been named in his more traditional position o…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jan 2022, 7:59
Tom Curry returns to Sale Sharks for trip to Bristol
British & Irish Lions back row Tom Curry returns to action for Sale Sharks, the first time he's played since being injured in the …
Kim Ekin
06 Jan 2022, 7:48
Record breaking Barnes to notch up new milestone
The Gallagher Premiership's record holder for most appearances by a referee - Wayne Barnes - is set to bring up a major milestone …
Sam Smith
06 Jan 2022, 7:20
World Cup memories: 'The night out afterwards was mad, especially when the fire brigade arrived!'
In the the first of our World Cup memories series, England centre Giselle Mather tells her story of being part of an iconic group…
Lucy Lomax
06 Jan 2022, 7:17
Why Leicester gambled on winger Murimurivalu playing as a flanker
So stretched was the Leicester squad last Sunday that Fijian winger Kini Murimurivalu was picked as an emergency back row versus N…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 7:17
Israel Folau named for rugby union return after extended absence
Over 1,000 days since Israel Folau last played a professional match of rugby union, the former Wallabies fullback will make his re…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jan 2022, 6:48
Bath-bound van Graan accused of 'ruining' some Munster players
With patience wearing thin over Bath-bound Johann van Graan, Keith Wood wants Stephen Larkham to take temporary charge at Munster.…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 5:48
Liam Williams signs for Cardiff
Cardiff have announced the signing of Wales international full-back and wing Liam Williams. Williams, 30, will move from the Scarl…
PA
06 Jan 2022, 5:28
'S*** it looks pretty accurate to me' - Rassie reignites Woodward feud
South Africa’s Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has rekindled his rivalry with 2003 World Cup-winning England coach Clive Woodwa…
Rugby365
06 Jan 2022, 5:20
'I wasn't against the way Cockers did things... but it's more fun this year'
Magnus Bradbury believes the feelgood factor in the Edinburgh camp under head coach Mike Blair has helped him...
PA
06 Jan 2022, 4:41
Louis Rees-Zammit's 'fans' tweet ignites lively Six Nations debate
Louis Rees-Zammit has posted his thoughts on the speculation that Wales could stage their upcoming home Six Nations matches in Eng…
Liam Heagney
06 Jan 2022, 3:51
The 'point of ridicule' that has Sale happy with Bristol-bound AJ
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has been talking about Bristol-bound AJ MacGinty coming up against his new employers this Friday with the…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 14:27
Saracens' upbeat 'within Eddie's gift' update on Owen Farrell
England skipper Owen Farrell was expected to be sidelined for between ten and twelve weeks following November surgery on his ankle…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 14:09
Joey Carbery is one of six players to extend their Munster deals
The injured Joey Carbery has received a welcome vote of confidence at Munster as he is one of six players to agree to fresh deals …
Kim Ekin
05 Jan 2022, 12:09
Welsh derby becomes 22nd URC match in five rounds to get postponed
The URC fixtures list has been decimated in recent weeks and this weekend's Welsh derby at Scarlets is the latest game to be calle…
Kim Ekin
05 Jan 2022, 11:47
RugbyPass Top 100: Picking the 70th to 61st best players in the world
The countdown to find the best player in the world continues as the next wave of players included in the RugbyPass Top 100 have be…
Opinion
RugbyPass
05 Jan 2022, 11:31
'Sounds very serious': Saracens shed light on Wray skull fracture
Saracens boss Mark McCall has been talking about the serious-sounding skull fracture suffered by Jackson Wray last Sunday at North…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 10:38
Worcester issue update after third serious injury for Melani Nanai
Melani Nanai was injured in his first game back for Worcester after just eight minutes as a replacement in the loss to Saracens.
Chris Jones
05 Jan 2022, 9:51
Saracens reveal Jackson Wray has suffered a shocking head injury
Saracens have issued an injury update on seven players, including the revelation that Jackson Wray suffered a worrying knock last …
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 8:32
Premiership club boss backs radical 'one host' Six Nations idea
A radical idea that the Six Nations should mirror recent Rugby Championships staged in one country has got the support of Rob Baxt…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 7:56
The Exeter reaction to last week's bristling Stuart Hogg interview
Stuart Hogg last week nipped in the bud the rumours that he could leave Exeter, going on to score a vital try last Saturday versus…
Liam Heagney
05 Jan 2022, 7:03
Forward thinking behind Leicester's transformation
Maybe, just maybe, the good old days of the ABC club are returning at Welford Road.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
05 Jan 2022, 7:01
Hitch hits new Japanese league with opening match scrapped due to Covid
With the inaugural season of Japan's Rugby League One due to kick off this weekend, the Japanese Rugby Football Union would have b…
Sam Smith
05 Jan 2022, 6:16
15 out of form, favour or fitness discards who want England return
Since Jack Clifford became England international number 1,374 in February 2016, Eddie Jones has handed new caps to no fewer than 7…
Opinion
Paul Smith
05 Jan 2022, 5:25
Seven wonders of the world for 2022
The XV scours the globe and picks out some of the best young stars who will shine the brightest over the coming 12 months
Owain Jones
05 Jan 2022, 3:30
Report: Michael Cheika in firing line over Blake Ferguson arrest
Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika is reportedly in the firing line over the arrest of ex-NRL star Blake Ferguson on the eve of …
Sam Smith
05 Jan 2022, 0:48
'It was an easy decision': Damian McKenzie opens up on Japan move
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie says "it was an easy decision" to sign with Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath for the upcoming Japan Rugby …
Alex McLeod
04 Jan 2022, 22:59
RugbyPass Top 100: Picking the 80th to 71st best players in the world
The countdown to find the best player in the world continues as the next wave of players included in the RugbyPass Top 100 have be…
Opinion
RugbyPass
04 Jan 2022, 21:01
Glasgow 'still have a fair amount to deal with' as Covid outbreak eases
Glasgow Warriors are confident they are over the worst of their coronavirus outbreak but still have several personnel issues to co…
PA
04 Jan 2022, 17:27
'It doesn't give us a competitive team': Sale fear French red tape
Director of rugby Alex Sanderson is due to take his Sale team to France for a round three Champions Cup game at Clermont on Januar…
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2022, 12:54
Zebre statement: Struggling Italians have sacked Michael Bradley
Ex-Ireland scrum-half Michael Bradley was into his fifth season at Zebre Parma but he won't see the campaign out after Tuesday's a…
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2022, 11:34
Danny Care and his 'big kind of annoyance' with Stuart Lancaster
Veteran scrum-half Danny Care has been speaking about his bumpy relationship with Stuart Lancaster when he was coach of England.
Liam Heagney
04 Jan 2022, 10:22
'I have made my thoughts about this club widely known throughout my time so far'
Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish province.
PA
04 Jan 2022, 7:06
'Apologetic' Rockets issue a follow-up Ferguson sacking statement
The arrest and subsequent sacking of Blake Ferguson of Green Rockets has sent his Japanese rugby club into damage control.
AAP
04 Jan 2022, 4:43
Andre the Giant springs Bok up after smackdown
Harlequins’ star centre Esterhuizen is hoping to pin down a spot in South Africa’s World Cup squad this year
LONG READ
Jon Cardinelli
04 Jan 2022, 3:14
The test stars set to dominate 2022 Japan Rugby League One season
The rebranded Japan Rugby League One kicks off this weekend, so here's a XV of the league's top stars playing in this year's compe…
Alex McLeod
03 Jan 2022, 23:36
RugbyPass Top 100: Picking the 90th to 81st best players in the world
The countdown to find the best player in the world continues as the next wave of players included in the RugbyPass Top 100 have be…
Opinion
RugbyPass
03 Jan 2022, 20:01
'I hated the Welsh team, everything associated with it and Steve Hansen with a passion'
In a new three-part documentary Wales legend Shane Williams has revealed that at one time he "hated Welsh rugby and head coach Ste…
Paul Smith
03 Jan 2022, 13:07
O'Connor calls for patience as Gollings heads to Fiji as the new sevens head coach
Fiji Rugby Union chief executive John O’Connor has asked for patience from the country’s rugby fans following the appointment …
Chris Jones
03 Jan 2022, 12:31
Does the fast-tracking of ex-players improve refereeing standards?
‘If only we could fast-track ex-pros to the Premier League, refereeing standards would improve hugely.'
Opinion
Paul Smith
03 Jan 2022, 9:59
The key Six Nations selection calls facing Eddie Jones
The Six Nations gets underway four weeks on Saturday and with France, Ireland, England and Scotland all arriving on the back of up…
Paul Smith
03 Jan 2022, 8:22
Medical updates to shape crucial Midlands derby
Unbeaten Leicester and injury ravaged Wasps face anxious waits to discover if they are able to field key back row forwards in thei…
Chris Jones
03 Jan 2022, 7:27
2021: Review of the year
2021 saw Harlequins rejuvenated, the England Women go unbeaten and the Springboks bludgeon their way to victory. It also saw fans …
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
03 Jan 2022, 6:05
England select five Falcons and five Saints in Under 20s squad
Former Harlequins centre Jordan Turner-Hall has been named as England's new U20s defence coach.
Paul Smith
03 Jan 2022, 5:46
Borthwick: 'Anything that has happened was before I came here'
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick was delighted at the way his side played the rain-sodden conditions to crush Newcastle 31-0 b…
PA
03 Jan 2022, 3:45
'Cancelled': Ex-NRL star sacked by Japanese club over drug arrest
Blake Ferguson has had his Japanese rugby contract torn up without playing a game after the former NRL star was arrested on suspi…
AAP
03 Jan 2022, 0:29
Picking rugby's winners and losers of 2022 in eight bold predictions
Which teams will flourish and which teams will flounder in 2022? Here are some predictions for the rugby year ahead.
Alex McLeod
03 Jan 2022, 0:08
RugbyPass Top 100: Picking the 100th to 91st best players in the world
The countdown to find the best player on the planet has begun as the first players included in the RugbyPass Top 100 have been unv…
Opinion
RugbyPass
02 Jan 2022, 21:17
Furious Chris Boyd: Ref 'didn't have enough nuts'
Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd suggested referee Adam Leal “didn’t have enough nuts” to award a penalty at a cruci…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 13:59
'I have stopped drinking... I felt it was just letting me down a little bit'
The wing is fit and firing again after injury problems.
Interview
PA
02 Jan 2022, 12:54
Dominant Leicester Tigers thump Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers maintained their impressive run with a convincing 31-0 win over Newcastle on a rain-sodden pitch before a crowd o…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 12:32
Lozowski the star as Saracens hold off Northampton
Alex Lozowski inspired Saracens to a 30-6 victory that cemented second place in the Gallagher Premiership as Northampton failed to…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 12:25
Harlequins leave it late to successfully raid Gloucester at Kingsholm
Champions Harlequins reeled off a fifth successive Gallagher Premiership victory over Gloucester after they fought back to win 20-…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 12:07
England head coach Eddie Jones addresses Lions rumours
England England head coach Eddie Jones has put to bed rumours linking him with coaching the British & Irish Lions.
Ian Cameron
02 Jan 2022, 6:13
Carl Fearns suggests Bok No.8 Wiese ended teammate's career
Newcastle forward Carl Fearns has suggested on social media that hard-hitting Springboks No.8 Jasper Wiese ended a teammate's care…
Ian Cameron
02 Jan 2022, 5:22
Green Rockets player arrested in Japan
Blake Ferguson has been arrested by Japanese police after allegedly being caught in possession of illegal drugs.
AAP
02 Jan 2022, 4:07
'Hopefully he goes back in the international setup, because that's where he deserves to be'
Ali Hepher hailed the Chiefs’ character after they rallied through a late Stuart Hogg try to see off Gallagher Premiership rival…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 2:46
'He'll certainly be missed when he leaves us but we understand'
Alex Sanderson wants Sale Sharks to build on their 26-18 bonus-point win over Wasps as they look to get back into the play-off rac…
PA
02 Jan 2022, 2:19
Johnny McNicholl scores two late tries as Scarlets edge Ospreys in Llanelli
Johnny McNicholl scored two tries in the final quarter to earn a 22-19 victory for the Scarlets over the Ospreys in a hard-fought …
PA
01 Jan 2022, 14:54
Bundee Aki try helps Connacht to narrow victory in fiery clash with Munster
Bundee Aki’s first try of the season saw Connacht win an ill-tempered United Rugby Championship contest as they edged out Munste…
PA
01 Jan 2022, 14:48
Exeter subject Bristol to fourth successive Prem defeat in front of record crowd
Bristol suffered a fourth successive Gallagher Premiership defeat as Exeter toppled them 19-13 in front of a record Sandy Park cro…
PA
01 Jan 2022, 14:00
Bath forced to call off another match
Bath’s Gallagher Premiership match at London Irish on Monday has been called off after the club returned more positive Covid-19 …
PA
01 Jan 2022, 13:28
Sale Sharks sting Wasps to make winning start to the new year
Sale were triumphant in their first Gallagher Premiership game since November as they powered past Wasps 26-18 for a bonus-point s…
PA
01 Jan 2022, 12:00
Japan in talks to join Rugby Championship or Six Nations
The Japan Rugby Football Union is in talks with both the Six Nations and the Rugby Championship to ensure regular international ga…
AAP
01 Jan 2022, 5:46
'Huge step backwards' - Biggar on potential of a fan-less Six Nations
Under Covid restrictions, only 50 spectators are currently permitted to view outdoor events in Wales.
