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Two less-heralded Fijian players ready to light up Twickenham versus the Barbarians
Fiji will lack their usual star power against the Barbarians at Twickenham next Saturday, but there are two particularly gifted ta…
Alex Shaw
12 Nov 2019, 5:50
'Cancer was not in my mind... you never think it is going to be you'
Johnny Williams has given a compelling insight to the BBC on what it was like to go from scoring for England in June to getting ch…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 5:28
Saracens lose their rookie loosehead for the rest of the season
Fresh from the salary cap drama that will see them deducted 35 points and fined £5.3million if their appeal is unsuccessful, Sara…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 4:51
Beauden Barrett set to kickstart a new era of Blues rugby as Rieko Ioane springs positional switch
Beauden Barrett will kickstart a new era for the Blues as Rieko Ioane looks to re-establish his credentials in a new position.
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 3:21
Crusaders name strong squad in quest for Super Rugby four-peat despite All Black exodus
The Crusaders squad for 2020 has been named, with a number of debutants in the side, and some familiar faces who will be named in …
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 3:09
Life with Beauden starts for fresh-look Hurricanes squad
Highly rated prop Tyrel Lomax and lock Scott Scrafton are two big additions to the Hurricanes squad for the 2020 Investec Super Ru…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 2:55
Chiefs prepare for Retallick-less season under Gatland with rookie-packed squad
The Gallagher Chiefs squad for 2020 has been announced and will feature nine rookies, eight current All Blacks, six Maori All Blac…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 2:32
Highlanders set for life without long-serving stars by welcoming a host of new names
It's out with the old and in with the new for the Highlanders as they welcome 15 new faces into their side for the 2020 Super Rugb…
Alex McLeod
12 Nov 2019, 2:31
Former Wallabies prop Toby Smith quits rugby following concussion issues
Hurricanes prop Toby Smith has announced he has opted not to renew his contract with the Hurricanes to preserve his long-term heal…
Online Editors
12 Nov 2019, 2:22
What the Springboks' World Cup win means for full-scale centralised contracting
South Africa are a groundbreaking team for many reasons – the first side to win the World Cup after losing a pool match, the fir…
Ben Smith
11 Nov 2019, 23:48
Why Warren Gatland believes the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa is set to have an 'extra edge'
There is a lot to look forward to for Warren Gatland when the British and Irish Lions clash with South Africa in two years' time.
Online Editors
11 Nov 2019, 20:58
Warren Gatland's reason behind saying no to the All Blacks job
Warren Gatland reveals his reasoning behind turning down an invitation to apply for the All Blacks head coach position.
Online Editors
11 Nov 2019, 17:24
The one line in the salary cap rules that's likely to become a legal battleground for Saracens
Saracens' alleged breach of Premiership Salary Cap rules could come down the interpretation of one sentence in the 57-page 'Salary…
Ian Cameron
11 Nov 2019, 15:58
Nigel Wray receives unlikely backing of comedy legend
Saracens have endured one of the worst weeks off the field in living memory as they were handed a £5.36m fine by Premiership Rugb…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2019, 14:24
World Cup hangover avoidance - All 4 Irish provinces vetted ahead of Europe
After the 2015 Rugby World Cup, no Irish team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup for the first time since 1997/…
Ciarán Kennedy
11 Nov 2019, 12:30
Midfield mass: The changing weight of centres since the 1987 Rugby World Cup to present day
The centres have also seen quite an evolution over the years, and that is made no clearer than comparing the finalists in each Rug…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2019, 10:38
How the PRO14's whipping boys helped produce two World Cup winners
It may have been apt that the various Rugby World Cup winning Springboks’ trophy tour of the two major Eastern Cape cities shoul…
Online Editors
11 Nov 2019, 9:29
England's other giant Pacific Island No.8 wants his jersey back
The Bristol Bears pulled off a sensational victory against the Exeter Chiefs on Sunday, fighting back from a 17-0 deficit at halft…
Josh Raisey
11 Nov 2019, 9:11
Harlequins look to football for new CEO signing
Harlequin have looked to the round ball game for their new CEO, announcing the appointment of Laurie Dalrymple as Chief Executive.
Online Editors
11 Nov 2019, 8:52
In defence of Nigel Wray
Nigel Wray is not just an important rugby man, but a great one.
Jonathan Beardmore
11 Nov 2019, 7:05
Bath evolution under Hooper places stake on the heavyweights
The Bath front row are beginning to look like a solid foundation piece for Stuart Hooper as he continues to put his stamp on the c…
Alex Shaw
11 Nov 2019, 5:23
Kiss: How Naholo behaved in London Irish training shows he's not just about the pension pot
Les Kiss, the London Irish head coach, insists All Black Waisake Naholo has a key mentoring role to play at the club and believes …
Chris Jones
11 Nov 2019, 5:22
Former Ireland lock suggests asterisk beside Springboks RWC win
Controversial Irish pundit Neil Francis has suggested putting an asterix beside the Springboks Rugby World Cup win due to the prol…
Ian Cameron
11 Nov 2019, 4:30
'He's going to come in fit and healthy': Chiefs shoot down Aaron Cruden's injury concerns
The Chiefs aren't worried about Aaron Cruden's recent injury history in the wake of his return to the Hamilton franchise.
