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Massive blow for Scotland: Townsend provides painful Russell and Hastings injury update
Gregor Townsend watched in anguish last weekend as both Finn Russell and Adam Hastings exited the Scotland win over Wales with inj…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 12:32
Prime suspect
Fans are focusing on Leicester's 'sell-out' yet turning a blind eye to Amazon's TV deal
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Sam Peters
04 Nov 2020, 12:10
WRU delivers verdict on Pivac's fifth-place Six Nations finish
Wayne Pivac never expected five straight defeats after his opening day win over Italy and the WRU have now had its say on the Wale…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 11:55
Saturday's Benetton vs Munster PRO14 match is off
Benetton have not enjoyed the best of starts on and off the pitch to the 2020/21 PRO14, their postponement vs Munster the latest s…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 11:08
WRU doles out £20million loan, with Scarlets receiving the biggest share
Finances have caused anxiety in Welsh rugby in 2020 but the WRU have secured a timely loan for the regions, with Scarlets benefitt…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 9:57
What AWJ pulled out of his luggage on the 2017 Lions left CJ Stander gobsmacked
CJ Stander shared a room with Alun Wyn Jones on the 2017 Lions and he was left gobsmacked by the Welsh skipper's level of professi…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2020, 9:27
Ex-England skipper Hartley weighs in on whether Saracens should be automatically allowed rejoin the Premiership
Dylan Hartley once played a season in the Championship with Northampton and he has now had his say on the Saracens promotion specu…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2020, 8:36
Bristol post £3.1million pre-tax loss to end of May 2020
Rugby has had a terrible year financially, something reflected in the latest set of accounts from Bristol Bears, the Challenge Cup…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 7:48
'He's not in the best 4 second rows': The Rugby Pod's shock AWJ Lions selection call
The Rugby Pod has no room for romance in selecting the form second rows for the 2021 Lions, excluding veteran Wales skipper Alun W…
Liam Heagney
04 Nov 2020, 6:19
SA Rugby issues statement after 2021 Rugby Championship agreement
Despite moving their club focus to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks will remain loyal to The Rugby Championship after 2020'…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2020, 4:58
Last orders
The truncated Six Nations came to a close on 'Super Saturday' leaving armchair fans just about sated
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Graham Simmons
04 Nov 2020, 3:45
'Emotion got the better of him': Were the Wallabies too focused on trying to hurt the All Blacks?
Dave Rennie's sides have never shied away from contact in the past, but there's reason to believe that the Wallabies aren't quite …
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 22:25
The All Blacks lock the Bledisloe Cup away for another year | The Breakdown | Episode 41
Former All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens and Tabai Matson join the Breakdown to dissect the All Blacks record win over Australia in Sydne…
RugbyPass
03 Nov 2020, 22:15
Did Mo'unga and Barret just become best friends?! | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 25
The panel takes a hard look at the disastrous Bledisloe 3 performance from the Wallabies and touch on the brilliance of the All Bl…
RugbyPass
03 Nov 2020, 22:00
The German teenager who wants to play for the All Blacks - and how he could have played for one of NZ's biggest rivals
Never has there been an All Black who was born-and-raised in Germany, but 19-year-old Anton Segner is hoping to change that - espe…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 21:39
South Africa commits long-term future to Rugby Championship
World champions South Africa have committed to the Rugby Championship in a massive boost for the four-team competition.
AAP
03 Nov 2020, 21:07
Former Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle secures new top job in New Zealand
Former Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle is returning home as New Zealand's top sports administrator.
AAP
03 Nov 2020, 20:06
'Where's the pride in the jersey': All Blacks legends aim cheeky jibe at Wallabies after thrashing
Two All Blacks legends have had digs at the Wallabies after their thrashing at the hands of the All Blacks in the third Bledisloe …
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 18:37
'I would last one minute': 2011 World Cup winner reveals physical and mental health struggles
Former All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu has opened up about his struggles with mental health during his playing career, saying he ba…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 17:52
Aaron Smith's inspiring 'small athlete' message after his All Blacks caps milestone
Aaron Smith set a personal caps milestone last Saturday with the All Blacks and has followed up with an inspiring message.
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2020, 15:15
'It's a good reminder every day': All Blacks newbies set to be rewarded for off-field roles
For anyone reaching the pinnacle of their job, it would be hard not to take some time to take in the new surroundings.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 14:17
Two Cornish Pirates agree to short-term deals at Gloucester, including 124kg prop 'Beefcake' Tyack
The 'Beefcake' Twitter handle of 124kg prop Jay Tyack will pique fans' interest as Gloucester sign two Cornish Pirates on short-te…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 12:42
Worcester bring in two forwards with Harlequins connections, including George Merrick
With the start of Premiership 2020/21 just over three weeks away, Worcester have recruited George Merrick and another forward.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 12:11
Leicester assistant Rob Taylor granted early release after just 5 months at Welford Road
It was June when Rob Taylor arrived at Leicester to ignite their attack but the assistant coach is leaving just five months later.…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 11:31
Long-serving Bath prop Nathan Catt retires with immediate effect
Nathan Catt has been part of the Bath furniture since making a 2008 breakthrough but the prop has now been forced to retire.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 8:29
Ten players that never scored an international rugby try despite 60+ caps
The longer a player’s rugby career is, the chances are they will score a try at some point but England's Joe Marler is part of t…
Josh Raisey
03 Nov 2020, 7:40
Trevor Brennan's 130kg son Daniel has signed for Brive
Trevor Brennan and Jeremy Davidson shared the field six times with Ireland in 1999 - now Davidson has taken son Daniel Brennan to …
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 6:55
Saracens could return to Premiership without playing a single Championship game, and Ealing could join them - reports
With no fixtures yet unveiled the Championship, there are reports that Saracens will be automatically promoted to the 2021/22 Prem…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2020, 4:55
Defensive horror show
After two relatively safe showings, the Wallabies' defence fell apart in Sydney. What went wrong?
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Ben Smith
03 Nov 2020, 1:14
'It's not a dead rubber': Wallabies centurion 'hungry' to cap off redemption story with victory in Bledisloe IV
Wallabies milestone man James Slipper has shot down suggestions Saturday night's test with the All Blacks is a dead rubber now tha…
AAP
02 Nov 2020, 23:49
'There will be changes': All Blacks coach reveals youngsters and rookies in selection mix for Bledisloe Cup IV
The All Blacks are set to inject a raft of fresh faces into their side for the fourth and final Bledisloe Cup clash of the year in…
Alex McLeod
02 Nov 2020, 23:30
How the Wallabies can follow South Africa's road from record All Blacks defeats to World Cup champions
Since Dave Rennie took over, the Wallabies have long been touted as a team for the future, rather than a team for today.
Finn Morton
02 Nov 2020, 20:52
Sonny Bill Williams faces uncertain future after Toronto Wolfpack axed from Super League
Sonny Bill Williams is a free agent again after Toronto were booted out of next year's Super League competition.
AAP
02 Nov 2020, 18:26
Order in the house
After four years of constant change, the All Blacks have now found a midfield partnership that works.
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Patrick McKendry
02 Nov 2020, 16:36
The 5 key areas Ireland need to fix
RugbyPass examines the five key areas Andy Farrell will look to fix after a Six Nations which stirred up more questions than answe…
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Nov 2020, 13:01
The only way is up
It's been a year since Kolisi lifted the World Cup but that's only the start for Springbok skipper
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Jon Cardinelli
02 Nov 2020, 12:38
The six players nominated for 'Player of the Championship' award
England pair Maro Itoje and Ben Youngs have been nominated for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations player of the championship award, but…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 12:29
'At first it was something I thought I could use to gain an opportunity to move home'
Recently retired Exeter Chiefs fly-half Gareth Steenson has said that he “never wanted to play rugby for another club” after m…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2020, 12:05
Fiji set for massive boost even as they fight to contain virus outbreak in camp
Bristol centre Semi Radradra is understood to have made a rapid recovery from a serious hamstring injury and is set to take his pl…
Chris Jones
02 Nov 2020, 11:09
All Blacks lock Barrett admits he felt sorry for Wallabies after 38-point drubbing
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has put his hand up for a starting berth against the Wallabies despite conceding his return from inj…
AAP
02 Nov 2020, 10:45
'Pivac and Byron will be out within a year' - Welsh rugby insider predicts early change at top
It's been a tough weekend for Wales head coach Wayne Pivac and his coaching ticket, and one Welsh rugby insider is predicting the …
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2020, 10:43
World Rugby chief lays bare 'devastating' impact of Covid-19 on the game's finances
The sport’s global governing body is distributing funds from a central £77million relief fund, the majority of it being given t…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 10:34
Cash-strapped IRFU receive massive multimillion-euro bailout from Irish Government
The announcement comes just three weeks after the IRFU reported a record deficit of €35.7 million due to the coronavirus pandemi…
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Nov 2020, 9:50
'We always have that ability, I believe, to score 14 points within two minutes'
Gregor Townsend believes that consistency has been key to Scotland’s impressive Guinness Six Nations campaign following their Wo…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 8:59
'You can never underestimate what sort of knowledge or intellectual property they are getting from a guy like Fourie du Preez'
World Cup-winning Springbok Fourie du Preez has made a significant contribution to the Bulls’ rise to the top of the South Afric…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2020, 7:56
Worcester Warriors part way with prop who didn't make 'mark at the club'
Zimbabwe international prop Farai Mudariki has left Warriors at the end of his contract. The 25-year-old tighthead arrived at Sixw…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2020, 7:33
James Haskell reveals how much he could bench press at his peak
Jacked former England rugby star James Haskell has finally let slip how much he could bench press at his peak, a fact he has large…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2020, 6:17
Eddie Jones: England team bonded with beers over course of 'lovely' night
Eddie Jones reflected on the bonds forged during the aftermath of Saturday’s Six Nations triumph as he trumpeted a period of Eng…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 5:00
Farrell's admission: Ireland didn't '100 per cent' believe in themselves in Six Nations decider
Andy Farrell will send Ireland into the fast-approaching Autumn Nations Cup demanding his players stick to their convictions.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 4:18
England secure Grand Slam after hammering Italy in Women's Six Nations finale
The Red Roses were crowned champions last weekend, and wrapped up the Grand Slam with a convincing win on Sunday.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 4:15
Scarlets reduced to 14 for second weekend running as Edinburgh edge low-scoring clash
The horrendous conditions as the last throes of Storm Aiden blew through Llanelli dictated it was going to be tight and error stre…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 4:07
Report Cards: How each nation is faring ahead of Autumn Nations Cup
With a marathon Guinness Six Nations Championship that extended to 274 days finally done and dusted, attention will now turn to th…
PA
02 Nov 2020, 3:57
Three Fiji squad members Test positive for Covid-19
Three members of Fiji's rugby union squad have tested positive for COVID-19 at their base in France as they prepare for the Nation…
AAP
02 Nov 2020, 3:42
Patience is a virtue
The 2020 Six Nations will go down as a curious affair but firm conclusions are required
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Jack Zorab
02 Nov 2020, 3:01
Josh Adams' heartfelt message for Wales fans over losing run
Josh Adams says he can understand supporters’ sense of frustration after Wales slumped to a fifth successive defeat this year.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 3:00
Maro Itoje sends warning to rest of rugby world about what England are capable of
The Saracens lock is excited by England’s potential for future success.
PA
02 Nov 2020, 2:37
'It took a bit of convincing': Dan Carter sheds light on decision to join Blues
All Blacks great Dan Carter has shared some surprising details about his recent return to New Zealand soil including a massive pay…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2020, 0:55
Until the All Blacks are actually put under pressure, we've got no idea if they are any good
All Blacks teams aren’t judged week-to-week, but against how they compare with all those who’ve gone before them. We haven’t…
Hamish Bidwell
02 Nov 2020, 0:38
'We let so many people down': Wallabies rookie's ambitious promise to Australian fans for fourth All Blacks clash
If fans are to expect anything from Bledisloe Cup IV this weekend, look out for a much better effort from the Wallabies compared t…
Alex McLeod
01 Nov 2020, 23:53
The Wallabies selection that surprised an All Black
All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor says he was surprised to see Australia's 'Tongan Thor' named on the bench for last week's Bledisloe…
AAP
01 Nov 2020, 23:13
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie set to swap rookie stars out for experienced veteran ahead of Bledisloe Cup IV
Following a record defeat to the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III, Wallabies boss Dave Rennie could be set to inject some much-need…
AAP
01 Nov 2020, 21:14
Mo'unga's masterclass: five talking points from Bledisloe III
The All Blacks have locked up the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th straight year after recording an historic 43-5 win over the Wallabies …
Finn Morton
01 Nov 2020, 21:13
'He's unbelievable': Ex-Wallaby urges Rugby Australia to sign State of Origin star amid heated transfer battle
Former Wallabies wing Wendell Sailor has implored Rugby Australia to make a play to bring a soon-to-be-out-of-contract NRL star ba…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 21:03
'Banished any doubts with this masterclass' - Richie Mo'unga turns heads with nearly perfect performance in Bledisloe III
Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was central to the visitors dominance, guiding his side to a decisive victory with a nearly perfect game.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 19:22
Mind games or respect: Foster's praise for 'really tough' Wallabies despite Bledisloe III drubbing
The annual rhetoric coming from the All Blacks camp about how much they respect their Australian counterparts when, in reality, th…
AAP
01 Nov 2020, 17:57
'Delighted': Aussie rugby great's bizarre reaction to All Blacks thrashing
A former Wallaby has declared himself "delighted" with aspects of the record Bledisloe Cup defeat in Sydney.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 17:18
'The group has no respect' - Agen sack coaches mid-season after humiliating, landslide loss
Agen Rugby have sacked their coaching ticket after they shipped a massive loss away to Bordeaux Begles.
