Jerome Kaino's final bow
Four years on from his departure from New Zealand, Jerome Kaino is enjoying his final days as a player.
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Patrick McKendry
17 Jun 2021, 18:42
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'I'm glad I've found my smile again, I went away from that a couple of years ago'
Player of the year nominee Marcus Smith has given a rare media interview ahead of his Premiership semi-final appearance for Harleq…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 16:10
The logic behind Bristol switching 21-year-old rookie Kloska from hooker to prop
Bristol are busy trying to win this year's Premiership title but Pat Lam already has 2021/22 plans, including a switch for George …
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 13:37
Lions verdict on training week pick Kelleher
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher is in an awkward situation this week, training with the Lions in Jersey but not being an official sq…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 13:08
Flanker Michael Rhodes to leave Saracens
Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes will leave the StoneX Stadium after Sunday’s Greene King IPA Championship final against Ealing.
PA
17 Jun 2021, 12:23
Cory Hill released by Wales with 'immediate effect'
Wales second row Cory Hill has been released from their summer training camp after he informing Cardiff Blues that he was explorin…
Ian Cameron
17 Jun 2021, 12:04
'Trust us... we won't push you too far': Reassuring Lions message as injury scare dismissed
Assistant coach Robin McBryde has been speaking about the hectic Lions schedule on Jersey and has dismissed one early injury conce…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 8:36
Fiji add two players to Olympic squad, but they may play All Blacks instead
Fiji’s bid to defend their Olympic Games sevens gold medal in Tokyo has received a major boost with the arrival of France-based …
Chris Jones
17 Jun 2021, 8:13
'He obviously looked at the fine print and went for the weirdest outfits'
South African Stephan Lewies is revelling in the diversity that exists in the Harlequins squad, with special praise reserved for J…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 6:41
Kevin Sinfield joins Leicester Tigers coaching staff
Former England and Leeds rugby league captain Kevin Sinfield will join Leicester’s coaching staff for the 2021-22 season, the Ga…
PA
17 Jun 2021, 6:38
No ordinary Joe
Harlequins have enjoyed a renaissance to spirit them to the play-off semi-finals and Chris Robshaw thinks he knows why
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Chris Robshaw
17 Jun 2021, 4:41
'He was playing second and third team rugby at Blaydon' - Newcastle reward late bloomer
Newcastle Falcons have rewarded Trevor Davison - a prop who was playing 'second and third team' rugby in England's fourth tier - w…
Ian Cameron
17 Jun 2021, 3:50
All Blacks to be without both first-choice props for July tests
Having already lost first-choice loosehead prop Joe Moody to a plantar fascia injury, the All Blacks will now have to also cope wi…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Jun 2021, 3:31
'So far it's been very promising' - Kerevi given specialised role in code switch
Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi has hit the ground running - literally - in his quest to earn a place in Australia's men's seven…
AAP
17 Jun 2021, 3:26
'Players aren't stupid... they're the most educated group we have ever had in the history of rugby'
Exeter boss Rob Baxter believe current policing trends in the Premiership are causing frustrations and players are feeling very ag…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun 2021, 3:21
Gregan may be spared giving court evidence
George Gregan may not be required to give oral evidence in a court tussle over an $11 million sports business he part-owns.
AAP
17 Jun 2021, 2:33
Director of rugby Kevin Sinfield to leave Leeds Rhinos and confirms code switch
The 40-year-old is expected to be named as defence coach at rugby union side Leicester Tigers.
PA
17 Jun 2021, 2:04
Report: New Zealand's unluckiest player heading to Japan
The never-ending depth of New Zealand rugby has apparently claimed another casualty, with one of the nation's most talented player…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Jun 2021, 1:36
The newest member of the Maori All Blacks' sudden rise from club rugby loose forward to international prop
It wasn't long ago that new Maori All Blacks recruit Ollie Norris made a decision that changed the trajectory of his career.
Tom Vinicombe
16 Jun 2021, 23:24
Blues without stand-in captain, All Black for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Leon MacDonald has made just one change to the Blues for their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman showdown with the Highlanders at Eden Park…
Online Editors
16 Jun 2021, 21:13
'He's a 36-year-old and the world's best footballer': England Rugby using footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration
Twenty-one uncapped players have been selected in a provisional squad that has begun preparations for a summer series consisting o…
PA
16 Jun 2021, 20:10
Jona Nareki and Pari Pari Parkinson fit for action as Highlanders name team for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
For the first time this season, the Highlanders have named an unchanged lineup and the southerners will enter the Super Rugby Tran…
Tom Vinicombe
16 Jun 2021, 19:55
How the Blues and Highlanders will approach their finals clash
Analysis: There may be similarities in how NZ's Super Rugby teams play, but they each have their quirks.
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Ben Wylie
16 Jun 2021, 18:48
Jordie Barrett pledges ongoing allegiance to Hurricanes
Hurricanes playmaker Jordie Barrett has recommitted to the Wellington franchise for one more season.
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 18:33
'If they could have played that first Test I would have taken them': Springbok legend Matfield thinks the Lions are lacking in one key area
Legendary Springboks skipper Victor Matfield did it all throughout his illustrious career, a three time Super Rugby champion, Tri-…
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 18:31
'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a bit of a sting': Wallabies debut looms for Rebel after rejecting a 'lowball' contract that forced him to move clubs
Michael Wells can thank the Waratahs for a low-ball contract that changed his rugby mindset and helped him earn selection in the…
AAP
16 Jun 2021, 17:35
'We've got 94 per cent availability': Bristol's rude health 52 weeks into non-stop year
Pat Lam exuded pride in midweek that Bristol have arrived into the Premiership playoffs just two players down following 52 weeks o…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 14:11
'A really important skill to train': Why Proudfoot mirrors Jones by also coaching elsewhere
Eddie Jones has been hugely criticised for coaching elsewhere but England assistant Matt Proudfoot has explained the value gained …
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 13:23
Gloucester confirm six players leaving, including ex-Bath duo Banahan and Garvey
With their season having petered out with cancellations, Gloucester have confirmed Matt Banahan and Matt Garvey are among their si…
Kim Ekin
16 Jun 2021, 10:37
'It's created a new dynamic': The recent growth England have identified in Ellis Genge
England have given an update on Ellis Genge after the loosehead arrived into this week's 34-player training camp as the most cappe…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 10:10
Another rookie called up by Ireland as rotten injury run continues for Garry Ringrose
An injury-hit season for Garry Ringrose has had a cruel sequel as the midfielder has now pulled out of the Ireland summer series s…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 9:33
Leicester confirm 10 senior player departures but no word on Mike Ford's rumoured exit
Mike Ford joined Leicester in March 2019 but the ex-Bath boss has reportedly been cast aside 27 months later amid another revamp a…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 8:00
'There's a huge amount of inconsistency': Baxter hits out after Ewers, Skinner bans
Rob Baxter wasn't happy about the decision-making process that landed Exeter forwards Dave Ewers and Sam Skinner in trouble.
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 6:11
Injury rules one of Newcastle's uncapped contingent out of the England squad
Of the 21 uncapped players chosen by England for this week's training, Newcastle had the biggest representation with five rookies…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 5:27
Huge blow to Exeter's title hopes as Skinner and Ewers contest charges and lose
Two Exeter forwards that started last Saturday's win over Sale - Sam Skinner and Dave Ewers - will miss the rest of the Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 3:47
'Everyone should get behind them... they have done their time': Rival boss salutes Saracens
With Saracens all but officially back in the Premiership after a 60-0 first leg Championship final win, a rival boss has hailed th…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun 2021, 3:24
'I'd be lying to say I was just happy to be here': Lions Test hopeful Price bares his claws
Ali Price is competing with Conor Murray and Gareth Davies for the Lions scrum-half duties in the series against the Springboks.
PA
16 Jun 2021, 2:23
The Blues and Highlanders stars who could become All Blacks bolters after this weekend's final
Two ex-Super Rugby stars have outlined who they believe could push their way into the All Blacks squad with strong performances in…
Sam Smith
16 Jun 2021, 1:29
A handful of debutants likely for All Blacks re-build
After a limited year in 2020, the All Blacks finally have a full calendar ahead of them to rebuild.
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Gregor Paul
15 Jun 2021, 22:07
'It's huge': What the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final means to the Highlanders - and why the Blues are underdogs
An ex-All Black and a Super Rugby title-winner have shut down concerns over the validity of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman just days bef…
Alex McLeod
15 Jun 2021, 21:48
Western Force continue raid on Brumbies by signing three players for 2022 Super Rugby season
The Western Force's raid on the Brumbies' playing stocks has continued, with the Perth-based franchise snaring three more players …
AAP
15 Jun 2021, 17:33
Caleb Clarke named in extended All Blacks Sevens squad as Olympics deadline looms
Caleb Clarke's pursuit for Olympic glory has received a boost as he has been named in an extended All Blacks Sevens squad to play …
Alex McLeod
15 Jun 2021, 16:40
Two new caps and one All Black named in Maori All Blacks squad to play Manu Samoa
Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan has named a 25-man squad ahead of next month's two tests against Manu Samoa in New Ze…
Alex McLeod
15 Jun 2021, 15:39
'He told me I'd never play for Wales': One coach's brutal put-down of a 16-year-old Rees-Zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit is set to tour with the Lions aged 20 but he hasn't forgotten what was brutally said to him as a 16-year-old in …
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 13:08
The reason why ex-England prop Dan Cole insists rugby should remain a winter sport
The average points per Premiership game increased recently but Leicester prop Dan Cole doesn't believe it's enough to abandon wint…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 12:53
Parting message from ex-England boss to the now-retired Wallabies forward Fardy
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster has paid tribute to Scott Fardy, the ex-Wallabies forward who has played the final match of his ca…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2021, 12:45
'A little Irish jockey, he rode the golden unicorn': The Sale update on injured MacGinty
Out-half AJ MacGinty was one of three key Sale players injured at Exeter last Saturday and Alex Sanderson has now provided an upda…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 11:44
'We're basically hotel-bound, just bussed to training': Life on Jersey with the Lions
The Lions are busy in Jersey this week and it's already proved to be a very different build-up to a tour than what used to happen …
PA
15 Jun 2021, 8:32
What Warren Gatland inspiringly said when he first met up with his 2021 Lions players
It was last month in London when Warren Gatland first spoke to his 2021 Lions players and a new documentary has revealed what he s…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 8:06
'You're so angry and so fed up': Latest Willis mini-doc tells of harrowing Wasps retirements
Jack Willis has published his latest Wasps rehab video and it includes harrowing testimony from Alex Rieder, Marcus Garratt and To…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun 2021, 6:59
'Where it stands at this moment...': Andy Farrell addresses rumours he will join Lions next month
Andy Farrell has been linked to a mid-tour Lions call-up next month and the Ireland boss has now reacted to those rumours.
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 6:32
Tom Homer has retired with immediate effect rather than take up French move
Tom Homer was set to swap London Irish for a stint in France next season but the 31-year-old has instead opted to retire.
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 6:21
Breaking the Springboks defensive line
The defensive system adopted by South Africa in Japan was impregnable, so how do the Lions unlock it?
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Ben Smith
15 Jun 2021, 6:10
Touched by genius
Former Springbok boss Nick Mallett explains what sets Rassie Erasmus apart as a player and coach
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Jon Cardinelli
15 Jun 2021, 5:51
'No poor brother in this scenario': Sanderson on the Curry twins and how he tells them apart
The return of Ben Curry to the Sale mix alongside twin brother Tom has challenged Alex Sanderson to make sure he identifies them c…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 4:40
PRO14 becomes United Rugby Championship with South African sides eligible for Champions Cup
With PRO14 viewed as massively inferior to Premiership and Top 14, the rebrand to United Rugby Championship will seek greater cred…
Kim Ekin
15 Jun 2021, 4:06
The zero-tolerance Lions: 'We need to call each other out if anyone isn't following the protocols'
The Lions have got down to work in Jersey with Josh Adams singing the praises of Stuart Hogg and Chris Harris talking about bubble…
PA
15 Jun 2021, 3:37
In pictures: The 2021 Lions hold their first training session in Jersey
The build-up to the Lions tour has begun with 25 of the 37 chosen players training in Jersey along with week-long trainee Ronan Ke…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun 2021, 3:13
'Big news coming': Beauden Barrett returns to Blues training as Otere Black struck by injury ahead of final
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett has made a surprise return to Blues training as the Auckland-based franchise sweat over the fitnes…
Alex McLeod
15 Jun 2021, 1:14
'Dodged a bullet': Julian Savea hits back at Toulon fan following club president's cryptic comments
Former All Blacks star Julian Savea has hit back at suggestions linking him to cryptic comments made by Toulon president Bernard L…
Sam Smith
15 Jun 2021, 0:19
Nadolo in, Radradra out: Fiji name extended 33-man squad for test series against All Blacks
Fiji head coach Vern Cotter has named an extended 33-man squad ahead of next month's two-match test series against the All Blacks.
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2021, 23:59
Highlanders stars in doubt for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final against Blues
The Highlanders may be without two of their key players in this weekend's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final against the Blues in Auck…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2021, 22:58
The biggest issue facing the All Blacks ahead of next week's squad announcement
Two ex-All Blacks have outlined the biggest issues faced by New Zealand head coach Ian Foster ahead of his first squad announcemen…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2021, 20:26
Neil Barnes' old-school impact on the Chiefs
Neil Barnes' tenure with the Chiefs is coming to an end after five years with the franchise.