Online Editors
11 Nov 2019, 0:27
Wayne Smith's warning to New Zealand Rugby about next All Blacks coach
Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has sent a warning to NZR as the race to replace Steve Hansen gets underway.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 23:09
England coach Eddie Jones eyes shock league switch 'at some point in his career'
England rugby coach Eddie Jones wants to coach in the NRL, and a Sydney newspaper has named the club he supposedly wants to take o…
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 21:27
Cory Jane pranks Hurricanes fans on Twitter over return of ex-All Blacks star
There may have been some shock Super Rugby signings over the past 48 hours, but the Hurricanes haven't joined in on the act.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 20:43
Lam believes Bristol laid down a 'major marker' after comeback win at Exeter
Pat Lam described Bristol’s stunning victory at Exeter as a “major marker” for the season after his side came back from a 17…
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 18:09
Leicester fans reach for the pitchforks after heavy loss to recently promoted London Irish
The mood down at Welford Road has quickly soured after Leicester's poor start to the Gallagher Premiership resulted in a heavy 36-…
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 17:10
Murphy: 'They wanted it more than us'
London Irish boss Declan Kidney told his side to express themselves before the Exiles inflicted a heavy 36-11 defeat on Leicester …
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 14:48
High drama at Sandy Park as Bristol pull off remarkable fight back
Bristol completed a remarkable recovery by scoring a last-minute try through Dan Thomas to beat Exeter 20-17 and move top of the G…
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 12:51
Phipps and Naholo star as London Irish thump Leicester Tigers
A thoroughly dominant display by Premiership new-boys London Irish delivered a valuable 36-11 bonus-point win over Leicester Tiger…
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 12:29
Southern Kings made a little bit of history this weekend
Indiscipline lost the Toyota Cheetahs further momentum but there was unbridled joy for their fellow South African team, the Isuzu …
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 12:17
Bevan try snatches last-gasp victory for Wales over Ireland
Keira Bevan’s last-gasp try gave Wales a 15-13 victory at the UCD Bowl and denied Ireland a maiden November Test victory.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 11:52
Cipriani slated after swapping Kingsholm poor showing for X Factor audience
Gloucester flyhalf Danny Cipriani is being slated online after driving away from a mediocre performance at Kingsholm to make an ap…
Ian Cameron
10 Nov 2019, 11:21
Recap: Exeter vs Bristol LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears at …
RugbyPass
10 Nov 2019, 8:32
'I couldn't have asked for a more fulfilling career with the Springboks'
Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok backrow forward, Francois Louw, has called time on his international career.
Online Editors
10 Nov 2019, 5:35
'He has probably got more hair products than my wife does'
As skipper at Sale, Jono Ross is well-placed to have an insight on the World Cup's most talked about hairstyle... he also talks So…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2019, 5:07
Munster's pursuit of Springbok stars begs questions of IRFU stance on Aki
It looks very odd that a move abroad would end Bundee Aki's Ireland career, yet the penny-pinching IRFU is planning to happily acc…
Liam Heagney
10 Nov 2019, 4:00
Marchant move to the Blues could be just the beginning
Quins centre Joe Marchant is set for a loan move to the Blues for the 2020 Super Rugby season and the unprecedented move could pro…
Alex Shaw
10 Nov 2019, 3:29
RugbyPass premiere of The Season 5 with Hamilton Boys High 1st XV - Episode 1
The most successful First XV in the country over the last ten years is undoubtedly Hamilton Boys High School, based in the North I…
RugbyPass
09 Nov 2019, 22:52
Aaron Cruden homecoming complete for 2020 Super Rugby season
Cruden, 30, returns to the club from French side Montpelier, having already played in more than 80 matches for the Hamilton club b…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 22:18
Why New Zealand Rugby is up against it to produce a World Cup-winning All Black side in 2023
Based on what is bubbling below the surface at under-20 level, it will be one of the greatest ever achievements for New Zealand Ru…
Ben Smith
09 Nov 2019, 21:53
'Haters gonna hate, hate, hate, players gotta play' - Saracens' coach's 'Taylor Swift' attitude after Gloucester win
Saracens responded in the first game since Premiership Rugby handed down punishments for salary cap infringements by dispatching G…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 17:20
Andrew Conway's 50-metre solo effort saves Munster from provincial rivals Ulster
Andrew Conway provided a match-winning try of real class as Munster battled past Ulster in a 22-16 Guinness PRO14 derby win at Tho…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 15:23
Mark McCall's Saracens admission is unlikely to go down well with EPCR
The under-fire Gallagher Premiership champions overcame the most troubling of weeks to beat Gloucester 21-12 at Kingsholm.