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 14:03
Video - The moment England players lifted the Six Nations trophy
Coronavirus protocols meant the presentation took place within the squad’s bubble.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 13:09
Nigel Owens defends Brian Moore as BBC pundit apologises over bulimia comment
Brian Moore has apologised for his 'bad comment' about bulimia and he's received the support of Nigel Owens, who suffers from the …
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 12:28
Munster slay Dragons to maintain unbeaten Pro14 record
Fullback Matt Gallagher scored two of the Munster tries.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 11:33
Stuart Hogg prepared to step in at 10 for Scotland
Victory in Llanelli ended Scotland’s losing run on Welsh soil.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 11:00
Eddie Jones: Referees to blame for stifling speed of the game
Eddie Jones is calling for referees to help Six Nations champions England develop their attacking game in the Autumn Nations tourn…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2020, 10:57
'Two months ago Sladey and I were just two guys who played for Exeter Chiefs and we weren't great in big games'
Jonny Hill is delaying celebrating collecting three winners’ medals in as many weekends in a bid to cement his place in the Engl…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2020, 9:34
Glasgow Warriors deploy 16 Test players to take on Leinster in Monday night clash
Glasgow Warriors Head Coach Danny Wilson has made four alterations to his starting XV ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Leins…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 9:06
A Six Nations 'team of the tournament' selection
England and France players excel during long Six Nations campaign.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 8:46
Five things we learned from the Six Nations
A 2020 Six Nations interrupted for seven months by the coronavirus pandemic ended with England seizing the crown tamely surrendere…
PA
01 Nov 2020, 8:29
Forgotten Ireland back row star to captain Leinster team littered with Irish internationals against Glasgow
Rhys Ruddock will captain the side for the second week in a row as Leinster Rugby look to continue their unbeaten start to the sea…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 7:35
Autumn Nations Cup organisers working desperately to save fixtures after Fiji squad Covid-19 outbreak
The Autumn Nations Cup organisers are working with the Fiji squad and the French Rugby authorities to identify how many players ha…
Chris Jones
01 Nov 2020, 7:09
Six Nations decider tops French television viewing figures
Despite a strange end to the elongated 2020 Guinness Six Nations, television viewing figures for France versus Ireland were strong…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 6:38
'He's almost one of the lads...' - Rob Kearney World Cup anecdote illustrates sea change between Farrell and Schmidt eras
Recently retired Ireland star Rob Kearney has shed a little light on the difference between current Ireland head coach, Andy Farre…
Ian Cameron
01 Nov 2020, 5:55
Johnny Sexton defends his substitution reaction: '...so what would you like me to be doing?'
Ireland captain Sexton cut an annoyed figure at being replaced by Ross Byrne in the final quarter of his side’s galling defeat a…
PA
01 Nov 2020, 4:10
Gatland breaks silence on whether disgraced Rob Howley is being considered as a 2021 Lions assistant
Rob Howley assisted Warren Gatland on the 2013 and 2017 Lions but his star has fallen since his gambling ban from the sport.
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2020, 3:10
'Finn is in more pain than Adam' - Scotland face potential flyhalf crisis ahead of Autumn Nations Cup
Scotland face a potential outside-half crisis ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup amid fears that Finn Russell might require surgery.
PA
01 Nov 2020, 2:52
'That's a bad man out there': TJ Perenara and Ian Foster praise Richie Mo'unga's Bledisloe III performance
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has praised flyhalf Richie Mo’unga, after the 26-year-old played a near-perfect game in the 43-5 rec…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 2:41
All Blacks promise not to let-up following record win over Wallabies
Now they've locked away the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th successive year the All Blacks are promising no let-up in pursuit of yet mor…
AAP
01 Nov 2020, 1:32
Ian Foster unveils 'beneficial' reduction in All Blacks leadership group
Ian Foster has revealed a significant reduction in the All Blacks leadership group is helping drive his new era.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2020, 0:54
Hooper demands improvement following 'sloppy' Wallabies performance in Bledisloe III
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is demanding improvement after the ruthless All Blacks put his side to the sword to retain the Bl…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 23:49
Tri Nations: Australia player ratings vs New Zealand
The Wallabies hopes of winning back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time since 2002 and done dusted, after losing to the All Black…
Finn Morton
31 Oct 2020, 23:10
The damning trend that could foreshadow a huge loss for the Wallabies in the final Bledisloe Cup test
As New Zealand fans were reminded during last year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan, the All Blacks sometimes lose. Over a three or fo…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Oct 2020, 22:45
Inexperience not to blame for Wallabies' record 43-5 loss says coach Dave Rennie
Defiant Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is refusing to blame inexperience for Australia's heaviest defeat to the All Blacks in 117 yea…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 19:40
'Comprehensively outsmarted': Australia left reeling after 117-year record loss in Sydney
It took just over two minutes for the first thing to go wrong for the Wallabies but from there it has just got worse in the Bledis…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 19:26
Captain Sam Cane 'proud' of All Blacks after record setting performance in Bledisloe III
The immediate release of satisfaction was widely evident from the All Blacks following their record victory over the Wallabies as …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 19:15
'It's a massive achievement for us' - Owen Farrell eyes Autumn Nations Cup success after clinching Six Nations crown
A 34-5 victory over Italy in Rome was enough to pip France by points difference in the standings.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 18:57
Ireland player ratings vs France - Six Nations Super Saturday
Ireland went into the Six Nations finale in Paris knowing a win by seven points would net them the title... here's how their playe…
Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2020, 18:30
Magical halves pairing sees France to strong win over Ireland - but not strong enough to snare Six Nations title from England
France crushed Ireland’s slender hopes of a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 18:27
'It was an incredible touch' - What the England team gifted Ben Youngs for breaking 100 cap marker
The scrum-half, who scored two tries against Italy, became only the second Englishman to win 100 caps after Jason Leonard.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 17:55
Brian Moore's on-air 'bulimia' comment triggers storm on Twitter
BBC commentator Brian Moore has upset great deal of people on Twitter after light-heartedly questioning if an Irish player vomitin…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 17:21
'No discipline, no tactics, no idea' - Welsh fans put the knife in after first loss at home to Scotland in 18 years
Speaking to the press after the match, Wayne Pivac said it was the 'worst defeat' in terms of the performance by the side without …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 16:51
Match abandoned in SA but not before Jake White's Bulls dominate Stormers
The Bulls stormed to a 39-6 win over the Stormers in a Super Rugby Unlocked match that was abandoned after 64 minutes due to light…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 16:23
Tri Nations: New Zealand player ratings vs Australia
The All Blacks were looking to seal the deal on this year’s Bledisloe Cup but the Australia team were relishing their first home…
Mike Rehu
31 Oct 2020, 15:32
Centurion Ben Youngs scores twice as England put pressure on Ireland for title
England set Ireland the challenge of claiming a bonus-point victory in Paris to win the Guinness Six Nations title after they dism…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 15:10
England player ratings vs Italy - Six Nations Super Saturday
Here are the England player ratings after their 29-point win versus Italy put pressure on Six Nations title rivals Ireland and Fra…
Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2020, 14:40
The salient point Alun Wyn Jones just made about the 12 years under Gatland
Alun Wyn Jones has pointed at the skewed nature of the Welsh public's expectations around the Wayne Pivac era following his side l…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 14:34
'We're not going to use that as an excuse' - How Rennie and Hooper reacted to record Wallabies loss to All Blacks
Defiant Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is refusing to blame inexperience for Australia's heaviest defeat to the All Blacks in 117 yea…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 14:10
Wales player ratings vs Scotland - Six Nations Super Sunday
Wales player ratings: Wales and Scotland played out a dour denouement to the truncated, pandemic afflicted 2020 Six Nations.
Owain Jones
31 Oct 2020, 13:19
Pivac likened to David Moyes by former Scotland international turned pundit
Former Scotland scumhalf Andy Nicol has likened under pressure Wales head coach Wayne Pivac to infamous Manchester United coach Da…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 12:45
Scotland ruin Alun Wyn Jones' record appearance with victory in Llanelli
The pre-match Six Nations hype was all about record-breaking Alun Wyn Jones but the Wales party was ruined by visiting Scotland.
PA
31 Oct 2020, 12:27
Scotland player ratings vs Wales - Six Nations Super Saturday
Scotland player ratings: Scotland won for just the second time on Welsh soil in the history of the Six Nations.
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2020, 12:19
How France star Antoine Dupont was very nearly lost to football
Scrum-half Antoine Dupont is recognised as one of the world best No9s at the age of 23 but the France star nearly quit rugby as a …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 9:50
Justin Tipuric ruled out of Scotland match
Wales suffered a blow ahead of their Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland in Llanelli when flanker Justin Tipuric was ruled…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 9:26
10 Ireland internationals and a Springbok named in Munster team for Dragons
Munster have named 10 Ireland internationals and a Springbok in their squad to take on Dragons as they make seven changes to the s…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 9:22
McNicholl among 3 Welsh internationals named in Scarlets starting team for Edinburgh
Johnny McNicholl returns from injury as Scarlets continue their Guinness PRO14 challenge against Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets.
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 8:27
Scotland international duo return for Edinburgh
Scotland internationals Nick Haining and Mark Bennett both return to the starting line-up as Edinburgh Rugby travel to face Scarle…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 8:10
Gatland has his say on 14-week pre-Lions gap facing Itoje and fellow Saracens stars following 2021 Six Nations
Star Saracens players like Maro Itoje face a 14-week break after the end of the 2021 Six Nations and the start of the Lions tour. …
Liam Heagney
31 Oct 2020, 8:03
On This Day in 2015: New Zealand make history to retain Rugby World Cup
The victory in the final over Australia at Twickenham cemented the All Blacks’ place as the greatest side in the sport’s histo…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 7:42
Second heaviest All Black ever sidesteps 80kg Wallaby scrumhalf Nic White to score debut try
The second heaviest All Black of all time - Karl Tu'inukuafe - proved he's capable of more than just piano shifting as he scored h…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 7:17
All Blacks lock away Bledisloe Cup for another year after comprehensive first half showing against Wallabies
The All Blacks have ensured the Bledisloe Cup will stay in New Zealand for yet another year after blowing the Wallabies out to han…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 6:40
Police temporarily halt rugby match in Australia to intervene as fans get too close to each other
oncerns over social distancing measures prompted police and public health officials to temporarily halt proceedings in the opening…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 6:36
Wales debutant nicknamed 'Crazy' admits to going overboard in gym session with Alun Wyn Jones
Wales new boy Shane Lewis-Hughes cannot wait to start grappling on the Test stage after pushing world record-breaker Alun Wyn Jone…
PA
31 Oct 2020, 6:11
Watch: Richie Mo'unga puts on a first half clinic as All Blacks put Wallabies to the sword
An explosive opening 13 minutes which saw two yellow cards, a try and another disallowed hasn't been enough to stop the All Blacks…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 5:58
Georgia name 35-man squad for Autumn Nations Cup
Georgia have named a 35-man strong squad for the Autumn Nations Cup, dubbed by some the Eight Nations.
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2020, 5:35
'So stupid': Filipo Daugunu and Jordie Barrett blasted on social media for early yellow cards in Bledisloe Cup III
The message from the Wallabies camp was clear earlier in the week: shut down new powerhouse All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke. It seems…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 5:18
'I was gutted... I know they aren't bad people, they have made a pretty big mistake'
Jamie George admitted his frustration over the Barbarians players who undermined England’s build-up to their final push for the …
PA
31 Oct 2020, 5:02
As Goode as it gets
The England full-back opens up on the toughest month of his career and life in Japan
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Owain Jones
31 Oct 2020, 4:21
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 22 | LA Giltinis coach Alex Corbisiero, World Tens with Nick Heath, MLR rumours
We globe trot in this week’s show, with Alex Corbisiero, the newest addition to the LA Gilitinis coaching staff, joining from…
Rugby Wrap Up
31 Oct 2020, 3:50
Plugging the gaps
Wales' transition from old defence coach to new has been far from smooth.