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Michael Pulman
14 Jun 2021, 17:58
Exeter players to appear before disciplinary panel as play-offs loom
Exeter Chiefs players Sam Skinner and Dave Ewers will appear before an online independent disciplinary panel tomorrow night follow…
Sacha Pisani
14 Jun 2021, 10:50
Self-isolating player forces Jones to make change to England squad
Gloucester hooker Jack Singleton has withdrawn from the England squad and is self-isolating following a COVID-19 close contact not…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 9:26
Principality Stadium set to welcome over 8,000 fans for summer Tests
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that the Principality Stadium will welcome 8,200 fans for each of their Test matches this summ…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 7:54
Saracens power up
The Basque derby was settled in bonkers fashion as the Premiership campaign ended on a bumper weekend of rugby.
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Jamie Lyall
14 Jun 2021, 7:29
Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 6:07
Ryan to captain Ireland this summer as Sexton misses out on 37-man squad
James Ryan will captain Ireland this summer against Japan and the USA, as Johnny Sexton misses out on Andy Farrell's 37-man squad.
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 5:20
Newcastle make second prop signing in five days
Newcastle Falcons have signed their second tighthead prop in the space of a week by recruiting Connacht's Conor Kenny on a two-yea…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 4:42
RFU announce tackle law changes in age grade rugby
The Rugby Football Union have announced an introduction of a law change to the tackle height in age grade rugby in England for the…
Sam Smith
14 Jun 2021, 3:35
The bottom line is the All Blacks are not short of talent and an unbeaten season is on the table
In all fairness, though, the coronavirus-dictated draw has been kind to New Zealand. All but one match is at home, creating an exp…
Hamish Bidwell
14 Jun 2021, 1:17
How Charles Piutau can still play for Tonga despite missing out on national sevens squad
Despite missing out on playing at this weekend's Olympic qualification tournament, not all hope is lost for ex-All Blacks star Cha…
Alex McLeod
14 Jun 2021, 1:00
'Never say never': Hurricanes boss drops hint over future of off-contract stars Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has dropped a hint over whether star players Jordie Barrett and Ardie Savea will stay at the f…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 22:16
'We'll be sweating on a few guys': Blues reveal injury concerns for key players ahead of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
Blues head coach Leon MacDonald has revealed a couple of his key players are in doubt for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final again…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 20:42
Japan fight off staunch Sunwolves effort in British and Irish Lions warm-up clash
In their first match since their famous run to the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals, Japan overcame a staunch Sunwolves side in Shizu…
Alex McLeod
13 Jun 2021, 19:24
Watch: Reforging the Steelers | Episode 3 | RugbyPass Original Documentary
In Episode 3 of Reforging the Steelers, the up-and-down season continues against Taranaki and North Harbour, the results of which …
RugbyPass
13 Jun 2021, 16:10
'He lives for these important matches': McCall heaps praise on Farrell
Owen Farrell was singled out for praise by Saracens boss Mark McCall as Ealing were outclassed 60-0 in the first leg of the Greene…
PA
13 Jun 2021, 13:30
Saracens take huge step towards Premiership with emphatic win over Ealing
Saracens are on the brink of an immediate return to the Gallagher Premiership after their star-studded line-up overwhelmed Ealing …
PA
13 Jun 2021, 12:47
Ireland forward to train with Lions as Gatland confirms 26-man island training squad
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has confirmed his 26-man training squad for Jersey.
Ian Cameron
13 Jun 2021, 12:16
Scotland captain Ritchie scores as Edinburgh earn draw in thriller with Scarlets
Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy crossed twice for Scarlets but two converted tries for Edinburgh in the last four minutes forced a 2…
PA
13 Jun 2021, 10:01
'I played for my schools second-team': The humble beginnings of rookie Springboks boss
Although still waiting for his debut Test match as Springboks head coach, Jacques Nienaber has had a baptism of fire off the field…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2021, 9:20
Harlequins legend Brown receives send-off at the Stoop after final home game
Mike Brown may not have been able to play against Newcastle Falcons in Harlequins' final game of the season at the Stoop on Saturd…
Josh Raisey
13 Jun 2021, 8:06
De Jager on course for rapid recovery to boost Sale title bid and face the Lions
“My previous injuries and the rehab I did has helped me massively this time but the difference is that we are in a race against …
Chris Jones
13 Jun 2021, 6:31
'The Leicester match summed up our season': Wasps boss on disappointing campaign
“The Leicester match summed up our season: We lost three players to head injuries, ended with three hookers on the field, saw Al…
PA
13 Jun 2021, 4:49
Saracens braced for the Exeter-like threat Ealing possess in one aspect of their game
Saracens have reached the business end of their Championship campaign with Mark McCall pinpointing one Exeter-like threat posed by…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2021, 4:24
'This playoff is my swansong... unfortunately age catches up with us all'
Kieran Murphy is determined to be celebrating promotion with Ealing when his 3-country, 4-club, 10-year career ends next Sunday at…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2021, 4:10
'I remember it was stressful. I don't envy anyone in that position'
A year after he was struggling for a deal, recalled Scotland centre Matt Scott has advice for out-of-contract players fretting ove…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2021, 4:05
Springboks to keep using intriguing good cop, bad cop referee tactic versus the Lions
The Springboks will be reprising against the Lions the intriguing good cop, bad cop tactic they successfully used at the World Cup…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun 2021, 2:25
'Boks will love it': Finn Russell's magic pass for Racing 92 oddly has Springbok fans licking their lips
The high-risk, high-reward play of Scotland's number 10 presents a unique proposition for the British & Irish Lions, who have sele…
Sam Smith
13 Jun 2021, 1:57
'He's from the wrong side of the tracks and we're quite happy for him to stay the wrong side'
The 28 caps Ellis Genge has makes him the most experienced among the 34 England players who will gather at The Lensbury on Monday.
PA
13 Jun 2021, 1:50
Bulls will travel to Italy for the Rainbow final after seeing off Kolisi's Sharks
The Bulls held a four-point advantage over the Sharks heading into the clash and they finished the job with a bonus-point victory.
PA
13 Jun 2021, 1:47
Eight years after last Wallabies appearance, Sitaleki Timani named alongside eleven debutants in first Australia squad of 2021
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has today named his squad for Australia’s test series with France, which will kick off on July 7.
AAP
12 Jun 2021, 22:45
'Lord help us': Past history of Lions series' referees against the Springboks has been dug up
Much has been made over the announcement of the Springboks and Lions squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but little emph…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 22:21
'It wasn't a relief at all': Blues coach Leon MacDonald takes no pleasure in Crusaders' final miss
The Blues will play in their first Super Rugby final in 17 years next weekend when they take on the Highlanders in the Trans-Tasma…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun 2021, 22:13
'There was some upset guys afterwards': Crusaders won't dwell on 'seven genuine try opportunities' missed
For the first time since Scott Robertson took over as head coach in 2017, the Crusaders won't be contesting a Super Rugby final.
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 21:10
'Those are the kind of guys that we look up to': Springboks driven by standards set by the Steyns says Kriel
Kriel says the squad is still learning from both of the Steyns, who were apart of the 2009 2-1 series victory over the touring Lio…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 20:35
Super Rugby debutant XV: New Zealand's best movers and shakers of 2021
Over 30 New Zealand players made their Super Rugby debuts in 2021. Across the nation, which of this year's newbies had the biggest…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Jun 2021, 19:34
'Four years of mismanagement': Inexperienced Waratahs not to blame for season from hell
Proud club man Morgan Turinui has laid the blame for the NSW Waratahs' season from hell squarely on the front office, not the rook…
AAP
12 Jun 2021, 17:00
Two major records set as Chiefs pummel winless Waratahs to finish season on a high
The Chiefs have completed the NSW Waratahs' season from hell with a 35-7 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman beating in Sydney.
AAP
12 Jun 2021, 16:52
Video: Steffon Armitage wins Biarritz Top 14 promotion with sudden death shootout kick
Steffon Armitage dramatically decided the Basque derby, his shootout winner getting Biarritz promoted at the expense of rivals Bay…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 15:06
The Battle of Pretoria
The 2009 Lions Second Test was one of the most brutal games ever seen
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Sam Peters
12 Jun 2021, 14:08
Josh Bayliss gallops 70 metres to score and become Bath's clock-at-zero hero
Bath secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition next season thanks to a nerve-wracking Premiership victory over Northamp…
PA
12 Jun 2021, 12:25
Harlequins run in eight tries to end Newcastle's slim Champions Cup hopes
Danny Care scored two tries as Harlequins warmed up for the Premiership play-offs with a comfortable home victory over Newcastle.
PA
12 Jun 2021, 12:13
Rare try for Dan Cole as Leicester beat Wasps to secure top-half Premiership finish
Both teams qualified for next season’s Heineken Champions Cup, with Leicester ending the campaign in sixth spot and Wasps in eig…
PA
12 Jun 2021, 11:50
Extraordinary 14-man Exeter fightback turns 16-point deficit into one-point win
Exeter somehow turned the game on its head after Sam Skinner's red card, storming to victory over Sale to seal a home semi-final.
PA
12 Jun 2021, 11:37
High shot on de Klerk results in red card and likely semi-final ban for Exeter's Skinner
Exeter and Sale provided a rip-roaring Premiership spectacle on Saturday and the red card for Sam Skinner was a major talking poin…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 11:07
Bristol the big winners after points allocated following cancelled Premiership matches
Bristol were the big winners after Premiership Rugby reached a verdict on the points split following two round 22 cancellations.
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 8:56
'They're a massive benchmark, always were for Saracens and now hopefully Sale'
Sale versus Exeter isn't yet a rivalry anywhere near Saracens versus Exeter, but Alex Sanderson is salivating that it is now set t…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 6:49
Eight players to leave Bristol and a promising hooker will transition into a prop
Premiership title-chasers Bristol have confirmed a half-dozen full-time players and two triallists will leave at the end of the se…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 5:26
Blues secure Trans-Tasman final place despite not scoring in second half versus Force
The Blues have secured their place in the inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final with a 31-21 victory over the Western Force in …
AAP
12 Jun 2021, 4:57
'I'd pent-up frustration, a lot I probably didn't realise': Marcus Watson's emotional Wasps return
Set to turn 30 later this month, Marcus Watson had an early birthday present last weekend when he finally made it back into the Wa…
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 4:00
Gavin Coombes grabs four tries as Munster easy to victory over Zebre
Gavin Coombes scored four tries at Zebre as Munster secured second place in the northern section of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup…
PA
12 Jun 2021, 3:43
Leinster finish with Rainbow flourish as fans attend RDS for first time in 16 months
Retiring duo Scott Fardy and Michael Bent bowed out on a winning note as Leinster finished the Rainbow Cup with a victory over Dra…
PA
12 Jun 2021, 3:31
Final round of the Gallagher Premiership hit by a second match cancellation
The final round of the Premiership lost the Worcester-Gloucester match on Tuesday and now Bristol versus London Irish is off.
Liam Heagney
12 Jun 2021, 3:12
Crusaders player ratings vs Rebels | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Which Crusaders stood out in their 26-point win over the Rebels in the final round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman?
Mike Rehu
12 Jun 2021, 3:05
Shock result: Crusaders left to rue costly errors with win over Rebels not enough for final guarantee
In a shock result, the Crusaders have failed to record the requisite winning margin needed over the Rebels to book themselves a sp…
Sam Smith
12 Jun 2021, 1:27
'I deliberately haven't mentioned it too much this week': Tim Sampson keeping mum ahead of Blues battle
The Western Force aim to play the role of party poopers on Saturday when they take on the ladder-leading Blues at a venue that sha…
AAP
11 Jun 2021, 23:08
Highlanders player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
The Highlanders have given themselves a decent shout at playing in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final. Who were the top dogs in wh…
Nick Turnbull
11 Jun 2021, 22:47
Hurricanes player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
How did the Hurricanes rate in their final game of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, their 43-14 victory over the Reds?
Mike Rehu
11 Jun 2021, 21:57
'Players will go in their droves': Dave Rennie shuts down quick fix for Australian exodus
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is adamant that opening up national selection to include overseas players is not the way forward for t…
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 21:34
New Zealand fans left asking one question after Hurricanes victory: 'How did NZ Rugby let Laumape go?'
Ngani Laumape's performance for the Hurricanes against the Reds has understandably left many wondering why NZR weren't willing to …
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 20:50
'Another day, another set of rules': Hurricanes prop let off with yellow card after dangerous tackle
Referees have seemingly struggled throughout this year's Super Rugby competitions to consistently make the correct calls when it c…
Sam Smith
11 Jun 2021, 19:06
No more false starts in battle for All Blacks No 10 jersey
The extended 2021 season will finally allow for a proper head-to-head for the All Blacks No 10 jersey.
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Gregor Paul
11 Jun 2021, 18:18
Anton Lienert-Brown unlikely to take the field against Waratahs
Anton Lienert-Brown has shouldered a heavy load for the Chiefs this year, featuring in all but one match for the Super Rugby Aotea…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Jun 2021, 18:10
The incredible 1974 Lions treasure that Springboks boss Nienaber was given by his father
New Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has revealed his passion for the upcoming Test series against the Lions was ignited many year…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 11:28
All Blacks half-back Aaron Smith orchestrates victory for the Highlanders at the Brumbies
The Brumbies were hopeful of backing up last weekend's win over the high-flying Hurricanes but were outplayed at home by the Highl…
AAP
11 Jun 2021, 10:24
'I've had a few chats': Why Jones is cheering on England and Belgium at football's Euros
England boss Eddie Jones has struck up relationships with football bosses, including Gareth Southgate and Roberto Martinez.