PA
31 Dec 2021, 12:16
Keelan Giles to make first start for Ospreys in 8 months
Welsh flyer Keelan Giles is set to make his first start for the Ospreys in 8 months after being named in Toby Booth's side for the…
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 11:34
Ulster sign highly rated Irish qualified, ex-England U20s star Sean Reffell
Ulster have confirmed that they have signed highly-rated Saracens flanker Sean Reffell, as well as re-signing Irish internationals…
Kim Ekin
31 Dec 2021, 10:46
Jamie George returns earlier than planned to boost England's Six Nations hopes
Jamie George has recovered from a knee problem to give England’s Six Nations title quest a lift.
PA
31 Dec 2021, 10:28
'Nobody outside of our group will be expecting us to get a result'
Newcastle defence coach Nick Easter says he believes that the Falcons can derail Leicester Tigers' seemingly unstoppable train in …
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 7:38
England centre returns as mid-table Exeter seek to climb Prem ladder
Exeter Chiefs have been boosted by the return of England centre Ollie Devoto as they look climb out of the middle of the Gallagher…
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 7:12
Just two weekend URC games survive the Covid chaos
The latest variant of Covid-19 has continued to wreak havoc with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship schedule, with just two of …
RugbyPass
31 Dec 2021, 5:38
Jacob Umaga to miss Toulouse game after ban for throat tackle
Wasps’ standoff Jacob Umaga has copped a ban for a tackle that caught London Irish winger Ollie Hassell-Collins in the throat.
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 5:24
2022 will be France's year - Andy Goode
There’ll be a lot of people glad to see the back of 2021 but rugby has survived, improved as a spectacle and shown there’s muc…
Opinion
Andy Goode
31 Dec 2021, 5:16
Speculation mounts as Anthony Watson's Bath exit revealed
Anthony Watson's time at Bath is coming to an end after it was revealed that the England winger is eager to turn over a new leaf a…
Ian Cameron
31 Dec 2021, 4:58
Argentina forward Guido Petti to stay at Bordeaux
Argentina loose forward Guido Petti has signed a contract extension keeping him at Bordeaux-Begles until 2025, the French club ann…
Sam Smith
31 Dec 2021, 4:27
Repeat offender Wiese cops technical ban
Leicester backrow Jasper Wiese has been handed a technical ban for repeat infringement across the season.
Kim Ekin
30 Dec 2021, 14:08
'Everyone says Quins are soft but we can play tough' - Adam Jones
Wales legend Adam Jones continues to be mystified by the idea that his Harlequins pack is “soft” having clinched the Premiersh…
Chris Jones
30 Dec 2021, 11:38
'Rewrite the script and you'd have one apiece in the East, West and North'
Former Scarlets and Wales scrum half Rupert Moon's contribution to the ongoing debate about regional rugby is extremely well-infor…
Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 10:27
Fekitoa rumours persist as Wasps feel the pinch
Wasps face a potential battle to retain the services of former All Blacks centre Malakai Fekitoa at the end of the current season.
Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 8:52
Blair Kinghorn signs Edinburgh extension
.Blair Kinghorn has targeted silverware after signing a new contract with Edinburgh.
PA
30 Dec 2021, 7:57
England receive a Six Nations triple boost
England's Six Nations hopes have received a massive boost with the news that Owen Farrell is expected to resume club action in lat…
Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 7:38
All-Italian clash becomes fourth URC Round Nine postponement
The Round Nine United Rugby Championship fixture between Benetton Rugby and Zebre Parma has become the latest match to fall victim…
Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 6:51
Former Sale favourite Valery Morozov joins Bath
Bath have announced that former Sale Sharks prop Valery Morozov has joined them for the remainder of the 2021/22 season.
Paul Smith
30 Dec 2021, 5:07
Polledri sees light at end of the tunnel
Gloucester and Italy back row has had some dark days with a devastating knee injury but his positivity still shines bright
LONG READ
Sam Roberts
30 Dec 2021, 3:27
The test side that improved the most and the team that went backwards in 2021
Dave Rennie's Wallabies swept the World Cup-winning Springboks, Wales surprised with a Six Nations title under Wayne Pivac and Sou…
RugbyPass
29 Dec 2021, 23:53
The major complication with rescheduling postponed URC matches
Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair does not want to play Glasgow during the Guinness Six Nations as a second festive postponement thr…
PA
29 Dec 2021, 17:19
Three URC fixtures called off for New Year's weekend
Following significant disruptions to recent rounds of the United Rugby Championship, three further fixtures have been called off a…
Online Editors
29 Dec 2021, 12:12
War of words erupts over Alex Dombrandt's move from Cardiff to Harlequins
While Alex Dombrandt debuted for England this year and has set a goal of taking over as the nation's first-choice number 8, the mu…
Sam Smith
29 Dec 2021, 10:01
Connacht dangerman Abaham Papali'i is heading to France
Top 14 club Brive have made some key signings for the 2021-22 season, announcing six new contracts on Christmas Day.
Kim Ekin
29 Dec 2021, 7:48
Supersonic wing Monty Ioane re-signs with Benetton
Azzurri winger Monty Ioane has ended any speculation of a move and re-signed with Benetton Rugby for a further two campaigns, keep…
Kim Ekin
29 Dec 2021, 6:11
Did the British & Irish Lions get their tactics wrong in the series against the Springboks?
The British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa was supposed to be a highlight of the 2021 calendar year but failed to live up to e…
RugbyPass
29 Dec 2021, 3:13
The most exciting prospect to potentially play for another country under the new laws
World Rugby's new laws, as of January 1 2022, will bring international rugby into a new era where players can switch nations, shou…
Opinion
RugbyPass
28 Dec 2021, 17:38
The expectations for Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in his first season with the Blues
The highest profile signing for NZR since Sonny Bill Williams, former Warriors fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck will join the Blues fo…
Opinion
RugbyPass
28 Dec 2021, 17:10
Borthwick expects his Tigers to only grow stronger following salary cap probe
Leicester head coach Steve Borthwick insists his Gallagher Premiership leaders will be galvanised by the investigation into a pote…
PA
28 Dec 2021, 11:30
'I really want to continue to push to get into England and be a staple there'
Alex Dombrandt has set the New Year’s resolution of surpassing a standout 2021 by cementing a place in England’s back row and …
PA
28 Dec 2021, 9:18
Leicester face Premiership investigation over potential breach of salary cap
Leicester have confirmed that they are co-operating with a Premiership Rugby investigation into historic image rights payments.
PA
28 Dec 2021, 7:14
Gatland comes under fire for Lions tactics again
Former British & Irish Lions and England hooker Brian Moore has described Warren Gatland's tactics against South Africa this year …
Sam Smith
28 Dec 2021, 6:43
'We didn't have flyhalf cover': Quins boss Tabai Matson heaps praise on late call up Will Edwards
Matson saluted “exceptional” Edwards, who was standing in for Covid absentee Marcus Smith.
PA
27 Dec 2021, 17:49
'He is one of, if not the best, coaches around': George Ford on Steve Borthwick
Leicester’s gripping last-gasp victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate made it 10 wins from 10 Premiership starts this season, match…
PA
27 Dec 2021, 17:42
'All Black-esque': Only a matter of time for Dombrandt to take England No.8 jersey
Former England captain Chris Robshaw explained it's 'only a matter of time' before Dombrandt is wearing the No.8 for England on BT…
Sam Smith
27 Dec 2021, 15:10
Points divvied up in abandoned Newcastle-Sale match
Premiership Rugby have have confirmed that Newcastle Falcons have been awarded four match points and Sale Sharks two following the…
Kim Ekin
27 Dec 2021, 15:07
These were the best team and individual performances in international rugby in 2021
Michael Hooper, Antoine Dupont, Maro Itoje and Samu Kerevi were World Rugby's nominations for Player of the Year, but who had the …
Opinion
RugbyPass
27 Dec 2021, 15:00
Bath forced to cancel clash with Exeter
Bath’s Premiership Rugby Cup clash with Exeter on December 29 has been cancelled due to a combination of coronavirus issues and …
PA
27 Dec 2021, 14:55
Harlequins up to third with win over Northampton despite Marcus Smith absence
Number eight Alex Dombrandt was at the heart of their victory with his three tries the reward for intelligent running lines in a h…
PA
27 Dec 2021, 14:33
England's rivalry with New Zealand has grown on all fronts
Both the All Blacks and Black Ferns will be looking for revenge against England in 2022.
Tom Vinicombe
27 Dec 2021, 11:03
Overlooked Wallabies have 'something to prove' in 2022
Bullied by the Crusaders and overlooked by Wallabies selectors, there are many motivations for Queensland Reds players next season…
AAP
27 Dec 2021, 7:09
With the world's best player, France is currently best-placed to win the 2023 World Cup
Two years out from the next World Cup saw Wales capture the Six Nations title as Scotland, France and Ireland put up strong campai…
RugbyPass
26 Dec 2021, 14:00
Bath misery rolls into 2022 after leaking 40 points to Gloucester
The visitors were too experienced and well organised to suffer more than the occasional discomfort.
PA
26 Dec 2021, 13:58
No rustiness as Saracens run in 9 tries against Worcester
Saracens cruised to a convincing and entertaining 61-29 win over Worcester Warriors at the StoneX Stadium to cut the gap at the to…
PA
26 Dec 2021, 13:07
'They keep finding a way' - Borthwick reacts to Leicester cliffhanger victory
Tigers are the first team since Harlequins in 2011-12 to start a campaign with 10 successive Premiership victories.
PA
26 Dec 2021, 12:54
Wasps end winless run with victory over in-form London Irish
Hooker Dan Frost scored two tries as Wasps picked up a much-needed 38-30 over in-form London Irish in the Gallagher Premiership.
PA
26 Dec 2021, 12:36
Leaders Leicester leave it late to go 10 for 10 in 2021
Gallagher Premiership leaders Leicester preserved their unbeaten league record after claiming a dramatic 28-26 victory over Bristo…
PA
26 Dec 2021, 11:51
'There's always a story leading into them and we've talked about that'
Mike Blair insists there is still plenty more to come from Edinburgh as he prepares to lead his in-form side into a first 1872 Cup…
PA
26 Dec 2021, 11:39
'The only disappointment is we're not playing in front of a packed house'
Danny Wilson hopes high-flying Scottish pair Glasgow and Edinburgh can put on an entertaining spectacle in the first leg of their …
PA
26 Dec 2021, 10:41
Harlequins statement: Marcus Smith and Big Game 13 team change
Harlequins have explained the absence of both England 10 Marcus Smith and James Chisholm after the pair tested positive for Covid-…
Ian Cameron
26 Dec 2021, 10:02
Nick Tompkins: 'Leaving Saracens gave me a renewed love for a club where I feel trusted'
Nick Tompkins has emerged from the chaos of relegation with Saracens a better player and he wants to kick for club and country
LONG READ
Owain Jones
26 Dec 2021, 3:17
The most 'underrated' player in international rugby and the 'find' of the year
World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year appreciates those that take their game to the next level, but it may not be the unhe…
RugbyPass
25 Dec 2021, 16:00
Newcastle-Sale clash called off due to Covid outbreak at Sharks
Cardiff’s meeting with Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship is also off.
PA
25 Dec 2021, 12:49
Cardiff's clash with Scarlets postponed after positive Covid-19 tests
Cardiff’s Boxing Day derby clash with Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship has been called off.
PA
25 Dec 2021, 8:04
Were the Springboks the world's best team in 2021?
They finished the season still holding World Rugby's number one ranking, but were the Springboks the world's best team in 2021?
RugbyPass
24 Dec 2021, 15:00
Ulster's URC meeting with Connacht on Boxing Day called off
Ulster’s United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht on Boxing Day has been postponed because of coronavirus.
