Chiefs unveil new Women In Rugby Jersey
The limited edition 2020 Chiefs Women in Rugby Jersey was unveiled this evening ahead of the Gallagher Chiefs Investec Super Rugby…
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13 Mar 2020, 2:10
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Watch Manuma Samoa v South China Tigers LIVE
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13 Mar 2020, 0:37
Watch Fijian Latui v China Lions LIVE
Catch all the action live from the opening round of 2020 Global Rapid Rugby season as Fiji Latui host China Lions at ANZ Stadium, …
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13 Mar 2020, 0:33
Rugby Australia officials to meet to discuss response to coronavirus
Rugby Australia officials are meeting to determine how to handle the coronavirus threat ahead of three Super Rugby matches on Aust…
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13 Mar 2020, 0:27
Watch Western Force v Malaysia Valke LIVE
Catch all the action live from the opening round of Global Rapid Rugby as the Western Force host Malaysia Valke in Perth.
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13 Mar 2020, 0:26
Huge Kiwi contingent in China Lions (and one Scottish international) for Global Rapid Rugby kick-off
As far as unexpected bedfellows go, China teaming up with New Zealand's Bay of Plenty rugby union is one of the more unusual combi…
Tom Vinicombe
12 Mar 2020, 23:17
New Zealand Rugby release statement amid coronavirus concerns
New Zealand Rugby has issued a press release amid ongoing concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak worldwide.
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12 Mar 2020, 23:08
Injured trio welcomed back into Waratahs side for derby clash with Brumbies
Waratahs boss Rob Penney has welcomed back three key players from ahead of a must-win Australian derby clash against the Brumbies.
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12 Mar 2020, 22:35
Brumbies bring back big guns for Waratahs derby
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has recalled James Slipper, Joe Powell and Andy Muirhead to the starting side for Sunday afternoon's c…
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12 Mar 2020, 21:35
Highlanders to face Jaguares behind closed doors in Buenos Aires due to coronavirus
The Highlanders will play the Jaguares behind closed doors in Buenos Aires this weekend due to growing concerns regarding the coro…
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12 Mar 2020, 19:20
Captain Cane wants Chiefs to show superior discipline against trigger-happy Hurricanes
After the Hurricanes' capitulation against the Blues in Wellington last weekend, Chiefs captain Sam Cane is prepared for the backl…
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12 Mar 2020, 17:50
Highlanders shift Josh Ioane out of the midfield but Mitch Hunt remains at 10
The Highlanders have made a number of changes for their upcoming battle with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
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12 Mar 2020, 17:37
Joe Marler has deleted his Twitter account
England prop Joe Marler has taken drastic action on Twitter after being handed a 10-week ban by a Six Nations disciplinary panel i…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 17:00
Lawes free to play but Tuilagi cops ban
England's Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi have both learned their fate after the pair were cited following last weekend's Six Nati…
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12 Mar 2020, 15:19
Joe Marler handed lengthy ban by Six Nations disciplinary committee
The loosehead prop had been the subject of a citing complaint by the independent citing commissioner, Peter Ferguson, following la…
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12 Mar 2020, 14:52
EPCR adopts wait-and-see approach regarding Champions Cup quarter-final schedule
Champions Cup matches are fixed for Exeter, Clermont, Dublin and Toulouse on the weekend of April 4/5, with Challenge Cup games pl…
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12 Mar 2020, 13:49
Sick Scotland player does not have coronavirus - Townsend
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says that the coronavirus is not responsible for the one of the Scottish players withdrawing throug…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 13:35
Many people can't get their head around Wales Scotland going ahead
This year’s Six Nations Super Saturday has only the one solitary game, between Wales and Scotland, but that is a growing concern…
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2020, 13:16
Guinness PRO14 season suspended due to coronavirus outbreak
Explaining their rationale in a statement issued on Thursday afternoon, tournament organisers said: “The PRO14 is an internation…
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12 Mar 2020, 12:31
Townsend: 'It would be a surprise if the game was called off this late'
England’s trip to Italy and France-Ireland in Paris have been postponed this weekend but Scotland are continuing to prepare to f…
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12 Mar 2020, 12:14
RFU issue statement over Eddie Jones' ref comments
The RFU have released a statement in the aftermath of Eddie Jones' comments regarding referee Ben O'Keeffe following the Six Natio…
Ian Cameron
12 Mar 2020, 11:17
'Gutted' Sexton opens up about Ireland's coronavirus-hit Six Nations
A number of games have been postponed in this year’s Championship, including Ireland’s fixture with Italy last weekend in Dubl…
Josh Raisey
12 Mar 2020, 11:09
Leicester confirm triple injury blow, including an operation for England winger Jonny May
The Tigers winger lasted just eight minutes at Twickenham and his club have now revealed he is set for an indefinite period on the…
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12 Mar 2020, 10:24
Three more fixtures under threat amid Ireland coronavirus lockdown
The conclusion of the European Champions Cup and the Guinness PRO14 are both now up in the air after Irish prime minister Leo Vara…
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12 Mar 2020, 10:12
Scarlets' Sam Lousi banned for top-end red card at Munster
The Welsh region’s forward was shown the red card in Limerick on February 29 by referee Mike Adamson and was cited under law 9.1…
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12 Mar 2020, 9:20
Richie McCaw's Test cap record is about to be equalled
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal the world record held by New Zealand’s Richie McCaw for most rugby union Test match appe…
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12 Mar 2020, 8:51
Man tasked with saving Championship expects ringfencing to go ahead
The ex-chief executive of the South African Rugby Union recently spent 26 days working at crisis club Saracens, during which time …
Chris Jones
12 Mar 2020, 8:24
Wales make four changes to their team to play Scotland
New Welsh coach Wayne Pivac has had a difficult campaign so far, losing to Ireland, France and England following an opening day wi…
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12 Mar 2020, 8:14
Scotland make three changes to their team to play Wales
Having ended France’s Grand Slam hopes with a resounding success last Sunday at BT Murrayfield, Gregor Townsend had responded to…
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12 Mar 2020, 7:53
Premiership clubs fear coronavirus could cause 'financial armageddon' - reports
The English league season has completed only 13 of its 22 regulation season rounds of fixtures and club administrators are concern…
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12 Mar 2020, 7:27
The devastating family situation affecting England's Joe Cokanasiga
Despite serving for almost 14 years in the British armed forces and serving two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, the English …
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12 Mar 2020, 6:19
Ousted Saracens boss Edward Griffiths back in the game in a surprise role - reports
The administrator recently spent just 26 days at the crisis London club, during which time they failed to sort out their salary ca…
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12 Mar 2020, 5:51
'We don't want robots... otherwise, you might as well just talk to a computer'
Eddie Jones' 79 per cent win ratio with England is valuable enough to overlook his frequent verbal detonations claims the admiring…
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12 Mar 2020, 4:52
Diamond slams green-eyed critics of Sale's Springbok recruitment drive
Next weekend’s Premiership Rugby Cup final is not the most important in English rugby, but it offers the Manchester club the cha…
Chris Jones
12 Mar 2020, 4:15
Ex-England player claims Jones' post-match protest against Marler only motivated by Wales losing
Joe Marler's chequered disciplinary record has left him facing a substantial ban on Thursday but an ex-England team-mate insists t…
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12 Mar 2020, 3:54
Brett Cameron to start for the Crusaders while Fergus Burke lines up on the bench for Super Rugby debut
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12 Mar 2020, 0:09
Joe Marchant and Patrick Tuipulotu granted rests as Blues bring back All Blacks wing
The Blues return to Eden Park for a demanding clash against the touring Lions side from South Africa at the one-off afternoon star…
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11 Mar 2020, 23:08
Revealed: How the new All Blacks XV will impact eligibility
When New Zealand Rugby unveiled the new second-tier All Blacks side earlier in the week, wider responses were mixed. One major con…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2020, 22:09
James O'Connor returns for Reds alongside specialist goal-kicker as Brad Thorn makes six changes
The return of Wallabies star James O'Connor is one of six changes to the Queensland Reds starting XV for Saturday's Super Rugby cl…
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11 Mar 2020, 21:25
Brad Weber may be locked in but what about the other off-contract All Blacks?
Brad Weber revealed earlier this week that he had signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to take him through to the end of t…
Tom Vinicombe
11 Mar 2020, 20:52
This year's Lions are an empty shell of their former self
The Lions team of 2020 is a pale shadow to the sides that reached three consecutive finals in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 16:59
Veteran prop James Slipper re-signs with Australia for two more years
Veteran prop James Slipper has signed a new two-year extension with Rugby Australia and the Brumbies, to remain in the nation’s …
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11 Mar 2020, 16:37
French prop Haouas handed ban for red-carded punch at Murrayfield
The forward appeared before an independent disciplinary committee in London following his 36th minute sending off at BT Murrayfiel…
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11 Mar 2020, 13:45
Scotland prop Gordon Reid signs for Northampton
The 33-year-old loosehead boasts a wealth of experience at the very highest level and arrives at Franklin’s Gardens from PRO14 o…
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11 Mar 2020, 13:07
Jones should face action over O'Keeffe comments - Andy Goode
Coaches shouldn’t be able to get away with casting aspersions on referees and Eddie Jones should face sanctions for his comments…
Andy Goode
11 Mar 2020, 12:40
Analysis: How Tom Curry has become England's jack of all trades
Billy Vunipola is an irreplaceable player and Eddie Jones made clear he was looking for an alternative way for England to play wit…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
11 Mar 2020, 12:36
Nerve damage forces Rhun Williams to retire after try-saving tackle
The ex-Wales U20s ace suffered left-sided peripheral nerve damage when making a tackle in a PRO14 fixture versus Zebre in February…
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11 Mar 2020, 11:40
Lions loosehead Jack McGrath extends his deal at Ulster
A powerful but mobile prop who made the move to Belfast at the start of this season, McGrath has made ten appearances for the prov…
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11 Mar 2020, 10:52
Wounded Wales on soft error warpath after shipping 84 points and 10 tries in three defeats
The Welsh go into Saturday’s Principality Stadium clash against Scotland on the back of three successive Six Nations defeats, so…
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11 Mar 2020, 10:27
Lee-Roy Atalifo becomes the latest Fijian to move into the PRO14
The 31-year-old has won 13 caps for the Flying Fijians and makes the move to Scotland following three seasons at English Champions…
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11 Mar 2020, 10:07
South Africa unveils its 45-strong Junior Springbok academy selection
The group includes six capped World Rugby U20 Championship players in Celimpilo Gumede, Sibusiso Sangweni (loose forwards), Emile …
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 8:48
Toby Booth goes back to Bath to sign ex-Wales U20s lock Rhys Davies
The second row has spent five seasons at the Rec since his arrival in the academy as a 16-year-old, going on to become one of many…
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11 Mar 2020, 8:31
Gloucester the latest to benefit from Saracens' crisis as Jack Singleton ships out
The exodus from the Championship-bound London club is continuing with their promising hooker, who only joined last summer from Wor…
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11 Mar 2020, 7:50
World Rugby unveils new high performance strategy for the Pacific Islands
Amid concerns by Pacific Rugby Players Welfare boss Dan Leo that the Pacific Island countries will struggle at future World Cups, …
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11 Mar 2020, 7:35
Ex-England captain fears Dublin 'trial by social media' for Joe Marler
There is a clear divide in opinion over the incident and Lewis Moody is concerned the English forward has been condemned on social…
Josh Raisey
11 Mar 2020, 6:59
'Gregor Townsend is the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of rugby'
When not pick-pocketing opponents at the breakdown, Scotland forward Hamish Watson spends his time cheering on Manchester United a…
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11 Mar 2020, 6:23
Ex-All Blacks prop calls on Alun Wyn Jones to 'grab his own balls' and support Joe Marler at disciplinary hearing
The England loosehead has been cited for grabbing the genitals of Wales skipper Jones during last Saturday’s Guinness Six Nation…
Liam Heagney
11 Mar 2020, 5:59
Rebels issue warning after fan who attended AAMI Park tests positive for coronavirus
A Super Rugby spectator at last weekend's game in Melbourne has tested positive for coronavirus, leaving officials concerned about…
Online Editors
11 Mar 2020, 5:18
The Best of the Rest: The contenders to play for the first-ever All Blacks XV
NZR's announcement of the All Blacks XV brought with it plenty of intrigue, but who could be in line to make the team come the end…
Alex McLeod
11 Mar 2020, 0:30
Hurricanes welcome All Blacks star Dane Coles back into starting lineup for Chiefs derby
Dane Coles has been named in the Hurricanes’ starting line-up for the first time this year, as the team gets set to take on the …
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10 Mar 2020, 23:10
Watch Global Rapid Rugby LIVE on RugbyPass
Catch the opening match of the 2020 Global Rapid Rugby season as Manuma Samoa tackle the South China Tigers LIVE on RugbyPass this…
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10 Mar 2020, 23:00
Chiefs re-call All Blacks duo for New Zealand derby against Hurricanes
Warren Gatland has made two changes to his Chiefs side to take to the field for Friday's New Zealand derby against the Hurricanes.