PA
11 Jun 2021, 10:04
'Anyone booing the kneeling should do their own research before they boo something'
Anthony Watson was among the England players to perform the symbolic gesture before the recent Autumn Nations Cup and Six Nations …
PA
11 Jun 2021, 9:50
Saracens name a dozen internationals in star-studded XV for promotion final first leg
Saracens are 160 minutes from promotion and they have chosen a team full of stars for the Championship final first leg versus Eali…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 7:46
Callow England squad can thrive if Jones lets them play with freedom - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has named an exciting young England squad for the summer fixtures but he now has to let them the freedom to express th…
Andy Goode
11 Jun 2021, 6:55
Exeter and Sale make four changes each, with good news for Simmonds and Tuilagi
Teams have been named for Saturday's Exeter versus Sale showdown and there is good news regarding Sam Simmonds and Manu Tuilagi.
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 6:34
'Might present him with the park bench': Jones' quip over de Glanville Barbarians antics
Tom de Glanville paid a heavy price for his Barbarians antics but Eddie Jones has chosen him for England training eight months lat…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 5:56
'I'm not allowed to talk about him getting naked because his grandma had a go at him'
Young front-rower Bevan Rodd got some stick at home after Alex Sanderson revealed how he celebrates Sale wins in the dressing room…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 5:04
Atkinson, Bailey and Quirke lead the charge as England name U20s Six Nations squad
Staying in one hotel for 31 days and playing at one U20s Six Nations venue will be a different experience for this year's England …
Kim Ekin
11 Jun 2021, 4:39
'Maybe he was starting to get a bit too comfortable': Sinckler's invaluable Lions lesson
Eddie Jones has been speaking about the Lions call-up for Kyle Sinckler 31 days after he was left out of the original squad for So…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 4:19
Hurricanes farewell Ngani Laumape with bonus point win over Reds to keep season alive
The Hurricanes have given star midfielder Ngani Laumape the perfect send-off with a 43-14 thumping of the Queensland Reds in Welli…
Alex McLeod
11 Jun 2021, 4:07
Worcester confirm 20 players with over 1,000 appearances between them are leaving
Coach Jonathan Thomas had already flagged 20 players would be leaving Worcester and the Premiership club have now confirmed all na…
Kim Ekin
11 Jun 2021, 3:52
Leicester skipper Tom Youngs cited for post-game incident versus Bristol
It was reported on Tuesday that players were in the clear over the Leicester vs Bristol bust-up but Tigers' Tom Youngs was cited o…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 3:31
This week's two match cancellations in South Africa will be a Lions tour concern
Just 22 days before the first Lions match in South Africa, their opponents have worryingly had their final Rainbow Cup match cance…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun 2021, 3:08
Australia's World Cup bid under threat as USA enters race to host 2027 event
Australia's quest to host the 2027 World Cup has come under threat following news that the United States has been accepted as a bi…
Alex McLeod
11 Jun 2021, 1:19
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa switches international allegiance to represent Tonga
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed his switch of international allegiance to represent Tonga.
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 23:21
'They're the future': Aaron Smith's pledge to keep New Zealand's top talent at the Highlanders
With just two years left on his contract, Aaron Smith's playing days with the Highlanders are numbered, but that hasn't stopped hi…
Alex McLeod
10 Jun 2021, 22:43
A crammed roster means ones of the Chiefs' best performers could be on the market for a new team
With only 38 spots on the roster for next year, not all of the Chiefs' 46 representatives from 2021 will have the opportunity to p…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun 2021, 21:06
'Very disrespectful': Beauden Barrett's frustrations after facing off with former side
Beauden Barrett's former Hurricanes cohort weren't going to let him off scot-free when they eventually went into battle as rivals …
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 19:22
'I hope it's minus four tomorrow and raining': Brumbies captain's warning to Highlanders ahead of crucial clash
The Highlanders should brace for a frosty reception as the Brumbies plot to eliminate New Zealand's unbeaten high-flyers from the …
AAP
10 Jun 2021, 18:46
'I needed some sort of change or stimulation if I wanted to stay in New Zealand': Beauden Barrett sheds light on move to Blues
Beauden Barrett's move from the Hurricanes to the Blues was hailed as one of the biggest coups in Super Rugby's history but it lef…
Sam Smith
10 Jun 2021, 17:55
Eddie Jones has been at it again, doing some coaching outside of his England job
Eddie Jones was criticised for coaching recently in Japan and the England boss has now admitted he did more coaching elsewhere thi…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 14:20
'He's got something about him': The unknown 20-year-old lock called up by England
London Irish don't get much attention from England but Eddie Jones has chosen three players in his training squad, including Chuny…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 13:14
Newcastle sign a pair of Worcester forwards on two-year deals
Fresh from getting five players into the England squad, Newcastle have now announced the signings of Richard Palframan and George …
Kim Ekin
10 Jun 2021, 11:23
Chris Pennell's 14-year Worcester stint is over
It was 2007 when Chris Pennell made his debut for Worcester but the long-serving Warriors back will move on from Sixways next mont…
Kim Ekin
10 Jun 2021, 9:55
'What you do today is how you're going to be remembered': Spirit of Rugby - Ep 5
In Spirit of Rugby episode 5, Jim Hamilton talks Lions with Matt Dawson, Jeremy Guscott, Rob Kearney, Simon Shaw, Tom Croft and Jo…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun 2021, 8:52
'Dean has uncanny eye to pick out talent, they usually come through unusual pathways'
Seven clubs have provided uncapped players to the latest England squad and Newcastle lead the way with five rookies chosen.
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 8:11
Ulster dramatically do U-turn on their deal to sign Nakarawa after a medical
It was January when Ulster thought they had pulled off a coup by signing Fijian talisman Leone Nakarawa from Glasgow for next seas…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 7:33
21 uncapped players named in 34-strong England summer series training squad
England boss Eddie Jones has shaken up his squad by inviting 21 uncapped players along to training next Monday ahead of the summer…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 6:09
Ireland's special project
Ireland's recent policy of recruiting foreign-born players has boosted the team but divided opinion.
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Jonathan Bradley
10 Jun 2021, 4:42
England prop Marler mischievously tweets 'let's talk' to American MLR team
With Harlequins in the Premiership semi-finals, England prop Joe Marler has got up to mischief on Twitter with a come-and-get-me M…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 4:25
Lions bolter Sam Simmonds succeeds Jack Willis as RPA player of the year
The scoring form of Sam Simmonds has lit up the Premiership and the Exeter No8 has now added an RPA award to Lions selection.
PA
10 Jun 2021, 3:51
'Emotional to leave': Wasps confirm three exits, including ex-England prop Brookes
With just one match remaining in their Premiership season, Wasps have confirmed Kieran Brookes is one of three more players who ar…
Kim Ekin
10 Jun 2021, 3:30
McCall identifies what has made him most proud of Saracens these past 20 months
The crisis that engulfed Saracens was extraordinary and long-serving boss Mark McCall has learned so much about the club these pas…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun 2021, 2:24
Brad Weber back to lead Chiefs in final match under Clayton McMillan's tenure as head coach
All Blacks halfback Brad Weber will be back running operations at the base of the ruck on Saturday evening when the Chiefs take on…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun 2021, 1:00
'He's clearly going to be a key part of the South African game plan': What Rassie Erasmus' comments on cohesion mean for the Springboks
The recent announcement of the 46-man Springboks squad to feature against the British & Irish Lions in a three-test series this Ju…
Tom Raine
10 Jun 2021, 0:00
Crusaders swap one promising loose forward for another as Rebels clash looms
Such is the depth the Crusaders have at their disposal that the loss of an All Blacks loose forward shouldn't considerably weaken …
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jun 2021, 23:53
'Shucks, I've signed a five-year contract over in Europe': Ardie Savea jokes about undecided future plans
Ardie Savea is off-contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of the year and the powers that be will be trying desperately to ens…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jun 2021, 22:31
Hoskins Sotutu returns as one of three All Blacks tweaks to Blues forward pack
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has named a settled team for his side's final regular-season match of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman against …
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jun 2021, 21:18
Disruption for Wallabies as code convert Suliasi Vunivalu unavailable for mid-year tests
A Wallabies debut for ex-NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu will have to wait with the winger to miss the upcoming tests against France wit…
AAP
09 Jun 2021, 20:03
Crusaders' big mover Leicester Fainga'anuku staying in Christchurch
When contracts at the Crusaders come to an end, there's always a threat that players will head elsewhere around New Zealand due to…
Sam Smith
09 Jun 2021, 17:27
Hurricanes lock in another outside back for two more years
Dynamic and developing wing Salesi Rayasi will stay at the Hurricanes for at least another two years.
Online Editors
09 Jun 2021, 16:05
'The fire just ran up into the canister, the canister fell and the petrol fell over their legs'
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has reacted to the weekend burns incident that injured Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 13:11
The Sale news from South Africa that should concern title rivals Exeter, Bristol and Quins
Lood de Jager was expected to miss the remainder of the Premiership season following his latest Sale setback at the end of March. …
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 11:42
'We'd signed him to come here': Brophy-Clews had new club lined up before quitting
It has now emerged that Theo Brophy-Clews, the London Irish back who retired last month, was set to join another Premiership club.…
Chris Jones
09 Jun 2021, 9:40
'Five to 16 weeks... surgeon will know once he has opened it up and had a good look'
Wednesday is a big day for the Springboks as the injured Duane Vermeulen will be operated on following his ankle injury last Frida…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 8:30
'It really bulletproofed a lot of his key muscles': How Bristol saved Sinckler's season
Pat Lam has revealed the injured Kyle Sinckler wouldn't have been in a position to accept his Lions call-up but for muscle work at…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 7:53
'An impressive scrummager': Wasps sign tighthead Pieter Scholtz
With Kieran Brookes expected to leave Wasps at the end of the season, the Premiership club have signed tighthead Pieter Scholtz.
Kim Ekin
09 Jun 2021, 7:21
'Semi-rolled': Exeter provide latest injury update on Lions pick Sam Simmonds
There has been concern surrounding the fitness of Lions pick Sam Simmonds since he limped out of the Exeter's Sunday win at Northa…
PA
09 Jun 2021, 7:07
Sale's JP du Preez pays heavy price for striking with the elbow versus Harlequins
Last Friday's win for Sale over Harlequins has had a downside as JP du Preez has been banned following his citing for striking wit…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 6:52
'I'm absolutely over the moon I received an email that there is an enquiry going on'
The touchline row that erupted last Saturday at Leicester is now subject to an RFU investigation and Bristol boss Pat Lam can't wa…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 6:01
Benetton bizarrely seal their Rainbow Cup final place with a cancellation
The Rainbow Cup had turned out to be a dog's dinner of a tournament and the latest farce is Benetton reaching the final via a canc…
Sam Smith
09 Jun 2021, 4:52
Harlequins confirm Nathan Earle is among 11 players who are set to leave
Nathan Earle had hopes of making an England breakthrough but he is now one of the eleven players set to leave title-chasing Harleq…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 4:16
'He rarely speaks': Leicester's compelling insight on new Springboks recruit Wiese
Leicester signed Jasper Wiese from the Cheetahs fire sale last year and have since turned him into a Springboks pick ready to face…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 3:40
'Would you do 10 or 12 hours? We've no budget for it but it could lead somewhere'
Carving out a professional level coaching career wasn't easy for Ian Costello but the Wasps assistant will leave the Premiership a…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun 2021, 3:16
The perfect mix
Poppy Cleall manages to combine strength and skill to set the standard at No8
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Will Owen
09 Jun 2021, 1:59
'I'd love nothing more': Aaron Smith's plan to 'ruin a few people's dream of a Blues-Crusaders final'
Highlanders co-captain Aaron Smith isn't listening to the external noise surrounding his team's chances of making the Super Rugby …
Alex McLeod
09 Jun 2021, 0:07
Ngani Laumape's biggest loss to New Zealand rugby won't be on the field
The All Blacks will go on without Ngani Laumape, but the 28-year-old's candid responses won't be replaced so easily, and that migh…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jun 2021, 23:32
The five 'critical' All Blacks off-contract this year - and who Sir John Kirwan is most worried about losing
Former All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has expressed concerns over the future of one of five headline All Blacks set to come off-…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2021, 22:06
Laumape set for last dance at the Cake Tin as the Hurricanes prepare to take on the Reds
Fifteen-test All Black Ngani Laumape will look to make a serious impact from second five-eighth as he runs out in front of home su…
Online Editors
08 Jun 2021, 21:30
'I offer something in the midfield that no other midfielder can offer': Ngani Laumape parting shot hits the mark ahead of farewell match
Ahead of Ngani Laumape's final home game with the Hurricanes, the All Blacks midfielder was exceptionally candid when speaking to …
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jun 2021, 20:41
Aaron Smith returns as Highlanders look to secure Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final spot
Highlanders co-captain Aaron Smith as returned to the side's starting lineup ahead of their must-win clash against the Brumbies in…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2021, 19:41
'A guy like that is only going to benefit the Blues': The regular starters that have helped turn the Blues' season around
The Blues have enjoyed a fantastic run of form in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman with four wins from four and a shot at the final this w…
Tom Raine
08 Jun 2021, 18:43
Lions provide blueprint for global game
The British and Irish Lions of 2017 set the standards for the years to come. Will the same be the case in 2021?