PA
24 Dec 2021, 13:26
Benetton confirm superiority over Italian rivals Zebre Parma with dominant win
Benetton confirmed their current superiority over Italian rivals Zebre Parma with a dominant 39-14 United Rugby Championship victo…
PA
24 Dec 2021, 11:04
Liam Williams to make URC season debut for Scarlets
Liam Williams will make his URC season debut for Scarlets this weekend when they take on Cardiff on Boxing Day.
Kim Ekin
24 Dec 2021, 10:17
Rugby players shouldn't have to go public to elicit change
If we are to take anything away from this year, it’s that the power of collective voices in women’s rugby should not be taken …
Stella Mills
24 Dec 2021, 9:54
Ex-England 7s star Ben Gollings appointed head coach of Fiji
Former England Sevens star Ben Gollings has been appointed the new head coach of the Fijian Sevens team.
Ian Cameron
24 Dec 2021, 7:57
Forgotten England blindside to make first appearance of the season
Forgotten England backrow Mark Wilson is set to make his first appearance of the season on Boxing Day against Sale Sharks.
Sam Smith
24 Dec 2021, 7:41
Sam Underhill shifts position in return for Bath
Sam Underhill makes a slight positional adjustment as he to returns to the pack for Bath's West Country derby against Gloucester R…
Kim Ekin
24 Dec 2021, 7:20
Andrew Porter signs lengthy new IRFU contract
Ireland and Leinster Rugby prop Andrew Porter has signed an IRFU contract which will see him play his rugby in Ireland until at le…
Kim Ekin
24 Dec 2021, 5:50
Billy and Mako Vunipola to stay at Saracens
Billy and Mako Vunipola have confounded rumours that linked them with a move abroad, with the brothers re-signing with Saracecns. …
Sam Smith
24 Dec 2021, 5:34
A Springbok and a giant prop prospect among 3 re-ups at the Bulls
The Bulls have confirmed contract extensions for three players, including a Springbok and two of their most exciting young talents…
Kim Ekin
24 Dec 2021, 5:18
Chris Robshaw re-signs with San Diego Legion
Former England captain Chris Robshaw has re-signed with San Diego Legion for the 2022 MLR season.
Ian Cameron
24 Dec 2021, 4:57
Scotland centre Cam Redpath closing in on return to pitch
Bath have revealed that Scotland centre Cam Redpath is 'back running' in training and is nearing the end of his rehab from a bruta…
Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 14:00
Fish cops ban as decision handed down in both Muir and rare EPCR appeal
Cardiff cult hero Dan Fish has been handed down a ban for arising from his club’s Heineken Champions Cup Round 2 match against H…
Sam Smith
23 Dec 2021, 13:28
Ulster lock in trio, including two rising stars and an Ireland international
Irish province Ulser have locked in a trio of Christmas signing, with two rising stars and a fully fledged Ireland international a…
Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2021, 11:41
Bulls hint they have a replacement for Trevor Nyakane incoming
The Bulls are not ignoring the fact that they have issues in the front row. Earlier this week, many fans were questioning the fran…
Rugby365
23 Dec 2021, 10:03
'Grateful' Conor Murray signs on beyond Rugby World Cup
Munster, Ireland and Lions scrumhalf Conor Murray has signed a contract extension with the IRFU that will keep him in the country …
Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2021, 8:19
Unfortunate consequences of revised Super Rugby Pacific draw
The continuing impacts of the global pandemic have curtailed some of those important changes to Super Rugby Pacific for 2021 and l…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
23 Dec 2021, 7:39
WRU CEO pens open letter as regions to lose £100k per game
WRU CEO Steve Phillips has penned an open letter to fans as the sport faces into another bleak Christmas period thanks to Covid-19…
Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 7:25
England 10 Alex Lozowski to stay at Saracens
Former England player Alex Lozowski is staying at Saracens, having signed a new contract at the club.
Sam Smith
23 Dec 2021, 7:01
Scotland's Stuart Hogg publicly addresses rumours over Exeter future
Exeter Chiefs have said that Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg has "quashed speculation" that he is set to leave the club.
Kim Ekin
23 Dec 2021, 6:39
World Rugby move fast to outlaw law exploitation sweeping sport
World Rugby have moved fast to outlaw the latest law exploitation being used by clubs - issuing an amendment that will come into i…
Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 6:30
Marquee player rule change creating headaches for Prem clubs
A recent change to the marquee player rule is causing issues behind the scenes for Gallagher Premiership clubs.
Ian Cameron
23 Dec 2021, 5:47
Bath in race against time to learn new defensive system
England scrumhalf Ben Spencer admits new Bath defence coach Brent Janse van Rensburg is facing a race against time to sort out the…
Chris Jones
23 Dec 2021, 4:34
Lee Blackett: Three week Prem break the preferred option
Blackett is desperate for the English league to avoid the restrictions that will take effect in Welsh and Scottish sport.
PA
23 Dec 2021, 4:13
Edinburgh and Glasgow's 1872 Cup decider changes venue
The 1872 Cup decider between Edinburgh and Glasgow next month has been moved from BT Murrayfield to DAM Health Stadium.
PA
23 Dec 2021, 3:12
Super Rugby Pacific draw confirmed for inaugural season
The competition will get under way on Australian soil the same night, with the NSW Waratahs hosting the Fijian Drua, while a Super…
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2021, 21:03
After a year of mixed results, are the Wallabies on the right track under Dave Rennie?
The Wallabies started the season with a 2-1 home series win over France, securing the series 33-30 in Brisbane despite going down …
RugbyPass
22 Dec 2021, 16:21
'Brutal and sad': Kevin Gourdon has retired with immediate effect
La Rochelle have announced a pre-Christmas bombshell - the retirement of ex-French national team back-rower Kevin Gourdon at just …
Kim Ekin
22 Dec 2021, 9:29
Nick Grigg quits Glasgow after securing an early release from deal
Scotland international Nick Grigg will quit Glasgow at the end of the calendar year after agreeing to an early release from his co…
Kim Ekin
22 Dec 2021, 8:27
Dan Fish cited for an 80th-minute incident with Tyrone Green
Dan Fish has been one of the standout players for Cardiff in recent weeks but he now faces questions over an incident from last Sa…
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2021, 8:09
'Dying to get back out there': The buzz that Danny Care has missed
Danny Care returns to Twickenham next Monday with his love for the game rekindled by a title-winning season at Harlequins.
PA
22 Dec 2021, 7:12
Potts outlines his agenda after replacing Browne as the IRFU CEO
Kevin Potts has highlighted what is in his in-tray in Ireland after he succeeded the long-serving Philip Browne as the IRFU CEO.
Kim Ekin
22 Dec 2021, 6:52
Bath statement: Premiership club appeals four-game Will Muir ban
Bath are hoping Will Muir will enjoy a Brad Shields-like appeal outcome when he challenges his four-game ban on Thursday.
Kim Ekin
22 Dec 2021, 6:31
Rugby's greatest stadiums recognised in RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The 18th and final wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame has been revealed as rugby's most hallowed grounds were recog…
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2021, 6:15
Sean Lineen quotes Clint Eastwood as he quits Scottish Rugby
Ex-Kiwi copper Sean Lineen found fame as a player on the 1990 Grand Slam team but he played a crucial role post that with Scottish…
Kim Ekin
22 Dec 2021, 6:06
What we learnt from the women's game in 2021
It’s been a whirlwind year for women’s rugby, with some brilliant steps forward made in attendances, investment, and televisio…
Lucy Lomax
22 Dec 2021, 5:20
Leinster statement: Stephen's Day match versus Munster postponed
The traditional December 26 trip by Leinster to Munster is usually a massive festive fixture in the URC calendar but not this year…
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2021, 4:29
Andrew Brace: 'Abuse opened my eyes to the ugly side of social media'
Test referee Andrew Brace admits he was hit hard by social media trolls and says more should be done by World Rugby to protect off…
LONG READ
Ross Harries
22 Dec 2021, 3:36
David Campese overtakes Doug Howlett in vote for best-ever No 14
Wallabies legend David Campese has overtaken All Blacks great Doug Howlett to take the right wing spot in a fan-voted all-time XV.
Sam Smith
22 Dec 2021, 0:12
'I've still got a stone unturned': Wallabies star open to NRL return
Rugby Australia could lose a cross-code star back to rugby league after Wallabies star Tom Wright suggested he may return to the N…
Sam Smith
21 Dec 2021, 23:43
Kiwi-born Spanish player dies from head injuries after eight-metre fall
New Zealand-born Spanish rugby player Kawa Leauma has died from head injuries after reportedly falling eight metres from a buildin…
AAP
21 Dec 2021, 22:44
How much influence will Schmidt as an All Blacks selector actually have
Ian Foster might have inherited Hansen’s role, but he hasn’t assumed his stature. The Schmidt appointment is a good thing, as …
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
21 Dec 2021, 19:19
Is Ian Foster the right coach to lead the All Blacks forward?
Ian Foster's All Blacks started the year with a big win over Tonga, which was followed by a 2-0 series win over Fiji. They then he…
Opinion
RugbyPass
21 Dec 2021, 18:29
Rugby's greatest referees inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The 17th wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame has been revealed with the finest referees to ever grace the game recog…
Sam Smith
21 Dec 2021, 16:27
Cardiff 'will take some convincing' to make South African URC return - Dai Young
Cardiff boss Dai Young says his club will "take a bit of convincing" to return to South Africa.
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 11:37
'It would be an awful way to win a game'
A brilliant act of sportsmanship from Henley Hawks has reminded everyone that rugby's traditional values are still alive and kicki…
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 10:43
Bristol boss Pat Lam worried for Premiership if Covid lockdown comes
Rugby union is facing an uncertain time amid the coronavirus pandemic.
PA
21 Dec 2021, 9:39
Andy Goode tweet sparks Bath takeover rumour
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 9:19
Dillane confirms Connacht exit as rumours link him with Irish great
Connacht's Irish international second row Ultan Dillane has ended months of speculation by confirming he will leave the Galway Spo…
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 8:09
Lam tells Bristol to ditch the Leicester Christmas buffet
Bristol boss Pat Lam has told his players to stop choosing from the tactical “buffet” and to deliver a set menu of moves to tr…
Chris Jones
21 Dec 2021, 7:01
Bath owner Bruce Craig steps aside as chairman for Ed Griffiths
Bath have announced that owner Bruce Craig will stand down as Chairman at the end of the 2021/22 season.
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 6:15
'It's crazy mate' - Welsh rugby reacts to Government's 'hammer blow'
Welsh rugby has reacted strongly to Mark Drakeford's announcement placing all sport behind closed doors from Sunday.
Paul Smith
21 Dec 2021, 5:44
Ospreys v Dragons Boxing Day clash postponed
The region on Monday said 18 members of staff had returned positive results from testing on Thursday and Friday.
PA
21 Dec 2021, 4:19
Report: Cross-code star Suliasi Vunivalu linked with NRL return
Cross-code star Suliasi Vunivalu is reportedly considering quitting rugby union halfway through his two-year deal with the Reds to…
Sam Smith
20 Dec 2021, 23:51
'Part of my motivation': Nehe Milner-Skudder 'hopeful' of All Blacks recall
More than three years after playing the last of his 13 tests for the All Blacks, Nehe Milner-Skudder is refusing to eliminate the …
Interview
Alex McLeod
20 Dec 2021, 23:18
Rassie Erasmus leads vote for greatest coach of all-time
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus currently leads a star-studded group of candidates in a poll for the greatest coach of a…
Sam Smith
20 Dec 2021, 17:43
RFU responds to claim it has a 'grudge' against Championship clubs
The RFU has received stinging criticism for funding cuts affecting English Championship clubs but Bill Sweeney has defended the de…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 11:10
'It's hard to put into words...': Jonny Hill quits Exeter for Sale
Exeter have lost a second Test level lock this Monday, England's Jonny Hill joining Sale and following Scotland's Sam Skinner out …
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 10:24
Smith and Fish serve up a festive feast of rugby
Harlequins and Cardiff served up a festive delight while Leicester continued their unbeaten run as European rugby was ravaged by C…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
20 Dec 2021, 8:44
'The s**t people don't see': Saracens CEO Wray pens letter to fans
Saracens CEO Lucy Wray had penned a letter to her club's supporters at the end of an eventful 2021 for the rejuvenated Premiership…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 8:14
'Extremely hard decision': Sam Skinner quits Exeter for Edinburgh
The tightening Premiership salary cap has had an effect at Exeter as Scotland international Sam Skinner has signed for Edinburgh.