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Andy Clarke
31 Oct 2020, 3:37
England to set target that Ireland can't match - Andy Goode
Despite missing a few first choice players, England can still put a scary looking team out that will surely set a target against I…
Andy Goode
31 Oct 2020, 3:31
Recap: Wallabies v All Blacks | Bledisloe Cup III
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Bledisloe Cup clash between the Wallabies and All Blacks at ANZ Stadium…
RugbyPass
31 Oct 2020, 2:38
Canterbury snatch injury time try to secure fourth consecutive Farah Palmer Cup title
A thrilling Farah Palmer Cup season was decided in the 81st minute of today’s final with Canterbury scoring a late try to win 8-…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2020, 0:52
'It would be awesome': The iconic Bledisloe Cup moment a Wallabies debutant is hoping to emulate as series goes on the line
One of Australia's newest players dreams of conjuring his own iconic moment after being thrust into the Bledisloe Cup cauldron for…
AAP
31 Oct 2020, 0:30
'Get in their faces': Former Wallabies coach's alternative suggestion to kneeling ahead of All Blacks clash
A former Wallabies coach has urged Australian players to "take a stand against the haka" when they face the All Blacks in the thir…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 22:12
Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup bid gets multi-million dollar boost
Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup got a significant funding boost on Saturday as part of the federal government's post-…
AAP
30 Oct 2020, 21:44
The key Wallabies weakness the All Blacks will look to exploit in Bledisloe Cup III
All Blacks captain Sam Cane is banking on his team's enforcers to make life hard for a pair of Wallabies debutants in Saturday nig…
AAP
30 Oct 2020, 20:26
New Rugby Australia boss opens up on the 'war zone' that followed Raelene Castle's departure
The new chairman of Rugby Australia says the organisation was left looking like a "war zone" in the wake of the departure of Raele…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 18:55
Fear factor
Pasifika's dreams continue to be crushed. Is it because Oceania's heavyweights fear for their labour supply?
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Gregor Paul
30 Oct 2020, 18:17
Welsh government refuses to allow Alun Wyn Jones' family see him become world rugby's most-capped player
Saturday is a seminal day in the stellar career of Alun Wyn Jones but his family won't be present to see rugby history made in Wal…
PA
30 Oct 2020, 14:18
The story behind Bundee Aki's freshly-toned rig: 'There are muscles on muscles'
Bundee Aki looked for some time to be carrying excess baggage but his freshly-toned rig is now a thing of beauty for title-chasing…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 13:55
Gatland's message to Wales fans who claim Scotland is must-win for under-pressure Pivac
New Wales boss Wayne Pivac is taking criticism for a 4-match losing streak but Warren Gatland wants fans to cut his fellow Kiwi so…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2020, 12:40
England's Plan B minus Farrell: 'Every time he has stepped into the 10 he looks an absolute natural there'
Eddie Jones hasn't picked a specialist 10 on the England bench, so he will improvise in an emergency with George Furbank or Henry …
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2020, 12:39
Ma'a Nonu has arrived in France for second coming at Toulon
It was September 26 when Ma'a Nonu was revealed to have signed for Toulon and the All Blacks World Cup winner has now arrived at t…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2020, 10:35
How England are approaching Saturday's Rugby United Against Racism message
Billy Vunipola didn't take a knee when the Premiership restarted and he has now spoken about the approach England will take this S…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2020, 10:08
It's taken 17 years for a second England player to join Jason Leonard in exclusive Test Centurion club - and he's chuffed it's Ben Youngs
It was 2003 when prop Jason Leonard won his 100th England cap and scrum-half Ben Youngs will match that feat this Saturday in Rome…
Chris Jones
30 Oct 2020, 7:41
Support isn't universal for RFU decision to charge boozing Barbarians
Barbarians players were heavily criticised for their match-cancelling behaviour, but some fans now feel the RFU have overstepped t…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2020, 6:23
Owen Farrell finally addresses his infamous eight-week-old red card
England captain Owen Farrell is getting ready to play his first match in eight weeks since his red card playing for Saracens.
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30 Oct 2020, 5:41
England boss Jones: Barbarians fiasco has made rugby 'a bit of a laughing stock'
Eddie Jones has flown out for England's Six Nations finale in Rome still furious with last week's match-cancelling Barbarians fias…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2020, 5:19
Bledisoe III - Strike first, Strike hard, No mercy! | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 24
The panel checks in with James O’Connor to preview Bledisloe 3 and discuss why the Wallabies will win on Saturday.
RugbyPass
30 Oct 2020, 0:41
Report: Highlanders boss reveals future of Super Rugby for 2021 and 2022
New Zealand and Australian Super Rugby sides are due to play a series of crossover matches at the end of their domestic competitio…
AAP
30 Oct 2020, 0:24
'There's no hiding': Sam Cane explains why the All Blacks have won just 50 percent of tests in Australia since 2011
Overturning a mediocre run of recent results in Australia will be key to New Zealand's chances of retaining the Bledisloe Cup for …
Alex McLeod
30 Oct 2020, 0:00
All Blacks midfielder Jack Goodhue set for high school reunion with Wallabies debutant in Bledisloe Cup III
It's been seven years since Jack Goodhue last played schoolboy rugby, but he is set to face off against his former 1st XV midfield…
AAP
29 Oct 2020, 22:14
Former Wallabies prop becomes first Australian rugby international to come out as gay
One-test Australia prop Dan Palmer has become the first Wallabies player to come out as gay.
AAP
29 Oct 2020, 20:50
'Banned from answering his calls': All Blacks coach Ian Foster's warning to Steve Hansen following NRL switch
He might be coaching royalty in New Zealand but Steve Hansen's been given a prod from his successor to leave the All Blacks alone.
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 20:23
'Exciting young prospect': The Wallabies youngster set to cause the All Blacks 'damage'
All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga believes a Wallabies rookie holds significant threat to New Zealand ahead of Bledisloe Cup III…
AAP
29 Oct 2020, 19:38
'Target on his head': Wallabies star's threat to All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke
The Wallabies have sent a clear warning to All Blacks rookie sensation Caleb Clarke: we're coming for you.
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 18:39
Two women's Six Nations matches called off
England had already won the title but there was still plenty to play for in the women's Six Nations this weekend before two postpo…
PA
29 Oct 2020, 16:37
'There is no anti-Scottish sentiment from me - I definitely want them to do well'
Just five of the 78 original picks for the 2013 and 2017 Lions tours were Scotland players but Warren Gatland insists he isn't ant…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 14:40
Record-breaking Alun Wyn Jones backed to make a fifth World Cup at the age of 38
Veteran Alun Wyn Jones is 35 but Wayne Pivac believes age doesn't matter when the lock's form means he is the first name on Wales …
PA
29 Oct 2020, 14:16
Townsend: Why tough Hastings-Russell selection call swung in favour of re-integrated Finn
With Finn Russell back in the Scotland mix after mending his relationship with Finn Russell, Adam Hastings has paid a Six Nations …
PA
29 Oct 2020, 14:00
Jock Bok
Dual international John Allan says players can have 'two hearts' but must be single-minded
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Bryn Palmer
29 Oct 2020, 13:23
Italy make just 1 change for Saturday's Six Nations visit by England
Italy are on a horrible losing streak in the Six Nations and things won't get any easier with title-chasing England in Rome on Sat…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 13:05
RFU reports operating loss in excess of £10million for 2019/20
Accounted figures measuring the damage the pandemic caused to rugby in England until the end of last June have been confirmed by t…
PA
29 Oct 2020, 12:44
13 Barbarians players charged by the RFU following cancelled England match
There is no end yet in sight to last weekend's embarrassing England match cancellation as the RFU have now charged 13 Barbarians p…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 12:16
This Sunday's Connacht vs Benetton PRO14 game is off
Italian PRO14 side Benetton were due in Ireland this weekend but a Covid-19 outbreak has scuppered travel plans to take on Connach…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 12:00
Fresh England bench excites fans despite drop in experience from 160 caps to just 41
England have named their XV to take on Italy on Saturday but the composition of their Six Nations bench has piqued the attention o…
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2020, 11:21
Vunipola: Barbarians fiasco a 'timely reminder' of responsibility to play by the rules
Mako Vunipola missed the last England game in March due to self-isolation and he's keen everyone plays by the rules after Barbaria…
Chris Jones
29 Oct 2020, 10:30
Scotland change 4 for Six Nations finale at Llanelli
Winning away in Six Nations is what Warren Gatland wants from potential 2021 Lions players from Scotland, starting at Wales on Sat…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 9:56
Lions and WRU lead tributes to ex-Wales wing JJ Willliams, who has died aged 72
The late JJ Williams lit up Wales and Lions rugby during the 1970s with try-scoring exploits that made him a hugely popular player…
PA
29 Oct 2020, 8:51
'He hits hard, carries hard, sort of a no-nonsense player similar to the George Kruis mould'
With George Kruis heading to Japan, Eddie Jones recently scoured the Premiership for an England lock and he found one in Jonny Hil…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 8:24
Wales make 6 changes to face Scotland, give Lewis-Hughes a back row debut
Beaten for the fourth time in five outings last weekend, new Wales boss Wayne Pivac is hoping for a Six Nations pick-me-up against…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 7:27
England make 7 changes for Italian job, hand lock Jonny Hill a debut start
England have unveiled the team they hope can put up a big score on Italy on Saturday and leave them in the frame to win the Six Na…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 7:14
France make one change to face Ireland after win over Wales
France had their Grand Slam hopes shattered at Scotland last March but they can still win the Six Nations title on Saturday.
Online Editors
29 Oct 2020, 6:29
Lions squad could accommodate as few as 35 players, Ireland boss Farrell in frame for assistant's role
The 2021 Lions could travel with six players fewer than in 2017, but Andy Farrell is in the frame as repeat assistant coach to Gat…
Liam Heagney
29 Oct 2020, 5:09
The three key matchups which will decide Bledisloe III in Sydney
The teams are in for the decisive Bledisloe III fixture at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on Saturday night.
Finn Morton
29 Oct 2020, 0:53
Dave Rennie hands Reds and Brumbies pair debuts as Wallabies look to save Bledisloe
After an impressive return to the Test arena a fortnight ago, Ned Hanigan retains his spot at blindside flanker with skipper Micha…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 21:08
Hoskins Sotutu earns run-on debut for All Blacks while Ngani Laumape makes a surprise return
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the third Bledisloe Cup and first Investec Tri Nations Test at ANZ Stadium…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 20:34
Wallabies primed for backline changes - including introducing a new debutant
The Wallabies will call on the experience of fullback Dane Haylett-Petty as they look to match the All Blacks on Saturday and leve…
AAP
28 Oct 2020, 19:10
Mate against mate
Justin Marshall and George Gregan became best friends amid the game's most ferocious rivalry.
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Justin Marshall
28 Oct 2020, 18:53
Gatland muddies Lions captain speculation by naming a whopping 17 players as possible 2021 skipper
Just when you though the list of who might captain the 2021 Lions was narrowing, Warren Gatland comes along with a list as long as…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 18:23
Dad's Army: Gatland insists old age is no barrier to Sexton, Jones in Lions tour selection
Johnny Sexton will be 36 and Alun Wyn Jones nearly as old when next year's Lions Tests begin, but Warren Gatland insists age is no…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 18:02
'That's the best message you can send to all players': Why Hoskins Sotutu is a dead-set selection for the All Blacks this weekend
While Ian Foster will certainly like to maintain some consistency from match to match, there's one guaranteed change that will be …
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 17:56
'They are tough, nuggety, relentless and ruthless in all areas of the game of rugby' - Kiwi stars dispel the myth about Wallabies not having 'hard men'
Wallabies forwards Taniela Tupou & Lukhan Salakaia-Loto were pressed during their mid-week media conference on comments from the N…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 16:51
Irish confirm Premiership deal for Billy Meakes
Out of contract at Melbourne Rebels, ex-Gloucester back Billy Meakes has agreed to give London Irish a go back in the Premiership.…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 14:41
'Ollie's physically blessed: his genetics are really good, he's a very explosive athlete with X-factor'
Manu Tuilagi's injury has opened the door for Ollie Lawrence to earn a debut England cap and he comes highly recommended.
Chris Jones
28 Oct 2020, 14:18
Boozing Barbarians have Dylan Hartley reminiscing about England's infamous dwarf tossing controversy
With the Barbarians cancellation the talk of rugby, Dylan Hartley has revisted the infamous England RWC 2011 carry-on in Queenstow…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 13:39
'I went for Westlife's If I Let You Go': How Sam Parry celebrated first Wales cap
Sam Parry thought his Wales career had passed him by at the age of 28 but he finally got his chance last Saturday in Paris against…
PA
28 Oct 2020, 12:20
The most confusing Champions Cup pool draw ever has taken place... and new champions Exeter have it all to do
The 2020/21 Champions Cup has a 24-team, two-pool format that has left new champions Exeter with quite a challenge to keep the tro…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 11:40
Covid risk forces Ireland to bring 31-man squad to Paris, but still no room for Cooney
Covid meant recent Republic of Ireland soccer away games were a calamity, something Andy Farrell and Ireland rugby are intent not …
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 11:07
No holding back
Six years after his arrival, Bundee Aki has left an indelible mark on Connacht and Irish rugby.
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Jonathan Bradley
28 Oct 2020, 10:59
Stunning NRL coup as Steve Hansen joins the Bulldogs
Steve Hansen took up a Japanese Top League role after leaving the All Blacks but he is now jumping codes and taking on NRL work. …
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2020, 10:00
Willi Heinz out of England's Six Nations clash with Italy
Willi Heinz was expected to provide England back-up to Ben Youngs who is set to win his 100th Test cap this Saturday away to Italy…
PA
28 Oct 2020, 9:17
Ireland make one change for Six Nations title finale against France
Ireland head into the final match of their 2020 Six Nations campaign on the back of a 50-17 win last Saturday over Italy in Dublin…
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 8:55
'They haven't always been the easiest to deal with': Gatland fears Premiership threat could cost English-based players Lions places
Warren Gatland is worried preparations for the 2021 Lions tour to South Africa will be hurt by Premiership Rugby's player release …
Liam Heagney
28 Oct 2020, 8:33
SA Rugby investigates unsanctioned grassroots tournament that led to death of player
Covid-19 has limited rugby in South Africa by SA Rugby but an unsanctioned tournament last weekend resulted in a grassroots player…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 6:01
Lions unveil 2021 tour jersey
The countdown is now well and truly on for the 2021 South Africa tour as the Lions have unveiled their new Canterbury jersey.