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Gregor Paul
08 Jun 2021, 18:15
'We haven't got enough numbers': Waratahs face dire predicament ahead of Chiefs Trans-Tasman clash
After a winless 2021 season, the NSW Waratahs have seen things go from bad to worse ahead of their round five Super Rugby Trans-Ta…
AAP
08 Jun 2021, 18:04
'We know they are going to come after us... last time we got beaten up'
It's a little over 15 weeks since 14-man Wasps suffered painfully against 13-man Leicester, a Premiership less that hasn't been fo…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2021, 13:04
'I'm sure whoever is investigating it will see it as well': Leicester latest on subgate
Saturday's Premiership match culminated in heated exchanges and Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has given his latest take on what h…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2021, 12:56
Northampton provide update on Lions pick Biggar following Sunday's injury
Lions tour pick Dan Biggar was taken off in the second half of last Sunday's defeat with Northampton after sustaining a chest inju…
PA
08 Jun 2021, 12:07
The Flying Scotsman
Scotland centurion Sean Lamont talks Mustangs, brotherhood, naked calendars, and Craig Joubert.
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Jamie Lyall
08 Jun 2021, 11:08
Gloucester's European hopes dashed as second successive match is cancelled
George Skivington's Gloucester hoped to finish the Premiership strongly but that ambition has been dashed by successive match canc…
Sam Smith
08 Jun 2021, 9:52
Australian, Kiwi and French referees named for the Springboks versus Lions Test series
The latest step in the countdown to the hugely-awaited Springboks versus Lions games has been the appointment of the three Test ga…
Sam Smith
08 Jun 2021, 8:58
Connacht confirm 9 players are leaving, including the son of a 1989 Lions tour pick
With their season over following last Friday's win over Ospreys, Connacht have confirmed that nine players are leaving Andy Friend…
Sam Smith
08 Jun 2021, 7:54
Citing officer has come to a conclusion about last Saturday's Leicester-Bristol brawl
Ellis Genge and other players involved in the fractious finish to Leicester vs Bristol have learned the citing officer's bust-up v…
PA
08 Jun 2021, 6:09
'I was too upright': Ribbans' England debut hopes recede following ban
South African import David Ribbans has hopes of making an England debut this summer but his Northampton red card has scuppered tha…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2021, 5:37
Springboks centre Damian de Allende sheds light on what caused scary fire pit accident
Within hours of their latest Springboks selection, Saturday night took a frightening turn for the worse for Damian de Allende and …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun 2021, 4:55
'Won't miss waking up feeling like roadkill': Ex-Scotland flanker John Hardie confirms retirement
Newcastle back-rower John Hardie, the New Zealander who represented Scotland, has called time on his career at the age of 32.
Sam Smith
08 Jun 2021, 3:42
Lienert-Brown, Havili, Ioane or Ennor?: Ex-All Blacks clash over New Zealand's midfield combo
Three former All Blacks stars, and an ex-Black Fern, have weighed into the debate over who should start in the midfield for New Ze…
Alex McLeod
08 Jun 2021, 0:17
'This kid has got a massive future': Returning Chief's injury bounce back comes at the perfect time
One year after his Super Rugby debut, Quinn Tupaea is making all the right moves if he's looking to play at the highest level of t…
Sam Smith
07 Jun 2021, 21:56
'He just looked like he was the connector of everything': Exiting Highlander might be the glue keeping their title hopes alive
The Highlanders are potentially one win away from their first Super Rugby finals appearance since 2019 and on this week's episode …
Tom Raine
07 Jun 2021, 21:15
Springboks duo injured in bizarre 'fire pit accident' weeks out from British and Irish Lions tour
Springboks pair Damian de Allende and RG Snyman sustained "substantial burns to their legs, hands and face" over this past weekend…
Online Editors
07 Jun 2021, 20:23
Departing Chiefs coach shares a moment with Anton Lienert-Brown ahead of final match: 'F***, I'm already losing it'
With Chiefs forwards coach Neil Barnes heading off to coach Taranaki after the completion of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, Sunday nigh…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Jun 2021, 19:43
'You suspect another white, male Cantabrian isn't quite what NZR needs right now': Talk of diversity no substitute for actual diversity
At most other times in our game’s history, Stewart Mitchell would have been the ideal choice as NZR chairman - but this isn't mo…
Hamish Bidwell
07 Jun 2021, 19:00
Final hurdle
The Blues are on track to host their first Super Rugby finals showdown since 2003.
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Patrick McKendry
07 Jun 2021, 18:47
Wallabies sign Brumbies boss Dan McKellar as an assistant coach ahead of French series
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar will join the Wallabies set-up as forwards coach at the end of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, a year after …
AAP
07 Jun 2021, 17:38
'He is disappointed... at his age it's his last opportunity for the Lions.'
Wayne Pivac says that Jonathan Davies is relishing a chance to captain Wales this summer after missing out on British and Irish Li…
PA
07 Jun 2021, 15:23
Gatland phone gaff meant Kyle Sinckler was last to know about Lions call
Sinckler had been left “distraught” when left out of Warren Gatland’s original group.
PA
07 Jun 2021, 15:01
Siale Piutau to leave Bristol at the end of the season
Siale Piutau will leave Bristol at the end of this season, the Gallagher Premiership club have announced.
PA
07 Jun 2021, 11:42
Worcester centurion Cox set to retire at the end of the season
Worcester Warriors back-row forward Matt Cox has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season.
Sam Smith
07 Jun 2021, 10:47
The gloves are off
Coaching flare-ups, desperate injuries and Premiership drama featured on a tumultuous weekend's rugby.
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Jamie Lyall
07 Jun 2021, 10:43
Foot injury rules Porter out until pre-season
Ireland and Leinster tighthead Andrew Porter will be out of action until pre-season after picking up a foot injury in last Friday'…
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2021, 10:12
Fiji could fly Bristol's Semi Radradra direct to Olympic Games
Fiji rugby chief John O’Connor has revealed they are prepared to fly Bristol centre Semi Radradra direct to Japan to ensure he c…
Chris Jones
07 Jun 2021, 6:57
Eddie Jones makes England coaching shuffle ahead of summer series
Eddie Jones has added to his coaching staff for England’s summer series of fixtures against the USA, Canada and an England A fix…
Sam Smith
07 Jun 2021, 6:24
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales squad with five uncapped players
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has picked Jonathan Davies as his captain this summer in a 34-man squad which contains five uncapped …
Sam Smith
07 Jun 2021, 5:40
Former All Blacks captain Shelford knighted
Former All Blacks captain Wayne Shelford has been awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's honours list.
AAP
07 Jun 2021, 3:56
Picking an England 23 for the summer internationals
The England Test series during a British and Irish Lions year is always one for experimentation given the number of players that a…
Josh Raisey
07 Jun 2021, 3:00
Watch: Reforging the Steelers | Episode 2 | RugbyPass Original Documentary
In Episode 2 of Reforging the Steelers, we follow the team through rounds two to four as they try to get their season on track aft…
RugbyPass
07 Jun 2021, 1:08
How the Highlanders plan to beat the Brumbies ahead of must-win Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash
With a place in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final on the line, the Highlanders know what they need to do to secure victory over t…
Alex McLeod
07 Jun 2021, 0:39
Fiji Rugby Union announce multi-year deal with sportswear giants Nike
The Fiji Rugby Union have announced a new multi-year deal with sportswear giants Nike as its official jersey and training kit supp…
Sam Smith
06 Jun 2021, 22:36
Crusaders clash with Rebels relocated to Sydney amid Melbourne's COVID-19 outbreak
The Rebels' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Crusaders has been switched from Melbourne to Sydney as authorities battle …
AAP
06 Jun 2021, 21:14
How each New Zealand team can qualify for the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
With just one round remaining in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, all five Kiwi teams still have a chance at making for next Saturday's f…
Alex McLeod
06 Jun 2021, 20:51
Now is the time for Brad Weber to leave New Zealand Rugby and spread his wings
Publicly, at least, the jury remains out on whether Brad Weber will stay in New Zealand beyond 2021, but now is the time for him t…
Michael Pulman
06 Jun 2021, 17:47
The latest on Lions back row Sam Simmonds, who was forced off against Saints
Exeter forward Sam Simmonds has dealt the British and Irish Lions an injury scare ahead of their South Africa tour.
PA
06 Jun 2021, 13:03
Double Lions injury scare as Exeter beat Northampton
Gallagher Premiership champions Exeter wiped out an 18-point deficit to beat Northampton 29-26 at Franklin’s Gardens.
PA
06 Jun 2021, 11:49
The big Springbok omission set to benefit from a Vermeulen withdrawal
Veteran Duane Vermeulen appears to be the first major injury casualty ahead of the British and Irish Lions series against the Spri…
RugbyPass
06 Jun 2021, 8:18
Glasgow Warriors overhaul continues as 18 more players depart
Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that 18 players will be leaving the Scotstoun club. The leavers join three players who departed th…
PA
06 Jun 2021, 7:36
Kyle Sinckler called into British & Irish Lions squad as injury replacement
British & Irish Lions head coach, Warren Gatland, has confirmed that tighthead prop, Andrew Porter, has been ruled out of this sum…
Sam Smith
06 Jun 2021, 5:59
'Brussow kept grabbing it': Jordy Reid on dreadlocks, missed tackles and Gloucester
Growing his hair long was a post-school dare but dreadlocks now mean Jordy Reid is instantly recognisable as a bundle of energy at…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2021, 5:20
England's current squad 'too old for the World Cup'
The England chief wants to unearth more players like Tom Curry and Sam Underhill this summer.
PA
06 Jun 2021, 4:49
Was late Welford Road drama really a bad advert for rugby? - Andy Goode
People will say the chaotic scenes at the end of Bristol’s win over Leicester are bad for rugby but I can only see one rule chan…
Andy Goode
06 Jun 2021, 4:42
'I remember a pretty blunt conversation with him': The making of Exeter's Tom O'Flaherty
Soon-to-be 27-year-old winger Tom O'Flaherty is having his best season yet at Exeter and it could lead to a first England call-up …
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2021, 4:35
'He's been excellent' - Rennie name checks potential Wallaby bolters
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says spots for next month's France series remain up for grabs with one round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasm…
AAP
06 Jun 2021, 4:20
What Erasmus reckons Lions boss Warren Gatland will make of the Springboks squad
With his 46-strong Springboks squad now announced, Rassie Erasmus has a go at guessing how Lions boss Warren Gatland might react t…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2021, 4:00
'Well done': Title-chasing Sale hailed as club with third-highest Springboks pick
The 46-strong Springboks squad included players from 19 different clubs across five different countries, with Sale checking in thi…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2021, 3:59
'When I first started off at Saracens it was awful, I almost kicked it like a football'
Relegation was a crushing blow for Saracens but it has worked in favour of Elliott Obatoyinbo, their artistic, scratch golfer full…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun 2021, 3:30
Chiefs player ratings vs Rebels | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Chiefs rated after they kept their faint Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final hopes alive with a 36-26 win over the Rebel…
Alex McLeod
06 Jun 2021, 2:30
Chiefs hold off Melbourne Rebels to pick up Super Rugby Trans-Tasman victory in Sydney
The skilfulness of the Chiefs has proven to be enough for the Hamilton-based to emerge victorious over the Melbourne Rebels in Syd…
AAP
06 Jun 2021, 1:54
The half-time talk that propelled the Highlanders to their record-breaking win over the Waratahs
Highlanders boss Clarke Dermody has revealed a half-time talk from one of his assistants helped propel his side to their record-br…
Alex McLeod
05 Jun 2021, 22:54
'Really proud': How the Brumbies overcame 'a tough month' to defeat 'quality' Hurricanes side
Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar says he is proud of his side's efforts to come back from "a tough month" of luckless results to b…
AAP
05 Jun 2021, 21:27
'Tough pill to swallow': Ardie Savea 'gutted' as Hurricanes' title chances take a big blow
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea says his side's 12-10 defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday is "a pretty tough pill to swa…
Alex McLeod
05 Jun 2021, 20:53
'That's been taken away': The overlooked consequence of shifting the Chiefs' final home game of the year to Sydney
It's not been a great year for Chiefs fans in Hamilton and the news earlier this week that the team's final home game of the year …
Tom Vinicombe
05 Jun 2021, 18:47
Hurricanes player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Hurricanes rated after they became the second team from New Zealand to lose to an Australian side when they were de…
Mike Rehu
05 Jun 2021, 18:12
Highlanders player ratings vs Waratahs | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Highlanders rated after they ran in nine tries to dominantly dismantle the Waratahs 59-23 in Dunedin on Friday.
Tom Raine
05 Jun 2021, 17:04
Rassie Erasmus delivers final blow to the already damaged Rainbow Cup
It was hoped the June 19 cross-hemisphere final in Italy would salvage damaged credibility but the latest Rainbow Cup blow has bee…
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 14:25
Ian Madigan breaks Edinburgh hearts again with last-gasp kick for Ulster
Ian Madigan repeated his Murrayfield heroics as he nailed another last-minute kick to hand Ulster a dramatic 34-31 victory over Ed…
PA
05 Jun 2021, 14:21
Tom Willis scores last-gasp try to complete Wasps comeback against London Irish
Tom Willis scored a last-second try to complete a hat-trick and an amazing comeback by Wasps against London Irish.