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 7:41
URC statement: New South African trip confirmed for Munster and co
Cardiff, Munster, Scarlets and Zebre have all been given new URC dates to return to South Africa despite their recent nightmare ex…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 7:19
Ex-Wallabies boss Michael Cheika linked with shock Pro D2 switch
Ex-Wallabies boss Michael Cheika was unveiled as the new Japanese Green Rockets coach last May but a French Pro D2 rumour has now …
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 6:23
'Will add great value': Leicester back row Brink heads home to URC
South African players have played a major part in the rejuvenation of Leicester under Steve Borthwick but Cyle Brink has opted out…
Liam Heagney
20 Dec 2021, 4:50
'Good to be back': Nehe Milner-Skudder opens up on Hurricanes return
After a tumultuous few years, former All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder is eager to make his mark after returning to the Hurrican…
Interview
Alex McLeod
19 Dec 2021, 23:49
Black Ferns boss speaks out following allegations made by key player
Black Ferns head coach Glenn Moore spoken publicly for the first time since allegations were made against him by Te Kura Ngata-Aer…
Sam Smith
19 Dec 2021, 22:06
Just five non-All Blacks selected in fan-voted all-time XV
Only five non-All Blacks, three of whom are Springboks, have been voted into a fan-selected all-time XV conducted by RugbyPass.
Sam Smith
19 Dec 2021, 18:15
Ifan Phillips' crowdfunding appeal raises almost 60,000 for prosthetic leg
Ifan Phillips’ crowdfunding appeal has raised over £58,000 for a prosthetic leg after he sustained life-changing injuries in a …
PA
19 Dec 2021, 14:58
'Ellis first came to me a few weeks ago' - Borthwick touches on Genge exit
Following his side's victory over Connacht, Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick touched on the exit of England prop Ellis …
PA
19 Dec 2021, 11:42
Leicester Tigers pushed all the way by Connacht
Leicester were tested to the limits by a spirited Connacht but a strong second-half rally saw the Tigers continue their impressive…
PA
19 Dec 2021, 10:39
Sharks still circling Sharks after De Jager deal falls through
The Cell C Sharks are said to still be circling their Gallagher Premiership namesakes - Sale Sharks - after a deal that would see …
Ian Cameron
19 Dec 2021, 10:26
Top 14 and ProD2 to cut salary cap further - reports
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) in France are set reduce the salary cap in French rugby further - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
19 Dec 2021, 7:56
Paul Hill: 'I'm not going to kick Eddie Jones' door down and demand I get picked because that's not going to help anyone.'
Northampton Saints tighthead prop Paul Hill struggled with the early promotion to the England squad but the No 3 is now older and …
LONG READ
Owain Jones
19 Dec 2021, 5:07
The secret non-rugby activity that left Danny Care 'petrified'
Scrum-half Danny Care has revealed how a recent secret activity away from Harlequins left him petrified before he rose to the chal…
Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2021, 4:30
'It's an eye-opener...': The rebuilding of Leeds in National One
Results have been brutal for Leeds in recent years but ex-England full-back Jon Callard has now joined their National One rebuild.
Interview
Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2021, 4:00
What current All Blacks make of Malakai Fekitoa switching to Tonga
Malakai Fekitoa has given a revealing magazine interview where he talks about what his All Blacks pals have made of his switch to …
Liam Heagney
19 Dec 2021, 3:30
Charles Piutau set to launch rugby's first NFT
Charles Piutau has retreated outside to his garden. The family home is too busy and bustling with kids over-excited about the impe…
Interview
Sam Roberts
19 Dec 2021, 3:29
On This Day: Brian Ashton handed reprieve as England head coach
England head coach Brian Ashton was reappointed following an in-depth review into the state of the national team on this day in 20…
PA
19 Dec 2021, 1:21
Watch: Cheslin Kolbe's Toulon debut against Zebre
Toulon's star Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe made his much-awaited debut for his new club after leaving heavyweights Toulouse in t…
Sam Smith
19 Dec 2021, 1:14
New Zealand Rugby 'close' to break-even this year after NZ$34.6mil loss in 2020
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is adamant trans-Tasman club rugby will go ahead in 2022 despite the growing threa…
AAP
18 Dec 2021, 22:04
'Honestly I felt it was a try. If it wasn't, I would say it wasn't'
Munster head coach Johann van Graan felt back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup wins were a timely tonic after “a real mental battl…
PA
18 Dec 2021, 21:22
'Bizarre end to the game': Castres flyhalf's puzzling decision
Munster's 19-13 win over the visiting Castres side on a weekend where many European games involving French teams were postponed en…
Sam Smith
18 Dec 2021, 17:34
Munster survive late Castres scare in Champions Cup
Jack O’Donoghue’s first Heineken Champions Cup try proved crucial as Munster struggled past Castres Olympique 19-13 scoreline …
PA
18 Dec 2021, 17:33
'Our biggest achievement so far': Glasgow rank cup win over Exeter as the best
Glasgow head coach Danny Wilson was delighted with the way his players performed in their 22-7 Champions Cup victory over Exeter b…
PA
18 Dec 2021, 17:08
Glasgow resurrect European hopes by beating Exeter in foggy Scotstoun
Glasgow resurrected their Champions Cup campaign and delivered a serious – but not fatal – blow to Exeter’s quarter-final as…
PA
18 Dec 2021, 14:52
'We are all being thrown curveballs - we had a couple of curveballs last night'
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson hopes his side will have the chance to build on their great start in the Heineken Champions Cup…
PA
18 Dec 2021, 11:39
Alex Dombrandt at the double as Harlequins see off gutsy Cardiff
Alex Dombrandt scored two tries as Harlequins made it two wins from two in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 43-17 victory over a …
PA
18 Dec 2021, 10:47
Former BlitzBok star Vuyo Zangqa lands Russian role
Former BlitzBok star Vuyo Zangqa is Russia’s new Sevens head coach. Zangqa will replace Alexander Yanyushkin, who took over the …
Rugby365
18 Dec 2021, 10:12
The Champions Cup matches that are actually going ahead this weekend
The Champions Cup is in turmoil as organisers scramble to find a window in the already crowded schedule to stage the seven matches…
Kim Ekin
18 Dec 2021, 6:38
The three facets of play that are costing Sale the most penalties
Director Alex Sanderson has his team's discipline foremost in his mind following the naughty aspects of the last two Sale performa…
Liam Heagney
18 Dec 2021, 5:59
On This Day: New Scotland deal for Frank Hadden
Frank Hadden ended speculation over his future by agreeing a new rolling contract to extend his stint as Scotland head coach, on t…
PA
18 Dec 2021, 4:56
'I've received death threats': Sacked Top 14 winner breaks silence
Ludovic Radosavljevic has spoken for the first time after racist remarks against Christian Ambadiang resulted in his sacking by Pr…
Liam Heagney
18 Dec 2021, 4:51
'Very unusual for us' - Mixed feelings for Dan McFarland after Ulster win
Dan McFarland was happy with the result but not the performance as his side beat Northampton 27-22 in the Heineken Champions Cup.
PA
18 Dec 2021, 4:09
'We probably have got a much better rugby player than we thought'
Jack Walker at Harlequins has proved to be one of the best summer signings in England, his excellence even surprising assistant Ad…
Liam Heagney
18 Dec 2021, 4:06
'He is a different shape to any other nine I have ever played against'
Ben Youngs is set to eclipse Jason Leonard as England’s most capped player, but the 32-year-old scrum half insists he is still l…
Chris Jones
18 Dec 2021, 3:55
Warming the bench for a once-in-a-generation talent
The little-known players toiling in the shadows of giants.
LONG READ
Gavin Mortimer
18 Dec 2021, 2:57
URC sides suffer three loses in Challenge Cup nightmare
Gloucester kick-started their Challenge Cup campaign with a bonus-point 54-25 win against Benetton at Kingsholm.
PA
17 Dec 2021, 18:26
Ulster hold off late fightback to beat Northampton
Ulster survived a last-quarter fightback by Northampton at Kingspan Stadium to make it two wins out of two in the Heineken Champio…
PA
17 Dec 2021, 18:11
Ben Youngs' motivation: 'The family. It's been a tough time'
Ben Youngs is determined to extract everything possible from the final years of his playing career knowing that his success is a s…
PA
17 Dec 2021, 17:16
Has Santa brought an early present for the All Blacks?
Joe Schmidt could be just the tonic that the All Blacks need.
LONG READ
Tony Johnson
17 Dec 2021, 12:56
The panic button the EPCR may well end up pushing - Andy Goode
We all knew Covid disruption was likely again in the Champions Cup this season and it’s anyone’s guess when these latest postp…
Andy Goode
17 Dec 2021, 10:07
Munster make five changes to their starting team to face Castres
Fresh from their exciting round one win at Wasps, Munster have named their team for their second round Champions Cup game versus C…
Kim Ekin
17 Dec 2021, 9:22
EPCR statement: Seven more round two European games are called off
It has been a bruising week for the credibility of European rugby as a total of ten Champions Cup/Challenge Cup matches have been …
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 8:32
Latham, Kearney and Robinson inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame at 15
The 15th wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame has been revealed with the finest fullbacks to ever grace the game reco…
Sam Smith
17 Dec 2021, 8:15
I really don't get it - Jim's Friday Five
Jim Hamilton looks are five talking points across the game of rugby heading into the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Opinion
Jim Hamilton
17 Dec 2021, 7:29
Racing handed walkover after Ospreys pull out of trip to France
Racing versus Ospreys in Paris became this weekend's latest cancellation after the Welsh region admitted they were no longer able …
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 7:25
IRFU say they'll 'fully publish' reviews amid spat with players
The IRFU have said they will make the two ongoing reviews into the organisation public amid the fallout from last week's row with …
Ian Cameron
17 Dec 2021, 7:22
Spoilers of old helping Irish provinces set the pace in Europe
Will Ireland prove the spanner in the EPCR works for England and France?
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
17 Dec 2021, 7:10
Banned Brad Shields cleared to play again with immediate effect
Wasps were furious that Brad Shields was banned for four matches and their appeal to overturn the red card suspension has been suc…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 6:52
O'Gara has his say on being the bookies' favourite for Munster job
La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara was installed as the 8/11 favourite when the bookies' market opened on who will become the new Munst…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 6:35
London Irish sign hooker Tadgh McElroy on a season-long loan
Having followed a trial at Bristol by signing for Ealing, 2021 has taken another twist for Tadgh McElroy as he is now at London Ir…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 6:00
What most impresses Leicester about breakthrough 21-year-old lock
Freddie Steward isn't the only academy graduate to impress at Leicester this season as Ollie Chessum has also caught Steve Borthwi…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 5:23
The forgotten draw of rugby's David versus Goliath
When Toulouse overcame the challenge of la Rochelle in last year's Heineken Cup final the match boasted the two biggest packs asse…
Opinion
Jonathan Beardmore
17 Dec 2021, 5:03
Brett Gosper retains one regret from long stint as World Rugby CEO
After switching into a role with the NFL, Brett Gosper has looked back on his time as World Rugby CEO and revealed his one major r…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 4:48
How Exeter view 'unique' brother-vs-brother scrum-half challenge
It has become very interesting at Exeter in recent weeks with Jack Maunder now being challenged for No9 selection by his younger b…
Liam Heagney
17 Dec 2021, 4:17
Superstar Jerry Tuwai still part of Fiji sevens and being lined up for key role
Fiji rugby official are confident double Olympic gold medal winner Jerry Tuwai will continue to spearhead the country’s sevens t…
Chris Jones
17 Dec 2021, 3:46
Howlett, Campese, Underwood among newly-inducted RugbyPass Hall of Fame No14s
The 14th wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame has been revealed with the finest wingers to ever grace the game recogn…
Sam Smith
16 Dec 2021, 15:00
'He's taken a huge pay cut' - Ellis Genge to Bristol not about money
Ellis Genge rejected the prospect of earning more money at Leicester to join his home-town club Bristol next season, according to …
PA
16 Dec 2021, 14:20
'It looks stupid': The story behind rugby's shortest-ever loan
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has explained the reasons why new Scotland cap Ewan Ashman had rugby's shortest-ever loan last month at G…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 13:56
Multiple cancellations incoming as French government impose travel bans
New travel restrictions brought in by the French government are threatening to play havoc with the weekend’s Heineken Champions …
PA
16 Dec 2021, 13:32
Leinster statement: Province 'disappointed' with walkover decision
Leinster were set to fly to France on Friday morning to face Montpellier in the Champions Cup but they have had their wings clippe…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 13:26
Mastercard and World Rugby's 'Youth Unstoppables'
Youth Unstoppables is a unique digital content series championing 17 inspirational young female athletes from around the world. Th…
RugbyPass
16 Dec 2021, 12:27
Bristol Bears sign England prop Ellis Genge
Bristol Bears have verified the worst kept secret in rugby, confirming the signing of England prop Ellis Genge, whose dramatic exi…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 11:37
'It's a weird thing' - How the Duane Vermeulen Ulster signing went down
Springbok No.8 Duane Vermeulen has shed some light on why he ended joining Ulster - and it sounds like it was touch and go on his …
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 11:31
Edinburgh to lose Scotland international Ben Toolis
Edinburgh have confirmed that they are set to lose Scotland international Ben Toolis, who is moving on at the end of the season.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 10:44
'Bollocks': What Ellis Genge said in 2020 about loyalty in rugby
Ellis Genge leaving Leicester has lit up social media - amid the debate it's worth recalling his January 2020 interview about rugb…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 9:44
Covid-19 hit Leinster opt for 6-2 split and rookie faces in backline
Covid-19 hit Leinster have opted for a 6-2 split on the bench and some rookie faces in the backline as they face the daunting task…
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 8:18
Toulon debut for Cheslin Kolbe 16 weeks after quitting Toulouse
Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to make his debut for new club Toulon, who forked out a fortune in August to sign him from …
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 8:13
No Biggar but Lawes set for a 'reunion' with Henderson in Belfast
Dan Biggar has been excluded by Northampton but fellow 2021 Lions Courtney Lawes and Iain Henderson will be lining out in Belfast.…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 7:40
Bath winger cops ban for 'contact with eye area' of Leinster flanker
Bath wing Will Muir has been banned for making contact with the eye area of Leinster's Josh van der Flier during his side's Heinek…
Sam Smith
16 Dec 2021, 7:38
Schmidt will help All Blacks see themselves through northern eyes
Joe Schmidt has a deep understanding of Northern Hemisphere rugby, which can only benefit the All Blacks.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
16 Dec 2021, 7:33
'Shocker' - Andy Goode floats theory over hefty Brad Shields' ban
Andy Goode has a theory as to why the Wasps' backrow Brad Shields copped a hefty ban for a controversial hit last weekend was so l…
Kim Ekin
16 Dec 2021, 6:44
Wasps deliver their verdict on makeshift midfielder Josh Bassett
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has sifted through the wreckage of their loss to Munster and has given a verdict on Josh Bassett as a make…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 6:30
Glasgow Warriors hold on to Test Lion Ali Price
British & Irish Lions and Scotland scrumhalf Ali Price has put pen to paper on a new contract with Glasgow Warriors.