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 14:58
Cardiff Blues back to winning ways
Cardiff Blues ended their four-game winless run in the Guinness PRO14 with a 30-17 victory over the 14-man Cheetahs.
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 14:43
England centre Marchant to make Super Rugby switch in 'ground-breaking move'
Harlequins centre Marchant has signed a three-year contract extension with the London Club, until 2023. Additionally, in a ground-…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 14:14
Bath survive red card to halt Premiership pacesetters
Bath shrugged off the dismissal of wing Aled Brew early in the second half to topple the Premiership’s early pacesetters with a …
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 14:02
Horne terrorizes as Glasgow sweep aside Zebre
George Horne crossed for two first-half tries as Glasgow eased to a 31-7 Guinness PRO14 victory over Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfra…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 13:53
Saracens shrug off salary cap crowd shaming to succeed at Gloucester
The London club were mocked by home fans following their £5million fine and 35-point deduction.
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 12:38
James Hook inaccuracy costs Ospreys victory
Ospreys replacement fly-half James Hook missed two late penalties as Southern Kings hung on to register a 16-14 victory – their …
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 12:33
Harlequins suffer shock loss to Worcester
Jamie Shillcock’s second-half try powered Worcester to a 19-14 win over Harlequins at The Stoop, securing their second league wi…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 12:22
Recap: Munster vs Ulster LIVE | Guinness PRO14
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Guinness PRO14 match between Munster and Ulster at Thomond Park.
RugbyPass
09 Nov 2019, 11:58
Mark McCall has finally broken his silence over Saracens' salary cap breaches
Saracens' director of rugby failed to turn up at Wednesday's Champions Cup launch following the Premiership salary breaches announ…
Liam Heagney
09 Nov 2019, 10:20
Saracens supporters 'abused in the street'
Saracens supporters have been abused in the street in the wake of this week’s punishment over breaches of salary cap rules.
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 9:54
Wasps wing apologises for behaviour in aftermath of red card
Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu has apologised for his behaviour in the aftermath of his red card for accidental kick to the face of forme…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2019, 9:25
Recap: Gloucester vs Saracens LIVE | Gallagher Premiership
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the Gallagher Premiership match between Gloucester versus Saracens at Kings…
RugbyPass
09 Nov 2019, 8:53
Exeter had sit down with players over salary cap controversy
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter put the debate over Saracens’ salary cap controversy to his players this week in an effort t…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 6:36
The positional square-off facing England's Wilson at Sale Sharks
After a busy summer, Sale Sharks have perhaps not made the start to the Gallagher Premiership season that they would have wanted.
Josh Raisey
09 Nov 2019, 6:03
Cheetahs admit they want to play on artificial pitch
The Toyota Cheetahs will be hoping the artificial field in Cardiff this weekend will help them break their duck on their first Eur…
Online Editors
09 Nov 2019, 5:41
Beaumont in hospital following Sale Sharks win over Wasps
Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond revealed that lock Josh Beaumont had gone to hospital following a nasty-looking knee i…
Ian Cameron
09 Nov 2019, 4:37
'I've already committed now': England players reveal how response to All Blacks haka didn't go to plan
It may have iconic, but it has been revealed by members of the England squad that the idea of advancing towards the All Blacks' di…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 23:41
Sonny Bill Williams' surprise omissions in touching 'thank you' to New Zealand rugby
There were some big names absent from Sonny Bill Williams' heartfelt farewell video to New Zealand rugby.