PA
05 Jun 2021, 14:16
'We expected some big losses and I think Duane is going to be one of them'
Duane Vermeulen was a Springboks powerhouse at the World Cup, producing a man of the match display in the final against England. …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 13:36
'I don't know if they're in denial' - Cheika pulls former team apart in on-air rant
Michael Cheika wonders if the NSW Waratahs are in denial after a record-breaking 59-23 Super Rugby loss to the Highlanders left hi…
AAP
05 Jun 2021, 12:41
Video: Explosive Leicester versus Bristol touchline bust-up leaves sour post-match taste
Saturday's intense Gallagher Premiership clash at Welford Road between Leicester and Bristol had an incredible finish with tempers…
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 12:07
Springboks reveal their 46-man squad for the British & Irish Lions series
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has revealed his squad for the upcoming Test matches against Georgia and crucially, the Bri…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2021, 11:48
Newcastle runs wild against Worcester thanks to rampant winger
Adam Radwan scored two excellent tries as Newcastle Falcons kept their Heineken Cup qualification hopes alive with a deserved 24-1…
PA
05 Jun 2021, 11:44
Radradra stars as Bristol edge out Leicester to secure home semi-final
Semi Radradra scored two tries as Bristol secured a home semi-final in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs with a 26-23 bonus-poin…
PA
05 Jun 2021, 11:35
What made Etzebeth change position aged 16 and what his biggest fear in life is
Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth has given a revealing interview to Midi Olympique covering a myriad of topics, including what sc…
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 9:58
Premiership awards points in cancelled West Country derby
Bath have been awarded four match points after their Gallagher Premiership clash with Gloucester was cancelled due to coronavirus.
PA
05 Jun 2021, 9:42
Ex-All Black Rudi Wulf drops down three divisions to extend his career in France
Rudi Wulf was set to retire at the end of the current Top 14 season but the Toulon veteran will instead drop down three divisions.…
Sam Smith
05 Jun 2021, 8:55
Potential Lions call-up Kyle Sinckler withdrawn by Bristol Bears
Potential British & Irish Lions call-up Kyle Sinckler is a late withdrawal by Bristol Bears for their came with Leicester Tigers t…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2021, 8:29
Cornish Pirates sign giant 6'7, 120kg former Wales U20s star
RFU Championship side Cornish Pirates have landed themselves a heavyweight Dragon in the form of age grade star Ed Scragg.
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2021, 8:12
Hurricanes become second NZ Super side to fall to Aussies
The Brumbies have held on to claim a gutsy 12-10 victory over the Hurricanes in Canberra, but only after All Blacks star Jordie Ba…
AAP
05 Jun 2021, 7:54
The Ireland coach McGeechan wants for the Lions and it's not Andy Farrell
British & Irish Lions guru Sir Ian McGeechan is petitioning for the inclusion of one of Ireland's current coaching setup, but it's…
Ian Cameron
05 Jun 2021, 4:55
Highlanders thump winless Waratahs to move into second in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
The Highlanders have thumped the Waratahs 59-23 at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to move into second place on the Super Rugby Tr…
AAP
05 Jun 2021, 4:07
'Twickenham's not enough, I want the cup... I'm not celebrating yet'
Alex Sanderson is not content with simply a top-four place as the Sale Sharks director of rugby aims for Gallagher Premiership glo…
PA
05 Jun 2021, 3:45
'A lot of players went through a slump': Why Wasps are 28 points worse off than last term
Eight months on from Wasps contesting the Premiership final, they are now in a messy squabble to finish a miserable eighth on the …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 3:31
'He wants feedback... that's hugely infectious': The Borthwick effect at Leicester
Ben Youngs has played just six Premiership games this term but he has seen more than enough to appreciate the Borthwick effect at …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun 2021, 3:15
The Bear Cub
After sparkling form and an England call-up, Harry Randall had to deal with injury lows but he's back to spearhead a Bears title p…
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Jamie Lyall
05 Jun 2021, 3:11
'It's pretty surreal': The ex-Australia U20 star following in Matt To'omua's footsteps at the Rebels
While the results haven't gone the Rebels' way, Carter Gordon is making the most of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, playing alongside hi…
AAP
04 Jun 2021, 23:38
'That could be the comp': Crusaders boss Scott Robertson's stark admission following win over Force
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has been left to rue his side's ill-discipline and lack of game smarts as their Super Rugby T…
Alex McLeod
04 Jun 2021, 23:21
'There's no doubt about it': Clayton McMillan makes confident prediction about his new captain
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan expects plenty from Luke Jacobson after naming the two-test All Black as his captain for the si…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 21:34
'Wallaby in the making': Teenage Reds rookie stars on Super Rugby debut after just seven hours of notice
The Reds may have fallen to their third defeat Super Rugby Trans-Tasman against the Blues on Friday, but the Queenslanders have at…
Sam Smith
04 Jun 2021, 21:18
Blues player ratings vs Reds | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Blues rated following their 31-24 victory over the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Friday.
Mike Rehu
04 Jun 2021, 18:08
'I'm actually quite annoyed how well he's done': Brad Thorn envious of Suliasi Vunivalu's cross-code switch
Reds head coach Brad Thorn has described himself as "quite annoyed" at star recruit Suliasi Vunivalu's almost seamless transition …
AAP
04 Jun 2021, 17:52
Adam Hastings bids farewell to Glasgow with starring role in Leinster win
Adam Hastings bid a victorious farewell to Glasgow as he brought the curtain down on his Scotstoun career with a win over Leinster…
PA
04 Jun 2021, 16:47
Sale Sharks deliver reality check to Harlequins
Sale Sharks will go into the final weekend of the Gallagher Premiership season with a chance of claiming a home semi-final.
PA
04 Jun 2021, 16:32
Ospreys knocked out of Rainbow Cup contention following defeat at Connacht
Connacht knocked Ospreys out of the running for the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup with a season-closing 26-19 bonus-point win.
PA
04 Jun 2021, 16:24
50-cap England back row Tom Wood signs on for more year with Saints
Former England back row Tom Wood has extended his stay at Franklins Gardens, with Northampton revealing the 34-year-old is signing…
Sam Smith
04 Jun 2021, 11:45
One last shot
Five years after his last cap, and a month shy of 37, Morné Steyn could again play his part in a Lions series.
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Jon Cardinelli
04 Jun 2021, 11:16
Two England stars make Pieter-Steph Du Toit's top 5
World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit has listed England’s back row duo of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill among the five players he…
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2021, 10:27
Sale Sharks statement: Manu Tuilagi withdrawn from Harlequins game
Manu Tuilagi has been withdrawn from Sale Sharks' game with Harlequins this weekend, the club have confirmed in a statement.
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2021, 10:09
Alastair Campbell recalls his controversial Lions speech that left players 'seething'
"I had prepared it quite carefully, I'd thought it through. But I could sense in the room that there were some who were genuinely …
Josh Raisey
04 Jun 2021, 7:50
Bath confirm Henry Thomas is leaving club
Former England prop Henry Thomas’ seven-year stay at Bath will come to an end when the 2020/21 campaign draws to a close, the cl…
Sam Smith
04 Jun 2021, 7:10
Footage emerges of infamous punch-up between Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball
Footage has emerged of the now infamous training ground punch-up between Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones and fellow second row Jake B…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2021, 6:43
Abraham Papali'i banned following third red card in nine months at Connacht
Abraham Papali’i has been having a difficult time with his discipline at Connacht, the back-rower suffering three red cards in n…
Liam Heagney
04 Jun 2021, 6:13
Scotland centre recalled as Saints bid to do the double over Prem Champs
Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson has been recalled to the Northampton Saints starting line-up for their final home game of the seas…
Sam Smith
04 Jun 2021, 6:11
Doubt cast over Andy Farrell's mooted Lions call
Doubt has been cast over Ireland head coach Andy Farrell joining up with the British and Irish Lions tour after dispensing the nat…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun 2021, 5:51
On this day: Andy Robinson appointed Scotland's new head coach
Robinson signed a three-year contract as he returned to Test rugby just over two-and-a-half years on from the end of his disappoin…
PA
04 Jun 2021, 4:53
Half's time
Promising Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe has finally earned himself a start after an exceptional provincial season.
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Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 4:48
Crusaders player ratings vs Western Force | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Here's how the Crusaders rated after their 29-21 victory over the Western Force at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch on Friday.
Alex McLeod
04 Jun 2021, 4:22
Crusaders beat Western Force but jeopardise place in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final
The decision to rest a raft of their frontline players could come back to haunt the Crusaders, even if they did overcome the Weste…
AAP
04 Jun 2021, 4:04
Manu Tuilagi's message for Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland
The centre has recovered from an Achilles injury.
PA
04 Jun 2021, 3:35
'Definitely off the back of three losses, the boys are looking at their own games'
Drained after a mentally and physically taxing three-match tour of New Zealand, the Brumbies are hoping their homecoming to Canber…
AAP
04 Jun 2021, 3:00
'He's the best part of 21-stone but ridiculously fit, low body fat, just an anomaly'
There were fears about the Harlequins scrum without Kyle Sinckler but South African Wilco Louw has admirably filled the tighthead …
Liam Heagney
04 Jun 2021, 2:58
Chiefs bench Brad Weber and promote young halfback for Sydney 'home' game
The Chiefs have made seven changes to the starting lineup for their upcoming match against the Rebels in Sydney, including promoti…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun 2021, 1:00
Report: Reds star James O'Connor set to miss 100th Super Rugby game
Reds co-captain James O'Connor has reportedly been ruled out of his 100th Super Rugby game against the Blues at Suncorp Stadium on…
Sam Smith
03 Jun 2021, 22:11
Loose ideas
An injury to Shannon Frizell has possibly made the loose forwards selection picture clearer for the All Blacks.
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Tom Vinicombe
03 Jun 2021, 21:28
'He's definitely setting the bar': All Blacks trainer reveals the team's most driven player
All Blacks trainer Nic Gill has revealed who he believes to be the most driven player in the New Zealand national side.
Sam Smith
03 Jun 2021, 20:27
Injury-ravaged Highlanders given boost as young All Blacks prospect begins road to recovery
The injury-ravaged Highlanders have received welcome news that one of their most promising youngsters has begun his long road to r…
Alex McLeod
03 Jun 2021, 19:39
Townsend and Redpath named in 32-man Scotland U20s squad
When it comes to Scottish rugby royalty, names don't much loftier than Townsend and Redpath, but Sean Lineen's Scotland U20s squad…
Ian Cameron
03 Jun 2021, 14:54
Six fly-in Lions heroes that made their mark despite missing the plane
The rugby world has been picking the bones of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British and Irish Lions squad for almost two months now.
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2021, 14:18
Edinburgh to face Ulster at Murrayfield despite outbreak at club
Edinburgh Rugby’s game against Ulster on Saturday remains scheduled to take place as an ongoing Covid-19 issue continues to be m…
PA
03 Jun 2021, 14:14
'Pretty difficult': The idea Jones should practice coaching at a Premiership club, not Japan
The idea that Premiership clubs should allow England boss Eddie Jones to coach with them to stop Japanese trips deemed unworkable …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 13:37
Update on ex-Saracens hooker McElroy who is 12 weeks into Bristol trial after limbo
Four years on from Ireland's Tadgh McElroy being axed from an age-grade World Cup after signing for Saracens, he is on trial at La…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 13:29
Why Glasgow are approaching Leinster 'with some confidence'
Head coach Danny Wilson insists his Glasgow Warriors side are relishing the challenge of facing Guinness PRO14 champions Leinster.
PA
03 Jun 2021, 9:13
Pau courting Wallaby and have designs on Springbok's return - reports
Pau have set their sights on signing Wallabies young gun Jack Maddocks, according to La République des Pyrénées.
Ian Cameron
03 Jun 2021, 8:48
Israel Folau in new court battle in Australia
Israel Folau has taken out a supreme court injunction against the Queensland Rugby League in a bid to return to the playing field.…
AAP
03 Jun 2021, 8:19
Championship final details confirmed in favour of appeal-threatening Saracens
A threatened appeal by Saracens could have prolonged the Championship season but favourable details have been confirmed for two-le…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 8:07
Destiny's child
From tragedy and torment to trophies and tours, Andrew Porter's journey to the Lions.
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Garry Doyle
03 Jun 2021, 7:35
'Chucking a few grenades': Harlequins hit back after Sanderson labels them 'ungracious'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson was uncomplimentary about Harlequins on Wednesday and the London club's assistant Adam Jones has now issu…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 6:58
'He appeared a little bit aloof and arrogant to me': 'Spirit of Rugby' Ep 4
“To be a Lion, you’ve got to understand its uniqueness. You have to be adaptable and you have to share everything you’ve got…
Josh Raisey
03 Jun 2021, 6:36
Fiji name Sevens squad that gives glimpse of team they'll send to Olympics
Jerry Tuwai, the World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Decade, will lead Fiji in their only pre-Tokyo Olympic Games tournament wh…
Chris Jones
03 Jun 2021, 5:29
The England spot where Jones most wants new talent, and his message to Simmonds
Eddie Jones will unveil his summer series squad on June 10 and he has highlighted the area where he most wants fresh England talen…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 5:19
'I'd like to liken him to the next Ian Whitten': Exeter confirm signing of Sean O'Brien
Exeter have a habit of signing non-frontline players and unheralded Connacht centre Sean O'Brien has become the latest Rob Baxter …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 5:04
Rugby can learn from the Naomi Osaka saga
Naomi Osaka refusing to participate in a press conference is not surprising, in fact, it’s long overdue.