Online Editors
10 Mar 2020, 22:32
Revealed: The reason behind the Super Rugby kit clash between the Highlanders and Bulls
SANZAAR officials have responded to the confusion surrounding why the Bulls and Highlanders were allowed to play each other in alm…
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10 Mar 2020, 21:54
How the Waratahs are taking inspiration from the team that just thumped them by almost 40 points
Not even a record-breaking loss to the Chiefs can break the NSW Waratahs' spirit with Michael Hooper defiantly declaring the batte…
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10 Mar 2020, 21:31
What do the Blues need to do to show they're genuine title contenders?
A seven-year away losing streak to Kiwi opposition finally broken, three wins in a row, and Beauden Barrett now formerly into the …
Michael Pulman
10 Mar 2020, 18:23
Reds eye up return date for star playmaker James O'Connor
Reds captain Liam Wright is confident star recruit James O'Connor will return from injury for Saturday's Super Rugby clash with th…
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10 Mar 2020, 17:07
The inaugural Global Rapid Rugby season arrives this weekend
The Western Force and their loyal Sea of Blue fanbase will be ready to unleash this Saturday when Global Rapid Rugby gets underway…
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10 Mar 2020, 16:56
Wales reiterate that Marler antics are 'not what we want in the game'
The England prop courted major controversy after he grabbed Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones’ genitals during the first half of a ga…
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10 Mar 2020, 15:16
Blaine Scully shares his retirement message on Twitter
The 32-year-old left the Cardiff Blues at the end of last season and has since been without a club, although he led his country at…
Josh Raisey
10 Mar 2020, 14:30
Chris Ashton has finally had his say on sudden exit from Sale last week
Sharks announced the winger was departing with immediate effect after the club reached a mutual agreement with the 32-year-old reg…
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10 Mar 2020, 13:38
Leicester confirm signing of back row Brink from the Lions
RugbyPass revealed earlier on Tuesday that Brink would be signing for the Welford Road club and Geordan Murphy has now confirmed t…
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10 Mar 2020, 12:48
'If we win we'll be sitting at the top of the table... it's a really strange scenario'
If Scotland follow up recent victories over Italy and France with a win in Cardiff, Hamish Watson and co will have the honour of s…
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10 Mar 2020, 12:04
Leicester's Freddie Steward banned after aerial collision on England U20 duty
The citing complaint claimed the full-back infringed laws 9.11 and 9.17 when he collided with opposite number Jacob Beetham in the…
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10 Mar 2020, 11:03
Six Nations/PRO14 confirms more matches are off next weekend and beyond
Officials have followed up Monday’s announcement that the France versus Ireland men’s tournament finale has been postponed by …
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10 Mar 2020, 10:00
Danny Care wades into the Joe Marler 'Grabgate' controversy
The England loosehead must appear before a disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday where he could be hit with a twelve-week ban…
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10 Mar 2020, 9:18
Brink heads to the Premiership following immediate-effect release from Super Rugby's Lions
The powerful 26-year-old is currently working his way back to fitness following a ruptured Achilles tendon and is not expected to …
Jamie Lyall
10 Mar 2020, 8:47
Santiago Socino learns fate for stamping on Craig Burden's head
The Jaguares player, who moved home last year after earning his stripes at Newcastle, pleaded guilty to the 80th minute incident i…
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10 Mar 2020, 8:34
'These are the kind of nasty, confrontational blokes Scotland need'
The Scottish pack were at the heart of a rousing afternoon… Jamie Ritchie and Hamish Watson hunted and scavenged like wild dogs,…
Jamie Lyall
10 Mar 2020, 7:52
Woodward claims England must copy All Blacks' 'no d***heads' policy in wake of Marler incident
The loosehead will appear at a disciplinary hearing in Dublin on Thursday for an alleged infringement of law 9.27, grabbing the ge…
Online Editors
10 Mar 2020, 7:07
Dazzling Wales prospect Sam Costelow signs for Scarlets
The talented 19-year-old earned rave reviews for his man-of-the-match display at Kingsholm last Friday night and the Scarlets have…
Online Editors
10 Mar 2020, 6:47
Halloween 'Super Saturday' finale the solution to coronavirus-affected Six Nations
For the first time since 2001, when the foot-and-mouth outbreak also postponed three matches and led to a delayed autumnal climax,…
Liam Heagney
10 Mar 2020, 6:07
New Zealand's new second-tier team could have significant ramifications on a global scale
The newly unveiled All Blacks XV is an excellent commercial and rugby-development opportunity for New Zealand but the consequences…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Mar 2020, 0:17
'Dream start': Beauden Barrett opens up on upcoming Blues debut
Beauden Barrett has just added to a sense of wellbeing surrounding the Blues that hasn't been present since they last made the pla…
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 23:18
Chiefs set to unveil new one-off Super Rugby jersey
When the Chiefs take on the Hurricanes this Friday 13 March a new piece of Chiefs history will be unveiled.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 20:08
Australian sevens coach admits coronavirus is hurting Olympic hopefuls' selection chances
The door is slowly closing for Tokyo Olympic hopefuls as the postponement of matches due to the coronavirus continues.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 19:07
Reds loose forward puts his hand up to take over goalkicking duties
The talk is, for a young No.8, Harry Wilson is a surprisingly good goalkicker.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 18:44
Highlanders' All Blacks return home as team prepares to bounce back against Jaguares
The Highlanders' loss to the Bulls over the weekend has officially consigned the franchise to their worse start to a Super Rugby s…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Mar 2020, 17:38
Marler 'nothing more than an egotistical narcissist' - Ex-Wales skipper blasts England prop
A former Welsh skipper has branded England prop Joe Marler as 'nothing more than an egotistical narcissist'.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 15:52
Japan's Top League suspended for three weeks after drug arrest
The suspension follows a two week hiatus that the league has had due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Josh Raisey
09 Mar 2020, 14:07
Culture secretary says there is 'no need to cancel' sporting events despite coronavirus fears
Government ministers in the United Kingdom are meeting with sporting bodies in London to discuss possible next steps.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 13:17
EPCR not ruling out Champions Cup postponements
A number of sporting fixtures have been postponed as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Europe continues to rise.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 12:48
Nicky Thomas returns to Ospreys
The former Wales Under-20 international, now 25, had spells at the Ospreys, Dragons, Gloucester and Scarlets before joining Bristo…
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 11:39
Date set for Marler and Tuilagi disciplinary hearings
England's Courtney Lawes has also been cited for a dangerous tackle following the 33-30 defeat of Wales.
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 11:14
Fans left speechless at Exeter's response to Flybe ticket incident
A number of former Flybe employees claimed they were refused entry to Exeter Chiefs' game against Bath on Saturday despite having …
Online Editors
09 Mar 2020, 10:24
Six Nations issue update on Wales v Scotland game
The Six Nations have issued an update on the game following the postponement of Saturday's meeting of France and Ireland Paris.
Ciarán Kennedy
09 Mar 2020, 9:27
Confirmed: French government announce postponement of France v Ireland
French Rugby Federation officials met with government officials at the French sports ministry this morning to discuss the fate of …
Ciarán Kennedy
09 Mar 2020, 8:46
Monye fears Marler's England career could be over
Former England wing Monye knows Marler well and believes the prop could retire for a second time from test rugby after the inciden…
Chris Jones
09 Mar 2020, 8:06
France v Ireland postponed, Wales v Scotland could follow - reports
There are reports that the remaining Six Nations games will now not be played until late October as the number of coronavirus case…
Ciarán Kennedy
09 Mar 2020, 7:18
After weeks of disruption, Hogg reflects on one of his greatest days with Scotland
The full-back celebrated his first home win as captain as Gregor Townsend’s team stunned France 28-17 at Murrayfield.
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09 Mar 2020, 7:00
Positional switch breathes new life into Mathieu Bastareaud after rocky MLR start
The former France international has found a new home at Rugby United New York after looking off the pace during the opening round …
Adam McQueen
09 Mar 2020, 5:47
Crusaders issue update on David Havili injury following emergency surgery
The Crusaders star went under the knife after "experiencing some discomfort" ahead of his side's win over the Reds on Friday.
Alex McLeod
09 Mar 2020, 0:02
New Zealand hang on to claim Vancouver Sevens title as hosts Canada surprise to finish third
The All Blacks Sevens have hung on in a tightly-contested final to dispatch trans-Tasman rivals Australia and claim the Vancouver …
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 22:28
Leon MacDonald hails Blues' historic win at end of 'tough week'
The Blues' historic win over the Hurricanes in Wellington was marked not by wild celebrations but by near exhaustion.
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08 Mar 2020, 21:46
Australian columnist blasts Brad Thorn for Reds' 'diabolical' goalkicking in loss to Crusaders
An Australian columnist has lambasted Reds head coach Brad Thorn for his side's inability to convert any of their four kicks at go…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 20:56
New Zealand Rugby unveil second-tier All Blacks XV team to tour Northern Hemisphere
NZR has today announced that a new high performance team will undertake a mini tour of Northern Hemisphere venues - which includes…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 20:04
Hurricanes' co-captains losing the plot and the coach's reaction a sorry sight after loss to Blues
It’s hard to know what was worse for Hurricanes fans on Saturday night. The sight of their co-captains losing the plot completel…
Hamish Bidwell
08 Mar 2020, 18:22
Eddie Jones to discuss England future with RFU
The head coach, who is contracted until next summer, plans to meet chief executive Bill Sweeney for dinner.
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 18:14
France Ireland match likely to be canned after Macron cracks down further on public gatherings
Major doubt has been cast on France Ireland as French President Emmanuel Macron announced a ban on gatherings of more than 1,000 p…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 17:39
All Blacks star Anton Lienert-Brown re-commits to New Zealand Rugby on long-term deal
Established All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton-Lienert Brown has put pen to paper - committing his long-term future to New Zea…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 17:09
All Black Tyrel Lomax banned for red card incident
The SANZAAR Foul Play Review Committee has accepted a guilty plea from one cap All Black Tyrel Lomax of the Hurricanes for a red c…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 16:58
Joe Marler breaks silence on incident with Alun Wyn Jones
England prop Joe Marler has broken his silence on the Alun Wyn Jones incident in typically irreverent fashion on Twitter.
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 15:52
Six Nations XV of Round 4
The pick of performers in the Six Nations as we select our XV of Round 4 in the competition, with England & Scotland picking up va…
Alex Shaw
08 Mar 2020, 15:31
Scotland leave France grand slammed after prop's haymaker
Scotland brought France's Grand Slam quest to a shuddering halt as Sean Maitland's try double sealed a 28-17 win at BT Murrayfield…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 13:42
France player ratings vs Scotland
France player ratings from their 28-17 loss to Scotland at Murrayfield, a result which rules them out from winning a rare Grand Sl…
Alex Shaw
08 Mar 2020, 13:28
Scotland player ratings vs France
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend made three changes to his Scotland XV to play France in Murrayfield.
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 13:26
Bristol make it five wins in a row after beating Harlequins
Two tries from Luke Morahan and 13 points from the boot of Callum Sheedy ensured Bristol made history at Ashton Gate with a 28-15 …
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 12:04
England face anxious wait on Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marler disciplinary decisions
England will discover by Monday evening the extent of the fallout regarding the red card given to Manu Tuilagi and and footage of …
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 10:00
Stuart Barnes' take on Alun Wyn Jones' hairline raises eyebrows in Wales
An assessment of Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones performance in his side's Six Nations defeat to England by Sunday Times columnist St…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 9:48
Scotland vs France LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Scotland and France at BT Murrayfiel…
RugbyPass
08 Mar 2020, 9:47
England's Kyle Sinckler: 'I definitely cost the team a Grand Slam'
On that day Sinckler eventually reacted to repeated wind-ups from Jones by conceding two penalties in quick succession.