Ian Cameron
16 Dec 2021, 6:24
The 'Welsh prop pride' Adam Jones felt seeing Cardiff vs Toulouse
Harlequins assistant Adam Jones has outlined his 'Rocky-like' respect for the props who fronted up last weekend for Cardiff in an …
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 5:47
The Women's Rugby Association: A turning point for the game?
It seems like Christmas has come early this year for all those involved in the women’s game. After what seems like months of dif…
Stella Mills
16 Dec 2021, 4:44
Hooper's 'big decision' reaction to van Graan's Bath appointment
Struggling Bath director of rugby Stuart Hooper has been speaking about the club's recruitment of Johann van Graan as its new head…
Liam Heagney
16 Dec 2021, 4:43
Juan Imhoff on his ongoing Los Pumas abscence
Juan Imhoff says the constant strain of having to operate in a COVID bubble away from home means he is unlikely to be pulling on..…
Chris Jones
16 Dec 2021, 3:40
Tributes flow after the passing of former Tongan international Taniela Moa
Former Auckland, Blues and Tonga player Taniela Moa has passed away at age 36 leading to tributes from his former teams.
Sam Smith
15 Dec 2021, 22:16
Joe Schmidt on why his start date as an All Black selector is after the Ireland series
Ireland were incredibly successful under Schmidt, winning three Six Nations titles including a Grand Slam in 2018 and becoming the…
Ben Smith
15 Dec 2021, 17:19
Codie Taylor the latest senior All Black to ink long-term deal
All Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury hooker Codie Taylor has become the latest top player to recommit long term to New Zealand Rug…
Online Editors
15 Dec 2021, 14:45
'Way less competitive': How reduced Premiership cap has hit market
The reduced Premiership salary cap was a major talking point for Rob Baxter at this week's Exeter media briefing before round two …
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 14:34
Hilarious bulldog video diary is keeping the banned Erasmus busy
Banned Springboks rugby boss Rassie Erasmus is keeping busy with a video series very different from the footage that landed him in…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 14:21
Ex-Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will retire after Friday's Dragons game
Former Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will call it quits following this weekend's Challenge Cup fixture for Dragons versus Lyon at Rodney…
Kim Ekin
15 Dec 2021, 12:53
Captain fantastic Sarah Hirini collects hat-trick of NZ Rugby awards
Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini has collected three major prizes at the 2021 ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, including the s…
Online Editors
15 Dec 2021, 12:42
England match adds to All Blacks' revenge mission in 2022
Given how the 2021 international season ended, with the All Blacks going down to Ireland and France in successive weeks, Ian Foste…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
15 Dec 2021, 11:26
'Feels harshly done': Wasps to appeal the Brad Shields ban
Wasps have revealed they will be appealing the ban that was announced on Wednesday for Brad Shields after his European red card.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 11:24
'This is a personal decision': Ellis Genge to leave Leicester
Club captain and England prop Ellis Genge has revealed he will leave Leicester Tigers at the current season for personal reasons.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 10:32
Peter Horne to switch into coaching after confirming retirement
Glasgow midfielder Peter Horne won 45 caps for Scotland and was also in the squads that competed at the World Cup in 2015 and 2019…
PA
15 Dec 2021, 9:05
Brad Shields is banned after contesting last Sunday's red card
Brad Shields decided to contest the red card he picked up for Wasps last Sunday and he has now learned his fate following his hear…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 8:51
Smith, O'Driscoll among newly-inducted RugbyPass Hall of Fame No13s
The 13th wave of RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees has been revealed with the game's finest No13s getting recognised on Wednesday.
Sam Smith
15 Dec 2021, 8:29
Hooper survives as Bath only give van Graan the head coach role
Director of rugby Stuart Hooper had dodged a bullet at Bath as Johann van Grann will only become the head coach at the club next s…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 8:13
Saracens forced to concede Saturday's European game in France
Beaten by Edinburgh last Saturday in the Challenge Cup, Saracens have now suffered a second blow on their return to European compe…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 7:42
Why Leicester have eyes on 'back five of the scrum' Irish approach
Leicester have won all 10 league and European games so far in 2021/2022 but Steve Borthwick has his attention piqued by their next…
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 5:39
England confirm November 2022 schedule includes All Blacks game
England have given themselves a mini-World Cup for November 2022, arranging a four-match programme that includes the All Blacks.
Liam Heagney
15 Dec 2021, 5:03
Joe Schmidt outlines what he will offer the All Blacks as selector
Ex-Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has detailed how he can help the All Blacks succeed in his new role as independent selector.
Alex McLeod
14 Dec 2021, 23:27
All Blacks selections set to change with Joe Schmidt onboard
Don't be surprised to see the All Blacks change the way they select players after having recruited former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt…
Alex McLeod
14 Dec 2021, 22:25
'Really sad': Pablo Matera opens up on Jaguares' axing from Super Rugby
Two years after nearly leading the Jaguares to a breakthrough title, Pablo Matera is back in Super Rugby with the team that beat h…
Alex McLeod
14 Dec 2021, 21:14
Crusaders provide update on Mo'unga's Super Rugby Pacific availability
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has provided an update on Richie Mo'unga's availability for the beginning of next year's Supe…
Alex McLeod
14 Dec 2021, 19:20
'Yes, we don't have the same budget as other teams but...'
Tigers boss Steve Borthwick on why fallen giants Leicester are now thriving again in England and Europe despite the reduced salary…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 14:15
Rugby Pod rages over Poite: 'An absolute cowboy of a referee...'
The Rugby Pod are raging over the latest red card incident involving Romain Poite, the referee who sent off Wasps' Brad Shields la…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 14:03
Bath, Sale and Pau players cited, two for alleged eye contact
EPCR citing commissioners have been busy as three players have been cited after round one in Europe, including Will Muir of Bath.
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 13:29
'No Japanese team wants to keep Australian players forever'
The chairman of Japan's new rugby union competition says he supports a model where Australian players contracted to Japanese clubs…
AAP
14 Dec 2021, 12:21
The biggest benefit of bringing in Joe Schmidt as an All Blacks selector
Joe Schmidt will add some fresh thinking to the All Blacks selection process next season and there's more than a few problem posit…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
14 Dec 2021, 11:55
'Astronomical': Cardiff GPS numbers off the charts versus Toulouse
Cardiff have reflected on how a Champions Cup team padded out with semi-professionals and academy players did against Toulouse.
PA
14 Dec 2021, 11:46
Earls of wisdom
Munster and Ireland wing is inspiring the next generation by talking openly about his struggles with bipolar disorder
LONG READ
Garry Doyle
14 Dec 2021, 11:31
Further positive tests at Leinster and Montpellier ahead of Friday
Friday's Montpellier versus Leinster Champions Cup clash in France has been affected by yet more players testing positive for Covi…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 11:22
Munster injury update leaves Joey Carbery in race for Six Nations
Joey Carbery is set to possibly miss the start of the 2022 Six Nations campaign with Ireland after a Munster medical bulletin upda…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 10:24
O'Gara the early Munster favourite but bookies' list intrigues
Ronan O'Gara is the early favourite with the bookies after the decision by Johann van Graan to hand in his notice at Munster on Tu…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 9:48
Bath appoint South African defence coach 19 days after urgent call
Bath have appointed Brent Janse van Rensburg as their new defence coach 19 days after an internal review at the Premiership strugg…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 9:01
Sergio Parisse is looking for an Italy recall at the age of 38
Sergio Parisse, the legendary Azzurri No8, has this week revealed he has had talks with Kieran Crowley about playing for Italy aga…
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 8:25
Four World Cup-winning No 12s among newly RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees
The 12th wave of RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees has been revealed, the game's finest second-fives getting recognised on Tuesday.
Sam Smith
14 Dec 2021, 7:08
Tamaiti Williams' focus on tighthead prop just the tonic NZ rugby needs
After a rock-solid introduction to Super Rugby in 2021, Tamaiti Williams is set to make a massive impact on the competition next y…
Interview
Tom Vinicombe
14 Dec 2021, 7:01
'There's work to do': RFU appoints head of diversity and inclusion
The RFU has appointed Jatin Patel as their first head of diversity and inclusion to evolve and drive strategy across four strategi…
Kim Ekin
14 Dec 2021, 6:42
Watch: The jaw-dropping jump by Harry Potter into a French moat
Winger Harry Potter scored a try for Leicester and then disappeared from view 117 seconds later with a dramatic jump in Bordeaux. …
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 5:59
Bath target van Graan has handed in his notice to quit Munster
Munster boss Johann van Graan has turned down a two-year extension and will instead quit the Irish club at the end of the current …
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 5:32
Watch: Newcastle score the fastest ever try in European history
Newcastle midfielder Max Wright shaved four seconds off the record for the fastest ever European try with his score last weekend.
Liam Heagney
14 Dec 2021, 4:33
Pablo Matera relieved to join Crusaders after challenging year
The Crusaders have finally unveiled new signing Pablo Matera eight months after announcing they had signed him, but the Los Pumas …
Alex McLeod
14 Dec 2021, 1:02
Ian Foster reveals how new selector Joe Schmidt can help the All Blacks
The recruitment of Joe Schmidt has been widely heralded as a coup for the All Blacks, and Ian Foster has outlined why exactly that…
Alex McLeod
13 Dec 2021, 23:10
Jordie Barrett at 12 can provide what has been missing since Laumape left
The All Blacks could do with Laumape right now. Instead, it appears Tonga will eventually benefit from his services in midfield.
Hamish Bidwell
13 Dec 2021, 18:29
New Zealand Rugby confirm Joe Schmidt's appointment as All Blacks selector
New Zealand Rugby has announced the appointment of former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt as an independent All Blacks selector.
Alex McLeod
13 Dec 2021, 18:25
Wallabies youngster Hunter Paisami signs on until 2023 World Cup
Hunter Paisami has shunned overseas offers to extend his contract with Rugby Australia and the Reds in a boost for the Wallabies' …
AAP
13 Dec 2021, 18:04
'Rugby has to revisit the purpose of the TMO and get referees to make decisions'
It is a sign of the times that the identity of the TMO has become almost as significant as that of the match referee, while touch …
Opinion
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 13:03
'Disappointing' - IRFU hit back after 62 players sign scathing letter of complaint
The IRFU have hit back at a group of over 60 women's players who have penned a withering letter to the Irish government, complaini…
Ian Cameron
13 Dec 2021, 12:21
Leinster halt training in Dublin as a 'precaution'
Leinster have postponed training until Tuesday as they await the latest PCR testing results. The Irish province said last week tha…
PA
13 Dec 2021, 11:40
Chris Ashton - the timeline of a rugby enigma
Worcester Warriors have today confirmed English rugby's worst-kept secret by announcing that Chris Ashton will leave the club.