Stella Mills
03 Jun 2021, 4:08
'What we are seeing from him is more like when he played at Brighton College'
It won't be until June 10 that Marcus Smith learns whether he has made the England squad but the indications from Eddie Jones are …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun 2021, 3:04
Blues pivot Otere Black considering future with Beauden Barrett set for return
If the Blues are able to retain all their players ahead of next season, they'll enter 2022 with one of the best-stocked backlines …
Sam Smith
03 Jun 2021, 0:17
'This is like a bit of a last chance effort for me': All Blacks hooker reveals 'dark times' and future aspirations
Former All Black Nathan Harris has admitted that there were times during his injury-enforced absence over the past 18 months that …
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 23:49
'It's important you don't go over there and overplay': Jason Holland backing rookie first five to lead the Hurricanes to victory
While the Hurricanes have had to deal with their fair share of injury issues this year, they've got a relatively clean bill of hea…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jun 2021, 22:52
Hurricanes bring back big dogs for toughest Trans-Tasman battle to date
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea is back to lead his squad for Saturday night’s crucial Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Br…
Online Editors
02 Jun 2021, 20:59
'Managed minutes' finally hands Crusaders protege an opportunity to run the cutter
It's been a long time coming but young first five Fergus Burke has finally been handed the reins to run the cutter for the Crusade…
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 20:39
Shannon Frizell scratched and Aaron Smith rested as Highlanders name side to tackle Waratahs
The Highlanders return to Forsyth Barr Stadium for their last round-robin home game of the season knowing that nothing less than a…
Online Editors
02 Jun 2021, 20:00
'I can get Browny in the elevator or down the corridor and he can't walk the other way': Why tours are a welcome return for Super Rugby
While two and three-week international tours have been off the menu for Super Rugby since the global pandemic cut short last year'…
Tom Vinicombe
02 Jun 2021, 18:01
Second Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match relocated due to lockdown
SANZAR, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed that the Chiefs vs Melbourne Rebels Round 4 match, originally schedul…
Online Editors
02 Jun 2021, 16:19
'They came in as angry guys and are now maturing into very aggressive, consistent players'
It's four weeks since Kyle Sinckler and Ellis Genge learned they wouldn't be 2021 Lions, rejection England boss Eddie Jones has no…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 16:05
Scene set for explosive clash as Sale's Sanderson has a pop at 'ungracious' Harlequins
Alex Sanderson still has a sour taste in his mouth after Sale were beaten 14 and a half weeks ago by fellow title-chasers Harlequi…
Chris Jones
02 Jun 2021, 13:34
'It's gone down a second': Difference in ruck speed elsewhere preys on England's mind
England boss Eddie Jones has been busy watching rugby elsewhere since a disastrous Six Nations and he has a particular insight int…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 13:22
The need for speed
Jonny May was one of the fastest wings in the world but he wanted to get faster. Step forward Dan Pfaff, the revered US athletics …
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Mike Henson
02 Jun 2021, 13:14
'I've never been so nervous in my life': What really spooked Tuilagi before his Sale return
The ever-popular Manu Tuilagi was an entertaining guest on the latest Rugby Pod show where he reflected on his return at Sale from…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 13:06
Botia learns his fate after becoming the first red-carded Champions Cup final player
Fijian international Levani Botia lasted just 28 minutes of the May 22 Champions Cup final and he has now been banned for his red …
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 10:20
'Heartbreaking': Wasps confirm uncapped England prospect Odogwu has torn his ACL
Hopes that uncapped England prospect Paolo Odogwu would be capped next month have been dashed after a medical update from Wasps.
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 9:52
'I'm a coach, I've got to practice': Jones breaks silence over criticised Japanese trip
Ahead of the June 10 announcement of the England summer series squad, Eddie Jones has spoken to the media for the first time since…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 9:17
'It's poor recruitment if you bring over someone hoping they are going to be good'
Ex-All Blacks back-rower Steven Luatua has missed five of the six Bristol defeats this season, an absence that highlights his impo…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 7:29
'He's a kid out of school and it can be daunting Naiyaravoro sprinting flat out at you'
Charlie Atkinson doesn't turn 20 until October but he has thrived in his dozen Premiership appearances for Lee Blackett's Wasps th…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun 2021, 3:28
Crusaders rest key All Blacks for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against Western Force
The Crusaders will face the Western Force without All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga in this weekend's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash …
Sam Smith
02 Jun 2021, 0:01
What Richie Mo'unga must do to keep Beauden Barrett out of the All Blacks No 10 jersey
A former All Black has outlined what Richie Mo'unga needs to do in order to keep Beauden Barrett out of the New Zealand No 10 jers…
Alex McLeod
01 Jun 2021, 23:27
Blues re-call All Blacks trio for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash against Reds in Brisbane
The Blues have re-called three All Blacks, including their captain, into their starting side to face the Reds at Suncorp Stadium o…
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 21:47
'We won with him and we lost with him and we crack on': Old conundrum facing the McKenzie-less Chiefs
After ostensibly settling on Damian McKenzie as their first-choice No 10, the Chiefs have to go back to the drawing board for the …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun 2021, 21:33
Mo'unga, McKenzie, Jordan, Beauden or Jordie?: Ex-All Blacks pick their 10s and 15s for the All Blacks
Three former All Blacks have selected who they believe will start at first-five and fullback for New Zealand against Fiji and Tong…
Alex McLeod
01 Jun 2021, 20:30
'The guy was going to run the story anyway, you might as well tell him why'
Ben Youngs has explained why it was important he controlled the story of his Lions unavailability rather than it get negatively in…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2021, 12:31
'I wasn't talking about the Biggar incident...': Wasps boss Blackett clarifies criticism
It was felt Wasps boss Lee Blackett was talking about an incident involving Dan Biggar when he criticised refereeing standards las…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2021, 9:58
Next weekend's Gloucester vs Bath Premiership match has been cancelled
Gloucester were looking forward to take another step towards European qualification but their Premiership match versus Bath is no…
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 7:27
Blair picks 17 uncapped players for Scotland, including five English-based forwards
Interim Scotland boss Mike Blair is intent on giving Gregor Townsend's squad a fresh look, naming 17 uncapped players for their su…
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 6:59
'I'm totally at peace': Bath hooker Ross Batty retires with immediate effect
The 34-year-old Ross Batty has enjoyed a 16-year career in the professional ranks but the Bath hooker is now retiring on medical g…
Sam Smith
01 Jun 2021, 6:28
Agen's season from hell: Airport fights, walks outs and conceding 42 points a game
Relegated Top 14 outfit Agen are in disarray having lost every game they have played this season and conceded more than 1,000 poin…
James Harrington
01 Jun 2021, 5:59
'I reckon my speed hit 8.8 metre per second which is a pretty good stat for a forward'
Heather Fisher is one of rugby's most recognisable figures and the soon-to-be 37-year-old is now primed for starring with Team GB …
Liam Heagney
01 Jun 2021, 4:48
Age is no barrier
Victor Matfield says Alun Wyn Jones can still thrive as part of the old-boy network
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Daniel Gallan
01 Jun 2021, 4:00
'It's what every player tries to do': How Scott Gregory recovered from his horror Highlanders debut
It's been almost a year since Scott Gregory had a starting debut to forget against the Blues in Auckland. Since then, he's become …
Alex McLeod
01 Jun 2021, 0:19
'It was always about chasing pleasure': An older and wiser James O'Connor ahead of his 100th Super Rugby appearance
James O'Connor is looking to celebrate a milestone he thought may never come when he leads Queensland against the Blues in their S…
AAP
31 May 2021, 23:59
Why the All Blacks might not name many debutants to play Tonga and Fiji
An ex-All Black believes the national selectors might take a conservative approach when it comes time to picking their squad to fa…
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 21:54
Chiefs star Damian McKenzie banned for rest of Super Rugby season following red card tackle
Chiefs star Damian McKenzie's Super Rugby season is over after he was banned by SANZAAR for his red card tackle against Reds halfb…
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 19:55
Who will wear the coveted No 11 jersey when the All Blacks kick off their international campaign?
Heading into the 2021 test season, it's anyone's guess who will slot in on the left wing, with Caleb Clarke putting his career on …
Tom Vinicombe
31 May 2021, 19:26
'Unreal, isn't he?': The 'shining light' powering towards Wallabies call-up after explosive showing against the Crusaders
The 24-year-old one-time Brisbane Bronco and former Queensland Red was again the Waratahs' best in Saturday's loss to the Crusader…
AAP
31 May 2021, 18:14
Taking back the throne
Aaron Smith has taken his game to new heights in 2021 and is back in the conversation for world's best.
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Gregor Paul
31 May 2021, 18:02
In New Zealand, we are very good at producing quality rugby players. What's missing is the right vehicle to promote them
We had our chance to go insular. The coronavirus pandemic provided New Zealand with the opportunity to create a purely domestic co…
Hamish Bidwell
31 May 2021, 16:24
LA born, Kiwi raised winger could be shock Wallabies bolter
Western Force prop Tom Robertson predicts Toni Pulu could be a shock Wallabies bolter following the winger's standout performances…
AAP
31 May 2021, 13:16
Struggling Agen sign Glasgow Warriors flanker Lokotui
Embattled Top 14 outfit Agen have confirmed the signing of Glasgow Warriors back row Fotu Lokotui on a two-year deal.
Ian Cameron
31 May 2021, 12:59
Connacht sign Tongan international Fifita
Connacht have confirmed that they have signed Tongan international second row Leva Fifita.
Sam Smith
31 May 2021, 11:29
Edinburgh shut down training and entire squad, including 3 Lions, tested
The entire Edinburgh squad, including its three British and Irish Lions, have been tested after a player was confirmed positive fo…
Ian Cameron
31 May 2021, 7:49
Saracens consider appealing ruling that stops them finishing top of Championship
Saracens are considering appealing against the Championship disputes committee’s decision to rule their postponed game with Hart…
Chris Jones
31 May 2021, 6:17
REPORT: International referee to quit whistle and coach Montpellier instead
International referee Alexandre Ruiz is to quit refereeing the game to turn his hand to coaching, report Midi Olympique.
Ian Cameron
31 May 2021, 6:06
The Chiefs take flight
The Exeter Chiefs are looking ominous as Tuilagi returns and Harlequins dazzle their way into the play-offs
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Jamie Lyall
31 May 2021, 5:43
Tampin agrees deal with Newcastle Falcons
Newcastle Falcons have agreed a new contract with prop Mark Tampin, who will remain at Kingston Park Stadium for at least another …
Sam Smith
31 May 2021, 5:32
Force activate dreaded 'black-level contact' in training
Western Force coach Tim Sampson has activated the dreaded "black-level contact" at training as a direct response to last week's ho…
AAP
31 May 2021, 4:18
Harlequins down Saracens to be crowned Allianz Premier XVs champs
Harlequins have been crowned the new Allianz Premier XVs champions after defeating Saracens in a thrilling final.
RugbyPass
31 May 2021, 3:26
Waratahs' mates too scared to mention the rugby
Vice-captain Alex Newsome has laid bare the feeling of despair and humiliation inside the walls of the NSW Waratahs.
AAP
31 May 2021, 2:51
Crossing the border: How to fix Super Rugby's imbalance between New Zealand and Australia
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman has many of the same competitive issues that existed in Super Rugby's old format, but here's how the imba…
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 1:48
'He'll be here': Hurricanes provide update on TJ Perenara's availability and Ruben Love's injury return
TJ Perenara hasn't returned to the Hurricanes just yet, but assistant coach Cory Jane says he wouldn't be surprised to see him inv…
Alex McLeod
31 May 2021, 0:41
Can the All Blacks get the Crusaders' version of Richie Mo'unga this year
This isn't the foundation or strategy that is going to produce the best of Mo'unga at the international level. They have to embrac…
Ben Smith
30 May 2021, 23:41
'He'll be the most dangerous player': The Waratahs bad boy who could be the Wallabies' saviour
Although the Waratahs fell to yet another heavy defeat - this time at the hands of the Crusaders - last weekend, there was a brigh…
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 20:19
Why Michael Cheika, Will Genia and Drew Mitchell are wrong about Damian McKenzie's red card
No player, no matter how high their entertainment value, is above the laws of the game, no matter what Michael Cheika, Will Genia …
Michael Pulman
30 May 2021, 17:34
Austin Healey backs three England players for Lions call-up, but one sticks out
Former British and Irish Lions utility back Austin Healey has picked three England players he believes will likely play some role …
Ian Cameron
30 May 2021, 13:04
The 'ludicrous' build-up facing Fiji as they bid to defend Olympic gold
Coach Gareth Baber and his Fiji players are enduring the most “ludicrous” build-up ever to an Olympic Games that will mean his…
Chris Jones
30 May 2021, 12:19
'They've always been my tip to win the title... there's no reason to change it now'
Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards tipped Exeter to take the Gallagher Premiership title after seeing his weakened side thr…
PA
30 May 2021, 12:14
Rampant Exeter Chiefs crush Newcastle Falcons
Reigning champions Exeter kept up the pressure on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol with a 12-try 74-3 demolition of Newcastle
PA
30 May 2021, 10:44
NRL players in open revolt over crackdown on head contacts in the sport
Daly Cherry-Evans claims it's time for Peter V'landys to show he's a man of the players, demanding the NRL's stars are consulted o…
AAP
30 May 2021, 6:11
The Springboks address issue of 'taking the knee' against the Lions
The Springboks have had their say on the Black Lives Matter campaign that has seen players in the UK taking the knee before matche…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2021, 4:56
'He's looking big, strong and quick' - Devoto tipped for England call-up
Lengthy waits in between caps is the tale of the Ollie Devoto Test career, but Exeter feel he can be optimistic about the next Eng…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2021, 4:52
Furious Wasps boss singles out TMO over 'incident with Dan Biggar'
.Wasps coach Lee Blackett criticised television match official Graham Hughes for not offering more help to inexperienced referee A…
PA
30 May 2021, 4:34
'He's got something up his sleeve': How the Springboks view Gatland and his 2021 Lions
A slugfest unfolded the last time Gatland faced off against Erasmus but the Springboks boss is expecting the Lions to do things di…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2021, 4:30
Normal Trans Tasman service resumes as Highlanders beat Rebels in Sydney
Melbourne have been unable to back up Queensland's breakthrough Australian Super Rugby Trans-Tasman victory, falling to the Highla…
AAP
30 May 2021, 4:09
'I remember sitting with his dad in the office': The Springboks on the Lion that got away
Duhan van der Merwe represented the 2014 Junior Springboks at the World Cup but he is now a Lions pick looking to win in South Afr…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2021, 3:30
Watch: Reforging the Steelers | Episode 1 | RugbyPass Original Documentary
In Episode 1 of Reforging the Steelers, the team get together after managing New Zealand's lockdown under new coach Tai Lavea. New…
RugbyPass
30 May 2021, 2:49
'We'll be gone': Chiefs pull pin on Super Rugby Trans-Tasman chances
Losing in a league is tough to take for any side used to success, but in a competition that is most definitely a sprint as opposed…
Tom Raine
30 May 2021, 1:47
Watch: Magician Aaron Smith sets up two sublimes tries for Highlanders in opening quarter of Rebels battle
At 32 years of age, Aaron Smith is perhaps in career-best form and has at times almost single-handedly won matches for the Highlan…
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 1:11
'Why aren't we checking that?': High tackle controversy surfaces Iess than 24 hours after Damian McKenzie red card
Damian McKenzie was sent from the field in the Chiefs' shock loss to the Reds and just one day later, many are questioning why a s…
Sam Smith
30 May 2021, 0:47
'Conversations off the field are still the same': The unique connection between Samoa's head coach and most experienced player
Experienced Manu Samoa flanker Jack Lam and new coach Seilala Mapusua share a special connection that's not all too common in the …
Tom Vinicombe
29 May 2021, 23:56
Scare for Springboks as Cheslin Kolbe forced from the field after seven minutes of play against Clermont
The Springboks camp were delivered a scare in Toulouse's Top 14 clash against Clermont when star wing Cheslin Kolbe limped from th…
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 22:49
'We opened a door for them': Where the Chiefs fell short against the fast-firing Reds
It was a storming performance from the Reds in Townsville that saw the Aussies grab their first win in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman 20…
Tom Raine
29 May 2021, 21:28
Red mist
The Reds' 40-34 win over the Chiefs breathes new life into a competition that was quickly becoming stale.