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 8:47
Gareth Thomas issues Twitter apology over on-air joke
Gareth Thomas has felt the need to apologise to a 'small minority' online who took offence at a joke he made following an incident…
Ian Cameron
08 Mar 2020, 7:41
Go easy on Wayne Pivac. He's got a massive decision to make
The shy and retiring Eddie Jones made an interesting point in his post-match missives. He laid out a staunch defence of Wayne Piva…
Owain Jones
08 Mar 2020, 7:13
Former Crusader arrested in Japan
A Kiwi rugby player has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of using cocaine, according to a report in The Japan Times.
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 5:32
Weird Six Nations sees England enter era of the 5.5 and the 6-2 split
Over after just four games due to the Coronavirus outbreak, England still have plenty of Six Nations takeaways to consider before …
Alex Shaw
08 Mar 2020, 5:10
'The financial model in place doesn't work and is actually borderline exploitative of us as a people'
Fiji, Tonga and Samoa played their part in making World Cup 2019 a wonderful festival, but Pacific Rugby Player Welfare boss Dan L…
Liam Heagney
08 Mar 2020, 4:49
McCall: Saracens would be second in table, and we did it largely without internationals
Mark McCall believes the youth setup at Saracens can be the major positive from their relegation after his young side saw off Leic…
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 4:48
Scotland skipper Stuart Hogg has one 'big message' for his teammates
Hogg hopes his team-mates can cut loose when the Grand Slam hopefuls come to Murrayfield.
Online Editors
08 Mar 2020, 4:11
Slow starts for the Chiefs or just fast finishes?
Another week, another win sparked by a second-half comeback for the Chiefs.
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 19:29
Brumbies targeting off-contract Wallabies prop
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is determined to re-sign James Slipper and the veteran Wallabies prop has declared his best rugby is a…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 17:48
Sharks take top spot on Super Rugby ladder
The Sharks climbed to the top of the overall Super Rugby standings when they beat the Jaguares 33-19 in Durban on Saturday.
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 17:34
Rosko Specman scores hat-trick as Bulls smash Highlanders for first win of the season
The Bulls recorded their first win of the season when they smashed the Highlanders 38-13 in Pretoria on Saturday.
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 17:22
It is absolute rubbish - Eddie Jones furious with '16th man' over Manu Tuilagi red
Eddie Jones raged against referee Ben O’Keeffe after Manu Tuilagi was sent off for a dangerous tackle in England’s 33-30 Guinn…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 16:58
Leading lineout thief tipped for Wallabies duty
Lock Matt Philip is a wanted man in Melbourne and should also be back on the Wallabies radar, according to Rebels coach Dave Wesse…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 16:38
Alun Wyn Jones calls on World Rugby to act over Joe Marler's testicles grab
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby review a first-half incident that saw his testicles grabbed by England prop…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 16:36
Kruis explains wave as he walked off the pitch and it's not what you think
England lock George Kruis denied he was waving goodbye to Twickenham for the last time after helping defeat Wales 33-30 in what is…
Chris Jones
07 Mar 2020, 16:30
Joe Marler's 'nut grab' and subsequent Gareth Thomas joke delight nearly everyone... but not this former England 10
Andy Goode has taken fellow rugby pundit Gareth Thomas to task over a joke he made in the aftermath of Joe Marler's nut grab on We…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2020, 15:53
Wales player ratings vs England
Wales player ratings: The conclusion of the 2020 Six Nations tournament might currently be uncertain but the importance of an Engl…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
07 Mar 2020, 15:13
David Havili undergoes surgery, recovery timeframe unclear
Crusaders vice-captain David Havili underwent surgery late last week to remove a foreign object from his stomach and is expected t…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Mar 2020, 14:27
England player ratings vs Wales
Eddie Jones' side beat Wales 33-30 at Twickenham to clinch the Guinness Six Nations Triple Crown.
Alex Shaw
07 Mar 2020, 14:15
Tuilagi sees red but Wales can't stop 13-man England bagging Triple Crown
England temporarily signed off a Guinness Six Nations abbreviated by coronavirus by winning the Triple Crown in a 33-30 victory ov…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 14:10
Jack Nowell back in business with rampant Exeter after recent injury
The winger damaged an ankle that needed surgery in January, dashing his England Six Nations campaign hopes, but he was a second-ha…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 12:59
The internet is reacting to Joe Marler's 'ball and all' Alun Wyn Jones pinch
An incident that saw England prop Joe Marler get intimately acquainted with Alun Wyn Jones didn't go unnoticed as England and Wale…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar 2020, 12:22
Wasps see off Gloucester to climb to fifth
After wins over Saracens and London Irish, the Coventry-based club maintained their impressive form to climb to fifth place in the…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 11:57
Exeter thrash Bath to return to Premiership summit
Two tries each from wing Olly Woodburn and number eight Sam Simmonds and one each from wing Tom O’Flaherty, lock Jannes Kirsten,…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 11:47
'Gutted' Mako Vunipola: Eddie apologised to me on phone after medical ban
Mako Vunipola today admitted he was gutted to be banned by England’s medical staff from facing Wales at Twickenham.
Chris Jones
07 Mar 2020, 11:03
England vs Wales LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham.
RugbyPass
07 Mar 2020, 10:40
Wales U20s draw first blood in Six Nations clash with England
England men U20s were defeated 23-22 by Wales in the U20 Six Nations Championship at Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium.
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 10:36
Poppy Cleall hat-trick inspires England to thumping Wales win
The Twickenham Stoop hosts made it four wins from as many Women’s Six Nations matches in a dominant 66-7 victory over Wales, put…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 10:36
Alex Lewington tames Tigers as Saracens dominate Leicester
The ex-Tigers academy graduate crossed once in each half as the Londoners were too strong for the visitors at Allianz Park despite…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 10:26
The two Scotland players named checked by Fabien Galthie ahead of Murrayfield Test
France head coach Fabien Galthie is wary of the threat posed by Scotland captain Stuart Hogg and back-rower Hamish Watson ahead of…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 9:26
Kyle Sinckler has changed - England teammate warns Wales off provoking prop
Courtney Lawes has warned Wales that any attempt to provoke Kyle Sinckler in a repeat of last year’s Cardiff showdown will backf…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 8:31
Pontypool CEO Ben Jeffreys takes leave of absence to battle depression
The grassroots club chief executive had spoken last year about how an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) drove him to the brink o…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2020, 8:26
Blues beat 12-man Hurricanes after card-pocalypse
The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes 24-15 in a New Zealand Super Rugby derby destined to be remembered for its controversy rather…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 8:16
Thorn: I hope Crusaders fans respect what's happening at Reds
Christchurch holds precious memories for Brad Thorn but his latest visit has ended in irritation after the Queensland Reds suffere…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 8:03
Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins dies aged 41
Watkins, who won 18 caps for Wales between 2003 and 2006, retired in 2011 and was diagnosed with a rare form of pelvic cancer in 2…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 6:18
Further footage released as Michael Fatialofa battles serious neck injury
The Worcester lock was injured in a Gallagher Premiership game at Saracens on January 4, but his courageous determination to walk …
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 6:13
Sean O'Brien makes impressive London Irish debut despite drubbing
Sean O'Brien made an impressive and long-awaited debut for London Irish despite his side being on the wrong end of a 39 - 0 drubbi…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 6:09
'A lot of people were bullied... he was a real Jekyll and Hyde of coaching'
Ex-Scotland international Johnnie Beattie was signed by Fabien Galthie in 2012 and what unfolded under the current France coach at…
Liam Heagney
07 Mar 2020, 5:43
Chris Ashton won't debut for Harlequins this weekend
Freshly signed Harlequins winger Chris Ashton won't feature for his new club this weekend as he bids to recover from an injury pic…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 5:07
Centurion Rob Webber touches down as Sale Sharks go top
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Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 4:45
Courtney Lawes vows to smash club-mate Dan Biggar when England play Wales
Courtney Lawes has warned Northampton team-mate Dan Biggar to expect special attention when England welcome Wales to Twickenham in…
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 4:35
'Surreal' - Tompkins describes prospect of facing former England teammates
England Under-20 World Cup winner Nick Tompkins will run out at Twickenham in the red shirt of Wales on Saturday and admits it is …
Online Editors
07 Mar 2020, 4:18
England v Wales has a weird feel but hosts need to finish on a high - Andy Goode
There may be a weird backdrop to England v Wales that makes it feel like there’s less than usual riding on it but the home side …
Andy Goode
06 Mar 2020, 23:36
'I give up': Fans take to Twitter to unleash on 'woeful' Waratahs in wake of Chiefs thumping
Fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure in the Waratahs' 51-14 thumping at the hands of the Chiefs in Wollongon…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 23:19
'I broke down in tears': How Dan Carter saved former All Blacks captain from breakdown
A former All Black captain has revealed the heartwarming gesture Dan Carter made to help save him from a mental breakdown.
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 20:26
Four-season stint without a start inspires 'outstanding' display from young Brumbies halfback against Sunwolves
Ryan Lonergan had to wait four Super Rugby seasons to earn his first start but the Brumbies halfback made the most of it on Friday…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 20:03
Worcester suffer sixth consecutive defeat as Northampton end run of losses
Worcester crashed to their sixth defeat in a row as Northampton ended their own miserable run of losses with a 16-10 win at Sixway…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 17:36
Scotland-France Womens' game scrapped after player tests positive for coronavirus
Six Nations have postponed tomorrow's Scotland versus France Six Nations women’s match at Scotstoun Stadium, Glasgow after a pla…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 17:03
Benetton inflict first home defeat on Dragons since November
Benetton Rugby secured a 37-25 Guinness Pro14 bonus-point win and condemned the Dragons to a first home defeat in all competitions…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 16:52
Rugby World Cup winner's Test career hangs in the balance after his decision to stay at Saracens
After reports emerged yesterday that Saracens and South Africa prop Vincent Koch will remain with his club in the Championship nex…
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2020, 16:00
Ben Earl and Max Malins to Bristol Bears is a rare sporting 'win/win'
With Ben Earl and Max Malins set to move on loan to Bristol Bears next season, is it a good move for the players and clubs involve…
Alex Shaw
06 Mar 2020, 13:09
Public Health England criticise England's decision to axe Mako Vunipola
The prop was initially named in Eddie Jones’ training squad for Saturday's Twickenham showdown but was withdrawn once RFU medics…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 12:14
'I am not a medical professional. All I know is he is on the teamsheet and he is going to play'
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones has tried to ease fears fly-half Dan Biggar will not be fit enough to feature against England and ins…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 11:46
Finn Russell now actively helping Townsend plot France's downfall
The Racing 92 playmaker has missed Scotland’s Six Nations campaign so far following allegations of a late-night drinking session…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 11:25
Saracens have confirmed Ben Earl and Max Malins' 'long term futures'
Saracens have confirmed Ben Earl and Max Malins have committed their long-term future to the club - with a twist.
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 11:06
Wales share picture of injury doubt Dan Biggar at captain's run training
It looked as though the fly-half would miss out on this Test when he was forced off the field last weekend against Saracens with a…
Josh Raisey
06 Mar 2020, 10:26
Pob lwc, Wales... England can scare the living bejesus out any pack showing the merest hint of fragility
The odds favour Eddie Jones’ men, so there will be puffed out chests in West car park before kick-off. As for Welsh support, it …
Owain Jones
06 Mar 2020, 9:43
Leicester Tigers to field heaviest pack in Premiership history against Saracens
Leicester Tigers are set to field what is almost certainly the heaviest pack in Gallagher Premiership history against Saracens thi…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar 2020, 9:31
Scotland make three changes to their team to play France
Fresh from the round three win over Italy in Rome after opening defeats to Ireland and England, the Scots have opted to rejig thei…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 8:23
Mako Vunipola starts for Saracens despite medical advice exclusion by England
The prop had recently flown home from Tonga via Hong Kong and was initially included in Eddie Jones’ 34-man squad for this weeke…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 8:01
'Crikey... it's not acceptable, it's just embarrassing' - Tahs slammed after Gatland's Chiefs routing
NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney slammed his players after an abysmal second-half performance against the Chiefs on Friday which saw …
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 7:40
France make two changes to their team to face Scotland
The only side still capable of achieving the Grand Slam in this year’s tournament, the French visit Murrayfield on the back of F…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 7:38
Sopoaga switches position for first league start since November
The emergence of Jacob Umaga this season has led to speculation linking the New Zealander with an end-of-season move away from the…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 7:23
MPs get stuck into Six Nations over TV rights bidding process
Sky are reported to be interested in securing the rights to the tournament, which is currently shared between the BBC and ITV who …
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 6:33
Shocking Waratahs' capitulation may be side's most abysmal yet
The NSW Waratahs were ahead at halftime against the Chiefs on Friday, and just 25 minutes after the break found themselves 32 poin…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 6:18
PRO14 issues update on Benetton's Friday night trip to Dragons
Four PRO14 matches scheduled for Italy have been called off, as have the Azzurri's remaining two matches in the Guinness Six Natio…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 6:17
Brumbies thrash Ben Te'o's Sunwolves
The Brumbies have clinched their first bonus-point victory of the Super Rugby season and gone top of the ladder after dispatching …
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 5:54
Neil Back: England will target Biggar and his injured knee
Neil Back spent his England career hunting outside halves and today warned Wales No10 Dan Biggar to expect a torrid examination of…
Chris Jones
06 Mar 2020, 5:14
'When he played for Wales against New Zealand, Steve Hansen asked who he was because he was so impressed with him'
England have not been beaten at home by Wales in the Six Nations since 2012.