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 11:16
Dupont is surging towards greatness
Antoine Dupont bewitches the rugby world, Munster marvel agains Wasps and Edinburgh down the mighty Saracens
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Dec 2021, 9:23
Glasgow Warriors take a stance on Exeter's 'faux headdress and Tomahawk chant'
Glasgow Warriors have become the latest club to take a formal stance on the continued use of North American heritage by Exeter Chi…
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 8:51
Story-packed opening Champions Cup weekend provides a rugby boost
Despite the chaos brought about by COVID-19 the Heineken Champions Cup has filled our screens with some brilliant action during th…
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 7:24
Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana among newly-inducted RugbyPass Hall of Fame wings
The 11th wave of RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees have been revealed as the game's finest left wings were recognised on Monday.
Sam Smith
13 Dec 2021, 7:01
Reports link Joe Schmidt with new All Blacks role
Former Ireland and Leinster boss Joe Schmidt is poised to join the All Blacks as a selector according to reports in a New Zealand …
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 5:56
Chris Ashton leaves Worcester with 'immediate effect'
Former England wing Chris Ashton has left Gallagher Premiership club Worcester with immediate effect.
PA
13 Dec 2021, 5:48
'You can't but be pleased. Bonus point, six tries to nil... really pleasing'
Connacht head coach Andy Friend praised his side’s adaptability after their 36-9 Heineken Champions Cup victory over Stade Franc…
PA
13 Dec 2021, 5:14
'We said we wanted a crack at Europe. We were lucky, we left a lot out there'
Harlequins’ scrum coach Adam Jones said his ‘lucky’ team were happier with the result than the performance after opening the…
PA
13 Dec 2021, 5:00
'I couldn't see the Munster game going ahead' - Wasps boss reveals chaotic scenes
.Munster have been rightly lauded across Europe for winning their opening Champions Cup tie against Wasps without the 34 players w…
Paul Smith
13 Dec 2021, 4:22
Harlequins survive late fightback to beat Champions Cup opponents Castres
Harlequins survived a late fightback from Top 14 opponents Castres to open their Heineken Champions Cup account with a hard-fought…
PA
13 Dec 2021, 3:52
Players' union for women in Premier 15s launches to provide support
A players’ union for women is being launched for the first time to provide support to competitors in the Allianz Premier 15s.
PA
13 Dec 2021, 3:38
Ardie Savea open to bringing goggles back after World Cup trial run
All Blacks star Ardie Savea has revealed he is open to bringing back the goggles he briefly wore at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
Alex McLeod
13 Dec 2021, 1:01
'He looks like a beast': Ardie Savea names the one player he'd sign for the Hurricanes
Ardie Savea has listed the most promising youngsters coming through the ranks at the Hurricanes and named the one player he would …
Sam Smith
12 Dec 2021, 22:08
The words you never want to hear from All Blacks leadership have been uttered
Opinion
Ben Smith
12 Dec 2021, 19:24
'I'd be certainly interested': All Blacks star keen on Major League Rugby move
An All Blacks star has revealed he is interested in playing Major League Rugby should the competition continue to build traction o…
Alex McLeod
12 Dec 2021, 18:33
Captain Fraser Brown calls out Glasgow's bench after loss to La Rochelle
Glasgow co-captain Fraser Brown criticised his side’s workrate in their 20-13 Heineken Champions Cup defeat to last season’s r…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 14:41
Mat Protheroe fires back on Twitter after Sale publicly accuse him of diving
Ospreys fullback Mat Protheroe has hit back on Twitter after Sale Sharks publicly accused him of diving during their Heineken Cham…
Ian Cameron
12 Dec 2021, 13:31
Glasgow Warriors go down fighting in La Rochelle
Glasgow suffered a 20-13 Heineken Champions Cup defeat away to last season’s finalists La Rochelle after the hosts plundered 10 …
PA
12 Dec 2021, 13:13
Munster miracle men shock Wasps in thrillingly chaotic Heineken Champions Cup clash
Wasps were overrun 35-14 by Munster in a thrillingly chaotic Heineken Champions Cup clash contested by makeshift teams besieged by…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 12:48
'It just grated me': The Jordie Barrett missed kick that forced a rethink
All Blacks and Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett has revealed that a costly missed kick against the Brumbies in this year's Super…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Dec 2021, 11:33
Alex Sanderson issues Tom Curry update after England star leaves field early
Alex Sanderson admitted Sale Sharks had bucked a trend by beating Heineken Champions Cup opponents the Ospreys despite a hefty pen…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 11:33
Connacht dismantle Stade Francais in Galway
Connacht opened up their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a richly-deserved 36-9 bonus-point win over Stade Francais at the Sp…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 11:15
Sale hold off Ospreys fightback to launch Champions Cup campaign with win
Sale Sharks held off a fierce Ospreys fightback to launch their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 21-13 victory in Swansea.
PA
12 Dec 2021, 10:54
'Made it scary for them' - Gruff Rees hails 'remarkable effort'
Gruff Rees hailed a “remarkable effort” from his hastily-assembled Cardiff team following a 39-7 defeat against Heineken Champ…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 10:19
On this day: Jonny Wilkinson calls time on international career
Wilkinson will always be remembered for his drop goal which secured victory in the final seconds of the 2003 World Cup final again…
PA
12 Dec 2021, 10:08
Roux won't resign but SA Rugby may take decision out of his hands
South African media sources are reporting that controversial figure Jurie Roux does not plan on resigning
Chris Jones
12 Dec 2021, 8:49
'It wasn't just getting drunk, we had little activities for them'
Sale took themselves off to London on a recent jolly, high jinx that Alex Sanderson insists is invaluable in strengthening his tea…
Liam Heagney
12 Dec 2021, 6:00
'The last 20 minutes is probably the thing that is lingering...'
Leinster were very comfortable Champions Cup winners over Bath on Saturday, yet one aspect of their display bugged coach Leo Culle…
Liam Heagney
12 Dec 2021, 4:16
Rugby should ditch the culture woo-woo
Some of the more astute readers of this article may already be making the link between bringing bears to work, obsessing about cul…
Opinion
Jonathan Beardmore
12 Dec 2021, 4:09
'You'd be surprised if I told you I only goal kick once a week'
Ospreys talisman Stephen Myler explains at length to RugbyPass why he is still going at the age of 37, 15 years after converting f…
Interview
Liam Heagney
12 Dec 2021, 3:30
Edinburgh slay Saracens in European Challenge Cup campaign
Edinburgh began their European Challenge Cup campaign with an impressive 21-18 victory over Saracens at the StoneX Stadium.
PA
12 Dec 2021, 3:29
The 'we are growing' Bath mantra at odds with a 25-point hammering
Stuart Hooper and Charlie Ewels had their 'youthful' excuses at the ready after Bath suffered a Champions Cup hammering in Dublin.…
Liam Heagney
12 Dec 2021, 3:12
Watch: Dupont celebrates World Player of the Year with 'cheat code' display
Fresh off winning the World Rugby Player of the Year award, Toulouse scrumhalf Antoine Dupont showed his class against a Cardiff s…
Sam Smith
11 Dec 2021, 22:58
'I'm not sure he's ever scored three': Exeter praise 'smart' Jonny Gray after hat-trick heroics
Exeter assistant coach Ali Hepher was full of praise for Jonny Gray and his game awareness after the Scotland lock’s hat-trick o…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 18:09
Second-half Jonny Gray hat-trick helps Exeter to a convincing win
Jonny Gray scored a hat-trick of close-range tries as Exeter got their Champions Cup campaign off to a winning start over Montpell…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 17:44
Dan McFarland 'proud' of 'magnificent' Ulster following Clermont victory
The 29-23 win could prove to be a turning point in Ulster’s season, with the Irish province now in a strong position in Europe a…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 16:13
'He pointed his gun on my chest' - Van Rensburg's journey from armed robbery to salvation
Armed robbery, bereavement and trauma feature in the remarkable journey of Rohan Janse van Rensburg.
LONG READ
Jamie Lyall
11 Dec 2021, 15:58
Clermont indiscipline allows a Cooney-inspired Ulster to strike
Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney scored tries and John Cooney kicked 19 points as Ulster pulled off a major ambush at Clermont.
PA
11 Dec 2021, 15:27
The thing that most pleased Borthwick about Leicester in France
Leicester have now won 13 competitive games in succession, but one particular aspect really pleased Steve Borthwick in Bordeaux.
PA
11 Dec 2021, 14:29
Appointment of new defence coach can't come quick enough for Bath
Bath came to Dublin having conceded 297 points and 38 tries Premiership tries, and Europe only added to their pain under Stuart Ho…
Liam Heagney
11 Dec 2021, 13:21
Free-flowing first-half is enough for Leinster to breeze past Bath
The 25,403 spectators were treated to a free-flowing first half, at the end of which Leinster led Bath 31-13 in the Champions Cup.…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 12:58
A George Ford kick proves decisive as Leicester grab win in France
George Ford kicked 11 points with Guy Porter scoring their only try as Leicester maintained their unbeaten start to the season at …
PA
11 Dec 2021, 12:48
Bath player ratings vs Leinster | Champions Cup
The Bath player ratings live from Dublin on a damaging day where their wounding Premiership struggles continued on into the Champi…
Liam Heagney
11 Dec 2021, 12:12
Dupont provides Toulouse with masterful direction in Cardiff
Cardiff produced a battling display despite ravaged playing resources in going down to a 39-7 defeat against European champions To…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 9:02
The question mark hanging over South Africa's RWC2023 title defence
England head coach Eddie Jones has suggested there's a significant question mark hanging over the Springboks 2023 Rugby World Cup …
Rugby365
11 Dec 2021, 6:32
Peter O'Mahony apologises to Garryowen after video shared online
Munster back row Peter O'Mahony has apologised to a Limerick rugby club after a video was circulated in which he used an expletive…
Ian Cameron
11 Dec 2021, 5:32
'When that happens you know Pearce has lost it as he's a nice dude'
The latest RugbyPass Offload has reflected on what happened last weekend at Sandy Park between referee Luke Pearce and Saracens.
Liam Heagney
11 Dec 2021, 5:30
'I don't hate them as a people' - Lowe wants Leinster to be 'hated'
Ireland wing James Lowe “hates” the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise because they have dominated the competition for so many ye…
Chris Jones
11 Dec 2021, 4:55
The admiration Chris Boyd has for Finn Russell after Friday night
Northampton boss Chris Boyd could only admire Finn Russell after the Racing 92 fly-half orchestrated a 45-14 Heineken Champions Cu…
PA
11 Dec 2021, 4:34
From Youngs pretender to the throne of England
The XV looks at how the Leicester scrum-half has evolved his game to rule the roost at No9 for more than a decade
LONG READ
Will Owen
11 Dec 2021, 4:07
The biggest learning Marcus Smith recently got off Jonny Wilkinson
Fresh from a massive November with England, Marcus Smith has been talking about the influence of Jonny Wilkinson and the trapping …
PA
11 Dec 2021, 3:00
Only one non-All Black or Springbok named in fan-voted all-time XV
Only one non-All Black or Springbok, hailing from the minnow rugby nation of Georgia, has been included in a fan-voted all-time XV…
Sam Smith
10 Dec 2021, 23:18
All Blacks duo hint at potential cross-code moves to NRL and AFL
Two All Blacks stars have revealed they are eager to explore opportunities in rival codes rugby league and Australian football.
Alex McLeod
10 Dec 2021, 22:38
'I'll put my hand up for Tonga': Ngani Laumape eyes test rugby switch
Former All Blacks star Ngani Laumape has gone on record saying that he intends to switch international allegiance from New Zealand…
Alex McLeod
10 Dec 2021, 19:26
Newcastle edge clear in second half to beat Worcester in Challenge Cup opener
Newcastle scored four tries as they edged Worcester 31-26 in their European Challenge Cup opener at Kingston Park.
PA
10 Dec 2021, 17:55
Finn Russell stars for Racing 92 as Northampton suffer big defeat in Euro opener
Finn Russell inspired Racing 92 to a resounding 45-14 Champions Cup victory at Franklin’s Gardens, where Northampton emerged as …
PA
10 Dec 2021, 17:38
'They'll never survive': Future of South Africa's franchises under threat
Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark has called for drastic changes in South African sport, including rugby.