Online Editors
28 Oct 2020, 5:24
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Lachlan Boshier's All Blacks omission, Wallabies hardmen and Bledisloe Cup III preview
Wrap your ears around the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod as James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl dissect the biggest t…
RugbyPass
28 Oct 2020, 2:20
Wallabies star's Super Rugby concept that could force the competition into the Pacific Islands
A Wallabies star has put forward a prosperous Super Rugby concept that he believes could break through the red tape constricting P…
AAP
28 Oct 2020, 1:37
Bledisloe Cup III Preview | The Breakdown | Episode 40
Du'Plessis Kirifi provides an update from Sydney ahead of the third Bledisloe Cup Test, former foes George Gregan and Justin Marsh…
RugbyPass
28 Oct 2020, 0:36
The lessons the Wallabies must learn in order to beat the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III
Wallabies attack coach Scott Wisemantel says Australia need to bring their A-game against New Zealand on Saturday, demanding accur…
AAP
27 Oct 2020, 23:16
'He's pretty impressive': Wallabies star reveals how they plan to stop All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke
The Wallabies have outlined their game plan to contain All Blacks weapon Caleb Clarke in Saturday night's must-win Bledisloe Cup c…
AAP
27 Oct 2020, 21:49
Clive Woodward gives shock early prediction on 2023 World Cup champion - and it's a team that's never won before
The 2003 World Cup-winning coach has made a bold prediction three years out from the next global showpiece event.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 21:20
Wallabies legend George Gregan lifts lid on Dave Rennie's impact - and why the All Blacks might be 'worried'
George Gregan, who was a member of the Australian team that last held the Bledisloe Cup in 2003, says he's been impressed with the…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 18:15
Honeymoon is over
A wave of euphoria swept through New Zealand rugby in June, but the bubble has burst.
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Tom Vinicombe
27 Oct 2020, 17:01
The Super Rugby champions the Wallabies have been emulating under their new coach
The All Blacks will be on guard for a Chiefs-style ambush when they take on the Wallabies in Saturday night's clash in Sydney.
AAP
27 Oct 2020, 16:18
Bernard Le Roux escapes ban for cheap shot on Jones
France would have feared losing lock Bernard Le Roux to a ban but he is in the clear after his cheap shot on Alun Wyn Jones.
PA
27 Oct 2020, 16:04
Senior All Blacks explain what 'nightmare' Caleb Clarke is like off the pitch
Two of Caleb Clarke's teammates have talked about the soft and relaxed character that makes up one of New Zealand rugby's most agg…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 15:59
'It's an incredible feat': Five years after nerve damage nearly ended his career, Cian Healy is about to become a Test centurion
Complications after neck surgery had prop Cian Healy on the verge of quitting in 2015 but he is now ready to win his 100th Ireland…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2020, 15:32
'Now that's what I call a genuine hard man': Nigel Owens picks the hardest player he had ever come across
Referee Nigel Owens has written the foreword to a new book, Hard Men of Rugby, with a special mention for ex-All Blacks skipper Ri…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2020, 14:42
From Russia with love
South Africans swapping heat of Highveld for cold comforts of a big payday in Russia
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Jon Cardinelli
27 Oct 2020, 14:12
Ex-Lions prop Corbisiero has taken on an MLR coaching role
Having already dabbled in some age-grade England coaching, ex-Lions prop Alex Corbisiero is set to take on a day-to-day role in th…
Josh Raisey
27 Oct 2020, 13:56
Robshaw and his boozing Barbarians escape police investigation
High jinx outside the Barbarians team hotel last week by Chris Robshaw and co led to the cancellation of the match against England…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 12:38
'Jack is definitely ready': Ringing endorsement for Willis ahead of possible England debut
There has been months of England hype surrounding Jack Willis and forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has declared him ready to debut.
PA
27 Oct 2020, 12:12
Ireland won't have injury-hit Teddy Thomas to worry about next Saturday
Left out by Racing for the Champions Cup final, Teddy Thomas made a try-scoring return for France last Saturday but he is now inju…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 11:22
Wales call in scrum-half last capped in 2016 due to Webb fitness concern
Rhys Webb started for Wales last Saturday for the first time since 2017 but they have now called in a cover player who last featur…
PA
27 Oct 2020, 10:38
Final-round permutations as Ireland, England and France chase Six Nations glory
The latest 'Super Saturday' finale to the Six Nations is just days away and three teams are still in with a chance of lifting the …
PA
27 Oct 2020, 8:58
'It beggars belief' - Steenson on Simmonds' England snub, retirement and Exeter's naked bus celebrations
Having seen at first-hand the emergence of Joe Simmonds as No10 with double-winning Exeter, Gareth Steenson is confused by England…
Liam Heagney
27 Oct 2020, 8:11
'Me, Blair and Duhan complement each other really' - Edinburgh trio's impressive Scotland impact
An all-Edinburgh back three were to the fore last Friday night, Darcy Graham and his pals scoring in the Scotland win over Georgia…
PA
27 Oct 2020, 6:33
'You have to give him the ball because every time he touches it, he is dangerous'
Kotaro Matsushima was injured on his Top 14 debut but the Japan star's third appearance last Saturday showed what he can do for Cl…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2020, 6:09
Five-try Munster beat Cardiff to go top of Guinness PRO14 Conference B
The offloading intent of five-try Munster in Limerick proved too much for Cardiff in the PRO14's first-ever Monday night match. …
PA
27 Oct 2020, 5:15
The shock defeat that Beauden Barrett and the All Blacks are using as motivation to retain Bledisloe Cup
It's no secret how dominant the All Blacks have been in the Bledisloe Cup since 2003, but Beauden Barrett has explained why their …
Alex McLeod
27 Oct 2020, 1:26
Allan Alaalatoa reveals why being forced to split game time with star teammate doesn't worry him
Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa says he has "trust" in Dave Rennie's selection ploy ahead of Bledisloe Cup III in Sydney this weeke…
AAP
27 Oct 2020, 0:47
We are past the point where Lachlan Boshier's All Blacks omission is acceptable
In his play and in the way he carries himself and speaks, the Chiefs and Taranaki flanker screams elite player. More than that, Bo…
Hamish Bidwell
26 Oct 2020, 22:01
'Save our f***ing country': Unseen video of ex-Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus' powerful World Cup speech
A new documentary has revealed Rassie Erasmus' powerful team talk ahead of the Springboks' quarter-final clash against Japan in la…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2020, 21:14
Reds re-sign head coach Brad Thorn COVID-19 uncertainty looms large
Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn has agreed to a contract extension at Ballymore following this year's Super Rugby AU success.
AAP
26 Oct 2020, 19:56
'Look at the example of Daniel Carter. He was at his best at 35' - Jones expecting slow introduction for new England fly-half Jacob Umaga
Jacob Umaga is set to make his England debut off the bench in Saturday’s Six Nations match against Italy as cover for Owen Farre…
PA
26 Oct 2020, 19:44
'Move on': Wallabies stars respond to 'soft Aussies' claim by New Zealand media ahead of All Blacks clash
Wallabies stars have responded to a column that claimed the Aussies are lacking "genuine hard men" after the All Blacks' dominant …
Online Editors
26 Oct 2020, 19:42
Bledisloe mediator
One unusual moment from Liam Messam's many matches against Australia stands out above the rest.
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Liam Messam
26 Oct 2020, 16:39
Scotland replace rogue Barbarian Sean Maitland ahead of Wales match
Head Coach Gregor Townsend has drafted Fijian born Ratu Tagive to cover the enforced absence of Sean Maitland.
PA
26 Oct 2020, 15:53
French prop faces court over serious incident in 2014 - reports
The 26-year-old previously spent four days in custody for his suspected involvement in the 2014 incident.
Online Editors
26 Oct 2020, 13:56
Rowe's 'massively selfish' comments do not sit well with fans
Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe’s recent comments labelling England as “greedy” have not gone down well at all.
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 13:01
Saracens issue statement confirming stadium name change
Saracens have issued a statement confirming that they will be reverting to the original name of the stadium formerly known as Alli…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 11:34
Jacob Umaga could make England debut this Saturday
Eddie Jones has confirmed that Ford and Daly will miss the Stadio Olimpico showdown because of respective achilles and shin proble…
PA
26 Oct 2020, 11:19
'Next stop London' - Aussie Super Rugby player drops major hint over future
Former Melbourne Rebels centre Billy Meakes has dropped a hint that the next destination in his career could be in England.
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 11:11
'You're given the license to do it' - O'Mahony praises focus on skills work after glorious offload against Italy
Ireland ran in seven tries against Italy but O'Mahony's offload was still one of the most-talked about moments in the post-match r…
Ciarán Kennedy
26 Oct 2020, 10:45
'Anyone know which team just won the double?' - Fans react to Exeter Chiefs England snubbing
Exeter Chiefs may have secured a historic European and domestic double over the past two weeks, but that has not been enough for s…
Josh Raisey
26 Oct 2020, 10:00
Rowe gets his way as just three Chiefs make Eddie's 'greedy' England squad
Exeter Chiefs Chairman Tony Rowe appears to have got his way after complaining over the weekend about England being 'greedy'.
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 9:06
Jones defends snubbing Simmonds brothers despite double success
Eddie Jones today defended his decision to ignore Sam Simmonds, the European player of the year, and brother Joe, who led Exeter C…
Chris Jones
26 Oct 2020, 9:00
Parc y Scarlets to host Wales Autumn internationals, including England
Wales will play all three of their Autumn Nations Cup home games – including against England – at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.…
PA
26 Oct 2020, 8:19
Eddie Jones names his 36-man England squad for Autumn internationals
England head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Rome.
Ciarán Kennedy
26 Oct 2020, 7:30
The 2 problem positions Exeter chairman freely admits they traditionally struggle to fill locally
Exeter Chairman Tony Rowe is a man for pulling his punches when talking to the media, and he didn't shy away from pinpointing thei…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 7:18
'It's my best position' - the jersey James O'Connor finally wants to call his own
Feeling he has plenty more to offer, James O'Connor doesn't want to hand over the Wallabies No.10 jersey with the Bledisloe Cup ri…
AAP
26 Oct 2020, 6:06
Blade leads way for Connacht as Edinburgh slump to sixth straight loss
Alex Wooten’s brace and tries from Caolin Blade, Sammy Arnold and Tiernan O’Halloran gave Connacht their first away win since …
PA
26 Oct 2020, 5:50
'He's a freak athlete' - NRL 'rugby boy' wants Wallabies jersey
Suliasi Vunivalu was so focused on Melbourne's NRL grand final that he had forgotten when he was due to check in at the Queensland…
AAP
26 Oct 2020, 5:29
Ulster scrum-half Cooney recalled to Ireland squad
Cooney was a high-profile omission from Andy Farrell's original 35-man squad, missing out on a call-up alongside Leinster No 9 Luk…
Ciarán Kennedy
26 Oct 2020, 5:26
The one major omission rumoured for Eddie Jones' England squad
Head coach Eddie Jones is rumoured to be set to reveal at least one major omission when he names his England training squad for It…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2020, 5:25
'He's a pretty relaxed character, he was dancing in the gym this morning'
If All Blacks wrecking ball Caleb Clarke is feeling the pressure after shocking the rugby world in the second Bledisloe Cup Test h…
AAP
26 Oct 2020, 4:48
Rugby's most destructive runners
The XV investigates the game’s most influential ball carriers in the last 12 months
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Andy Clarke
26 Oct 2020, 4:23
What Finn Russell told Scotland's new wing giant moments before his debut try
Duhan Van Der Merwe aims to keep improving as an international player now he has got his "nervous and emotional" Scotland debut ou…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 18:00
Exeter boss Tony Rowe takes aim at 'greedy' England in comments over Chiefs players
Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has signed off a historic season by targeting global domination, while also taking aim at “greedy” E…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 17:58
Le Roux cited for cheap shot on Alun Wyn Jones
France lock Bernard Le Roux has found himself in trouble following his moment of madness against Wales on Saturday.
Online Editors
25 Oct 2020, 14:18
'Fitting reward' of title won't make England lose focus, insists Simon Middleton
England retained the women’s Six Nations with a game to spare thanks to Scotland’s draw with France on Sunday.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 14:01
Louis Ludik scores twice as Ulster dominate Dragons at the Kingspan
Ulster made it three wins from three in the Guinness PRO14 after running in six tries to claim a bonus-point win as they beat the …
PA
25 Oct 2020, 13:32
England crowned champions after France held to draw by Scotland in Glasgow
England have been crowned 2020 Women’s Six Nations champions after France were held to a 13-13 draw by Scotland at Scotstoun Sta…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 13:17
Video - The first 5-point rugby conversion has been kicked
The first five-point conversion has been kicked in rugby union and it's happened at the inaugural Bermuda World Tens tournament.