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 4:26
'There are bigger things that are more critical than us playing in a rugby game'
England's George Ford recalls the impact Super Typhoon Hagibis had on last autumn’s World Cup as covid-19’s spread causes chao…
Online Editors
06 Mar 2020, 4:19
The Blues 'big mover' putting pressure on Beauden Barrett
Gone are the days when Blues players virtually selected themselves providing their form was adequate, meaning Beauden Barrett has …
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 23:18
Meet the young Reds playmaker tasked with taking down the Crusaders
A former Australia U20 star will go head-to-head with All Blacks pivot Richie Mo'unga in Christchurch tonight.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 22:29
Waratahs set for major blow as Kurtley Beale eyed up by French club
The Waratahs are set for a major blow in the wake of reports that Kurtley Beale is close to signing a deal in France.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 19:56
'One of a kind': Kalyn Ponga backed by cross-code Wallabies star to push for All Blacks
A triple-code Wallabies star believes NRL youngster Kalyn Ponga has all the attributes required to flourish in rugby union if he c…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 19:23
Highlanders hand Ngane Punivai a debut in the midfield while Dillon Hunt takes over from injured captain
Ash Dixon and Aaron Smith will co-captain the Highlanders against the Bulls on Saturday night in the absence of regular squad Capt…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 19:01
Opportunity comes knocking for Akira Ioane
After five long weeks, Akira Ioane is finally set to start for his improving team - he'll run on for the first whistle against the…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 15:18
Barclay: The tried and tested game plan we used to beat France and the man Scotland must target
In my time with Scotland, I never felt that worried about playing France at BT Murrayfield. And when they beat us in Paris, I felt…
John Barclay
05 Mar 2020, 15:11
World Rugby set to take action over tries scored at the butt of the post - reports
Safety concerns have been raised over the winter about players trying to score at the butt of the goalpost.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 14:19
Marler posts cryptic tweet after Eddie Jones' latest England selection
The coach has continued to push the envelope with his selections, attempting to remould players in different positions and adoptin…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2020, 13:15
Super controversial 'waist height tackling' among 6 law changes 'endorsed'
World Rugby say that controversial waist-high tackling is one of six law trials that has been 'endorsed' at the second World Rugby…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 12:54
Gloucester confirm capture of Aussie backrow Reid
Gloucester Rugby’s planning for next season continues with the news that Australian flanker Jordy Reid will join the club this s…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 12:20
Why Wayne Pivac has every confidence in Liam Williams after 20-week layoff
The Scarlets wing has not played since Wales beat World Cup quarter-final opponents France on October 20, suffering an ankle probl…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 12:12
Two new additions can't thwart Eddie's Six Nations selection masterplan
England have made two changes to their team to face Wales this weekend in the Six Nations from the one that beat Ireland two weeks…
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2020, 12:01
Koch the latest Test player to declare for Saracens - reports
Springbok Vincent Koch is set to become the latest Saracens player to declare for the club - according to reports.
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 11:00
The stats behind struggling Zebre's logic in extending contracts of a dozen forwards
The Italian franchise have just two wins from a dozen outings in this season’s Guinness PRO14, but pack statistics have resulted…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 10:36
A 17-year-old South African teenage sensation has been snapped up by Edinburgh
Currently attending Stellenbosch’s Paul Roos Gymnasium School, Jordan Venter will link-up with the Scottish capital club in Dece…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 9:59
Six Nations finally issue statement on status of Italy vs England match
The March 14 match scheduled for Rome has been subject to much speculation and the tournament organisers have given an update.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 9:34
Leicester have their say about possibly facing coronavirus concern Mako Vunipola
Vunipola and younger brother Billy recently flew back from Tonga and spent a short period in Hong Kong’s international airport, …
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 9:05
Eddie Jones still smarting 13 months after loss in Cardiff
A year ago England were powering towards the Grand Slam as they followed up emphatic victories over Ireland and France by building…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 8:44
Two more PRO14 games in Italy are postponed due to coronavirus
A pair of round 13 fixtures - Zebre vs Ospreys and Benetton vs Ulster - were postponed last weekend and that number has now increa…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 8:24
Sean O'Brien set to make his London Irish debut
The ex-Ireland back row last played when chosen for Leinster to start in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens las…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 7:47
Sale confirm World Cup winner de Jager is set for Friday night debut
The Manchester club's new signing needed two shoulder operations in 2019, the second coming after making a tackle on England No8 B…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 7:31
Saracens issue new statement regarding coronavirus
Saracens have issued a fresh statement on the potential effects of the coronavirus on upcoming fixtures.
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 7:18
Wales make four changes to their team to face England
Beaten by Ireland and France in their most recent outings, the defending champions have changed things up ahead of Saturday's trip…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 7:10
Six key questions answered about how coronavirus has affected the Six Nations
England’s Guinness Six Nations clash away to Italy on March 14 has been postponed due to the coronavirus, the PA news agency und…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 7:05
England make two changes to their team to face Wales
The English swept aside Ireland in the round three encounter, but coach Eddie Jones has opted to alter his selection to face the W…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 5:56
Ban rules Devoto out of Exeter's all-English Champions Cup quarter-final
The Chiefs back appeared before an independent disciplinary panel after being cited by independent citing commissioner Chris Catli…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 5:24
Jonny Wilkinson spotted in England camp this week
England’s game is so heavily built upon kicking, so having a guru to call upon of the likes of the ex-World Rugby player of the …
Josh Raisey
05 Mar 2020, 5:09
Woodward: Cancel entire Six Nations
Clive Woodward has called for the cancellation of the entire Six Nations amid fears around the spread of the coronavirus.
Ian Cameron
05 Mar 2020, 4:54
England's Six Nations clash with Italy postponed due to coronavirus
Tournament organisers faced the option of playing the game behind closed doors at the Stadio Olimpico or delaying it until later i…
Online Editors
05 Mar 2020, 4:29
Jordie Barrett returns for the Hurricanes while Vince Aso gears up for 50th match
Vince Aso will play his 50th game of Super Rugby as the Hurricanes get ready to face the Blues at Sky Stadium on Saturday.
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 22:57
Akira Ioane to line up for first start of the season as Blues prepare for Hurricanes
The Blues will call on their depth after a short week and long trek from South Africa to take on the Hurricanes in Wellington on S…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 22:48
'Something has happened nearly every week with a new challenge but you've just got to adapt.'
The Brumbies are preparing for an unpredictable Sunwolves outfit when the Super Rugby sides meet in Wollongong on Friday afternoon…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 20:11
New Zealand Rugby's latest findings could kill the connection between the provincial and professional games
Imagine a future where New Zealand's provincial competition, currently known as Mitre 10 Cup, is no longer the premier and profess…
Michael Pulman
04 Mar 2020, 19:25
What Springbok coach Matt Proudfoot has done to England's scrum strategy since arriving
Proudfoot performed the same role for South Africa during their march to World Cup glory that ended with a 32-12 victory in the Yo…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 17:44
'We know what is coming' - Ross Moriarty says Wales need to take silence the Twickenham crowd early
It was a clear sign of what Wales can expect when they go in search of a first Six Nations win on English soil since 2012 and avoi…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 17:34
Moriarty: I'm not ashamed of English past life
Ross Moriarty has no doubt that Wales will need to meet England head-on in the physical battle at Twickenham this weekend.
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 16:58
No special treatment for Beauden Barrett
When Beauden Barrett makes his return to club rugby for the first time in about a decade, he won't be given any special treatment.
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 15:44
Jack Goodhue lines up alongside 20-year-old debutant in his 50th match
The Crusaders have resumed training this week following the bye, and head coach Scott Robertson has named his side to host the Red…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 15:35
Misery for England fans as Italian government orders all sporting events to take place behind closed doors until April
Italy’s Guinness Six Nations match versus England on March 14 will have to be played behind closed doors at Stadio Olimpico in R…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 15:08
'If a player gets caught taking drugs it should be a jail sentence because you're stealing a living'
Warren Gatland hinted one player may have taken performance-enhancing drugs during his long stint in charge of Wales, an allegatio…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 14:22
The confusing Mako Vunipola fallout: RFU accused of overreacting, Saracens under fire for their response
What is clear is that England and Saracens cannot have completely different reactions to these circumstances without raising more …
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2020, 13:46
Terrestrial TV isn't the be all and end all for the Six Nations - Andy Goode
There’s been quite the backlash since it was leaked that the Six Nations TV rights could be sold to a satellite broadcaster but …
Andy Goode
04 Mar 2020, 13:27
SRU unveil raft of anti-coronavirus measures for this weekend's Scotland-France matches
A wide-ranging initiative to protect public health will be implemented at BT Murrayfield, Scotstoun and Netherdale stadiums for th…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 12:00
Borthwick explains mess around Vunipola, Saracens and his coronavirus status
Vunipola returned from Tonga over the weekend having flown back via Hong Kong – a location of a significant coronavirus outbreak…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 11:34
Draft Italian government decree suggests plug will be pulled on Italy-England
Six Nations officials declared on Monday that all remaining matches were going ahead as planned except for the already postponed I…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 11:02
Edinburgh raid top SA rugby school to sign 17-year-old star
Edinburgh Rugby have added to their squad ahead of next season with the signing of 17-year-old South African schoolboy centre, Jor…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 10:10
Ryan Mills signs for Wasps
The 27-year-old, who was included in England training squads in 2016/17, has made 106 appearances for Worcester since joining them…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 9:23
Cheslin Kolbe spotted training with Super Rugby's Stormers
The South African franchise shared a photo on Instagram of the winger clad in their training kit, alongside Jamie Roberts in a ses…
Josh Raisey
04 Mar 2020, 8:01
Chris Ashton signs for Harlequins
Harlequins have signed English winger Chris Ashton, following his departure from Sale Sharks.
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 6:47
Exeter Chiefs lure Wales U20s star to Devon
Rob Baxter’s recruitment drive for the 2020/21 season continues as the club added a fourth new arrival to Sandy Park.
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 5:45
England's Ollie Devoto cited for alleged dangerous tackle on Exeter duty
After featuring off the bench in Chiefs’ Gallagher Premiership defeat last Saturday at Harlequins, he has been asked to account …
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 5:20
'In the last twelve months I've had two shoulder operations, won the World Cup and moved to England - a pretty busy time'
The Springbok lock is ready to make his Sale debut on Friday having recovered from the painful shoulder injury suffered when tackl…
Chris Jones
04 Mar 2020, 5:03
World Rugby delivers verdict on effectiveness of high tackle sanction framework
The framework, which provides a step-by-step method for grading and sanctioning a high tackle, was introduced in 2019 for use at t…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 4:27
More players will follow Chris Ashton out Sale door - Diamond
Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond has stressed that the club “are not going to be derailed” following the departure of Chri…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 3:41
Saracens issue statement on Vunipola brothers following return via coronavirus-affected Hong Kong
Loosehead Mako was initially set to link up with Eddie Jones’ England squad on Monday for a training camp, with a view to featur…
Online Editors
04 Mar 2020, 3:37
More rotation for the Chiefs as Brad Weber returns to reunite a formidable halves combo
The Chiefs head to Wollongong to take on the NSW Waratahs on Friday 6 March in round six of their 2020 Super Rugby campaign.