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 22:13
Australia shaping as front runner to host 2027 World Cup with USA primed for 2031 tournament
The Rugby World Cup could be set to return to the southern hemisphere for the first time in 16 years as Australia appears to lead …
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 21:35
Why the All Blacks job is 'not in Warren Gatland's intermediate future'
Chiefs' chief executive Michael Collins believes Warren Gatland has no interest in becoming the new All Blacks coach in his short-…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 18:19
Edinburgh win entertaining clash brimming with open rugby
Dragons contributed to their own downfall against Edinburgh with a string of errors at key moments, ultimately paying the price fo…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 17:52
Red card completes Wasps' night of misery in Manchester
An attritional contest at the AJ Bell Stadium ended with Sale winning by 10 points and both teams reduced to 14 players, Wasps suf…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 17:24
Leinster thrash rivals Connacht in one-sided Irish derby
Five tries in a terrific 27-minute spell had defending PRO14 champions Leinster 35-6 clear by half-time in Galway against a Connac…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 17:07
Retiring Hartley's parting shots for the online nauses and trolls
The former England and Northampton skipper confirmed his retirement from rugby on Thursday and he was busy in the aftermath on soc…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2019, 12:39
Selecting the next man in at Glasgow will be a task of seismic importance for SRU
All the indications are that Dave Rennie will be leaving Glasgow at the end of this season, creating a vacancy that the SRU must w…
Jamie Lyall
08 Nov 2019, 11:51
Former sevens boss urges fans to trust clubs like Exeter with post-RWC player welfare
With player welfare a hugely important topic, one former coach is defending Exeter for selecting World Cup final players to play i…
Josh Raisey
08 Nov 2019, 10:54
'Saracens are going to be quite emotional... like a bear with a sore head'
It has been a tumultuous salary cap week in the Gallagher Premiership and Gloucester might have drawn the short straw in being the…
Liam Heagney
08 Nov 2019, 9:13
A post-World Cup rest? Not if you're an England player at Exeter
Despite England's World Cup campaign only finishing last weekend in Japan, Exeter have decided to not to give their three players …
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 8:10
Ex-All Black Naholo wings in for his London Irish debut
It was February when London Irish confirmed the RugbyPass story that Waisake Naholo would be joining them... now the former All Bl…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 7:39
Six major issues on Wayne Pivac's Wales to-do list
With the World Cup over, Wayne Pivac is now officially the Wales coach and his honeymoon period will be brief given the number of …
Owain Jones
08 Nov 2019, 6:05
A bizarre reason has emerged as to why Leone Nakarawa has yet to report for duty at Racing
It's a month since Fiji exited the World Cup but Racing are still waiting on Leone Nakarawa to report back for duty even though Pa…
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 5:11
Cheika's Montpellier move set to be fast tracked?
Michael Cheika's switch to the Top 14 and Montpellier could come sooner than expected - RugbyPass understands
Ian Cameron
08 Nov 2019, 4:38
England set for Japanese return eight months after World Cup final loss
England made a swift retreat from Japan following their World Cup final defeat in Yokohama, but they will be back in the Far East …
Online Editors
08 Nov 2019, 4:25
Chiefs dismiss Steve Hansen's criticism of Warren Gatland's Lions sabbatical
The Chiefs have rebuffed Steve Hansen's critique of the Super Rugby contract that will allow new coach Warren Gatland to take a se…
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 21:17
26 coaches who could replace Steve Hansen in the race to become next All Blacks boss
The search for Steve Hansen's replacement as All Blacks head coach is well underway at New Zealand Rugby headquarters.
Alex McLeod
07 Nov 2019, 20:56
Chiefs announce Warren Gatland's backroom staff
There is one new face who will join Warren Gatland in the Chiefs' coaching ranks next season.
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 15:39
Tributes galore for the retiring Dylan Hartley... even referee Nigel Owens has wished him well
Dylan Hartley had his controversies over the years, but it is a measure of the former England and Northampton hooker that so many …
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2019, 15:05
European chairman's stark message for some fellow rugby administrators - stop holding the sport back
Heading into his fifth season as EPCR chairman, Simon Halliday is demanding better governance for professional rugby and calls on …
Liam Heagney
07 Nov 2019, 13:54
Sonny Bill Williams joins Toronto Wolfpack
All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has given thanks to the New Zealand rugby community and fans following the announcement …
RugbyPass
07 Nov 2019, 13:20
Why Boks had the World Cup final won as early as the pre-game coin toss
Much has been made about how the Springboks physically dominated England, but a former South African assistant has made a startlin…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2019, 12:41
Retiring Dylan Hartley explains why best day of his career wasn't with England
Dylan Hartley has enjoyed some memorable achievements with England, but the now-retired Test skipper has described a particular da…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2019, 9:46
Why handing Saracens' last two titles to Exeter would only create more controversy
The Saracens salary cap row has led to call for their 2018 and 2019 titles to be taken from them, but simply giving the honours to…
Josh Raisey
07 Nov 2019, 8:49
What happens now for England Rugby?
The problem is that England never took the game. Even when the momentum swung their way, England did not put their foot on the thr…
Conor Wilson
07 Nov 2019, 8:46
Six Ireland players named in Leinster 23 for Connacht
Leinster have welcomed back six Ireland players to their matchday squad to take on Connacht in their first interprovincial derby o…
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 8:04
Harlequins' Danny Care latest to blast Saracens - 'Stick them in the Championship'
Saracens have come in for plenty of flak following the outcome of the salary cap investigation and Quins scrum-half Danny Care is …
Alex Shaw
07 Nov 2019, 7:56
Dylan Hartley retires with 'immediate effect'
Having battled with a troublesome knee injury throughout 2019, Dylan Hartley, the former England skipper, has finally admitted def…
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 7:19
Scottish Rugby fined and told to write 'meaningful apology' by World Rugby
Scottish Rugby have been fined and have been told to write a 'meaningful apology' by World Rugby following their comments during t…
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2019, 7:07
New world championship series possible following reports of meetings in Japan
World Rugby failed to get their Nations Championship series idea over the line earlier in 2019, but discussions between ten nation…
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 5:53
O'Gara: Why 'it's probably better' that Sexton doesn't captain Ireland
Former Ireland 10 Ronan O'Gara has suggested that he doesn't think Jonathan Sexton is the natural choice for the Irish captaincy.