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 12:54
Glasgow coach Danny Wilson takes positives from defeat to Ospreys
Glasgow head coach Danny Wilson believes his new-look side will learn valuable lessons from their 23-15 defeat by Ospreys despite …
PA
25 Oct 2020, 12:17
Why the rugby media need to stop talking up Jack Willis, according to David Flatman
Former England prop David Flatman has warned against the media talking up in-form Wasps flanker Tom Willis, as he believes it coul…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 12:03
Rob Baxter targeting dynasty of success for Exeter
Exeter boss Rob Baxter plans to use the Chiefs’ first double as the launchpad for a dynasty of success having acquired a taste f…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 10:34
Jake White's new era Bulls taking shape as latest drubbing handed out
The Vodacom Bulls laid down a marker in Pretoria on Saturday, and the DHL Stormers sneaking through in Nelspruit on Friday.
Online Editors
25 Oct 2020, 10:09
1,844 caps: An all-time most test appearances XV
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones drew level with the world record for most test appearances with Richie McCaw when he made his 148th i…
Ian Cameron
25 Oct 2020, 9:32
Alun Wyn Jones refuses to comment on Le Roux incident
A return to Six Nations duty looms large for Wales following their comprehensive defeat against France.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 8:23
Teams named for historic PRO14 Monday Night fixture
The teams for the first Monday Night Rugby fixture of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season have been named with Munster and Cardiff B…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2020, 8:12
'That pass I threw, we can't do that next week' - Johnny Sexton knows Ireland need to improve if they are to topple France
Ireland have a chance of securing a fourth Six Nations title in seven years.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 7:25
'Getting out of the hotel is pretty much a no-go' - inside the Barbarians camp prior to the 'Hungry 12' fiasco
Barbarians selection for the now-cancelled England game was a reward for the form Tim Swinson had enjoyed after recently joining S…
Liam Heagney
25 Oct 2020, 6:38
'The third one probably wouldn't have come about if the second hadn't been disallowed'
The Leinster wing became the eighth Irishman to score two tries on his Test bow but could have had an historic hat-trick.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 6:24
Wallabies bring back surprise omission for third Bledisloe Cup Test
World Cup No.8 Isi Naisarani has joined the Wallabies training camp as they look to bolster their back-row for the third Bledisloe…
AAP
25 Oct 2020, 5:50
Jack Nowell out of England's Six Nations decider and possibly entire Autumn internationals
Jack Nowell is set to miss England's Six Nations decider against Italy next weekend and possibly their entire Autumn international…
PA
25 Oct 2020, 5:30
'I am not agreeing that the Lions have been suffocated' - MD believes tour still biggest thing in rugby
Following the trip to New Zealand in 2017, there was a collective call for more focussed preparation.
PA
25 Oct 2020, 4:53
Watch: Former All Black scores stunning 75-metre try to shut down Counties Manukau comeback
Wellington loose forward Vaea Fifita is no stranger to scoring outstanding tries. His latest effort for Wellington was perhaps his…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2020, 0:42
The one change the Wallabies can make to foster huge gains against the All Blacks
Back on home turf, the Wallabies are embracing the love - literally - as they prepare for the third Bledisloe Cup clash with the A…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 22:07
'Too many errors' - Wayne Pivac says Wales' rusty performance against France was a disappointment
As a warm-up game for next weekend’s delayed Six Nations clash against Scotland, it posed more questions than answers as France …
PA
24 Oct 2020, 22:04
Ian Foster reveals the contenders that could fill Ardie Savea's spot at the back of the scrum next weekend
All Blacks No. 8 Ardie Savea has remained in New Zealand while the rest of the squad have travelled to Australia in preparation fo…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 18:32
'It wasn't me that was driving the game so I didn't say too much' - Finn Russell on his understated return to Scotland side
Russell had to wait more than a year to earn his 50th Scotland cap after dropping out of the reckoning ahead of the Guinness Six N…
PA
24 Oct 2020, 18:22
Just one team stands between Hawke's Bay and a summer with the Ranfurly Shield
Hawke's Bay are one game closer to keeping the Ranfurly Shield locked away in Napier over the summer.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 17:59
'Who on Earth decided not to keep Shaun Edwards?' - Welsh fans not impressed as defence has become porous under Kiwi Pivac
A few calls for Pivac to be replaced by fans were made, with one fan saying 'the next few games' is all Pivac has to prove his met…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 17:38
Wayne Pivac's losing run stretches to four games as Wales go down to France
Wales suffered a fourth successive defeat under head coach Wayne Pivac as they were beaten 38-21 by France in Paris.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 17:09
Rob Baxter gives green light to Exeter celebrations after completing the double
The Champions Cup winners beat Wasps at Twickenham to become the fourth English club to triumph at home and abroad.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 16:55
Ireland fight back to beat Italy as Women's Six Nations resumes in Dublin
Ireland fought back to beat Italy 21-7 as the Women’s Six Nations Championship resumed in Dublin.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 16:30
Stephen Myler impresses with 13 points as Ospreys fight back for Glasgow win
Stephen Myler kicked 13 points as Ospreys overcame a 12-3 deficit to record a deserved 23-15 Guinness PRO14 victory over Glasgow a…
PA
24 Oct 2020, 16:07
Exeter are double winners after edging out battling Wasps at Twickenham
The Chiefs emerged 19-13 winners from the Gallagher Premiership final.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 15:37
Wasps player ratings vs Exeter Chiefs - Premiership Final
Wasps player ratings: It was always going to be a big ask of Wasps, who lost Brad Shields, Kieran Brookes, Simon McIntyre and Alfi…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 15:18
Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Wasps - Premiership Final
Exeter Chiefs player ratings: For the newly-crowned European champions, Exeter Chiefs rocked up at Twickenham as strong favourites…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 15:16
Garry Ringrose's Six Nations is over with broken jaw
Garry Ringrose missed two of the three Ireland Six Nations games last February and he was in the wars again on Saturday in Dublin.…
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 14:35
Ireland player ratings vs Italy
Ireland got the Six Nations back up and running with a win over Italy where debut-making Will Connors was the official man of the …
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 13:50
Rookies help Ireland to bonus-point win but soft Italian tries leaves title door open for England
Ireland began the Six Nations restart with a 50-17 win over Italy, but they will fear they have left title door open for England t…
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 12:48
'Personally, I won't be singing the song anymore' - Maro Itoje won't Swing Low
England star Maro Itoje says he won't be singing 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' anymore after learning the context in which the song w…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 9:11
Ospreys issue statement confirming Scott Otten removed from squad
Ospreys hooker Scott Otten was withdrawn as he was identified as coming into close contact with a positive case of coronavirus.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 8:07
'My dad was thinking of sneaking in; I'd to tell him not to do it'
It was feared Dan Leavy might not play again following a horrible knee injury but his 573-day lay-off ended on Friday with Leinste…
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 7:52
'Just ****ing drink it' - Footage emerges of rogue Barbarians pub outing
Footage has emerged of a number of Barbarians players including former England captain Chris Robshaw drinking alcohol in a London …
PA
24 Oct 2020, 7:48
Highly rated Scotland U20s star to make first Edinburgh home start
Jack Blain makes his first home start for the club as Edinburgh Rugby face Connacht at BT Murrayfield in Round 3 of the Guinness P…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 7:37
Plug pulled on Lions vs Cheetahs match following outbreak
The Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match between Emirates Lions and Toyota Cheetahs scheduled for Emirates Airlines Park this aftern…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 6:26
'I can't see the logic behind not supporting the Championship as much as you possibly could'
Rob Baxter isn't alone in criticising the RFU's poor attitude towards the Championship as Wasps feel exactly the same way.
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 6:20
'In the old days, if a player was in your ear, you could tell them to 'f*** off' and think nothing more of it'
Referee Nigel Owens has a simple message for professional rugby players who badger match officials - it doesn't work.
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 6:03
Legendary Dallaglio's pre-final message to Wasps: 'Continue to be bold and brave'
Lawrence Dallaglio knows what it takes to win Premiership titles and he has issued a pre-final message to his beloved Wasps.
Chris Jones
24 Oct 2020, 5:44
Saracens issue statement regarding their Barbarians players
Saracens have issued their contingent of players involved with the Barbarians cancellation fiasco with a verbal tongue lashing.
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2020, 4:35
'I could actually write a book about all these characters in the Exeter changing room - it would be a best-seller'
Thomas Waldrom is 12,000 miles from Exeter but that doesn't stop him cheering... and cracking open breakfast time beers when they …
Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 4:18
Goode: Robshaw and co have let down fans and the amateur players who aren't allowed play for their local clubs
We all know what a Barbarians week is normally all about and everyone makes mistakes but players should know better in the situati…
Andy Goode
24 Oct 2020, 3:55
Irish rugby reports €35.7million deficit, faces 'drastic budget cuts' unless fans come back soon
Irish rugby officials recorded record revenues in 2019 but that situation has now radically changed and they fear the coming year.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2020, 3:35
Trouble brewing
Andy Farrell needs to deliver a Six Nations title if he wants to be the toast of Ireland
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Liam Heagney
24 Oct 2020, 3:25
RFU counts the cost of player indiscipline as England v Barbarians contest is called off
Five Barbarians players issue apologies for breaching coronavirus protocols.
PA
24 Oct 2020, 0:21
Canterbury thumped by Bay of Plenty as 14-time champions risk missing play-offs for first time since 2003
Canterbury have been humbled 44-8 by Bay of Plenty in a result that leaves the provincial juggernauts facing the prospect of missi…
Alex McLeod
24 Oct 2020, 0:06
'Outstanding': Gregor Townsend praises Finn Russell's 'positive impact' in Scotland success
The fly-half returned to action in the defeat of Georgia at Murrayfield.
PA
23 Oct 2020, 22:46
Western Force continue spending spree as former Fiji coach joins franchise
The Western Force's recruiting spree has spread to the coaching ranks, with former Fiji head coach John McKee joining the Perth-ba…
AAP
23 Oct 2020, 21:27
'We can pick anyone': Dave Rennie name drops youngsters in line for potential test debuts against All Blacks
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has flagged fresh blood for next Saturday's Sydney test despite the Bledisloe Cup series on the line.
AAP
23 Oct 2020, 21:05
'Everyone respects him': All Blacks legend reveals the two qualities that make Ian Foster a great coach
An ex-All Black has leapt to Ian Foster's defence after the New Zealand boss fell under heavy criticism in the opening stages of h…
Online Editors
23 Oct 2020, 20:18
Defence against the dark arts
The All Blacks are no strangers to filth and yet they have no love of the enforcer.
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Gregor Paul
23 Oct 2020, 19:05
Russell back in the swing as eight-try Scotland blow away Georgia
Scotland warmed up for their Six Nationa finale versus Wales with a decent-sized win over Georgia that featured the return of Finn…
PA
23 Oct 2020, 17:17
Leavy's return after 573 days out with horror injury nearly gets storybook finish
After 19 months out, Dan Leavy was back in the Leinster colours on Friday night and he nearly enjoyed a try-scoring return.
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 16:46
Wasps fans aren't short on optimism despite close contact protocols robbing them of two props and Brad Shields
Wasps have finally revealed the identity of the players missing from the Premiership final and their fans are still hopeful of a t…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 15:24
Retiring Pocock saluted as one of the greats
Rather than head back to Japan for his 2021 Top League deal, David Pocock, the famed Wallabies back row, has retired with immediat…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 15:06
Robshaw, Wigglesworth tweet apologies after embarrassing Barbarians cancellation
The cancellation of Sunday's Barbarians match has been a major embarrassment, but the likes of Chris Robshaw have publicly held up…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2020, 14:51
England vs Barbarians cancelled due to breach in coronavirus protocols
Coronavirus bubble breaches by a section of the Barbarians squad have forced the cancellation of Sunday's game with England.
PA
23 Oct 2020, 14:36
Closing time
English rugby needs to make sobering call for last orders on promotion and relegation
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Michael Aylwin
23 Oct 2020, 13:32
'They have been ridiculously stupid': Woodward slams bubble-breaching Barbarians
With the Barbarians facing a Friday 3pm deadline to find additional players, Clive Woodward has slammed those who breached the tea…
PA
23 Oct 2020, 8:15
Double-chasing Exeter make four changes for Premiership final
Rob Baxter has a habit of tinkering with a winning Exeter side and he has done it again for Saturday's Premiership final.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2020, 7:51
Wasps name Premiership final XV showing four changes from semi-final win over Bristol
After huge speculation as to what the make-up of the Wasps XV would be, Lee Blackett has now announced his team for the Premiershi…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 7:25
David Pocock has retired with immediate effect
David Pocock called time on his Australia career after last year's World Cup but has now decided to pack in the club game as well.…
AAP
23 Oct 2020, 5:27
Referee Wayne Barnes tests positive for coronavirus and will miss Premiership final
There has been a further virus twist in the lead-up to the Premiership final, referee Wayne Barnes getting ruled out after a faile…
Liam Heagney
23 Oct 2020, 5:04
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 21 | The evolution of World Tens rugby
Damning the torpedoes, while dodging hurricanes and the COVID-19 virus, the World Tens Series is happening. But let’s have thre…
Rugby Wrap Up
23 Oct 2020, 3:44
Rugby Wrap Up | Episode 20 | Former Wallabies hooker Adam Freier joins LA Giltinis
It took us a while but we finally lifted the LA Giltinis veil… a little at least. Former Wallaby-turned GM, Adam Freier, gives …
Rugby Wrap Up
23 Oct 2020, 3:24
'I'm not here to go and try make the All Blacks': Isaac Ross opens up on his last roll of the dice in New Zealand
As one door closes on Isaac Ross's long-term stint in Japan, another has opened in the twilight of his career.