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 22:45
Kurtley Beale to captain injury-ridden Waratahs for first time against Chiefs
Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale will captain the New South Wales side for the first time in his career against the Chiefs on Frida…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 22:35
Analysis: The twenty minutes of baiting from Alun Wyn Jones that led to Kyle Sinckler's demise
What would transgress in the second half was a huge momentum swing in Wales favour off the back of a targeted period of off-the-ba…
Ben Smith
03 Mar 2020, 22:01
Beauden Barrett set for first club rugby appearance in a decade ahead of Blues debut
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett will make his long-awaited return to rugby at grassroots level a week before he makes his Blues de…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 21:46
James O'Connor ruled out of Crusaders clash as Reds make three changes to starting side
The 29-year-old was forced from the field with an ankle injury during the Reds' defeat to the Sharks last week.
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 20:26
Wallabies veteran returns for Brumbies ahead of Sunwolves clash in Wollongong
Brumbies head coach Dan McKellar has brought back a Wallabies star as one of three changes to the side that defeated the Chiefs a …
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 19:50
The numbers behind the Blues' staggering losing streak they'll look to break against the Hurricanes
It's not exactly home sweet home for the Blues after pulling off a successful road trip over the last fortnight.
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 18:42
'If you run into him, he will hit you bl***y hard'
A midfield combination of Owen Farrell, Tuilagi and Henry Slade put the Wallabies to the sword and with the Exeter back now fit ag…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 17:40
The secret to Reds midfielder's success: 'I don't really have a diet, I just eat whatever's at home.'
Whether it's take-away sweet and sour pork or running straight lines, the recipe for emerging Queensland Reds outside centre Hunte…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 15:34
IRFU under fire after Joey Carbery's season-ending setback
The Ireland international was already nursing a wrist injury but is now ruled out until 2020/21 pre-season after dealing with an a…
Josh Raisey
03 Mar 2020, 14:07
Racing maverick plotting French downfall following Townsend truce
Finn Russell has not featured at all during Scotland's Guinness Six Nations campaign amid a fall-out with his head coach, but they…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 13:47
Eddie Jones cuts seven players from England's squad to face Wales
The England coach had called up a 34-strong squad on Monday to train ahead of the round four Twickenham encounter but he has now r…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 13:25
Premiership-bound Jack Stanley leaves Edinburgh with immediate effect
The tighthead is a former England U20s cap who was previously a member of the Exeter Chiefs academy before moving on to Edinburgh …
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 12:16
New Leicester signing Nadolo makes Montpellier promise before summer exit
The signing announcement was made official on Monday after RugbyPass revealed last Friday that the deal was done for the Fijian be…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 11:52
Sam Warburton issues Dan Biggar fitness update
The out-half suffered a knee injury during Northampton’s Gallagher Premiership defeat to Saracens last Saturday and fellow Wales…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 11:12
Mako Vunipola in self-isolation due to coronavirus fears
The 29-year-old was set to link up with Eddie Jones squad on Monday for a training camp with a view to featuring in Saturday's Gui…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 10:26
Steve Diamond sheds light on row that led to Chris Ashton's shock Sale exit
Sharks announced on Monday that the winger was departing with immediate effect after the club reached a mutual agreement with the …
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 10:07
Mako Vunipola ruled out of England's clash with Wales
After recently travelling to Tonga for unspecified personal reasons, the Saracens prop was set to return to the fold after being i…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 9:23
'I've gone from Harlequins to Racing to Lyon to Exeter - four incredible top teams - when I could have been stuck at Scarlets playing for Llandovery'
Sam Hidalgo-Clyne's odyssey of loans, medical joker contracts and short-term deals was a voyage he willingly embraced in a bold qu…
Jamie Lyall
03 Mar 2020, 8:15
Wales' Hallam Amos ruled out for Twickenham... and for remainder of season
The full-back sustained an injury in the closing stages of Cardiff's February 23 fixture and he now drops out of the Wales squad a…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 7:35
Tokyo 2020 rugby test event cancelled due to coronavirus
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee announced that the Japan Para Wheelchair Rugby Championships, due to take place between March …
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 6:54
Joey Carbery's season is now officially all over
Out of the game since the start of January following surgery for a wrist injury, it emerged last week that an ankle problem also r…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 6:12
Life on the rugby scrapheap: 'You do feel partly disabled'
The 2014 Six Nations title winner with Ireland broke the humerus bone in his left arm last September and full function still has n…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 5:45
Martin Johnson's paywall warning for Six Nations tournament officials
The 2003 World Cup-winning England skipper believes the tournament must remain on free-to-air TV in the UK or suffer a massive dec…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 5:07
Jonah Lomu's ex-Wellington 'castle' up for sale
The hilltop house overlooking the Wellington harbour has long been a landmark to onlookers and neighbours in the suburb of Maupui…
Online Editors
03 Mar 2020, 4:28
Rugby Championship set for significant revamp next year
The Rugby Championship is set for its first overhaul since Argentina was admitted into the competition eight years ago.
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 23:54
Saracens star Will Skelton confirms to Rugby Australia he isn't coming home
Will Skelton has confirmed to Rugby Australia officials that he won't be returning to Australia in the wake of Saracens' salary ca…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 21:24
'Australia hasn't lost to New Zealand in 14 days' - Reds captain taking confidence from latest Super Rugby streak
They meet the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday, Super Rugby's three-time defending champions fresh from a bye and fuelled by na…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 20:11
Blues change Super Rugby fixture due to coronavirus impact on Sunwolves' schedule
The Blues have changed one of their home fixtures to accomodate for the Sunwolves who are relocating to Australia due to the coron…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 20:09
Penalty count stacking up against the powers that be as Southern Hemisphere rugby takes a tumble
The facts are that the member SANZAAR unions - South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina - have agreements in place until…
Hamish Bidwell
02 Mar 2020, 18:25
Biggar injury could force Pivac into surprise fly-half selection
Biggar sustained a knee injury while playing for Northampton Saints against Saracens over the weekend.
Josh Raisey
02 Mar 2020, 12:47
Six Nations confirm fixtures will go ahead despite coronavirus fears
The Six Nations committee met in Paris earlier today to discuss the threat posed by the spread of the coronavirus across Europe.
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Mar 2020, 11:29
Politicians launch bid to prevent Six Nations going behind paywall
Fans and journalists have staunchly argued against the possibility of the Championship moving behind a paywall in 2022.
Josh Raisey
02 Mar 2020, 9:47
Ben and Tom Youngs both sign new deals with Leicester
The news comes on the back of the announcement that both Nemani Nadolo and Georgia international Shalva Mamukashvili will join the…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 8:18
Nadolo to join Leicester ahead of 2020/21 season
Nadolo has spent the last four years at Montpellier, where he has registered a stunning return of 53 tries in just 68 games.
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Mar 2020, 7:09
Brumbies coach McKellar admits interest in Wallabies role
McKellar has been sounded out by new Australian coach Dave Rennie to join his staff as an assistant leading into the 2023 World Cu…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 6:52
Leicester bolster pack with Georgian international Mamukashvili
The former Sale Sharks man also had stints in Scotland with the Glasgow Warriors and in France with Montpellier, Toulon, and US Ca…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 6:34
Farrell includes Leinster sensation in 35-man Ireland squad
Farrell's squad will train this week at the IRFU’s High Performance Centre in preparation for their round five fixture against …
Ciarán Kennedy
02 Mar 2020, 6:18
Exeter sign highly rated ex-England U20s star Hinkley
Aaron Hinkley says he is relishing the new challenge that awaits next season after he agreed to join the Exeter Chiefs from Gallag…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 6:14
Chris Ashton's rumoured landing spot
With Sale Sharls announcing the unexpected departure of Chris Ashton with immediate effect this morning, conjecture is mouting as …
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 5:48
Six Nations insider fears sponsor backlash over £300m paywall deal
Six Nations chiefs have been warned they could face a backlash from sponsors if they take the Championship away from terrestrial t…
Chris Jones
02 Mar 2020, 5:24
Skelton to leave Saracens for Top14 - reports
The ongoing fallout surrounding Saracens' relegation from the Gallagher Premiership as a result of salary cap breaches has seen a …
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 5:12
England receive major Vunipola boost ahead of Wales game
England head coach Eddie Jones stated that Vunipola would "probably not" be available after a family member was taken seriously il…
Online Editors
02 Mar 2020, 4:26
Chris Ashton makes shock mid-season exit from Sale Sharks with 'immediate effect'
Chris Ashton and Sale Sharks are to sensationally part company mid-season.
Ian Cameron
02 Mar 2020, 3:30
Brace of Ma'a Nonu tries keeps San Diego Legion's unbeaten start to MLR alive
The impact of former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu is becoming more and more clear with each passing week in Major League Rugby.
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2020, 23:38
Blues for top four? The winners and losers from round five of Super Rugby
Who is on the rise and who is on the demise after the latest round of Super Rugby?
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 22:05
South Africa secure miracle comeback victory against Fiji in extra-time final to claim Los Angeles Sevens title
South Africa have snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat in a colossal extra-time final clash against Fiji to claim the Los An…
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 20:52
Horror ankle injury rules Highlanders captain James Lentjes out for remainder of Super Rugby campaign
Highlanders captain James Lentjes will play no further part in his side's Super Rugby campaign after suffering a horror ankle inju…
Alex McLeod
01 Mar 2020, 18:54
James O'Connor facing sideline stint with ankle injury following Sharks defeat
James O'Connor is facing an injury lay-off after rolling his ankle in a loss to the Sharks that dented the Reds' Super Rugby final…
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 17:56
A lack of mental toughness is a thorn in Queensland's side
When the match was in the balance, the Queensland forwards, in particular, were outmuscled by their opponents in all aspects of th…
Nick Turnbull
01 Mar 2020, 16:17
'I think it's unfair to speak about me after a gritty win like that'
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Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 14:52
Bristol Bears break 14-year drought at Bath
Bristol moved third in the Gallagher Premiership after beating Bath 19-13 and claiming a first league win at the Recreation Ground…
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 12:50
Wasps stage four try fightback to sink London Irish
Wasps ran in four tries after the break to claim a bonus point win.
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 12:46
'It's a brutal sport. Look at Fats, Henry Fraser and Hambo... Jono Gibbes is struggling to walk'
For those of a certain age, there was once a popular American TV series called The Littlest Hobo. It last aired in 1986, coinciden…
Owain Jones
01 Mar 2020, 12:28
Six Nations £300m paywall deal: 'We would not rule anything out'
Six Nations chiefs are distancing themselves from “speculative” claims the tournament will operate behind a paywall under a ne…
Chris Jones
01 Mar 2020, 12:01
Robb red card can't stop Connacht toppling Kings
Connacht overcame an early Peter Robb red card to beat Southern Kings 29-19 in their Guinness PRO14 clash in Port Elizabeth.
Online Editors
01 Mar 2020, 11:09
Darcy Graham out of Six Nations as Scotland name 37-man squad
Scotland will be denied the services of wing Darcy Graham for the rest of the Six Nations.
Bryn Palmer
01 Mar 2020, 9:52
Finn Russell will play no further part in Scotland's Six Nations but crucially a return is on the cards
Exiled fly-half Finn Russell will play no part in the rest of Scotland’s Six Nations campaign but talks have begun over his rein…
Bryn Palmer
01 Mar 2020, 9:16
Bath vs Bristol Bears LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Bath and Bristol Bears at the Rec.…
RugbyPass
01 Mar 2020, 8:41
The law firm of Earl, Smith and Lawrence is open for business, England
Following further stellar performances from Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence, Eddie Jones' England spider-senses must be …
Alex Shaw
01 Mar 2020, 7:24
Athleticism has finally trumped weight for France
Just over a year ago France fielded the heaviest pack ever seen in international rugby history. It tipped the scales at a staggeri…
Ian Cameron
01 Mar 2020, 6:36
'It's a tough one when you're friends with someone who plays the same position, because only one of you can play on the weekend'
Less than three years ago Pat Lam told Callum Sheedy his skills and worth ethic were pretty average... now he is Bristol's star ou…
Liam Heagney
01 Mar 2020, 4:26
Analysis: There's so much more to Dan Biggar than negative press
Dan Biggar is a man who knows something about being pigeon-holed: having made his debut for Wales twelve years ago, he has racked …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
01 Mar 2020, 4:08
Southern Kings vs Connacht LIVE | Guinness PRO14
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness PRO14 match between Southern Kings and Connacht at Nelson Mand…
RugbyPass
01 Mar 2020, 3:53
'Let's not go there on Mike Phillips!' - Ben Youngs not counting his chickens early
It should be reached by the end of this Guinness Six Nations with two rounds left to play, but the spread of the coronavirus might…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 19:56
'It is uncharted territory' - Alun Wyn Jones says Wales under pressure to avoid third consecutive Six Nations defeat
Wales have not lost three Six Nations games on the bounce since the 2007 Championship when Gareth Jenkins’ side actually suffere…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 18:17
Blues titanic win over the undefeated Stormers changes everything
This season the Stormers were four-from-four. Coming into this match they had conceded seven points in three home matches, holding…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 16:08
'At Super Rugby level you can't waste those sort of chances' - Reds lament poor execution in Sharks frenzy
The hosts were run down 33-23 by a slick Durban outfit that will return to South Africa with a 3-1 record on their tour of Austral…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 15:22
Sam Davies the hero for Dragons
Wing Jared Rosser scored the only try for the Welsh region, while fly-half Davies kicked his side’s other points, including the …
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 15:13
Lousi red card costs Scarlets as Munster bag bonus-point win
The Irish province's Conference B rivals paid the price for a 33rd-minute red card and a late Tevita Ratuva sin-binning.