Ian Cameron
07 Nov 2019, 5:40
Pollard the latest Springbok facing stint on sidelines following World Cup final injury
RugbyPass revealed on Tuesday how Lood de Jager would likely need surgery to fix his World Cup final shoulder injury... now Handre…
Online Editors
07 Nov 2019, 4:43
'No, I don't live my life with regret' - Munster's van Graan on missing last Saturday's Boks triumph
A young spectator at the grounds for South Africa's two previous World Cup wins, Johann van Graan has no regrets at missing the th…
Liam Heagney
07 Nov 2019, 3:10
'He was cold to me' - Ronan O'Gara reveals Steven Hansen's suspicions over having an Irish Crusaders coach
O'Gara joined the Crusaders as an assistant coach in 2018, spending two seasons working under Scott Robertson before being appoint…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 22:32
Analysis: What the Springboks did to dismantle England's attack
If you are going to win games by kicking three’s, then you better have a special defence. And the Springboks certainly did, one …
Ben Smith
06 Nov 2019, 22:07
'If you commit a robbery in the UK you get a rollocking. You may go to prison for six months' - Sale coach Diamond calls for harsher Saracens punishment
The champions were handed a 35-point deduction in this season’s Gallagher Premiership and fined £5.36million.
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 18:00
Rugby Australia working group will question every Wallabies player after World Cup flop
Former Wallaby and cricket administrator Pat Howard is part of a three-person panel who will review the Wallabies' 2019 season fol…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 17:31
Nakawara case raises awkward questions about Top14's treatment of PI players
Racing 92 lock Leone Nakawara’s no-show to training since the Rugby World Cup is one story this week that could have major conse…
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2019, 16:15
The Nigel Wray video message: Don't expect a fire sale
The club provided several members of England’s World Cup final team.
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 15:45
Saracens salary cap scandal is bigger than bloodgate - Andy Goode
The Saracens salary cap scandal is seismic for English rugby, it’s bigger than bloodgate and there will be more fallout to come.
Andy Goode
06 Nov 2019, 12:30
'My first few games at Bath, I didn't really know how to play rugby'
Over five years ago, in his early days at the storied old Recreation Ground, a teenage Adam Hastings felt like a little boy in a …
Jamie Lyall
06 Nov 2019, 12:03
'Beast' calls it quits after Boks' RWC win
Very few players get to go out on their own terms but Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira is a rare exception, calling time on his Test c…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 10:21
'We won one, but I lost two and it's horrific and terrible'
The former lock says the best remedy after a painful World Cup defeat is getting together and winning again.
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 9:43
Robshaw: Rugby has lost high ground over football thanks to Saracens
Robshaw doesn’t hold his tongue in condemning Saracens’ accounting shenanigans, even though Harlequins were well off the pace …
Liam Heagney
06 Nov 2019, 7:32
Go easy on the England players, they're not the first RWC team to take off medals
The reaction to some of the England team refusing to wear their silver medals after the Rugby World Cup final has been staggering …
Josh Raisey
06 Nov 2019, 7:18
Baxter hits full truth mode after Saracens no show at EPCR launch
Saracens were handed a 35-point deduction in this season’s Gallagher Premiership and fined more than £5million for breaching th…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 6:09
O'Gara: The call Eddie Jones didn't make that may have cost England RWC
Former Ireland flyhalf and current La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has suggested that Eddie Jones' refusal to bend the rules d…
Ian Cameron
06 Nov 2019, 5:35
EPCR release short, ominous statement on Saracens
The EPCR have released a statement in the wake of the furore over Saracens and their alleged breach of the Premiership salary cap.…
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 4:42
The extradordinary roll of the dice Mark McCall must make with his Saracens academy
The academy at Saracens has been synonymous with excellence, but can it save the club from the salary cap sanctions that threaten …
Alex Shaw
06 Nov 2019, 2:49
Wallabies set for leftovers from All Blacks head coach race
A high-octane battle to be next All Blacks coach is under way and Australian rugby could be waiting to scoop up their pick of the …
Online Editors
06 Nov 2019, 0:37
Pete Samu extends contract with Brumbies and Rugby Australia
Wallabies back-rower Pete Samu has bounced back from missing out on the World Cup to extend his contract with Rugby Australia and …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 23:56
Rugby Australia announce three-man review panel as search for new Wallabies head coach beckons
116-test Wallabies legend Nathan Sharpe is part of a three-person panel who will review Australia's 2019 season following their Wo…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 23:40
Japan reportedly on brink of 'shock' Six Nations invite following Rugby Championship 'dithering'
Japan could be set for an invite into the Six Nations following their spectacular run to the World Cup quarter-finals, according t…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 22:25
Manu Tuilagi reportedly targeted by Toronto Wolfpack as Canadian league club close in on Sonny Bill Williams deal
As Sonny Bill Williams prepares for life in Canada with the Toronto Wolfpack, a new report has emerged that he could be joined by …
Alex McLeod
05 Nov 2019, 21:01
'We, for a number of years, have suspected they've been infringing the salary cap' - Exeter chief says the book should be thrown at Saracens
Saracens were handed a 35-point deduction and fined more than £5million on Tuesday, although both sanctions will be suspended whi…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 20:54
Who's next? New Zealand Rugby invites 26 Kiwis to replace Steve Hansen for All Blacks coach
When it comes to selecting a new All Blacks head coach, he won't be an individual the selection panel will be looking at.