Alex McLeod
23 Oct 2020, 0:30
Argentina's forced to postpone warm-up clash against Waratahs as Tri Nations preparations take another hit
Argentina have postponed their friendly against the NSW Waratahs after a host of their players complained of niggling muscle injur…
AAP
22 Oct 2020, 23:57
Wallabies confirm decision on kneeling during national anthem ahead of All Blacks clash
The Wallabies have made a decision on taking a knee during the national anthem in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in ne…
AAP
22 Oct 2020, 22:38
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones set to equal one of All Blacks legend Richie McCaw's world records
Alun Wyn Jones has been hailed for "a fabulous achievement" after earning another selection for Wales which will see him equal one…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 20:26
One-test All Black Josh Ioane one of two Otago players stood down for alcohol-related incident
One-test All Blacks star Josh Ioane will sit out Otago's Mitre 10 Cup clash against Northland on Friday after breaching team proto…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 17:58
Julian Savea secures a Super Rugby contract for 2021
Former All Black and Hurricanes wing, Julian Savea, has signed with the Hurricanes for the 2021 season.
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 17:11
Nations Cup blow for Fiji as Semi Radradra ruled out until the end of November
Semi Radradra has lit up Bristol since his summer switch from Bordeaux but he won't carry that form into the Nations Cup wth Fiji.…
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 16:36
Nathan Hughes shares hospital picture after undergoing surgery
Nathan Hughes missed last Friday's Challenge Cup final with a rib injury but the Bristol forward entered hospital with a different…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 15:37
Rees-Zammit steals Wales limelight of record-equalling Jones
Alun Wyn Jones is set to equal a Test caps milestone on Saturday but the talk in Wales has been about uncapped Louis Rees-Zammit. …
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2020, 15:06
'That high tackle on Juan Imhoff, he nearly takes his head off, that's a red card'
Exeter were crowned Champions Cup champions last Saturday Racing full-back Simon Zebo has taken issue with a Henry Slade tackle.
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 13:16
Hotel bubble breach by Barbarians could see Sunday's England game cancelled
The Barbarians are scheduled to face England at Twickenham but the Twickenham fixture is now threatened with cancellation.
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 12:41
Four-year ban for doping grassroots England player
A ban from all sport for four years was handed down in England on Thursday after a grassroots player failed a doping test last Feb…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 11:17
England issue Ford injury update
George Ford was pulled from the England squad on Wednesday but John Mitchell was rather vague with Thursday's update on the situat…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 10:10
Blackett breaks silence, admits Wasps are 4 main men down for Saturday's final
Wasps have been given the go-ahead to play in Saturday's Premiership final but Lee Blackett says they will do so minus some famili…
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2020, 9:20
After signing All Blacks, Wallabies and other headline acts, Irish have now snapped up Moldovan lock from Russia
Declan Kidney has assembled a who's who of world rugby at London Irish but his latest signing hails from a very different backgrou…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 7:51
Pivac makes 9 changes to his Wales XV, lines up two Test debuts from the bench
Wayne Pivac has lost three of his four Test games in charge and he has chosen a much-changed Wales XV to face France on Saturday.
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 7:21
Selection battles
The wait for the call from your coach to inform you if you're in or out is agonising
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David Flatman
22 Oct 2020, 6:57
France make 3 changes after loss to Scotland but keep faith in red-carded Haouas
France are back in action on Saturday for the first time since the Scotland defeat and Fabien Galthie has named his team.
Online Editors
22 Oct 2020, 6:31
'We haven't got the Championship going, which is criminal really'
Winning Premiership and European titles is now the focus at Exeter, but Rob Baxter hasn't forgotten the Championship where they em…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 4:32
'There is no agreement to release English players for the fixture against Japan'
The Lions have arranged a pre-tour match in Scotland next June but there is no player release agreement yet with the Premiership c…
PA
22 Oct 2020, 4:13
'Just don't do it': World Cup winner suggests Wallabies taking a knee could harm fan engagement
World Cup-winning captain Nick Farr-Jones has warned the Wallabies that fans will tune out if they take a knee in support of the B…
AAP
21 Oct 2020, 21:46
The 'points-scoring machine' that's a surprise inclusion on Beauden Barrett's list of top teammates
Picking from a jam-packed list in a decade of professional rugby, All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett has revealed the top teamma…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2020, 21:13
Rugby's greatest mismatch
The man set to replace Warren Gatland almost produced one of the greatest upsets of the modern era.
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Tom Vinicombe
21 Oct 2020, 19:18
Johnny Sexton leading double World Cup winning NZ duo to be named player of the decade
The All Blacks official Twitter account is urging fans to get behind their own greats of the game as World Rugby decides the playe…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2020, 19:15
'We think we've given them ample time to prepare for the tests': RA bitterly disappointed at Springboks' withdrawal
Cash-strapped Rugby Australia remains furious with South Africa for pulling out of the Rugby Championship and admits the Springbok…
AAP
21 Oct 2020, 17:39
Blues add another All Black prop to their front row stocks as Laulala decides to return home
All four are to play in the Rugby Championship in Australia, with Laulala granted paternity leave to delay his departure across th…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2020, 17:11
Wallabies considering 'taking a knee' alongside donning First Nations jersey
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan accepts RA must do more to unearth the next Indigenous Wallaby to follow in the famous fo…
AAP
21 Oct 2020, 16:33
Cowboy boots
Gopperth is the sheriff in town as Wasps prepare for final showdown
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Jamie Lyall
21 Oct 2020, 12:49
'It was a pretty long walk of shame': Dylan Hartley revisits his infamous 2013 Premiership final red card
Ahead of Saturday's latest Premiership final, Dylan Hartley has candidly reflected on his infamous 2013 red card with Northampton.…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 12:48
Ford out of England squad but Bristol reinforcements called in
England had already loss Elliot Daly to injury and now George Ford will join him in missing Sunday's game against the Barbarians. …
PA
21 Oct 2020, 10:39
'I've every confidence everyone on the pitch in the final will be Covid-free and there won't be any danger to anybody'
It took until Wednesday before Wasps were cleared to play in the Premiership final and Exeter boss Rob Baxter welcomes their prese…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 10:01
Farrell explains why he has gone for Ireland flankers with just 2 Test caps
The starting Ireland back row at Twickenham had 131 caps - next Saturday's against Italy will have just 43 after Farrell changes i…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 8:52
Ireland make six changes to XV after England loss, handing debuts to Keenan and Connors
Following their Six Nations defeat to England last February, Ireland have made six changes to their XV to take on Italy on Saturda…
Liam Heagney
21 Oct 2020, 7:47
Russell makes bench as Scotland name Georgia team
The Finn Russell vs Gregor Townsend dispute was one of the biggest 2020 stories, but he now makes the Scotland bench against Georg…
PA
21 Oct 2020, 7:11
Left out by England, Tom de Glanville has been included by the Barbarians... to play England
Tom de Glanville spent last week training with England, but he will now play against Eddie Jones' side for the Barbarians next Sun…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2020, 6:01
Williams and Holmes released by Wales
With Wales stepping up preparations for Saturday's trip to Paris, Liam Williams and Jonah Holmes have been released for PRO14 acti…
PA
21 Oct 2020, 5:46
Rugby Championship to continue use of non-neutral referees for Wallabies versus the All Blacks
Talk about the use of non-neutral referees in the recen Bledisloe Cup games will be reignited followed the Rugby Championship appo…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2020, 5:23
Wasps WILL play in Saturday's Premiership final against Exeter
After a week of anxiety about whether they might have to forfeit, Wasps will face Exeter in Saturday's Premiership final.
PA
21 Oct 2020, 4:15
Test match against Japan will see Lions play in Scotland for the first time
The British and Irish Lions have finally confirmed their pre-2021 South African tour plan, a Test versus Japan in Scotland.
PA
21 Oct 2020, 3:41
'My foot was the size of two shoes': Wallabies star reveals 36-hour hospital ordeal three days ahead of All Blacks clash
Wallabies tyro Harry Wilson has revealed how his right foot ballooned to twice the size just three days before Australia's second …
AAP
21 Oct 2020, 1:39
The lesson the Six Nations can teach New Zealand Rugby when it comes to All Blacks tests
Sunday’s Bledisloe Cup encounter at Eden Park answered several questions and raised a few others.
Campbell Burnes
21 Oct 2020, 0:21
Former Wallabies boss Michael Cheika joins Argentina in training camp ahead of Tri Nations
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has answered a call from Argentina's Mario Ledesma as the Pumas prepare for the Rugby Champi…
AAP
21 Oct 2020, 0:00
The extra steps Owen Farrell is taking to legalise his tackle technique ahead of England return
Farrell was sent off for knocking Wasps’ Charlie Atkinson unconscious with a high hit last month and as a result of the ensuing …
PA
21 Oct 2020, 0:00
Ian Foster opens up on why Du'Plessis Kirifi was called into All Blacks squad ahead of Lachlan Boshier
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed why he has called Du'Plessis Kirifi into the All Blacks Tri Nations squad.
Alex McLeod
20 Oct 2020, 23:26
'All-star breaks', a finals series and a host of law changes all under consideration for Super Rugby Aotearoa
In a survey sent out to members of the Team All Blacks fan club, respondents were asked to elect their favourite potential changes…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Oct 2020, 23:22
The Breakdown | Episode 39 | Reviewing Bledisloe II, Caleb Clarke and All Blacks coach Ian Foster
The Breakdown is back to dissect the second Bledisloe Cup test and they're joined by exciting young All Black Caleb Clarke.
RugbyPass
20 Oct 2020, 21:31
Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Episode 16 | Caleb Clarke Appreciation Day
Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss all the action from Bledisloe 2 at Eden Park and highlight the performances they fe…
RugbyPass
20 Oct 2020, 21:25
Report: Wallabies star suffers major injury setback after being ruled out for the season
The Wallabies have been dealt a significant injury blow less than a fortnight from the opening match of the upcoming Tri Nations c…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2020, 20:49
Caleb Clarke reveals first major mistake of his All Blacks career
All Blacks rookie Caleb Clarke admits his first mistake with the national side came during the first game of the year against the …
Online Editors
20 Oct 2020, 17:43
Man behind the mask
Unorthodox, scary, driven... everyone coached by Eddie Jones has a story to tell
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Ben Kimber
20 Oct 2020, 13:28
England poised to face Big H, the prop who is only 3st lighter than his famous father Veitayaki
Joeli Veitayaki had quite a sizeable reputation when propping up the Fiji front row and his son Big H now hopes to face England th…
Chris Jones
20 Oct 2020, 13:12
European Super Cup idea is gaining traction
With many fans believing Bristol should not play for the Premiership title, momentum is growing to tag Exeter game as Super Cup fi…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 13:11
'I will be very surprised if anything will hold him back'
The arrival of Callum Sheedy into the Wales set-up for the first time has been delayed a week, but they are expecting big things. …
PA
20 Oct 2020, 12:02
Johnny Sexton provides fitness update as Ireland prepare for Six Nations restart
It was October 2 when Johnny Sexton limped out of a Leinster PRO14 match and the Ireland skipper has now spoken about his fitness.…
PA
20 Oct 2020, 11:29
'Jonny Gray was quite disappointed... he was sitting next to us and didn't get in the photo'
A picture of old Scottish pals Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell went viral in the way of Exeter's European final win over Racing last …
Liam Heagney
20 Oct 2020, 9:52
Eddie Jones gives update on Daly's absence from England squad to face Barbarians
England are preparing for Sunday's match against the Barbarians without injured Elliot Daly... Eddie Jones explains what is going …
PA
20 Oct 2020, 8:42
The Wurzels give Bristol thumbs-up for victory rendition of The Blackbird
The re-emergence of Bristol as a force in the game has come with a victory song, the Bears adopting The Blackbird by The Wurzels. …
Online Editors
20 Oct 2020, 6:43
Daly absent as England name 32-strong squad for next Sunday's Barbarians game
Worcester's Ollie Lawrence is still in the mix as Eddie Jones announces 32-strong squad for the England vs Barbarians game on Sund…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2020, 5:16
'Ridiculous or a suitably bizarre ending to the most bizarre season': The reaction to Bristol potentially winning the Premiership
Twitter went into overdrive when further positive Covid cases at Wasps on Monday moved Bristol closer to a Premiership final appea…
Josh Raisey
20 Oct 2020, 4:55
'After yesterday's performance, Jack has really taken control of that 12 jersey': Kiwi stars say Goodhue will be the anchor of the All Blacks midfield
Goodhue and Lienert-Brown delivered a solid performance in defence and attack in Ioane's absence, with Goodhue becoming the lynchp…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2020, 0:53
'He doesn't look out of place': Ian Foster's rave review for two of New Zealand's newest All Blacks
New Zealand's 27-7 drubbing of Australia on Sunday was a match of particular significance for two members of Ian Foster's squad.