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 15:05
Northampton issue update on Dan Biggar's latest injury
The Wales international returned to domestic duties after featuring in the opening three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations but wa…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 13:54
Gustard admits toppling Exeter was one of his most important wins at Harlequins
Paul Gustard stopped short of calling it his best win as Harlequins’ head of rugby, but he did concede it was probably one of hi…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 13:53
Harlequins stun Exeter with last-gasp penalty try
Joe Simmonds’ one-man masterclass had looked like being enough for the visitors in a topsy-turvy encounter at the Stoop, but Pau…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 13:38
Another Six Nations headache for Wales as Dan Biggar off injured for Northampton
The out-half was forced off in the first half at Franklin's Gardens with what looked to be a worrying injury ahead of next weekend…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 13:16
Leicester break near two-year hoodoo against Worcester
The win came via a try for wing Jordan Olowofela and three penalties from replacement fly-half Johnny McPhillips, but it wasn't en…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 12:52
Recap - Dragons vs Cheetahs LIVE | Guinness PRO14
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness PRO14 match between Ulster and the Cheetahs at Rodney Parade.…
RugbyPass
29 Feb 2020, 12:00
The France Ireland Six Nations game dealt potential death blow
The French government has placed a ban on gatherings of over 5,000 people, casting serious doubt over the France Ireland Six Natio…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 11:36
Recap - Northampton Saints vs Saracens LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Saracens at …
RugbyPass
29 Feb 2020, 9:40
Recap - Bulls vs Jaguares LIVE | Super Rugby
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Bulls and the Jaguares at Loftus Versfeld…
RugbyPass
29 Feb 2020, 9:40
Ex-All Black Casey Laulala has left Toulon with immediate effect - reports
The 37-year-old, who last played in the 2016/17 season, had taken up a skills manager post at Toulon after initially dipping his …
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 9:14
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare organisation cry foul over Tonga's fixture with England
The Tongans won't receive a penny of the profits from next November's Twickenham game, renewing calls from Dan Leo for a revised p…
Liam Heagney
29 Feb 2020, 7:51
Recap - Stormers vs Blues LIVE | Super Rugby
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Stormers and the Blues at Newlands Stadiu…
RugbyPass
29 Feb 2020, 7:45
'It has not been good for rugby to see Sarries' players jeered at away grounds this season'
The London club have become the Gallagher Premiership’s pantomime villains this season due to the salary cap controversy that la…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 6:37
Barclay: 'You would never have seen giants like Paul O'Connell or Martin Johnson acting like that'
I want to use this week’s column as a platform to address some embarrassing behaviour that has grown increasingly common during …
John Barclay
29 Feb 2020, 5:59
Wales have another back three injury worry ahead of trip to Twickenham
Josh Adams has been ruled out of the Six Nations and Wayne Pivac’s other winger George North is undergoing head injury protocols…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 4:33
'We felt we were Real Madrid going into that game, and we got put on our backsides'
Steve Diamond says there is no danger of his Sale Sharks players getting carried away after they moved four points behind Gallaghe…
Online Editors
29 Feb 2020, 4:23
'Geordie has sort of been picking up the scraps and blocking the hole in the boat at the moment'
But for Saracens' automatic relegation, Leicester versus Worcester would be a massive relegation battle... Telusa Veainu, one of T…
Liam Heagney
29 Feb 2020, 3:25
'There is no fear': Wallabies legend impressed by Reds following dominant display against Sunwolves
A Wallabies legend is loving the Reds' "fearless" football but says he will wait another week before judging the improved side's S…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 23:27
Potential Wallabies rookie Will Harrison lathered in praise after guiding Waratahs to maiden Super Rugby victory
Emerging NSW Waratahs five-eighth Will Harrison has earned praise after steering his side to their first Super Rugby victory of th…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 23:00
'The most difficult position in rugby': Stormers have Rieko Ioane in sights after midfield switch
Rieko Ioane is set to be targeted by the Stormers after switching from wing to centre for the Blues this weekend.
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 21:50
'The scariest thing I've ever seen': Fans rally behind Highlanders captain James Lentjes following gruesome leg injury
Fans worldwide have lent their support to Highlanders captain James Lentjes after he suffered a gruesome leg injury on Friday.
Alex McLeod
28 Feb 2020, 19:46
Job losses and provincial changes not ruled out as NZ Rugby look to revive the game
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has not ruled out the possibility of job losses as the organisation looks to grow …
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 18:06
Sale win at Gloucester to maintain pressure at the top
.Sale maintained second place in the Premiership and moved four points behind Exeter after beating Gloucester 23-17 at Kingsholm.
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 17:24
Rampaging academy lock scores hat-trick as Leinster extend winning streak to 15 matches
Rampaging Academy lock Ryan Baird helped himself to a memorable hat-trick in Leinster’s 55-19 Guinness PRO14 bonus point win ove…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 16:59
Edinburgh remain top after uninspiring victory against Cardiff
Edinburgh remain top of Conference B in the Guinness PRO14 after edging past Cardiff 14-6 in a far from thrilling affair at BT Mur…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 16:52
Kruis on verge of final Twickenham appearance
George Kruis could be poised to make his final appearance at Twickenham as Jamie George reflects on the “competition winner” w…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 14:20
Cheetahs coach not happy that they can't train on 'mud bath' Dragons pitch
The recent surrendering of their place in the play-off bracket has made it critical for the Toyota Cheetahs to end their PRO14 Rug…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 13:19
Ireland boss Farrell quizzed on fears Coronavirus will claim French game
Andy Farrell insists Ireland are pressing ahead with preparations for their Guinness Six Nations clash with France despite the thr…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 12:52
School where England trained now self-isolating amid Coronavirus fears - reports
A school where the England Rugby team trained yesterday is now self-isolating amid fears over the coronavirus - according to repor…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 12:05
How gambling addiction lost Wales hooker Scott Baldwin tens of thousands of pounds
The 31-year-old Wales and Harlequins hooker told the Scrum V podcast that he battled the addiction from the age of 15 until about …
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 10:19
Nemani Nadolo will be a Leicester Tiger next season
Giant Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo is to be a Leicester Tiger next season after agreeing terms with the club.
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 9:51
Six Nations postponement left Johnny Sexton thinking about doing a very rare thing
Having featured in just 16 of his club's 69 league games in the last three seasons, the Ireland captain hasn’t appeared for Lein…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 9:26
Biggar in Northampton line-up against Saracens XV featuring ban-served Skelton
Wales' out-half managed to safely negotiate last weekend's 80 minutes at the Principality Stadium having recovered from the round …
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 8:47
Rhys Webb to start for Bath this weekend
Bath Rugby have thrown new signing Rhys Webb straight into the starting XV for the West Country derby against Bristol Bears on Sun…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 8:00
Date set for Nakarawa to contest Racing contract termination
The Fijian, who has since rejoined his former club Glasgow, fell foul of the Parisians following his late return from the World Cu…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 7:16
Nagusa exits Montpellier with immediate effect, England-bound Nadolo to follow in summer
The French Top 14 club are set to be two Fijians down next season as Nagusa and Nadolo won’t be part of the new Philippe Saint-A…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 6:51
Coronavirus: PRO14 issue statement regarding remainder of season
The PRO14 have issued a statement setting out their stall on the Coronavirus outbreak in Europe and how they will proceed regardin…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2020, 6:39
'I made peace with myself that 17th February would be my last day alive'
Wasps Senior Academy back-row Will Wilson has revealed his compelling story about battling mental health issues.
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 5:41
Grand Slam winner Davies to join Dragons coaching set-up
The ex-Wales hooker was part of the 2005 Six Nations Grand Slam-winning squad before becoming a development coach at Ospreys and S…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 5:25
Premiership could be set for Six Nations player release standoff
Tournament chiefs are set to use World Rugby’s gathering in Paris for the second annual player welfare and laws symposium as the…
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 4:40
'Whatever the boss tells me to do, I'll do. I'll play on the wing if he wants me to'
Eddie Jones named five locks in his squad to face Ireland – Maro Itoje, George Kruis, Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury and Ewels.
Online Editors
28 Feb 2020, 4:08
Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell confirms his retirement is coming to an end
As reported by RugbyPass in January, former Wallabies wing Drew Mitchell’s retirement is now coming to an end with the Queenslan…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Feb 2020, 23:17
Highlanders vs Rebels LIVE | Super Rugby
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Highlanders and the Rebels at Forsyth Bar…
RugbyPass
27 Feb 2020, 23:14
All Blacks star Jordie Barrett reveals what would lure him into a cross-code switch back to cricket
Jordie Barrett has revealed what it would take for him to give up his career as a rugby star to pursue one as a cricketer.
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 22:16
An All Blacks streaming platform is just one of the potential fund sources being considered by NZR
New Zealand Rugby has private equity groups lining up to invest in the All Blacks, with the national body expected to soon decide …
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 21:43
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger sheds light on Josh Ioane's shock switch
Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has explained the decision to play Josh Ioane in the midfield following the 23-year-old's shock pos…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 19:17
Coronavirus forces relocation of two Super Rugby matches
SANZAAR has relocated two Super Rugby matches that were due to be played in Japan to minimise the risks associated with the corona…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 17:17
Justin Tipuric becomes latest player to put pen to paper for struggling Ospreys
.Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric has signed a new three-year deal to remain with the Liberty Stadium club.
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 16:40
Chiefs appoint new coach to take over while Warren Gatland leads the Lions
Clayton McMillan has been appointed as interim Head Coach of the Gallagher Chiefs for next year’s Investec Super Rugby campaign,…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 15:16
Analysis: Tipuric - From ball player to machine
If you have spent any time watching rugby in the past seven or eight years, the chances are you’ve heard someone joke that Justi…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
27 Feb 2020, 12:22
Wales issue bulletin on George North's health after his latest concussion
The winger was forced off during the early stages of the Six Nations defeat to France in Cardiff last Saturday after suffering a h…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 12:05
World Rugby a step closer towards formulating transgender participation policy
For the first time in sport, leading independent experts with differing views were invited to share their expertise, opinions and …
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 11:47
'That is what I love about our game - all the stakeholders actually have an input'
Along with new All Blacks coach Ian Foster, English referee Wayne Barnes is among the list of rugby experts aiming to make a diffe…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2020, 10:16
England U20s star will jump ship to Wales after signing for Ospreys
Former Engalnd U20s star Mat Protheroe is ready to jump ship back to Wales after it was announced that he has signed a two-year de…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2020, 10:08
Leicester's worst fears confirmed after Jaco Taute injury
The South African picked up the injury in last weekend’s Gallagher Premiership hammering at Sale and scans have not been kind to…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 9:32
Kings players face mass axing as coach runs out of patience
Isuzu Southern Kings coach Robbi Kempson is preparing to shake up his selection for Sunday’s PRO14 Rugby clash with Irish provin…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 9:31
England facing backlash after announcing non-fan friendly kick-off time for autumn Argentina clash
The second of the four Quilter Internationals on November 14 has been allotted a controversial evening time slot.