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 19:42
All Blacks coaching bombshell: Top candidate's surprise snub
One of the prime candidates to join the All Blacks' coaching staff next year has ruled himself out of working alongside the likes …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 17:06
'Grateful, humbled and over-awed' South Africa have landed back home
Skipper Siya Kolisi and his celebrating Springboks were mobbed on their arrival back in South Africa with the Webb Ellis Cup on Tu…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 16:42
World Cup winner Erasmus' poignant promise to the late Anthony Foley
The tragic October 2016 death of Munster's Anthony Foley wasn't forgotten by Rassie Erasmus in the hour of his greatest rugby triu…
Liam Heagney
05 Nov 2019, 15:47
Rival ex-chairman congratulates Premiership Rugby for Saracens punishment
There hasn't been a whole lot of sympathy for Saracens since PRL revealed its salary cap findings, with an ex-Gloucester boss the …
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2019, 13:07
Sale won't see World Cup winner de Jager in action in Manchester until 2020
South Africa are arriving home to celebrate their World Cup win and the price Lood de Jager will pay for getting injured in the fi…
Chris Jones
05 Nov 2019, 12:36
Fans fear the Saracens controversy will damage Eddie Jones' England
With the Saracens squad providing so many players to Eddie Jones' England, fans fear the fall-out from the salary cap controversy …
Josh Raisey
05 Nov 2019, 10:16
The key questions surrounding Saracens' salary cap breaches
With Saracens declaring they will appeal the salary cap sanctions handed down by Premiership Rugby Limited, a number of questions …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 9:09
Who are the likely salary cap casualties if Saracens are forced to trim the fat?
The salary cap investigation into Saracens has caused reverberations around the rugby world and the club may now have to make toug…
Alex Shaw
05 Nov 2019, 8:40
How having a star-studded squad will hinder - not help - Saracens' bid to avoid relegation
Saracens have, on paper, a star-studded team capable of going on a relegation-preventing winning run, but their efforts will be hi…
Chris Jones
05 Nov 2019, 8:11
Nigel Wray's promise to Saracens fans following salary cap sanctions
Nigel Wray has been at the heart of Saracens' professional era business and he has vowed to robustly defend the club's reputation …
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 7:36
Saracens issue statement in wake of massive fine and points deduction
Fined in excess of £5million and deducted 35 points, Saracens have vowed to appeal what they claim to be a heavy-handed punishmen…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 6:53
Saracens face Premiership relegation after salary cap points deduction and hefty fine
RugbyPass revealed last Sunday that Saracens were set to punished with a 35-point deduction, a sanction which the England Premiers…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 6:23
High shot on Farrell turns out to be red-carded Quill last ever Test action
America's John Quill has decided to retire from Test rugby, meaning his last act in the international arena was his red-carded hig…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 5:58
Leone Nakarawa is potentially facing the sack at Racing 92
Leone Nakarawa is one of the world's most coveted second rows but his club Racing 92 are reportedly furious that he has yet to rep…
Liam Heagney
05 Nov 2019, 5:03
World Cup winner Reinach on Montpellier's radar - reports
Cobus Reinach is the latest South African to catch the eye of Montpellier, with the French club reportedly prepared to make the No…
Alex Shaw
05 Nov 2019, 2:46
Have the Springboks found the man to replace Rassie Erasmus?