Alex McLeod
20 Oct 2020, 0:50
'I think the New Zealand public had a pretty good understanding about how special that performance was'
Few players have dominated the test scene in such comprehensive fashion in the space of just two tests like Caleb Clarke did again…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 23:52
Two new players named in 38-man All Blacks squad for Tri Nations
The All Blacks squad which will travel to Australia for the Tri Nations tournament, has been named, with two new players called in…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 23:11
'We would definitely look at him': The former All Black new Highlanders boss Tony Brown wants to recruit
One of the most damaging ball carriers in recent memory could be set for a highly-anticipated return to the Highlanders.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 22:14
Highlanders confirm head coach replacement for Aaron Mauger
The Highlanders have promoted from within in their search for Aaron Mauger's replacement as head coach.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 21:28
Watch: Sam Smith reports from Bledisloe 2
Roving RugbyPass reporter Sam Smith attended the second Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Auckland, N…
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2020, 19:57
Watch: Caleb Clarke speaks with media following blockbusting All Blacks debut
Caleb Clarke, Ardie Savea and Alex Hodgeman spoke to media after the All Blacks 27-7 victory over New Zealand beat Australia in th…
Sam Smith
19 Oct 2020, 19:54
Wasps to learn Premiership final fate on Wednesday after four more Covid cases
The club’s involvement in the season climax is in doubt after seven players and four backroom staff tested positive for coronavi…
AAP
19 Oct 2020, 19:40
Flash in the pan
The All Blacks are rightfully fearful expectation could limit Caleb Clarke's potential.
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Gregor Paul
19 Oct 2020, 19:36
'No-one can rest on their laurels, which perhaps in the past has been the case'
Scrum-half Ali Price feels that the competition for places is stronger than ever within Gregor Townsend's Scotland squad.
PA
19 Oct 2020, 15:11
'He's shared his point of view and tried to help others around him' - Lowe settling into Ireland camp as eligibility date approaches
The 28-year-old will be eligible to play for Ireland in November and Farrell is expected to hand Lowe his Test debut during the Au…
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Oct 2020, 13:22
'We absolutely believe Wasps and Exeter should be contesting this final' - Bristol boss Lam braced for Twickenham call
A decision on whether Wasps can participate in the Premiership final will be made following a further set of Covid testing tomorro…
PA
19 Oct 2020, 11:30
Wasps confirm four more cases of Covid-19 with Premiership final decision to be made on Wednesday
A decision on whether the club will play in Saturday’s Premiership Final will be made following the results of a further set of …
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Oct 2020, 9:20
Power transition
The All Blacks changed tack and used their ball carriers to overwhelm the Wallabies in Bledisloe II.
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Ben Smith
19 Oct 2020, 8:42
Larmour ruled out for 16 weeks as Lowe to remain with Ireland squad
Larmour had been named in Andy Farrell's squad for the upcoming Six Nations games against Italy and France, before suffering a dis…
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Oct 2020, 8:00
Leicester Tigers to rebrand Welford Road as part of new sponsorship deal
The decision to rename the stadium marks a first for the club, who have played at Welford Road since 1892.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 7:28
'My inbox is inundated with messages from Premiership players asking is there any chance of coming over to the MLR'
Former England international Ben Foden is in his third and final season with Major League Rugby side Rugby United New York.
Chris Jones
19 Oct 2020, 6:18
New sponsorship deal gives RFU timely boost amid financial worries
The agreement, starting in September 2021 and thought to be worth £7.5million per year, will extend the length of their partnersh…
PA
19 Oct 2020, 5:50
England sponsor pledges to equally fund men's and women's game as part of new 5-year deal
This year marks 25 years of O2 sponsorship of the England Rugby team and the renewal will take the partnership to 30 years, with t…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 4:20
Barrett headhunted by Wallabies: five talking points from Bledisloe II
The All Blacks have bounced back from the 16-all draw with the Wallabies in Wellington just over a week ago, by recording a convin…
Finn Morton
19 Oct 2020, 2:32
'The All Blacks have proven nothing': The truth behind New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup II victory
The All Blacks have proven nothing and frightened no-one.
Hamish Bidwell
19 Oct 2020, 1:56
All Black TJ Perenara confirms short-term Japanese move for 2021
All Blacks halfback and Hurricanes co-captain TJ Perenara has confirmed he will miss next year’s Super Rugby season and head to …
Online Editors
19 Oct 2020, 0:16
Foster praises 'impressive' rookie Tupou Vaa'i after Bledisloe II performance
Ian Foster has highlighted the 'equally impressive' performance of young lock Tupou Vaa'i after the All Blacks' dominant 27-7 vict…
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 23:45
A lot to work on but Wallabies are still confident says Slipper
They're humbled, hurt and happy to be going home but the Wallabies are also high on confidence as they enter the second half of t…
AAP
18 Oct 2020, 22:44
'We need to be better': How the Wallabies plan on beating the All Blacks to keep Bledisloe Cup hopes alive
The Wallabies won't retreat into their shells after yet another Eden Park beating left Dave Rennie's men needing to pull off rare …
AAP
18 Oct 2020, 22:22
England prop Ellis Genge demands overhaul of 'outdated' rugby contracts
The England prop thinks the current deals on offer are inadequate in the modern game.
PA
18 Oct 2020, 21:41
Henry Slade believes Exeter's success has been spurred on by their previous disappointments
.England star Henry Slade believes the pain of previous disappointments helped elevate Exeter to the summit of European rugby.
PA
18 Oct 2020, 21:26
'I am eating humble pie' - Wallabies legend congratulates All Blacks after criticising them last week
Australian rugby great David Campese has admitted a lot can change in test rugby in a week.
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 20:47
'Selection can fix that': The Wallabies facing the chopping block following 'diabolical' defensive effort
After such a promising start to the 2020 Bledisloe Cup series in Wellington just over a week ago, the Wallabies have come crashing…
Alex McLeod
18 Oct 2020, 20:31
'I have a new favourite All Blacks player' - fans react to Clarke's phenomenal run-on debut
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has sent social media into a frenzy after running riot against the Wallabies in the second Bledislo…
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 19:52
'Michael Hooper grabbed my nuts': All Blacks star Caleb Clarke's sensational Bledisloe Cup revelation
Bledisloe Cup star Caleb Clarke revealed that Wallabies captain Michael Hooper grabbed his testicles, as Clarke went on one of his…
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 18:08
'This is a better Wallabies team than I've seen for a while' - Foster talks up Australia despite 20 point defeat
The All Blacks finished the New Zealand leg with a 1-0 advantage after their 27-7 win in Auckland on Sunday after a 16-all draw in…
AAP
18 Oct 2020, 13:04
Cotter calls in 7 of his Flying Fijians to bolster Barbarians squad for England clash
Saracens are also supplying 11 players, headed by ex-England scrum half Richard Wigglesworth and Scotland wing Sean Maitland.
Chris Jones
18 Oct 2020, 10:12
'He knows what he's good at and he believes it' - Foster wary of Clarke hype after rookie rips Wallabies to shreds
Clarke showed skills and a brute strength reminiscent of the great Jonah Lomu as he bludgeoned the Wallabies defence time and agai…
AAP
18 Oct 2020, 9:19
Where was a tap on the shoulder to Lawes last month to say, 'Look, there is a good chance you might miss out on a lot of money playing this game?'
It should be reasonable for a senior England player like Courtney Lawes to decline the season's last two weeks if his club has not…
Jonathan Beardmore
18 Oct 2020, 8:17
'It would be just reward for this group of players' - Baxter backs his Exeter team to complete trophy double
The Exeter boss is braced for a major challenge from in-form Wasps when the clubs clash in next Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership…
PA
18 Oct 2020, 7:16
Patriot games
The question of eligibility is an emotive subject in the world of international rugby
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Ross Harries
18 Oct 2020, 6:13
Rennie threatens selection changes after watching Wallabies miss 40 tackles in Bledisloe II defeat
The Wallabies came crashing back to earth after last week's thrilling 16-16 draw in Wellington as the All Blacks piled on four tri…
AAP
18 Oct 2020, 5:22
Instant classic
Exeter Chiefs and Racing 92 served up a match of thrilling intensity with the Devonians worthy champs
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Paul Williams
18 Oct 2020, 4:49
'It's crazy that it happens now after us being squeaky clean for so long'
A virus outbreak has hit Wasps but defence coach Ian Costello is optimistic the spread will be contained and shutting down Exeter …
Liam Heagney
18 Oct 2020, 4:45
'Make your tackles Wallabies' - Australian fans react to Bledisloe II loss
The Wallabies have gone down fighting at Eden Park, losing 27-7 as their hoodoo at the Auckland venue continues for at least anoth…
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 4:03
Bledisloe II: New Zealand player ratings vs Australia
The All Blacks were looking for a better performance against the Wallabies after the 16-all draw last weekend in Wellington.
Mike Rehu
18 Oct 2020, 2:16
Bledisloe II: Australia player ratings vs New Zealand
Dave Rennie’s Wallabies were handsomely defeated 27-7 this afternoon at Eden Park, Auckland by a disciplined All Black outfit wh…
Nick Turnbull
18 Oct 2020, 2:04
Caleb Clarke the star as All Blacks bounce back with big win over Wallabies in Auckland
New Zealand have bounced back from last weekend's 16-all draw to record a comfortable 27-7 win over Australia in Auckland.
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 0:55
Watch: All Blacks star Caleb Clarke leaves destruction in his wake against Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup II
In only his second test match, Caleb Clarke has well and truly announced himself to the world.
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 0:35
Watch: Hanigan break sets up Koroibete's momentum-shifting try
The selection of Ned Hanigan at blindside flanker for the Wallabies drew plenty of criticism from the Australian rugby public in t…
Online Editors
18 Oct 2020, 0:04
Long road to glory
A young, fearless Wallabies team is rebuilding the reputation of Australian rugby.
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Ben Kimber
17 Oct 2020, 22:59
LIVE: All Blacks vs Wallabies | Bledisloe Cup II
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Bledisloe Cup clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies at Coopers Cat…
RugbyPass
17 Oct 2020, 22:28
'I felt as though I'd embarrassed myself on a world stage': All Blacks midfielder's revelations
Anton Lienert-Brown has become a regular of the All Blacks midfield, and is set to make his return to the starting side for the hi…
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 21:27
Peter Umaga-Jensen set for All Blacks debut after Rieko Ioane withdraws through injury
Hurricanes centre Peter Umaga-Jensen is in line for his test debut in the second Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies at Eden …
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 20:27
The All Blacks with the most to gain - and the most to lose - from Bledisloe II
Sunday's rematch between New Zealand and Australia in Auckland is a second chance of sorts for a number of key All Blacks.
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 19:13
'Iribaren could be their man of the match' - Fans shocked at Racing halfback's Champions Cup final performance
Despite Iribaren's nightmare opening stanza, Racing were able to hit back each and every time Exeter were able to score with misse…
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 19:04
Auckland go top of Mitre 10 Cup Premiership with statement win over defending champions
There's a new leader atop the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership ladder after Auckland trounced Tasman at Eden Park this afternoon.
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 19:02
Graham Henry has identified the one area where Australia has the advantage over NZ
Former All Blacks head coach Sir Graham Henry has revealed the tactics he'd employ to combat a resurgent Australian side in their …
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 17:19
'It was a horrible game to watch... and that last 14 minutes went on forever'
Saturday was the greatest day in the history of Exeter Chiefs but winning coach Rob Baxter wasn't happy with how his team played t…
PA
17 Oct 2020, 16:57
Champions Cup final's bizarre end: Referee Owens has feisty exchange with his TMO
Exeter were crowned first-time Champions Cup winners on Saturday evening but it took a while for Nigel Owens to blow his final whi…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2020, 16:29
Exeter player ratings vs Racing
Here's how Rob Baxter's Exeter players rated in a spectacular, high-scoring Champions Cup final win against Racing in Bristol.
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2020, 15:17
Exeter edge spectacular eight-try Champions Cup final thriller against Racing
Exeter won a thrilling Champions Cup final against Racing, a spectacular contest that had eight tries and ended with just four poi…
PA
17 Oct 2020, 13:56
Video: Exeter needed just eight minutes to score trademark maul try in first European final
Exeter got off to a flyer in their first-ever Champions Cup final, scoring a maul try after eight minutes against Racing and leadi…
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 12:54
Ex-Springboks Pienaar and Aplon suffer potential season-ending knee injuries
The Friday night Cheetahs vs Bulls action in Bloemfontein didn't go well for former Springboks Ruan Pienaar and Gio Aplon who were…
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 10:43
Roberts and Hartley divided over who will succeed Saracens as Champions Cup winners
With all eyes on the Champions Cup final between Exeter and Racing, RugbyPass Offload hosts Roberts and Hartley disagree over who …
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 8:20
The clinical August moment which convinced Rob Baxter his Exeter would challenge for two trophies in October
Exeter are ready for European and Premiership finals on successive Saturdays, something Rob Baxter was convinced in August could h…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2020, 7:25
Ex-All Black Luatua was busy on Twitter with Bristol winning Euro Cup not long after birth of his daughter
Former All Black Steven Luatua had quite an amazing Friday with the birth of his daughter clashing with the Bristol European final…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2020, 6:41
'This academy kid who couldn't speak French, couldn't speak English, dropped into training and carved everyone up... he made all look like idiots'
Jamie Roberts spent two seasons at Racing and he has vivid memories of players like Virimi Vakatawa ahead of Saturday's Champions …
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2020, 6:04
'We obviously want Wasps and Exeter to meet in the final... but we'll be ready'
Bristol lost by 23 points last weekend to Wasps but they will play in next weekend's Premiership final if the Coventry-based club …
PA
17 Oct 2020, 5:33
Ryan Jones has quit his Wales performance director role
Three-time Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones has resigned from his Wales Rugby Union performance director role and won't be replaced.