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 9:04
Rees-Zammit's Test selection hopes versus England dealt a blow at Gloucester
With Josh Adams unavailable through injury and doubts about whether the concussed George North will make it back, Wales boss Wayne…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 8:24
England centre Joe Marchant forced to make positional switch to accommodate All Black Ioane
The Blues will call on the experienced pairing of TJ Faiane and All Black Ioane in their starting team midfield to take on unbeate…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 8:00
It's happened again... Spain mired in another ineligible player controversy
An ineligible player controversy two years ago resulted in the Spaniards being disqualified from the 2019 World Cup and their late…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 6:38
'Big Tex' extends his contract at Harlequins
The 30-times-capped international lock arrived at The Stoop late last year, joining from Newcastle Falcons following the conclusio…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 5:28
'Personal attacks on teams and individuals are divisive and unhelpful... it shouldn't be accepted'
Lewis Moody has no problem at all with constructive criticism, but he feels for his old club Leicester Tigers whose on-field strug…
Liam Heagney
27 Feb 2020, 5:03
Tonga named as England's fourth November internationals opponent
Tonga has been confirmed as the fourth opponent that England will host at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2020 for the Quilter Novemb…
Online Editors
27 Feb 2020, 4:07
How the Crusaders continue to nurture the best athletes in the world
The Crusaders are the best team in Super Rugby - there's no doubt about it. But what's been the recipe to success for a region tha…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Feb 2020, 1:13
Massive shake-up on the cards for rugby in New Zealand after NZR posts multi-million dollar loss
The process of radically changing the set-up of rugby in New Zealand will begin tomorrow when provincial unions are presented with…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 23:32
Waratahs coach Rob Penney's stark warning to his professional players
NSW Waratahs coach Rob Penney has questioned his winless team's defensive work and made a couple of changes for Friday's Super Rug…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 20:15
Jamie George reveals the psychological warfare England are using on everyone during this year's Six Nations
Jamie George insists England’s aborted World Cup match against France has prepared them to cope with any disruption caused by th…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 20:04
SANZAAR issue update on Super Rugby games impacted by Coronavirus
SANZAAR announced on Thursday morning the Japanese government has requested the cancellation of all sporting events for the next t…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 19:49
Saracens departures: Leavers, loaners and stayers
Departures from troubled Premiership side Saracens are likely to start coming thick and fast as the future of many of their player…
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 15:12
England fixture with Italy discussed in Parliament amid coronavirus fears
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock has addressed England’s upcoming fixture against Italy in the Six…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2020, 12:54
Six Nations issue update on status of other championship matches following Ireland-Italy postponement
Ireland had men’s, women’s and under-20s fixtures scheduled for the weekend of March 6-8 versus the Azzurri, but the IRFU soug…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 12:47
Ireland rejig their squad in wake of Italian match postponement
With their March 7 Six Nations match at home to Italy now set to be postponed, Andy Farrell has released two players from the 28-m…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 11:50
Boudjellal wins defamation case against EPCR and its director general - reports
In an EPCR press release published on July 18, 2018, Vincent Gaillard had accused the now ex-Toulon boss of homophobic behaviour, …
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 11:20
SLAR can be a 'gold rush' for forward-thinking rugby clubs
The Superliga de Americana de Rugby - or SLAR - could become the next hotbed of rugby recruitment for the clubs forward-thinking e…
Alex Shaw
26 Feb 2020, 10:36
Borthwick: Coronavirus threat to Six Nations 'not a distraction'
Eddie Jones’ side are due to visit Rome on the final day of the tournament on March 14, but that game appears in growing danger …
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 10:30
Cipriani shares final message before taking social media break
The grieving Gloucester out-half is taking a break from social media for Lent, but he reassured his followers that he will be back…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2020, 10:00
Confirmed: Ireland versus Italy called off
The Ireland versus Italy game and all Six Nations games between the two nations on the weekend of March 6th through 8th have been …
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 9:47
Neither Irish government nor IRFU want to make call on Coronavirus threatened Italy game
Both the Irish government and the IRFU appear reluctant to make the final call when it comes to cancelling the Ireland Italy game …
Ian Cameron
26 Feb 2020, 9:08
Worcester confirm Joe Taufete'e is quitting the Premiership for a stint in Top 14
RugbyPass reported last month that the American and Connacht's Australian back row Colby Fainga'a had been recruited by Lyon for t…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 8:48
'All that went through my mind was take everything, don't shoot my brother and my friend'
Gloucester flanker Ruan Ackermann has revealed he sought help to deal with the flashbacks he endured following a frightening gunpo…
Chris Jones
26 Feb 2020, 7:45
SANZAAR boss reacts to reports that South Africa will soon quit
Rumours of a big trek north were sparked by a newspaper report quoting unconfirmed sources and Andy Marinos has now responded to t…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 7:42
Williams reveals why he couldn't resist an earlier than planned exit from Saracens
The full-back was only due to move back to Wales at the end of the season, but the deal has been brought forward and he will be ab…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2020, 7:06
Rugby prodigy tipped for England duty a target for Exeter
Could Josh Hodge be the next man in at Exeter Chiefs? The England U20 prospect could soon be learning his trade alongside Stuart H…
Alex Shaw
26 Feb 2020, 6:20
Harry Mallinder among a quartet to extend their Northampton deals
The four players boast just under 400 appearances and 25 seasons at the club between them, and director of rugby Chris Boyd is del…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:58
Ex-Wallaby Lopeti Timani given French court date for nightclub bottle incident
French newspaper Sud Ouest have reported that the back row must answer a case relating to throwing a bottle that left a nightclub …
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:27
Piutau signs new one-year deal at Bristol
Bristol have announced a one-year contract extension for centre Siale Piutau.
The 34-year-old former Tonga captain joined Brist…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 5:14
Fans believe Twickenham is the ideal stage to give Rees-Zammit a Test debut
Johnny McNicholl is likely to be promoted from the bench to face England and Liam Williams is conveniently nearing a return, but c…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2020, 4:43
Jordy Reid poised to become latest Championship player to secure Premiership deal
The 28-year-old flanker has shone for Ealing Trailfinders since his arrival in 2018 and he is expected to be a direct replacement …
Robert Rees
26 Feb 2020, 4:42
Two significant omissions as new apprentice called into 25-man England squad
England men's head coach Eddie Jones has recalled 25 players for three days of training in Oxford this week ahead of England’s n…
Online Editors
26 Feb 2020, 4:15
Analysis: How England exploited the systemic risk in Ireland's defence… again
With Rob Kearney replaced by the younger, more agile, excitement-machine Jordan Larmour, Ireland haven’t changed the system.
Ben Smith
26 Feb 2020, 0:55
'He'll kill it': Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck backs Ardie Savea's possible switch to rugby league
Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck believes All Blacks star Ardie Savea would dominate in rugby league should he make the cross-…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 23:19
Coronavirus threatens to force cancellation of Super Rugby fixtures
Coronavirus is threatening to force the cancellation of Super Rugby matches following an outbreak of the disease in Japan.
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 22:16
Why the Blues' triple playmaker experiment wasn't successful despite victory over Bulls
The Blues will be counting down the days, and probably the minutes, until the coming of Beauden Barrett.
Campbell Burnes
25 Feb 2020, 21:26
Top Wallabies reveal Israel Folau drama split their World Cup squad
The Israel Folau controversy split the Wallabies' World Cup camp and even led to a player boycotting a pre-tournament camp, accord…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 18:38
Injuries force changes for Highlanders who name three debutants on bench
The Highlanders return to their home stadium on Friday night to play the Melbourne Rebels with a side that has remained largely un…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 17:17
A six-try haul earns Malo Tuitama a spot in the Top League team of the week alongside some international superstars
Round 6 of the Top League saw some big results, notably in Kobe where Kobelco Steelers produced a sensational 57-0 win against Tos…
Oliver Trenchard
25 Feb 2020, 16:40
The lack of meaningful games until the next World Cup is hurting the Southern Hemisphere game
Meaningful games? The All Blacks won’t play one between now and the knockout rounds of the next Rugby World Cup.
Hamish Bidwell
25 Feb 2020, 16:29
IRFU issue statement on COVID19 cancellation threat to Ireland-Italy match
The IRFU have issued a statement following news that the Irish government said it was their position that the Ireland Italy match …
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2020, 16:05
The Ireland Italy game has effectively been called off as the government step in
Ireland's game against Italy is set to be called after the Irish government said it is their position that it 'should not go ahead…
Ian Cameron
25 Feb 2020, 14:59
Exeter's Premiership dominance will be very hard to break... and it's all thanks to Saracens
The overspending at Saracens has engendered this Devon cream, Rob Baxter’s men digging further and deeper than perhaps they woul…
Sam Roberts
25 Feb 2020, 14:22
Will Bath's £100,000-plus signing of Redpath spark a contract buy-out trend in recruitment?
Having signed a five-year deal with Sale Sharks fresh out of Sedbergh school in 2018, there was still three-and-a-half years of hi…
Alex Shaw
25 Feb 2020, 13:30
Fresh concerns for North's future after his latest concussion
The 27-year-old came off the field in the eleventh minute against France last Saturday after clashing with Gael Fickou in the air,…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2020, 13:03
Fit-again Penaud back in the mix for Grand Slam-chasing France
The Clermont winger was absent from the first three rounds of the Guinness Six Nations championship but he is now in with a shout …
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 12:21
Joey Carbey's cruel injury run has suffered yet another damaging setback
The out-half has been out of the game since the start of January following surgery for a wrist injury, but this latest operation c…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 11:58
Cian Healy's Six Nations campaign with Ireland is over
The loosehead made way for David Kilcoyne during the first-half at Twickenham and will now miss the March matches at home to Italy…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 10:54
Josh Adams' Six Nations and possibly his entire season over
The Wales winger will play no further part in his country's championship campaign following an ankle injury sustained in the loss …
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 9:19
Six Nations issues update on status of Italy's coronavirus-threatened game with England
Measures to combat the outbreak in the Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto regions have forced Italian rugby authorities to cancel…
Chris Jones
25 Feb 2020, 8:45
Sexton's ex-Ireland teammate tackles online abuse in wake of loss to England
The trolls got stuck into the Irish skipper's afternoon to forget at Twickenham where his wayward kicking was compounded by an err…
Josh Raisey
25 Feb 2020, 7:34
Toby Booth is snapped up by the Ospreys
The ex-London Irish boss and Bath assistant joined Quins in November 2019 for the remainder of the season, but he won't be extendi…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 7:18
Ex-All Black Alby Mathewson signs for Ulster
The 34-year-old exited Munster last November after a series of short-term contracts at the club ran out once Conor Murray returned…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 6:19
Liam Williams has left Saracens with immediate effect
It was announced in December that the British and Irish Lion would be leaving the London club at the end of this season, but he ha…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 5:42
Rhys Webb secures short-term Premiership deal ahead of Ospreys return
Toulon agreed last month to release Webb from the final year of his contract so he could link up again with the Ospreys, but he is…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 5:17
Leicester have dipped into Pro D2 for a goal-kicking fly-half
Geordan Murphy admitted the person as much as the player was key in Tigers wanting Zack Henry, who initially earned his French str…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 5:01
Sick Nations... coronavirus sparks fears the tournament faces delayed conclusion
The previous occasion a health scare affected the tournament, Ireland’s 2001 matches away to Scotland and Wales and the home gam…
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 4:30
Mako Vunipola set to miss Wales game but Anthony Watson could return for England
Vunipola is in Tonga for family reasons while Watson is fighting to overcome a calf problem.
Online Editors
25 Feb 2020, 3:51
Chiefs hit with double injury blow as two All Blacks set for spells on the sideline
Contrasting injury stints on the sideline looms for two Chiefs stars with All Blacks credentials.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 22:45
'They probably would have felt they could get to a cricket score'
Ireland must quickly regroup after dreams of a Grand Slam were abruptly destroyed by an emphatic 24-12 defeat at Twickenham.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 21:39
Star playmaker's challenge to Reds teammates ahead of 'moment-defining' Sharks clash
The Reds' 10-try flogging of the Sunwolves is just the start of what Queensland playmaker James O'Connor believes his side can ach…
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 19:13
'It genuinely hurt': James O'Connor ready for Wallabies redemption in No. 10 jersey
Older, wiser and mentally stronger - James O'Connor would jump at a shot at playmaker redemption for the Wallabies.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 18:34
France reach highest world rankings position in six years following victory over Wales
The world rankings take on extra importance this year as teams are drawn into their 2023 World Cup pools in November.
Alex McLeod
24 Feb 2020, 17:08
New Zealand Rugby must scramble to ensure that Ardie Savea's long-term future isn't lost to the lure of the NRL
If Ardie Savea is lowkey thinking about a move to the NRL, you would hope that New Zealand Rugby are already devising a lowkey app…
Michael Pulman
24 Feb 2020, 16:46
James O'Connor shouldn't be the only Reds player Dave Rennie looks at for the Wallabies' backline
After an emphatic 64-5 victory by the Queensland Reds over the Sunwolves at Suncorp on Saturday night, many pundits were singing t…
Nick Turnbull
24 Feb 2020, 16:04
Has a date been set for Beauden Barrett's debut with the Blues?