As South Africa are still revelling in their World Cup triumph, in the coming weeks Rassie Erasmus faces yet another gruelling tas…
Online Editors
05 Nov 2019, 1:29
Rassie Erasmus was on the cusp of quitting as Springboks coach after a run of average results
South Africa's inspirational coach may not have been on board to lead the Springboks to their third-ever World Cup win if results …
Tom Vinicombe
05 Nov 2019, 0:14
NZR's unicorn blood solution to the Chiefs coaching conundrum
It was widely considered an excellent signing when Warren Gatland was announced as the Chiefs coach for the next four years, but h…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Nov 2019, 23:07
Beauden Barrett has seemingly taken a side in the All Blacks coaching debate
All Blacks fullback Beauden Barrett appears to have endorsed Ian Foster's bid to become the next head coach.
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 20:01
'That new team for the Six Nations will be the basis of going to the next World Cup' - 2023 planning begins now
Eddie Jones’ men were beaten 32-12 by South Africa in Saturday’s final in Yokohama but planning for 2023 will begin shortly.
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 15:48
Springbok pair set for shock switch to Munster
World Cup winners Damian de Allende and RG Snyman are reportedly set to sign for Irish province Munster, in what represents a majo…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 12:43
Jones is the popular option to stay in charge until 2023
Jones is contracted with the RFU until 2021, but it is unclear what the future holds for him after England's Rugby World Cup final…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2019, 11:49
Gallery: World Cup runners-up England make low-key return in London
Eddie Jones' squad arrived at Heathrow 18 minutes ahead of schedule from Tokyo, two days after their 32-12 defeat by South Africa …
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 10:09
The long term problem for England that was never solved
After England’s miserable Rugby World Cup final loss to South Africa in Yokohama on Saturday, a phrase that has haunted the team…
Josh Raisey
04 Nov 2019, 10:06
Ben Tameifuna ordered to lose weight after returning to Racing at 25 stone
According to reports in France, Tameifuna tipped the scales at 160kg when he reported back to the Racing 92 after the Rugby World …
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 9:38
'It's hard to say anything to make anyone feel better': Ford admits England are struggling for answers after Springboks defeat
A 32-12 defeat in Yokohama ended Japan 2019 in the most deflating way for Eddie Jones’ men.
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 7:00
Transition plans for the 'big eight' at the Rugby World Cup
All eight of the nations to make the knockout rounds of the 2019 Rugby World Cup will already be beginning to look at their transi…
Alex Shaw
04 Nov 2019, 5:56
All Black TJ Perenara praised for World Rugby awards speech
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has been praised for using his speech for winning try of the year at the World Rugby awards to pra…
Online Editors
04 Nov 2019, 1:50
Youthful Brumbies squad named for 2020 Super Rugby season
The spectacle of the Rugby World Cup may have only just come to a conclusion, but the Brumbies are in full focus of the upcoming S…
Alex McLeod
03 Nov 2019, 22:49
'This team is finished now': Eddie Jones ready for squad overhaul following England's World Cup final defeat
A number of the 31-man England squad taken to the World Cup are to be jettisoned for next year’s Six Nations as Eddie Jones begi…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 21:13
'Most painful experience I've had in my life': Maro Itoje opens up on final defeat
Being unable to replicate his side's semi-final performance against the All Blacks is one of the "most painful experiences" of Mar…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 20:46
Sonny Bill Williams mega-million dollar code move could see him switch allegiance at World Cup
Sonny Bill Williams' rumoured cross-code move from rugby union to rugby league could bring with it a switch of allegiance at the i…
Alex McLeod
03 Nov 2019, 18:53
Exeter's use of controversial 'ladder rucking' loophole criticised
Exeter Chief's controversial use of a ruck loophole has come in for heavy criticism online, with many suggesting the practice shou…
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2019, 15:48
Exeter Chiefs win again at Worcester Warriors
Exeter maintained their unbeaten record at Sixways in the Gallagher Premiership but they had to battle hard to overcome Worcester …
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 14:45
'It makes sense doesn't it' - RFU chief admits England keen on Eddie Jones beyond 2021
Eddie Jones will remain England head coach until at least 2021 and possibly beyond after his performance at the World Cup received…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 10:53
South Africa scoop top three gongs at World Rugby awards
England centre lands top award at World Rugby celebration.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 10:32
Pienaar: This is bigger than 1995
South Africa’s 1995 World Cup-winning captain Francois Pienaar has hailed the Springboks’ latest global triumph as bigger than…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 10:21
When and where the Springboks will land back South Africa
The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad are due to arrive back in South Africa on a number of flights from Japan over a t…
RugbyPass
03 Nov 2019, 7:20
Wales' World Cup - Owain Jones' alternative awards
As they ready themselves to head home, here are some decidedly unofficial gongs to hand out…
Owain Jones
03 Nov 2019, 6:24
England's World Cup final loss the most-watched UK TV moment this year
England’s loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final was the most-watched TV moment of the year in the United Kingdom, wi…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 6:08
Saracens facing potential 35 point reduction and a real threat of relegation
Saracens are facing the very real possibility of a mandatory 35-point deduction this season as Premiership Rugby look to throw the…
Ian Cameron
03 Nov 2019, 4:22
Will selecting overseas-based players become a trend after South Africa's compelling triumph?