Online Editors
17 Oct 2020, 4:43
Video: 15 seconds was all it took for Bristol to score Radradra-inspired try on Friday night
Toulon were made to pay dearly after they kicked the ball to Semi Radradra at the start of Friday night's Challenge Cup final whic…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2020, 4:08
The pain game
Dave Ewers has overcome eviction, injuries and self-doubt to be on the cusp of glory
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Jamie Lyall
17 Oct 2020, 3:26
'We have to deliver': How the All Blacks plan to maintain their long-standing Eden Park winning run
On the eve of the second Bledisloe Cup test, Sam Cane has acknowledged that there is "lots of pressure" on his side.
AAP
17 Oct 2020, 0:27
Former Wallabies hooker joins Major League Rugby expansion side LA Giltinis
The LA Giltinis, one of the newest franchises in Major League Rugby, has made a significant backroom signing.
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 23:53
'More of the same tomorrow': Wallabies captain Michael Hooper responds to claims of 'dirty' tactics on Richie Mo'unga
Michael Hooper has played down talk of increased niggle following the questions raised during the week about apparent targeting of…
AAP
16 Oct 2020, 22:58
The star players, key facts and who will win: All you need to know about All Blacks vs Wallabies
The Wallabies are looking to end a 34-year hoodoo against the All Blacks at Eden Park after drawing 16-all last week in Wellington…
AAP
16 Oct 2020, 22:05
Another setback? All Blacks star Rieko Ioane in doubt for Bledisloe Cup II as injury cover called in
Rieko Ioane may not get an immediate chance to make amends for his blunder in the first Bledisloe Cup test, with his status in dou…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 21:00
'NZ Rugby c**ked that up': Sir Graham Henry's swipe at All Blacks coach
Former All Blacks head coach Sir Graham Henry says New Zealand Rugby made a mistake in allowing Dave Rennie to work with the Walla…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 17:39
Brave Bristol come from behind to become ninth English Challenge Cup winner
Harry Randall scored the opening try a mere 15 seconds after kick-off to give Bristol, playing their first European final, a dream…
PA
16 Oct 2020, 17:04
Family guy
Imhoff is a father figure for Racing's band of brothers in Champions Cup showpiece
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Jamie Lyall
16 Oct 2020, 14:38
Ex-England scrum-half hits out at Eddie Jones' 'publicity stunt, nonsense' treatment of Ben Spencer
Ben Spencer was the England go-to when an emergency arose for the World Cup final but he has been ignored this week despite his ex…
Chris Jones
16 Oct 2020, 14:17
South Africa's Rugby Championship withdrawal is hugely popular with Springboks fans
The planned four-team Rugby Championship has been rocked by the decision of South Africa to pull out but Springboks fans are backi…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2020, 14:10
Genge sends Bristol a Euro Cup final good luck message from England camp
Bristol native Ellis Genge came through the ranks at his local club and he now hopes they are successful in Friday's Challenge Cup…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2020, 13:59
Stankovich joins the Leicester exodus
Boris Stankovich has been part of the furniture at Leicester, first as a prop and more recently as scrum coach, but he won't retur…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 13:28
Saracens' Barbarians representation climbs to 11 as another 8 called in to face England
Vern Cotter has called up another batch of Saracens players for their Barbarians match versus England at Twickenham on October 24.…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 13:01
Bristol will play in Premiership final if Wasps - who beat them by 23 points - are forced to pull out
Bristol were a clear second-best in last Saturday's Premiership semi-final but they will play in the final if Wasps fail to shake …
PA
16 Oct 2020, 11:05
Andy Farrell breaks his silence on the Ireland axing of John Cooney
The absence of John Cooney from the Ireland squad announced last week was a major talking point and Andy Farrell has now explained…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2020, 10:01
England talk up de Glanville and Lawrence, sidestep the omission of Spencer
England assistant Simon Amor has sidestepping talk of Ben Spencer's omission and instead focused on the call-up of Tom de Glanvill…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2020, 8:57
Bristol's Steven Luatua OUT of Friday night's Challenge Cup final in France
Bristol named a team on Thursday showing six changes from last week but they have now been forced into an 11th-hour Steven Luatua …
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 8:29
Racing name Champions Cup final team, 3 changes from win over Saracens
Fears that virus tests could affect the Racing Champions Cup XV versus Exeter have proven unfounded as they have picked 12 starter…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 7:31
Exeter change two for Champions Cup final, recall fit-again Nowell
Rob Baxter has tinkered with his Exeter backline for Saturday's Champions Cup final, making two changes from the Premiership semi-…
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 7:11
Henderson slammed for ban: 'The most pointless red card in the history of red cards'
Fans can't get their head around what suspended Ireland lock Iain Henderson was up to with his illegal use of his head at the Ulst…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2020, 5:21
'Left with no option': SA Rugby issue statement explaining Springboks Rugby Championship withdrawal
Rassie Erasmus and Jurie Roux have explained exactly why the Springboks won't be participating in next month's Rugby Championship …
Online Editors
16 Oct 2020, 4:51
From fatherhood and injuries to the Bledisloe Cup: Beauden Barrett's disruptive road back into the All Blacks
New baby Billie Rose Barrett bears some responsibility for her father's absence from the first Bledisloe Cup rugby test in Welling…
AAP
16 Oct 2020, 0:18
'We want to make a statement': All Blacks coach Ian Foster issues warning ahead of second Bledisloe Cup clash
If anyone expects the All Blacks to roll over and let the Wallabies snap a 34-year losing run at Eden Park in Sunday's second Bled…
Alex McLeod
15 Oct 2020, 23:50
SANZAAR confirm Springboks' absence from TRC, re-launch Tri-Nations
SANZAAR has announced today that the South African team will not travel to Australia to play in The Rugby Championship 2020 agains…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 21:04
'I'm fully confident the medical team will get me where I need to be': Barrett just happy to be back on the park
Touch wood, Beauden Barrett will run out for his first test match of the year on Sunday afternoon - but he's already had one false…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 20:20
Why 20-year-old Tupou Vaa'i has won the right to start in the All Blacks second row ahead of fit again Scott Barrett
Ian Foster has revealed that returning lock Scott Barrett could well have suited up for the All Blacks in their opening test of th…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 19:48
Dave Rennie tinkers with Wallabies forward pack while Jordan Petaia set for return from injury
Coach Dave Rennie has made four changes to the Wallabies side as they look to improve on their draw in Sunday's Bledisloe Cup show…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 19:04
The return of Beauden Barrett: All Blacks make five changes to starting XV for second Bledisloe Cup showdown with Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup presented by Investec at Eden Park, Auckland, on …
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 18:33
Same old All Blacks
Despite a new head coach, not much has changed for the All Blacks, tactically speaking.
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Ben Smith
15 Oct 2020, 17:03
Why Beauden Barrett's possible return doesn't concern the Wallabies
Beauden Barrett and Eden Park hold no fears for the Wallabies as they bid to bust a 34-year hoodoo and blow the 2020 Bledisloe Cup…
AAP
15 Oct 2020, 16:25
Ex-England skipper hails 'phenomenal' Willis turnover numbers
Jack Willis has been the talk of the Premiership in recent months, with ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw describing his turnover w…
Chris Jones
15 Oct 2020, 14:32
Has Campo's big mouth given the All Blacks all the ammunition they need for next Sunday?
It didn't take long for legendary Wallaby David Campese to shout his mouth off following last Sunday's All Blacks draw with Austra…
Josh Raisey
15 Oct 2020, 14:24
Jamie Roberts reckons an Exeter 'weakness' running off 9 can help Racing to Euro glory
This Saturday's Champions Cup final is full of tactical intrigue and Jamie Roberts claims to have spotted a potential Exeter 'weak…
Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2020, 14:18
Jones confirms 26-strong squad attending England's latest three-day camp
England have started their latest three-day training camp and Eddie Jones had confirmed exactly who is with him at the Lensbury.
Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2020, 13:45
Time to re-Joyce
Second row's strong roots can help Bristol branch out in Challenge Cup final
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Liam Heagney
15 Oct 2020, 12:59
Wasps prepared for worst-case scenario, but this outbreak is different from Sale - Andy Goode
7 positive Covid-19 tests at Wasps is a major blow that could see their Premiership final dreams taken away but this situation is …
Andy Goode
15 Oct 2020, 12:35
France vs Wales is ON after Top 14 clubs agree compromise deal for 6-match window
A huge debate has been ongoing in France about the 6-match Test window and it has taken until now, nine days before the opener, to…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 11:28
Springboks to confirm on Friday they are boycotting the Rugby Championship - reports
There have been fears since an SA Rugby statement last Saturday that they Springboks won't take part in the Rugby Championship in …
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 9:56
Suspended Henderson will miss Ireland's Six Nations title bid
Iain Henderson was viewed as a likely starter when Ireland complete their delayed Six Nations campaign but he has now been suspend…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 9:25
Bristol make 6 changes to their XV for Challenge Cup final
Wounded by their Premiership semi-final loss, Pat Lam has taken a scalpel to his Bristol Challenge Cup final XV and made 6 changes…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 7:57
It's Warburton out, Jenkins in at Wales
It was after the World Cup last year that Sam Warburton linked up with Wales as a technical coach, a role that now passes on to Ge…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 7:24
Lousi's second red card in 13 Scarlets appearances gets four-week ban
Sam Lousi is set for his second red card ban after making quite an impact at PRO14 Scarlets since featuring for Tonga at the World…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 6:10
'Maybe I'll play with my left foot this weekend to try and throw him off a little bit'
Great Scottish pals Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg haven't played against each other since U-14s but that changes with this Saturday…
PA
15 Oct 2020, 5:39
Further board departures at Western Province but they insist they won't be liquidated like the Kings
There are some concerns in South Africa that Western Province are on a similar slippy financial slope as Southern Kings, but they …
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 5:08
George Bridge's season over following All Blacks training injury
George Bridge started on the left wing in Wellington for the All Blacks and played the full 88 minutes but a training ground has n…
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 3:56
Champions Cup final going ahead after Racing get Covid all-clear
There were fears for the Champions Cup final after 9 Racing players tested positive for Covid but the illness has now cleared and …
PA
15 Oct 2020, 3:37
What has Australian referee Angus Gardner got to say about his Bledisloe blunder?
He could hardly do anything else, when the television audience have seen the blunder.
Online Editors
15 Oct 2020, 0:15
Taking sides
On Sunday, for the first time in almost three decades, a Kiwi referee took charge of an All Blacks match.
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Tom Vinicombe
14 Oct 2020, 23:42
Hurricanes lock in All Blacks flanker Gareth Evans - but for just one more season
The Hurricanes have re-signed loose-forward Gareth Evans through until the end of 2021.
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 23:07
Why Sunday's game at Eden Park presents a perfect opportunity for a Wallabies ambush
The Wallabies haven't won a rugby Test at Eden Park since Bob Hawke was PM and Crocodile Dundee was a hit movie, but there's a few…
AAP
14 Oct 2020, 22:41
A Bledisloe For The Ages | The Aussie Rugby Show | Episode 22
Are you not entertained?!!! The panel looks at one of the greatest Bledisloe matches of all time and shows why the All Blacks were…
RugbyPass
14 Oct 2020, 21:13
'I'm not saying we didn't have the right mindset': What the All Blacks have changed heading into Bledisloe II
If there is a metaphor for the expected change in the All Blacks for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, it's Ofa Tu'ungafasi's haircut…
AAP
14 Oct 2020, 21:01
Pumas look to European players for Rugby Championship boost
Argentina fullback Emiliano Boffelli believes his team will play with more freedom in the Rugby Championship in Australia when the…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 19:19
How the Wallabies rated themselves in 'disappointing' draw
The Wallabies have laid the challenge to the All Blacks ahead of Sunday's eagerly-awaited Bledisloe Cup return bout in Auckland, c…
AAP
14 Oct 2020, 16:25
'One of the bigger talking moments were some of the late hits, off-the-ball incidents and that': All Blacks coaches unhappy with Australian aggression
As has been the case throughout the sporting world in 2020, codes have had to adjust to the environment created by the Covid-19 pa…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 16:18
'I was sat in the toilet and had an emotional breakdown': Hartley's nightmare Champions Cup final concussion
It's nine years since Northampton lost an epic Champions Cup final to Leinster, a defeat that left a horrible memory for Dylan Har…
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2020, 15:29
Jack Willis crowned RPA players' player of the year
Wasps back row Jack Willis is in the form of his life since the Premiership restart and now succeeds Danny Cipriani as RPA players…
Online Editors
14 Oct 2020, 15:06
Wasps cancel training as Covid-19 outbreak leaves Premiership final in doubt
Four players and three members of the Wasps backroom staff have produced positive Covid tests ahead of the October 24 Premiership …
PA
14 Oct 2020, 14:51
'The more we talk about Joe Simmonds the less chance he will get picked... it happened to Maro'
Momentum is growing in the 'Joe Simmonds for England' campaign but Dylan Hartley has recalled what Eddie Jones did before to Maro …
Liam Heagney
14 Oct 2020, 13:19

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