Beauden Barrett could make his Super Rugby return a week earlier than the Blues franchise initially planned for.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 15:38
Behaviour like Dan Biggar's is making referees leave the sport
Former referee Paul Smith believes rugby has always had a team ethic and culture very much of its own, and that it is now under th…
Paul Smith
24 Feb 2020, 12:46
Flankers at scrum-half and wings on the openside: is positional flexibility the next league-inspired innovation in rugby union?
Rugby union has never been afraid to borrow from league, and that is a trend which doesn't look like ending anytime soon.
Rhiannon Garth Jones
24 Feb 2020, 11:53
Two-time World Cup winner Ben Franks announces retirement
Northampton Saints prop Franks, 35, has played 37 times for the club since arriving in 2018.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 11:25
Officials in firing line after England's win over Ireland
Some of the officiating during England's Six Nations win over Ireland has come in for heavy criticism.
Josh Raisey
24 Feb 2020, 11:11
Wales slump to another defeat but perspective needed in analysing start of the Pivac era
It's now two losses on the bounce and a first home defeat for Wales in the Six Nations since 2017, but all hope is not lost.
Owain Jones
24 Feb 2020, 9:27
Ireland squad set for 'frank discussions' after Twickenham defeat
Ireland’s Triple Crown and Grand Slam dreams were shattered after they were comprehensively outclassed by England.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 8:41
French flair must still exist in more structured approach, says Edwards
France made it three wins in a row with a pulsating 27-23 victory against reigning champions Wales on Saturday.
Chris Jones
24 Feb 2020, 7:45
Two European fixtures cancelled over Coronavirus fears
The Pro14 have confirmed two games scheduled for this coming Saturday have been postponed due to 'restrictions enforced by nationa…
Ciarán Kennedy
24 Feb 2020, 7:16
Bath sign highly-rated Redpath on six-figure fee from Sale
As reported by RugbyPass last Friday, both Bath and Exeter Chiefs had been keen on securing the signature of the highly rated Engl…
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 6:51
Springboks' future at the heart of latest CVC investment - reports
Private equity investment group CVC are moving closer to completing a deal to acquire a 14 per cent stake in the Six Nations.
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 6:25
Lawes on the pain-killing jab that helped him get fit for Ireland defeat
Lawes celebrated equalling Martin Johnson 84-appearance milestone as the country’s ninth most capped player by delivering a man-…
Online Editors
24 Feb 2020, 5:15
Ma'a Nonu remains undefeated in United States as ex-All Blacks wing scores on MLR debut
Ma'a Nonu's San Diego Legion are flying high at the top of the MLR Western Conference standings with three wins from as many match…
Alex McLeod
23 Feb 2020, 23:15
How the world reacted to England's dominant Six Nations victory over Ireland
Media and fans alike have been quick to react to England's storming 24-12 victory over Ireland at Twickenham.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 21:18
Chiefs looking to fix 'ridiculous' problem following shock Brumbies defeat
Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has made it a priority to fix an issue that has plagued his side in the early rounds of Super Rugby th…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 19:54
'It's a huge opportunity': Why Australian rugby's newest chief executive took charge of the struggling Waratahs
New NSW Rugby Union CEO Paul Doorn says he's stepping into the role with his eyes wide open with a massive task on his hand.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 18:12
Leon MacDonald's selection ploy that inspired the Blues' last-gasp win over the Bulls in Pretoria
Leon MacDonald has called his triple playmaker experiment a success as the Blues held their nerve in a deserved comeback victory a…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 16:19
The man who laid the foundation for England's RWC destruction left his fingerprints all over Ireland win
England and their forwards excelled against Ireland under the tutelage of coach Matt Proudfoot. Is the South African's influence a…
Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2020, 15:46
Southern Kings get swatted aside by Scarlets
Scarlets solidified their hold on a play-off spot in Conference B of the Guinness PRO14 with a 36-17 bonus-point victory over the …
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 15:45
Cardiff Blues surge in second half to stay in play-off contention
Cardiff Blues staged a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Benetton 34-24 and keep their Pro 14 play-off hopes alive.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 15:42
Triumphalist Eddie Jones can't resist cricket jibe after brushing aside Ireland
Eddie Jones claimed England were so dominant in their 24-12 victory over Ireland that they could have declared at half-time.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 14:48
George Ford's warning for England's future opponents
George Ford has warned England’s opponents they are creating the best defence in world rugby under the direction of John Mitchel…
Chris Jones
23 Feb 2020, 14:01
Six Nations XV of the Week - Round 3
The latest Six Nations XV of the week sees a number of French and English players involved, as both nations picked up impressive w…
Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2020, 13:41
England's crushing victory over Ireland keeps Triple Crown hopes alive
England's claim they were ready to rediscover the form that swept them to last autumn's World Cup final materialised into a crushi…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 13:27
'I just said to someone after the game that 57, 27, 37 does not bother me'
Head coach Ali Hepher insists Exeter will ‘stay hungry’ to secure the Gallagher Premiership title this season.The Chiefs overw…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 13:17
Bristol hold on for hard-fought Premiership victory over Worcester
Bristol celebrated a third-straight Gallagher Premiership win with a hard-fought 13-10 victory over a spirited Worcester at Ashton…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 12:59
Exeter crush Saints to strengthen position at the top
Exeter are flying at the top of the Gallagher Premiership after demolishing third-placed Northampton in an astonishing display at …
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 12:42
England player ratings vs Ireland
England player ratings from their 24-12 victory over Ireland, as they breathe fresh life into their Guinness Six Nations title asp…
Alex Shaw
23 Feb 2020, 12:28
Ireland player ratings vs England
Ireland player ratings: As pointed out this week by Russ Petty on Twitter, the team that leads at half-time nearly always wins thi…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 12:22
Scarlets vs Southern Kings LIVE | Guinness PRO14
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness PRO14 match between Scarlets and the Southern Kings at Parc y …
RugbyPass
23 Feb 2020, 12:00
Faletau: Wales' Championship 'too far fetched now'
Taulupe Faletau says that a win against England at Twickenham would not define Wales’ Guinness Six Nations campaign.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 8:49
'Everyone was telling me 'remember to go in the right dressing room'! and, honestly, I took one step towards the Welsh one and then I remembered'
Shaun Edwards wants France to give the nation a team they can be proud of after taking another step towards possible Grand Slam gl…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 8:32
England vs Ireland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham.
RugbyPass
23 Feb 2020, 8:11
'If you told me a few months ago I'd be starting against England at Twickenham I wouldn't have believed you'
The towering lock’s international future was thrown into jeopardy last year following his shock omission from Joe Schmidt’s Wo…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 7:19
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saint…
RugbyPass
23 Feb 2020, 7:00
'Was it difficult to recover my confidence? A little bit yeah, if I'm honest'
Les Bleus head to Edinburgh in two weeks’ time looking to take another step towards a Guinness Six Nations clean sweep
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 6:51
Coronavirus hits Six Nations: Women's match postponed
Coronavirus has claimed its first Six Nations fixture, with Italy and Scotland Womens' match in Northern Italy now officially post…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 6:05
Dan Biggar has been trending on Twitter
Dan Biggar's antics in Wales' loss to France yesterday in the Principality Stadium have gone down so well with the public at large…
Ian Cameron
23 Feb 2020, 5:24
The truth about rugby union and CVC's £15 billion private equity play
Speculation – some of it mild, some of it wild – has been swirling around CVC’s motives in the sport of rugby union, what ar…
Jonathan Beardmore
23 Feb 2020, 4:30
Glasgow see off Dragons in bonus-point win at Scotstoun
A brace of tries from Glasgow hooker Grant Stewart saw off a spirited Dragons effort as they ran out 34-19 winners at Scotstoun.
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 4:23
Ulster give Ruan Pienaar a hero's welcome, a try and a loss
Out-half Bill Johnston kicked 10 points as Ulster defeated their play-off chasing Conference A rivals Cheetahs 20-10 at chilly Kin…
Online Editors
23 Feb 2020, 4:18
'The Saracens debacle and fallout, you can see it in the performances that it has clearly impacted'
Lewis Moody was knocking around south-west London on Saturday just like old times. There in the shadows of Twickenham, the great T…
Liam Heagney
23 Feb 2020, 3:34
Hope springs eternal for Australian Super Rugby sides as weekend of success promises much for the future
The Brumbies and Queensland Reds hope they've created a turning point for Australian rugby after delivering a sharp one-two punch …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 22:45
Kieran Read's replacements have already been found - but who will win the race to the black jersey?
New Zealand’s traditional post-World Cup exodus saw a number of experienced heads relocate off-shore at the end of 2019 but it's…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Feb 2020, 22:32
Eddie Jones on why England's stars haven't fired yet in the Six Nations
Along with several of his team-mates, Itoje has yet to hit full throttle in the 2020 Six Nations but Jones insists he is about to …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 18:05
'The officials may have got that one wrong' - Pivac unhappy over big decisions which cost Wales
Wayne Pivac felt the big refereeing decisions went against Wales as France claimed a first Six Nations win in Cardiff for 10 years…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 17:51
A surprise contender has emerged for the Wallabies 10 jersey
Grinning ear-to-ear after orchestrating Queensland Reds' record Super Rugby haul, James O'Connor says he's finally made his mind u…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 17:37
Black magic gets Blues home over Bulls
This Blues' 23-21 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria, in which the Blues scored three-tries-to-one and pedantic South African refe…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 16:52
Hogg: 'Our attitude was spot on... this is just the beginning'
The skipper gave Gregor Townsend’s under-pressure side the spark they needed after back-to-back defeats when he scored his 20th …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 14:51
Wales player ratings vs France
Wales player ratings: Unsurprisingly, given the games over the past three years and the media sniping in the build-up, this was a …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
22 Feb 2020, 14:36
France remain on course for Six Nations Grand Slam after first win in Wales since 2010
Former Welsh defence coach Shaun Edwards, now performing the same role with the French, looked on as his team ran in tries from fu…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 14:27
Recap - Ulster vs Cheetahs LIVE | Guinness PRO14
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness PRO14 match between Ulster and the Cheetahs at Kingspan Stadiu…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 14:22
France player ratings vs Wales
France player ratings: Les Bleus first away game was always going to be a major litmus test for Fabien Gathie's young side.
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 13:57
George North suffers yet another sickening concussion
There had been much focus on player concussion leading into Saturday's match with Welsh out-half Dan Biggar being declared fit to …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 13:38
Four-try Ollie Hassell-Collins leaves Gloucester wilting
After excellent victories at Northampton and Harlequins, London Irish continued their impressive run to leapfrog Saturday’s visi…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 13:03
Bath too hot for Harlequins
Ruaridh McConnochie scored two tries to help see off the Londoners 19-12 to claim their third Gallagher Premiership win in a row.
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 12:53
'If Ed Sheeran is listening then he's always welcome into camp!'
U2 singer Bono made a motivational visit to the Irish camp at the start of the week and England have since decided which pop star …
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 12:14
Hogg turns around his miserable championship and inspires Scotland to win in Rome
The new skipper suffered costly mistakes in the defeats to Ireland and England, but he went some way to atoning for those blunders…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 11:43
Scotland player ratings vs Italy
Scotland player ratings: Gregor Townsend's men came into the Wooden Spoon decider knowing a win was a must, not just for team mora…
Ian Cameron
22 Feb 2020, 11:19
Recap - Wales vs France LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Wales and France at Principality Sta…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 11:15
Recap - Bulls vs Blues LIVE | Super Rugby
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Bulls and the Blues at Loftus Versfeld St…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 9:50
Ireland U20s thump English counterparts in Franklin Gardens
England men U20s were defeated 39-21 by reigning U20 Six Nations champions Ireland U20s at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens.
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 9:00
The Martin Johnson milestone a bruised Lawes will equal on Sunday
Despite his right eye almost being shut due to extensive bruising sustained during a collision in training on Thursday, the Englan…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 8:29
Recap - Italy vs Scotland LIVE | Guinness Six Nations
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpic…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 8:10
Recap: Stormers vs Jaguares LIVE | Super Rugby
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Super Rugby match between the Stormers and the Jaguares at Newlands Sta…
RugbyPass
22 Feb 2020, 7:35
'I wouldn't say they're way bigger than us or way stronger than us'
Johnny Sexton has warned that Ireland may need to surpass their monumental Grand Slam-clinching performance of two years ago to en…
Online Editors
22 Feb 2020, 7:19
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