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Tom Vinicombe
29 May 2021, 21:11
Watch: The Wilkinson-like performance from Toulon's young French flyhalf that could put him on the Australian tour
The 22-year-old Carbonel has won two under-20 World Championships and displaced the highly-rated Anthony Belleau as the starter at…
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 20:36
'It's just ridiculous': The All Blacks left-wing picture becoming a logjam as fans can't separate options
Blues wing Caleb Clarke had a memorable 2020 season with the All Blacks, but his departure to the All Blacks Sevens team for the O…
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 19:39
Benetton maintain perfect Rainbow Cup record after fresh red for Papali'i
Benetton maintained their flawless tournament record with a 20-12 victory over 14-man Connacht in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup.
PA
29 May 2021, 18:17
Glasgow Warriors come from behind to secure victory over Dragons in Cardiff
Glasgow Warriors came from behind to record a 27-16 Rainbow Cup victory over the Dragons at the Cardiff City Stadium.
PA
29 May 2021, 18:14
The game behind the game
World Cup Wallabies assistant Shaun Berne knows how cut-throat the coaching industry can be.
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Christy Doran
29 May 2021, 18:12
Northampton edge past Wasps but see play-off hopes ended by Harlequins
Northampton completed a season’s double over Wasps despite seeing their play-off hopes ended before kick-off.
PA
29 May 2021, 18:10
Rebels aiming for record Kiwi win-streak as they eye Highlanders in Sydney
The Rebels are focusing firmly on the positives heading into Sunday's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman clash with the Highlanders. With a …
AAP
29 May 2021, 18:00
Blues player ratings vs Brumbies | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
It was the classic game of two halves at Eden Park as the Blues survived a wave of pressure from a solid Brumbies side to pull awa…
Tom Raine
29 May 2021, 12:51
Why the Reds aren't happy despite being first to bag Aussie Trans Tasman win
After 13 matches between Australian and New Zealand opposition in the Trans Tasman Super Rugby competition, the Queensland Reds fi…
AAP
29 May 2021, 12:44
Tigers prop Ellis Genge's admission over British & Irish Lions snub
Two-try Leicester prop Ellis Genge starred as Tigers beat Worcester 18-17 at Sixways before revealing he had given himself a pep t…
PA
29 May 2021, 12:37
Ellis Genge goes on rampage as Leicester fight back at Sixways
Leicester prop Ellis Genge scored two tries as Worcester threw away a 17-6 lead to fall to an 18-17 defeat at Sixways.
PA
29 May 2021, 11:44
Harlequins see off Bath in high-scoring thriller to book play-off place
Harlequins guaranteed their presence in the Gallagher Premiership play-offs after edging Bath 44-33 in a roller-coaster afternoon …
PA
29 May 2021, 10:58
'Damian McKenzie isn't a dirty player, but...' - Chiefs star sent off in loss to Reds
Chiefs star flyhalf Damian McKenzie was sent off for a high shot on Tate McDermott as his side fell to a defeat at the hands of th…
Ian Cameron
29 May 2021, 7:58
Reds bag first Aussie win of Trans Tasman as Damian McKenzie sees red
Queensland have registered their first win of the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition, beating an undermanned Waikato Chiefs 40-3…
AAP
29 May 2021, 7:37
'I probably haven't got the clearance from the board to talk in that level of detail'
Having some fans back at Premiership matches suggests normality is returning but Rob Baxter is concerned over the missing millions…
Liam Heagney
29 May 2021, 6:24
The NZ Super team Will Genia was 'always so wary of'
Former Wallabies scrumhalf Will Genia has been writing about the need for Australian Super Rugby teams to continue playing New Zea…
Ian Cameron
29 May 2021, 6:10
'He's really knocked the door down on that side': How the Springboks now rate Jasper Wiese
The career of Jasper Wiese looked to have stalled last year but his move to Leicester has now put him in Springboks selection cont…
Liam Heagney
29 May 2021, 5:37
England flanker posts major recovery milestone behind the scenes at Wasps
Jack Willis’ recovery from his knee injury has taken another positive step, as the Wasps star has started his rehab without a kn…
Josh Raisey
29 May 2021, 5:06
Leinster's Cian Kelleher signs for Ealing Trailfinders
Promising Irish winger Cian Kelleher has signed for up-and-coming English Championship side Ealing Trailfinders.
Ian Cameron
29 May 2021, 4:47
Brumbies player ratings vs Blues | Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Round three of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman saw the Brumbies play their final fixture of their Aotearoa road trip against the Blues at…
Nick Turnbull
29 May 2021, 4:42
Australia's Super Rugby Trans-Tasman misery continues as Blues thump Brumbies in Auckland
The Blues have extended New Zealand's unbeaten start to Super Rugby Trans-Tasman after they dispatched the Brumbies 38-10 at Eden …
AAP
29 May 2021, 4:04
What actually instigated punch-up between Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball
Now former Wales lock Jake Ball has revealed what really happened to instigate the training ground punch-up between himself and sk…
Ian Cameron
29 May 2021, 3:52
'I'm actually about 108kgs - when I first joined out of school I was 92kgs'
Arriving into the Harlequins academy as a skinny lad, there was one particular must-do for Jack Kenningham - that was piling on so…
Liam Heagney
29 May 2021, 3:51
Watch: Blues star Finlay Christie scores contender for try of the season against Brumbies
Blues halfback Finlay Christie has scored a contender for try of the season after blitzing the Brumbies defence in a spectacular s…
Sam Smith
29 May 2021, 3:49
Injury to Lions centre a worry as former England star shines for Gloucester
Gloucester head coach George Skivington was full of praise for fly-half Billy Twelvetrees after he kicked a last-minute penalty.
PA
29 May 2021, 3:30
Alex Sanderson hails Manu Tuilagi
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson felt the mere presence of Manu Tuilagi on the field inspired his side to an outstanding vict…
PA
29 May 2021, 3:20
Crusaders put 50 points on Waratahs to move into Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final spot
The Crusaders have scored eight tries to fight off a committed Waratahs side in Wollongong on Saturday to keep themselves in the h…
Alex McLeod
29 May 2021, 2:08
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson weighs in on what the future of Super Rugby should look like
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson weighed into the debate surrounding Super Rugby's future amid New Zealand's dominance over th…
Alex McLeod
28 May 2021, 23:35
Former Wallabies centurion eyes unexpected return to NPC and Super Rugby in New Zealand
Former Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu is eyeing a New Zealand rugby comeback after returning to the country following his exit fr…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 21:49
Ex-Wallabies star Samu Kerevi latest high-profile player to switch to sevens ahead of Olympics
Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi is set to join the Australian sevens set-up as he eyes a gold medal at this year's Tokyo Olympic…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 19:42
'We can play better': Western Force banking on famed resilience to bounce back from Hurricanes thumping
Western Force coach Tim Sampson is confident his team's famed resilience will help them rebound strongly from Friday night's 43-6 …
AAP
28 May 2021, 19:03
Gamble of a lifetime
By focusing on the Olympics, Caleb Clarke is putting his spot in the All Blacks pecking order at risk.
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Gregor Paul
28 May 2021, 17:58
Sale defeat leaders Bristol to secure Premiership play-off spot
Sale secured their Gallagher Premiership play-off place and kept their hopes of a home semi-final alive after impressively overcom…
PA
28 May 2021, 16:45
Billy Twelvetreees edges Gloucester to victory over London Irish
A last-minute penalty from Gloucester fly-half Billy Twelvetreees edged the Cherry and Whites to a 30-28 Gallagher Premiership win…
PA
28 May 2021, 16:16
Munster give retiring duo winning Thomond send-off with dramatic Cardiff victory
Munster gave retiring duo CJ Stander and Tommy O’Donnell a winning Thomond Park send-off with a dramatic 31-27 PRO14 Rainbow Cup…
PA
28 May 2021, 16:04
The unsung hero
Uncompromising on the field and a gentleman off it, Jake Ball leaves Wales having gained the respect of a nation
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Owain Jones
28 May 2021, 12:46
After exiting Leicester, Wallace drops heavy hint about notorious Tigers training
Luke Wallace has described the different approach to training at Harlequins after resigning this week from Leicester Tigers.
Josh Raisey
28 May 2021, 11:41
Bath confirm the two signings who will replace departing tightheads Thomas and Judge
With tightheads Henry Thomas and Christian Judge both leaving at the end of the season, Bath have gone shopping to find two replac…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 11:14
Springboks radically change their tune: 'The nice thing is our old dogs, our big dogs got better offers overseas'
For years South Africa officials bemoaned the loss of Springboks to overseas clubs but Rassie Erasmus is now glad numerous star pl…
Liam Heagney
28 May 2021, 10:42
Henry Slade issues statement following criticism over newspaper interview claim
England midfielder Henry Slade has come under fire for a newspaper interview and he has now issued a statement via his Exeter Chie…
Liam Heagney
28 May 2021, 10:09
Northampton Saints sign Samoan international Nansen
Northampton Saints have signed Samoan international second row Brandon Nansen from the Dragons.
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 9:12
What the Springboks really think of Gatland's 'hobbit-like' Lions picks and when they will finally announce their own tour squad
22 days after the Lions showed their hand, Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have commented on Warren Gatland's …
Liam Heagney
28 May 2021, 8:31
Pirates prop drafted straight into Worcester starting team after just one week's training
Brand new recruit Jay Tyack will go straight into Worcester Warriors’ starting XV in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership match ag…
Sam Smith
28 May 2021, 7:18
Josua Tuisova makes shock positional change for arch-experimenters Lyon
After successfully transforming Mathieu Bastareaud into a No8 in recent years, Lyon are hoping to have the same success with power…
Josh Raisey
28 May 2021, 6:58
'We are extremely disappointed' - RFU suspend Saracens' final regular season game
The RFU have taken the decision to postpone Saracens' final game of the regular Championship season with Hartpury.
Ian Cameron
28 May 2021, 5:40
What Mako Vunipola thinks of potentially facing teammate he is 'so close' to at Saracens
Mako Vunipola is hoping to face Saracens teammate Vincent Koch in the British and Irish Lions test series with South Africa this s…
Chris Jones
28 May 2021, 5:40
Western Force pumped by rampant Hurricanes
The Western Force have been dealt a brutal reality check about rugby life in New Zealand, with the Hurricanes running in seven-tri…
AAP
28 May 2021, 4:55
Ireland internationals call time on careers
Ireland Women pair Hannah Tyrrell and Katie Fitzhenry have announced their respective retirements from international rugby.
PA
28 May 2021, 4:48
'It's not me that has ever forgotten about Luke Morahan': The still-thriving Australian who scored the first Bristol try of the Lam era
Just three names from Pat Lam's first Bristol teamsheet in 2017 are still starring at the club, including the unsung winger Luke M…
Liam Heagney
28 May 2021, 4:17
Wallaby ready to 'rip in' with Australian pride on the line
With Australian pride on the line, the Brumbies are counting on veteran halfback Nic White working out his frustrations.