Rugby365
10 Dec 2021, 17:20
'Something must be done' - Dai Young begs Government for help
Three players and three staff members underwent a 10-day period of isolation in Cape Town and will now have to quarantine in the U…
PA
10 Dec 2021, 12:41
How France channeled England to best All Blacks
France, like England, showed the tactics needed to beat the All Blacks.
LONG READ
Nick Bishop
10 Dec 2021, 12:18
Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson among new No 10s inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The 10th wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest first-fives ever to grace the game wer…
Sam Smith
10 Dec 2021, 11:40
Koch out, what's Dupont? - Jim Hamilton's Friday Five
Jim Hamilton looks are five talking points across the game of rugby heading into the opening round of the Heineken Champions Cup.
…
Opinion
Jim Hamilton
10 Dec 2021, 11:38
'A disgrace': Jordie Barrett's frustrations with 2019 stadium eviction
All Black Jordie Barrett has, for the first time, revealed all the details of his two 'brushes with the law' from earlier in his c…
Sam Smith
10 Dec 2021, 10:48
Jordie Barrett's midfield move 'not a matter of if, it's a matter of when'
Just when it looks like Jordie Barrett has well and truly locked down the No 15 jersey for New Zealand and come of age in the blac…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Dec 2021, 9:43
Paul Hull gets 'one of the most crucial roles in the English game'
The exit of long-serving Tony Spreadbury RFU referees boss has paved the way for ex-England full-back Paul Hull to return to the p…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 9:25
Priestland the latest Cardiff player to speak out over Covid-19 chaos
Cardiff standoff Rhys Priestland is the latest player to speak out over the welfare of players caught up in Covid-19 chaos resulti…
Ian Cameron
10 Dec 2021, 9:06
'No bulls*** with him': What convinced Pollard to join Leicester
Handre Pollard has given his first interview since signing for Leicester, the Springboks No10 telling the Tigers website what swun…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 8:37
Edinburgh lose 3 Scotland internationals ahead of Saracens clash
Edinburgh will be without the injured Jamie Ritchie, Darcy Graham and Blair Kinghorn for their European Challenge Cup clash with S…
PA
10 Dec 2021, 8:37
Antoine Dupont named world player of the year
French maestro Antoine Dupont has been named World Rugby's World Player of the Year. Dupont is the first Frenchman to win the pres…
Kim Ekin
10 Dec 2021, 8:09
Vermuelen to start as Ulster opt for 6-2 split on bench for Clermont
South African World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen is set to make his delayed Ulster debut after being named in the starting team to p…
Sam Smith
10 Dec 2021, 7:55
12 players set to make their debut for quarantine-hit Munster
The depth of the Munster squad will be severely tested when they take on Wasps in the opening round of the Champions Cup this Sund…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 7:36
Alfie Barbeary returns to back row as Wasps name side for Munster
England prospect Alfie Barbeary will make his first Wasps start of the season as they host Munster at the Coventry Building Societ…
Kim Ekin
10 Dec 2021, 7:28
Andy Goode: Why I like the new Heineken Champions Cup format
European rugby is back this weekend and the new format makes it the most wide open competition we’ve ever seen.
Andy Goode
10 Dec 2021, 6:47
Leinster's European preparations affected by positive Covid tests
Fancied Irish side Leinster have had their preparations for this Saturday's Champions Cup opener versus Bath affected by a Covid o…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 6:45
'I'm sure he'll handle pressure of a home crowd baying for blood'
Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli is set for a Champions Cup baptism of fire when he takes charge of Castres versus Harlequins on S…
Liam Heagney
10 Dec 2021, 5:06
SA Rugby CEO ordered to pay £1.7million after losing appeal
SA Rugby Chief Executive Jurie Roux has lost his appeal and is now responsible to personally pay back more than ZAR37-million (£1…
Rugby365
10 Dec 2021, 5:04
John Mitchell wants Wasps to take Munster rookies 'deep'
Wasps are planning to pile on the agony for Munster who have endured the most disruptive build up to any match in their Heineken C…
Chris Jones
10 Dec 2021, 3:52
All Blacks star names the five standout players he faced on recent tour
An All Blacks star has named the five opposition players that stood out the most on his side's recent globe-trotting tour.
Sam Smith
09 Dec 2021, 22:46
Report: Nehe Milner-Skudder set to rejoin Hurricanes in 2022
Former All Blacks star Nehe Milner-Skudder is reportedly set to rejoin the Hurricanes ahead of next year's Super Rugby Pacific cam…
Sam Smith
09 Dec 2021, 19:32
Scott Johnson set to leave director of rugby role at Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia's director of rugby Scott Johnson will finish up at the end of the year as part of an organisational shake-up anno…
AAP
09 Dec 2021, 18:09
All Blacks star Joe Moody recommits to New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks star Joe Moody has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby on a three-year deal that will see him through until 2024.
Alex McLeod
09 Dec 2021, 17:47
'Look, it's a failure potentially on my part but I tried...'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has shed light on the sudden departure of ex-England winger Denny Solomona from the Premiership club.
Interview
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 11:26
The training ground attitude change that fired up Alex Mitchell
Alex Mitchell has saluted a change in attitude on the Northampton training ground for helping him get over the line for his club a…
Interview
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 11:20
'Ah bollocks!' and 'Superb signing': Koch transfer stirs emotions
The surprise decision of Springboks prop Vincent Koch to quit Saracens and join Wasps for next season lit up Twitter on Thursday.
Opinion
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 10:48
Northampton make three changes while Racing include Finn Russell
Talisman Finn Russell has been restored to a star-studded Racing 92 line-up for Friday's Champions Cup opener away to Northampton …
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 8:07
Snowsill stands strong with WRU: 'If they understood the situation, would they still criticise it?'
She’s been a part of the Wales set up for over a decade, but only now does Elinor Snowsill feel her international and club caree…
Lucy Lomax
09 Dec 2021, 8:04
'It's time for a change': Wasps sign Springboks prop Vincent Koch
Wasps have pulled off a Premiership transfer coup, securing the services of the Springboks and Saracens prop Vincent Koch for next…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 7:32
Munster's van Graan on the speculation that he is wanted by Bath
Ex-Springboks assistant Johann van Graan has reacted to speculation that he could be tempted by Bath to leave Munster for the 2022…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 7:09
Sale react to Ashton rumour, their take on Diamond at Worcester
Sale boss Alex Sanderson has responded to the Chris Ashton for Sharks rumour and Worcester's recent appointment of consultant Stev…
Liam Heagney
09 Dec 2021, 5:18
Maul things considered
Graham Simmons on why the catch-and-drive, rolling maul has become “rugby’s answer to marital sex”
LONG READ
Graham Simmons
09 Dec 2021, 4:37
Former Springbok scrumhalves dominate 12 new Hall of Fame inductees
Home to the greatest rugby players of all-time, the RugbyPass Hall of Fame acknowledges and recognises the outstanding efforts of …
Sam Smith
08 Dec 2021, 21:09
History suggests the All Blacks will sweep Ireland 3-nil in July
This Ireland team will be second only to the British & Irish Lions in terms of the strength of visiting European teams over the la…
Opinion
Ben Smith
08 Dec 2021, 17:22
Why Cortez Ratima chose Chiefs over Crusaders: 'A chance to represent my people'
When Cortez Ratima mapped out his future following his final year of high school in 2018, the young halfback wasn’t expecting to…
Interview
Tom Vinicombe
08 Dec 2021, 16:39
Mitchell finally breaks silence over quitting England for Wasps
Wasps assistant John Mitchell has broken his silence about his exit from Eddie Jones' England just months after extending his cont…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 13:14
Canterbury drop co-coaching structure, on the lookout for new top dog
It’s a case of back to the future for Canterbury Rugby as New Zealand’s oldest provincial union looks to appoint a head coach …
Online Editors
08 Dec 2021, 12:57
The All Blacks' struggles are reshaping history
The pathway to the World Cup is equally as important as the World Cup itself.
LONG READ
Justin Marshall
08 Dec 2021, 12:49
Black Ferns: It's the system, not the players who are broken
Black Fern’s player Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamte was brave enough to share her story on social media, explaining she experienced a m…
Stella Mills
08 Dec 2021, 10:39
Ospreys' Ifan Phillips is being treated for life-changing injuries
Ospreys have confirmed that 25-year-old hooker Ifan Phillips suffered life-changing injuries in an accident in Swansea last Sunday…
PA
08 Dec 2021, 9:10
Springboks dominate the World Rugby Dream Team of the Year
The Springboks are the dominant force in the World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year, Eben Etzebeth one of five players in …
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 8:46
Henning succeeds Garner at the URC after 'a very thorough process'
URC have finally filled the vacancy left last summer by Greg Garner, appointing Tappe Henning three months into the 2021/22 season…
Kim Ekin
08 Dec 2021, 8:17
'Positive sign': England newcomer Atkinson sticks with Gloucester
New England cap Mark Atkinson has agreed to continue the good times at Kingsholm, the 31-year-old agreeing to an extension with Gl…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 7:25
'Motivated' Garry Ringrose agrees to a long-term IRFU deal
The multi-year deal agreed by Tadhg Furlong showed the IRFU are back contracting and Ireland centre Garry Ringrose has now also ag…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 6:55
Bath sign two players, including a history-making ex-Wales winger
Premiership strugglers Bath have added two players to their roster, including ex-Wales international Tom Prydie who blazed a trail…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 5:42
'We need to start prioritising players mental well-being'
One of the areas we don’t tap into within women’s rugby, in my experience, is sport psychology. If a player has strong mental …
Rachael Burford
08 Dec 2021, 5:35
Why 'world's best nause' Maro Itoje has unfollowed Jim Hamilton
Saracens featured heavily on this week's episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim Hamilton having plenty to say about Maro Itoje and Billy Vu…
Liam Heagney
08 Dec 2021, 5:10
All Blacks will come out of their shells
All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar knows the claws are out for his side but believes they’ll get back on a roll for the 2023 …
LONG READ
Ross Harries
08 Dec 2021, 3:08
Six World Cup winners among new No 8s inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The eighth wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest No 8s ever to grace the game were re…
Sam Smith
08 Dec 2021, 0:02
'No fear': Josh Adams urges undermanned Cardiff to defy the odds against Toulouse
Cardiff, the Scarlets, Munster and Zebre Parma had all been due to play United Rugby Championship fixtures in the country, before …
PA
07 Dec 2021, 23:40
Sam Cane says All Blacks need to fix 'two or three small things' to turnaround results
Cane says the team has had time to digest the disappointing end to the tour, having scoured over the games in MIQ where they condu…
Sam Smith
07 Dec 2021, 23:35
Will Jordan opens up on competition for All Blacks fullback spot
Will Jordan has opened up on being denied the chance to play at fullback for the All Blacks by incumbent stars Jordie Barrett and …
Alex McLeod
07 Dec 2021, 22:26
'It'd be awesome': All Blacks star calls for return of North vs South clash
An All Blacks star has called for the permanent return of the North vs South fixture in their form of either a one-off match or a …
Alex McLeod
07 Dec 2021, 20:52
History made as England boss wins World Rugby Coach of the Year
England boss Simon Middleton has created history at the World Rugby Awards by becoming the first coach of a female team to win Coa…
Alex McLeod
07 Dec 2021, 18:32
The 'hurry up' Test team comparison that has Saints fearing Racing
Recent domestic results have Northampton tipped to start Europe well, but Saints boss Chris Boyd is concerned about the threat Rac…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 13:38
'We had a team of Welsh officials who got so much abuse...'
Exeter were crowned Champions Cup champions in October 2020 but a first-ever European trip to France ten years earlier still buoys…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 13:32
'In Paris, he was enjoying the baguettes or the red wine...'
The stint Simon Zebo had in Paris before his return to Munster for the 2021/22 season came up in conversation on this week's Rugby…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 13:23
What Cardiff make of 'slightly misfit group' preparing for Toulouse
Cardiff have a party of 42 players and staff in isolation at a hotel just outside London until next week after their Champions Cup…
PA
07 Dec 2021, 13:17
What's Ian Foster to do with Sam Cane, Ardie Savea and Dalton Papalii?
Sam Cane and Ardie Savea have both re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for the next four years and will undoubtedly remain key pieces…
Opinion
Tom Vinicombe
07 Dec 2021, 11:06
Leicester confirm Handre Pollard will replace Ford next season
Steve Borthwick has confirmed that Montpellier's Handre Pollard will replace the Sale-bound George Ford at Leicester Tigers next s…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 9:24
'It's kill or be killed': What O'Gara most likes about Euro revamp
With pool matches in the Champions Cup cut from six to four, La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara is embracing the reduced margin of erro…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 8:11
Latest twist in the Six Nations TV deal given a January 7 deadline
BBC and ITV have tabled a TV proposal to the UK’s communications regulator after targeting the next three Six Nations championsh…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 7:23
The 'no mean feat' that has pricked Saracens' European attention
With Saracens set to play in the Challenge Cup for the first time since 2009/10, Mark McCall has praised one old pal he will soon …
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 6:53
'Too much risk': Quarantined Scarlets hand Bristol a 28-0 walkover
The Champions Cup has suffered a serious setback before a ball has been kicked in 2021/22, Scarlets pulling out of their game vers…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 6:24
Will Jordan named World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year
All Black Will Jordan has been named World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year.
Tom Vinicombe
07 Dec 2021, 5:37
The 'little pebble under your beach mat' driving on Harlequins
It's now twelve months since Harlequins bombed in Europe, a memory that new boss Tabai Matson has revealed was mentioned during pr…
Liam Heagney
07 Dec 2021, 5:12
Four World Cup winners among new openside flankers inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The seventh wave of RugbyPass Hall of Fame inductees have been revealed as the game's finest openside flankers were recognised on …
Sam Smith
07 Dec 2021, 0:23
'It's really distressing': NZR responds to allegations against Black Ferns coach
New Zealand Rugby has responded to allegations made by Black Ferns veteran Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate against the team's head coach…
Sam Smith
06 Dec 2021, 23:41
Will Jordan lifts the lid on where the All Blacks went wrong in 2021
All Blacks star Will Jordan has identified where his side need to improve next year after finishing their 2021 season with success…
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2021, 22:49
Please don't hand any awards out to Ian Foster
And the nominees are… well, in the case of New Zealand coach of the year, there are none.
Opinion
Hamish Bidwell
06 Dec 2021, 21:27
Design plans for Crusaders' new half-a-billion dollar stadium revealed
The design plans for the Crusaders' future home ground, the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena, have been revealed by the Christchurch Cit…
Sam Smith
06 Dec 2021, 19:44
All Blacks star Ardie Savea signs with Jay-Z's sports agency
All Blacks star Ardie Savea has signed with legendary rapper Jay-Z's sports talent management agency Roc Nation Sports.
Alex McLeod
06 Dec 2021, 18:25
France take home the first two World Rugby awards of 2021
The winner of the International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year award has been revealed.
Rugby365
06 Dec 2021, 18:23
'I was sworn at for wearing my jacket around my hips': Black Fern stands up after facing mental ordeal
Black Ferns hooker Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate has shared details of her ongoing battle with the coaching staff in a brave social me…
Sam Smith
06 Dec 2021, 15:15
Genge on Borthwick: 'I think one thing and he wouldn't like me saying it'
Leicester set for European challenges after outstanding start to domestic campaign.
PA
06 Dec 2021, 14:32
EPCR dismisses COVID postponement possibilities
European rugby’s governing body EPCR have firmly shut the door on the suggestion that some of this weekend’s games could be re…
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 11:46
Ref Watch: To man manage or march ten metres?
This weekend’s action has sparked plenty of comment across the rugby world after two leading referees took totally different app…
Opinion
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 10:26
Tigers continue to bare their teeth
Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after Sout…
LONG READ
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Dec 2021, 9:55
Sam Cane signs new contract with New Zealand Rugby
New Zealand star Sam Cane has signed a new long-term contract which commits him to the All Blacks and domestic rugby in his homela…
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 9:06
This weekend's Heineken Champions Cup includes a free-to-air live match
Heineken Champions Cup action returns this weekend with a leading clash available on free-to-air TV.
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 7:42
'If we don't win in Europe it's not been a great season' - Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton has upped the stakes for Leinster ahead of next weekend's opening round of Heineken Champions Cup action.
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 6:25
Reports link Bath with former South African forwards coach van Graan
The Irish Independent has today linked Munster head coach Johann van Graan with English Premiership club Bath.
Paul Smith
06 Dec 2021, 5:18
World Cup icons among new blindside flankers inducted into RugbyPass Hall of Fame
The sixth wave of inductees into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed as the finest blindside flankers ever to grace the …
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 23:46
'Squeeze you to death': Harlequins rue missed chances against Leicester
Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson rued his side’s wasted opportunities as they missed the chance to inflict a first defeat of t…
PA
05 Dec 2021, 22:42
The Next Generation of Rugby: Picking a World U23 XV
The dust has well and truly settled on another year of international rugby, so here's a XV of some of the world's standout youngst…
Alex McLeod
05 Dec 2021, 21:41
New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific teams reveal 2022 jerseys
The five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises have unveiled their playing jerseys for the inaugural edition of Super Rugby Pacific i…
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 18:06
Leicester Tigers remain top dogs after holding off Harlequins
George Ford kicked 11 points to maintain Leicester’s unbeaten start to the season by winning a titanic struggle with the reignin…
PA
05 Dec 2021, 13:12
Former Scotland captain Gary Callander dies aged 62
Former Scotland captain Gary Callander has died at the age 62. Callander, who had been living with pancreatic cancer, made six int…
PA
05 Dec 2021, 12:32
'I am aware this was uncalled for' - Cardiff star apologises for Tweet
Cardiff back Mathew Morgan has apologised for comments he made about the United Rugby Championship (URC)and the Welsh government e…
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2021, 11:58
Can Will Jordan buck the trend of All Blacks wings?
WIll Jordan has all the skills to buck the trend of All Blacks wingers heading south.
LONG READ
Gregor Paul
05 Dec 2021, 11:10
Ex-Fiji 7s coach poses 15s question in wake of Dubai Sevens blowout
Former Fiji 7s coach Peni Veidreyaki has questioned the wisdom of letting so many of the country’s gold-winning squad transfer i…
Chris Jones
05 Dec 2021, 9:39
Ardie Savea reveals new sabbatical option, ongoing desire to represent Samoa
Ardie Savea's new four-year contract with New Zealand Rugby means he likely won't be able to play for Samoa until 2028 at the earl…
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 8:56
'He got a pay cut': Why Ardie Savea fought for a four-year deal with NZR
Ardie Savea has referenced what happened to two former All Blacks as key motivators behind his new four-year deal with New Zealand…
Sam Smith
05 Dec 2021, 8:10
Ihaia West signs for Toulon
Toulon have confirmed the signing of former Maori All Blacks standoff Ihaia West from La Rochelle.
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2021, 7:47
'With the current resources we've got, we're struggling to cope at this level'
Dragons Director of Rugby Dean Ryan says the WRU owned region isn't resourced well enough to compete in the United Rugby Champions…
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2021, 6:01
Teddy Thomas' belated Racing 92 exit reported in France
Reports in the South of France suggest that Teddy Thomas will leave Racing 92 at the end of the current season to sign with Ronan …
Ian Cameron
05 Dec 2021, 5:14
Have Wales got the resources to challenge for France 2023?
Wales will never have the resources of France or England but Wayne Pivac is desperately trying to build depth to become serious co…
LONG READ
Alex Bywater
05 Dec 2021, 4:00
'People have a perception about us... results like this will change it'
Worcester club captain Ted Hill believes his side are changing perceptions about the club after their narrow 32-31 Gallagher Premi…
PA
05 Dec 2021, 3:54
After a disastrous start Dan Carter put in one of his greatest All Black performances
Dan Carter's 2012 season for the All Blacks was one of his best as he went on to capture the World Rugby Player of the Year award …
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2021, 20:06
'Unnatural strength': Maturing Irish prop turning heads after dominant display
A big reason for the second half blitz was the impact brought by the bench, specifically from prop Andrew Porter who came on and w…
Sam Smith
04 Dec 2021, 18:20
Five-try Glasgow ease to victory over Dragons
Glasgow bounced back after last weekend’s frustrating away loss to Benetton by producing their sharpest performance of the Danny…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 17:43
Kidney downplays Hassell-Collins' hat-trick as London Irish continue impressive form
The Exiles continued their improved form in the Gallagher Premiership by running in six tries at the Brentford Community Stadium, …
PA
04 Dec 2021, 15:55
'I've never known anything like it' - Hooper fronts up after latest Bath loss
Director of Rugby Stuart Hooper bemoaned Bath’s bad luck after Northampton Saints claimed a 40-19 Gallagher Premiership win over…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 14:07
'One or two of the players have already apologised to their team-mates'
Saracens boss Mark McCall was left to reflect on “highly costly” and “frustrating” discipline lapses after his team suffer…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 13:53
Australia come agonisingly close to Dubai double
Australia's outstanding rugby women have powered to a second straight Dubai Sevens trophy in successive weeks, while their male co…
AAP
04 Dec 2021, 12:59
Agony for Wasps as Jimmy Gopperth miss hands Worcester narrow win
Worcester held on to record a rare Gallagher Premiership victory at home to Wasps after Jimmy Gopperth missed a late touchline con…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:47
Lions snap losing run in South African derby against Stormers
The Lions picked up their first win since the opening round of the United Rugby Championship as they triumphed 37-19 over the Stor…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:39
Northampton condemn hapless Bath to 9th straight loss with heavy win
Bath’s miserable season continued as Northampton racked up a bonus-point 40-19 Gallagher Premiership win at Franklin’s Gardens…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:32
Myler steers Ospreys to win over in-form Ulster in huge defensive effort
Ospreys fly-half Stephen Myler kicked 14 points to steer his side to a hard-fought victory over Ulster in Swansea.
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:31
Ollie Hassell-Collins hat-trick helps in-form London Irish claim Newcastle win
Winger Ollie Hassell-Collins scored a hat-trick as London Irish continued their good run of results with a comfortable 43-21 victo…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:15
Returning Cowan-Dickie stars as Exeter edge Saracens
Exeter won the battle of English rugby’s heavyweights by defeating fierce Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens 18-15 at Sandy P…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 12:04
Luke Pearce marches Saracens back 20 metres over Vunipola backchat
Referee Luke Pearce showed he wasn't in the mood for back chat back during the eager anticipated Exeter Chiefs - Saracens clash at…
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2021, 11:19
'Never in my life have I experienced such kindness'- Kok gives update after theft
A reward of 100,000 R has been offered for "information leading to the recovery of Werner Kok's Blitzbok jerseys," after the South…
Josh Raisey
04 Dec 2021, 10:22
'I don't think we entertained the crowd'
Mike Blair has challenged his high-flying Edinburgh team to add some extra vibrancy to their play.
PA
04 Dec 2021, 9:54
'You have no respect for us' - Jaco Peyper lashes Bok duo over back chat
Referee Jaco Peyper felt he had to reprimand two Springboks during last night's United Rugby Championship (URC) derby between the …
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2021, 6:50
The question that 'dominated the changing room chats' in SA this week
Stormers head coach John Dobson hopes the United Rugby Championship can continue as planned in the new year, after disruptions to …
Warren Fortune
04 Dec 2021, 6:10
'When I came in, everyone was talking about Gloucester's inconsistency'
Gloucester head coach George Skivington praised the consistency his players are building following an impressive 27-10 Gallagher P…
PA
04 Dec 2021, 5:53
The URC issue statement after chaotic week of variant induced drama
The United Rugby Championship (URC) have released a statement in the wake of what has been chaotic a week for the tournament and a…
Ian Cameron
04 Dec 2021, 5:34
Rob Baxter's surprising comments about the salary cap saga as Exeter face Saracens
The English heavyweights are set for an eagerly-awaited Sandy Park clash.
PA
04 Dec 2021, 3:36
How the RugbyPass Hall of Fame Fan 1st XV looks so far
Throughout this week so far, the first five positions in the RugbyPass Hall of Fame have been revealed with a number of highly dec…
Finn Morton
03 Dec 2021, 22:59
How playing overseas changed Jesse Mogg's game ahead of second Brumbies stint
After six years in France, former Wallaby Jesse Mogg has returned to the Brumbies ahead of next year’s Super Rugby Pacific seaso…
Finn Morton
03 Dec 2021, 20:46
Blair Kinghorn stars as Edinburgh beat Benetton to stay near top of URC
Blair Kinghorn was at the heart of the action as Edinburgh moved up to second in the United Rugby Championship with a 24-10 victor…
PA
03 Dec 2021, 17:15
Seven-try Leinster bounce back from Ulster defeat against Connacht
Normal service resumed at the RDS as Leinster overcame a fast-starting Connacht to post a 47-19 United Rugby Championship derby wi…
PA
03 Dec 2021, 17:06
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