AAP
28 May 2021, 3:23
'When we signed Manu I thought it was great news... we will never have to tackle him again'
AJ MacGinty cannot wait to unleash Manu Tuilagi on Gallagher Premiership leaders Bristol, but also knows he will have to try to st…
Chris Jones
28 May 2021, 2:54
Mitch Hunt's simple message to Super Rugby players in search of opportunities across New Zealand
Highlanders playmaker Mitch Hunt has a simple message for Kiwi Super Rugby players looking elsewhere to gain more minutes on the f…
Alex McLeod
28 May 2021, 0:23
'There are people coming together from all different parts of the world': Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua facing new challenge head-on
With players featuring in competitions around the globe, the Pacific Island sides always face the challenging task of trying to br…
Tom Vinicombe
27 May 2021, 23:30
'It's a constant thing for us': Why the Hurricanes aren't worried about a little bit of niggle
Western Force second-rower Jeremy Thrush laid down the gauntlet last week when he revealed he was going to try "piss a few people …
Tom Vinicombe
27 May 2021, 21:03
'I can't guarantee we're not going to lose jobs': The real effect COVID-19 had on Kieran Read and Counties Manukau
Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read speaks of his move to Counties Manukau in the midst of COVID-19 as part of the new RugbyPass Ins…
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 19:59
'He's scored just under 50 per cent of their points so far this year': The dangerman the Western Force will be trying to shut down in Napier
The Western Force are treating their first foray into New Zealand territory in four years as somewhat of a home affair as they bid…
AAP
27 May 2021, 19:43
Josh Ioane returns to Highlanders starting side as ex-captain set to bring up 50th appearance
One-test All Blacks star Josh Ioane has been recalled into the Highlanders' starting XV to play the Melbourne Rebels at Leichardt …
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 19:15
Manu Samoa name 13 New Zealand-based players in squad to face Maori All Blacks and Tonga
13 New Zealand-based players have been named in the latest Manu Samoa squad to face the Maori All Blacks and Tonga in June and Jul…
Alex McLeod
27 May 2021, 18:42
The big ask
Will Genia believes that there has to be a place in the domestic calendar for Trans-Tasman rugby.
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Will Genia
27 May 2021, 15:09
'He's boisterous, he's loud': The forgotten England fringe player looking to remind everyone that class is permanent
Having already missed 16 months between games, the last thing England fringe Nathan Earle needed was another lengthy absence at Ha…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 14:06
'Learning his trade at a cutting edge': Why the 19-year-old brother of an England winger has suddenly had his progress accelerated at London Irish
London Irish boss Declan Kidney has placed his trust in recent weeks in Phil Cokanasiga, the 19-year-old younger brother of Englan…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 13:37
Latest setback for Rainbow Cup sees Ulster versus Scarlets cancelled
500 fans were due to attend this Saturday's Ulster vs Scarlets Rainbow Cup game after restrictions lifted but the fixture is now c…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 13:33
The rising star
Caelan Doris' ascent to the top of Irish rugby has surprised nobody - but the best is still to come.
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Jonathan Bradley
27 May 2021, 12:38
Old favourite Luke Wallace has rejoined title-chasing Harlequins with immediate effect
It was thought Harlequins fans had seen the last of favourite Luke Wallace when the back-rower left in 2019 but he is now back at …
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 9:32
Ospreys release Scott Williams and 11 other players
The Ospreys have confirmed the 12 players leaving the region at the end of the season, including Wales centre Scott Williams.
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 8:49
Niko Matawalu to leave Glasgow at the end of the season
Title winners Niko Matawalu and Alex Allan are both leaving Glasgow at the end of the season.
PA
27 May 2021, 8:19
'It's probably the most physical Test match I've ever experienced': 'Spirit of Rugby - Ep 3
"There’s a sense of drama, there’s a sense of gladiatorial combat that you don’t get anywhere else in the world." - Watch Ep…
Josh Raisey
27 May 2021, 7:18
Gay dating app the new sponsor of Biarritz
Biarritz Olympique have revealed that famous gay dating app Grindr is to be the new jersey sponsor for the ProD2 team in the 2021/…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 7:06
'As good as the Lions was, guys, the best thing in your life this weekend is playing Newcastle'
Sam Simmonds and the other three Exeter players picked for the 2021 Lions were in London on Wednesday to meet up with Gatland and …
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 7:05
Manu Tuilagi set to play his first Sale match in eight months while Bristol call on Thacker who has been missing since October
It has been a very long time in between drinks (games) for fit-again pair, Manu Tuilagi of Sale and Bristol's Harry Thacker.
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 6:27
'It just seems to be an absolute death knell' - the position you simply can't meddle with at a RWC
"Another interesting one we've found out is jerseys. If you are using a jersey you haven't used before or haven't played in quite …
Josh Raisey
27 May 2021, 6:21
'Regardless of the result on Sunday, I am proud of every single one of my teammates'
What a weekend for women’s rugby, I mentioned last week that rugby fans were in for a real treat with the semi-finals and wow, d…
Rachael Burford
27 May 2021, 6:06
'A world-class performance team': Wales the dominant player as Lions boss Gatland names his 15 medical, S&C and analysis staff
Warren Gatland is sticking to what he knows best as he has chosen numerous familiar faces on his 2021 Lions high performance staff…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 5:51
Surprise venue chosen for next month's cross-hemisphere final of the maligned Rainbow Cup
It's been a struggle for organisers to make the Rainbow Cup a credible tournament and there is now another twist to their planning…
Sam Smith
27 May 2021, 5:19
'Getting a tighthead that can scrum and run is as rare as teddy bear s*** - and you can quote me on that!'
Alex Sanderson has colourfully savoured the emergence of youthful front-rowers at Sale, insisting the future is very bright at the…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 4:01
Mike Brown's Harlequins career is over as appeal fails
Mike Brown of Harlequins had his appeal hearing into his six-game ban on Wednesday night and the RFU have now published its verdic…
Liam Heagney
27 May 2021, 3:05
All Blacks props return to action as Chiefs eye up former bogey-team Reds
The Chiefs are finally starting to get back some of their forward artillery as they enter the final month of their 2021 campaign.
Tom Vinicombe
27 May 2021, 1:38
Highlanders' clash with Rebels shifted due to Australian lockdown
The Highlanders' Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match against the Rebels has been moved from Queenstown due to the extension of a travel…
Online Editors
27 May 2021, 0:33
Crusaders recall one All Black and rest another as Waratahs loom in Wollongong
Crusaders Captain Scott Barrett re-joined the team in Coogee this week and will resume the captaincy on Saturday evening when the …
Online Editors
26 May 2021, 23:11
'It's a bit overdue': Jason Holland explains the return of Hurricanes half-centurion and sheds light on Jordie Barrett conundrum
There is one player in the Hurricanes that's so integral to the team's success, they simply can't afford to be rested.
Tom Vinicombe
26 May 2021, 23:01
Papalii and Sotutu reclaim starting spots as the Blues look to continue form against the Brumbies
Leon MacDonald has urged his side to not get ahead of themselves as the Blues prepare for a tough outing against a hardy Brumbies …
Online Editors
26 May 2021, 22:14
New Zealand-born rugby prospect in police custody over homicide case in France after man died of stab wounds
A New Zealand-born rugby player of Tongan descent is in police custody over the homicide of a 48-year-old man in Agen, France, acc…
Online Editors
26 May 2021, 21:51
Former Chief set to make 50th Super Rugby appearance as Force eye up Hurricanes scalp
Ex Chiefs and Counties Manukau wing Toni Pulu is back in the fold for the Western Force this Friday, hoping to mark his 50th Super…
AAP
26 May 2021, 18:52
Battle for the back of the scrum
New Zealand has an excellent crop of young number 8s plying their trade in Super Rugby.
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Ben Wylie
26 May 2021, 17:30
'Admiration from a lot of the world-class guys': Why university recruit Harding fits the Bristol bill
It's rare for a universities player to quickly make the Premiership grade but Fitz Harding has slotted in nicely this year at Bris…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2021, 12:27
The London Irish verdict on how their ex-assistant Skivington is doing nearly a year after acrimonious exit to become Gloucester boss
Last June's exit of assistant coach George Skivington from London Irish to take over at Gloucester wasn't without its share of acr…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2021, 12:13
Evolution of Hogg
Scotland full-back is ready to step up from nearly-man to key figure for the Lions
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Ben Smith
26 May 2021, 11:38
Lions players receive first vaccination shot ahead of South African tour
Only people aged 30 or over in the wider UK population are currently eligible for a jab, but the Lions players secured Government …
PA
26 May 2021, 10:10
'Croc roll just rewards bad attack': Ben Ryan makes final plea to World Rugby ahead of law review
With World Rugby set to review some of the game's laws, Ben Ryan has tweeted his support for a change to be made to the croc roll.…
Josh Raisey
26 May 2021, 9:03
In pictures: Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad assembles for administration day in London
Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad have met up in London for an administrative day ahead of their eagerly awaited tour to South Afr…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2021, 8:09
Bristol sign English-qualified Pro D2 midfielder who spent the last few years developing under Richard Hill
Bristol are hoping to clinch the Premiership title next month but plans are already afoot for next season with the signing of Anto…
Sam Smith
26 May 2021, 6:32
'Pretty dark moments': Ex-All Black Nick Evans explains why the time wasn't right to succeed Paul Gustard and become a Premiership head of rugby
There was speculation that Nick Evans could be a worthy head of rugby at Harlequins but the Kiwi has explained why the timing wasn…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2021, 6:10
Ex-England 7s flyer Olowofela among quartet of players released by Northampton
Chris Boyd has been speaking after Northampton confirmed a quartet of players, including Ryan Olowofela, will leave soon leave the…
Sam Smith
26 May 2021, 4:52
'I'm getting a bit nerdy here': Ali Price names his favourite No9 and it's not Conor Murray, his Lions rival who is currently nursing a pre-tour injury
Scotland's Ali Price has revealed his current favourite No9 and it isn't Lions rival Conor Murray who has picked up an injury at M…
Liam Heagney
26 May 2021, 4:30
'A dangerous precedent': Wasps issue warning over how some high tackled players are overreacting
Having lost a player to a red card in their last Premiership outing, Wasps boss Lee Blackett has warned rugby about football-style…
Chris Jones
26 May 2021, 3:53
Swimming with Sharks
Sale Sharks stalwart Mark Cueto is desperate to bring the glory days back to his club.
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Andrew Elliott
26 May 2021, 2:32
'I had no offer from any clubs, I was close to joining the army': Australia's rugby rejects set to shine for Japan
Unwanted in Australia and on the verge of giving rugby away three years ago, Ben Gunter is now poised to realise a child dream and…
AAP
25 May 2021, 23:12
Highlanders match against Rebels could be relocated to Sydney amid COVID-19 uncertainty
Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark remains confident his side will still play the Rebels, either in Queenstown or Sydney, thi…
Alex McLeod
25 May 2021, 22:46
'If the haka was any advantage, if the All Blacks played with a poor team they would still win games, and they don't'
Former Wallaby prop Ben Darwin has detailed his research-backed theories around 'cohesion' in professional rugby, explaining that …
Sam Smith
25 May 2021, 21:06
The 'three ways to win a World Cup' the All Blacks could employ to push themselves ahead of the chasing pack
Former Wallaby Ben Darwin has provided the stats and facts that might prove to be the difference for the All Blacks in their Rugby…
Tom Raine
25 May 2021, 20:45
Promising midfielder Quinn Tupaea signs contract extension with Chiefs
Promising young midfielder Quinn Tupaea has recommitted to the Chiefs, inking a new deal with the club that will see him stay in H…
Online Editors
25 May 2021, 19:57
Reds star Suliasi Vunivalu 'empowered' after Crusaders clash as he eyes Wallabies selection
An up-close encounter with the world's best club rugby outfit has only empowered NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu.
AAP
25 May 2021, 19:12
Julian Savea won't be turning the clock back to 2010 but his signing by the Hurricanes has proven to have merit
Savea is more than a rugby player and a teammate. He is an icon and an inspiration and you can see how valuable that is within a f…
Hamish Bidwell
25 May 2021, 19:01
Highlanders vs Rebels clash in Queenstown in doubt following Melbourne COVID-19 outbreak
Melbourne are relying on the Victorian-New Zealand travel bubble reopening by Saturday or a travel exemption to play their Super …
AAP
25 May 2021, 18:57
Victory breeds complacency
A weak Super Rugby competition will continue to harm performances on the international stage.
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Gregor Paul
25 May 2021, 18:06
Ardie Savea to make early return for Hurricanes as Western Force arrive in Napier
Coach Jason Holland has made a handful of change to the Hurricanes for their match-up with the Western Force in Napier on Friday n…
Online Editors
25 May 2021, 17:37
Major setback for Scotland's Cameron Redpath as Bath confirm he faces surgery on Wednesday
After missing nine weeks with a neck injury earlier this year, Bath centre Cameron Redpath is now facing a longer, more serious st…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2021, 12:55
'Scarily powerful': What Alex Sanderson had to stop Manu Tuilagi from doing at Tuesday training ahead of his first Sale match in eight months
Manu Tuilagi appears set to make his long-awaited Sale return this week following the achilles injury sustained in late September.…
PA
25 May 2021, 12:24
The 'bit of responsibility' Mike Brown has taken on at Harlequins training as he awaits his appeal hearing on Wednesday night
Nick Evans of Harlequins has been talking about Mike Brown, who will have his appeal against a six-match ban heard on Wednesday ni…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2021, 12:02
'If you're in a number of car crashes it's prudent probably not to be in the car': The London Irish verdict on Brophy-Clews' concussion-enforced retirement
London Irish have been reflecting on the series of concussions that have brought an end to the career of 24-year-old Theo Brophy-C…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2021, 9:16
'At different times I have tried to get him back': The player Pat Lam offered to Sale in 2016 that he has unsuccessfully tried to sign since then
It was Pat Lam who arranged a move to Sale for AJ MacGinty, the out-half he has tried to bring to Bristol on a few occasions since…
Liam Heagney
25 May 2021, 6:48
19-year-old poleaxed by the red-carded Owen Farrell earns Wasps contract promotion
It was last September when Wasps teenage Charlie Atkinson was hit with a red-carded high shot from Owen Farrell at Saracens.
Liam Heagney
25 May 2021, 5:57
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