Most leading countries have a policy of not selecting overseas-based players for their national teams, but will South Africa's ver…
Liam Heagney
03 Nov 2019, 3:55
Tom Curry's first club want him to come home
Tom Curry’s first club have expressed their pride in the England flanker following his appearance in the World Cup final.
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 3:45
The heartbreakingly simple truth of the Rugby World Cup
That’s the thing with sport, it doesn’t have much of a memory. However much we’d like to think it cares about what has come …
Sam Roberts
03 Nov 2019, 3:41
Alex Shaw's RWC 2019: XV of the tournament
We have selected a standout XV from the 2019 Rugby World Cup, where South Africa triumphed over England to lift their third title …
Alex Shaw
03 Nov 2019, 3:31
Scotland lock in Tests against new Rugby World Cup champions
The 2019 Test season may have ended on a dour note for Scotland, but 2020 is promising to be a big year for Gregor Townsend's side…
Tom Vinicombe
03 Nov 2019, 3:13
World Rugby: Adding more teams to the World Cup possible but extending the tournament 'would be challenging'
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has hailed Japan 2019 as “probably the greatest” Rugby World Cup in history and has pro…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 1:10
England's World Cup may have ended in disappointment, but it's not been the worst - or best - part of Eddie Jones' coaching reign
Eddie Jones suffered the agony of World Cup final defeat again. It's one of the most disappointing results of Jones' tenure with E…
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 0:38
From packed out training sessions to scratched swan songs: the highs and lows of RWC 2019
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has finally come to a close, with South Africa crowned champions for the third time. What were the highs …
Online Editors
03 Nov 2019, 0:02
Sonny Bill Williams is right - New Zealand is long overdue for a non-European coach
Sonny Bill Williams is right. We're overdue for a Pacific Island or M?ori coach of the All Blacks and not just in an assistant's o…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 20:52
Mathewson double helps condemn Cardiff to fourth defeat in a row
With Cardiff falling to their fourth defeat in succession, Munster's bonus point win in Wales has moved them a point clear at the …
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 18:28
Benetton's good early-season form continues against Edinburgh
Benetton reached their first-ever quarter-final in last season's PRO14 and their early-season form suggests that achievement won't…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 16:53
Connacht too strong for Ospreys in Guinness PRO14
Connacht took advantage of a weakened and out-of-form Ospreys with a 20-10 Guinness PRO14 victory at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 15:57
Wasps find their sting as Shields and Robson sink Bath
Second-half tries from Brad Shields and Dan Robson saw Wasps edge out Bath 30-22 as they earned their first win of the Gallagher P…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 15:51
'That pisses a lot of people off' - Players, coaches react to scrum annihilation
South Africa's domination of the England scrum set the tone and the platform for South Africa's 32-12 Rugby World Cup final win in…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 14:20
Try for Evans on landmark appearance proves decisive for Scarlets
Wing Steff Evans scored a crucial try on his 100th regional appearance as Scarlets held on for victory in a closely-fought Guinnes…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 14:02
Manu Vunipola boosts Saracens to give England cousins reason to be cheerful
Manu Vunipola’s nerveless late penalty handed reigning champions Saracens a dramatic 16-13 win over valiant newly-promoted Londo…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 13:58
Last gasp Hardwick penalty sees Leicester beat Glocuester
A last-minute Tom Hardwick penalty saw a much-changed Leicester deservedly beat Gloucester 16-13 at Welford Road, registering thei…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 13:52
Erasmus' All Blacks admission: 'Terrible build-up' sparked Boks
The mastermind behind the Springboks’ inspirational Rugby World Cup campaign - Rassie Erasmus - says that it was a dire run-up t…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 13:37
The only Boks player to beat England in two World Cup finals is feeling emotional
Frans Steyn was just 20 years old when South Africa beat England in the 2007 final in Paris... now he has experienced that thrill …
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 12:02
England players' medal reaction has upset a lot of people on Twitter
The England team were understandably bitterly disappointed after they fell to the Springboks in the World Cup final on Saturday, b…
Josh Raisey
02 Nov 2019, 11:18
'We said after that first scrum, let's keep looking for more scrums'
Kyle Sinckler's concussion prompted Dan Cole's third-minute introduction and as soon as South Africa won a penalty at the scrum, t…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 10:58
'The Springboks straightened us' - Maro Itoje's take on England's loss
Pointing the finger of blame in the wake of losing the biggest match of your career is difficult but Maro Itoje believes England's…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 9:31
Full post-match press conference: Eddie Jones' attempts to explain RWC implosion
Eddie Jones says that England are going to be “kicking stones for four years” following their comprehensive World Cup final de…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 9:26
What Rassie Erasmus said to Boks before RWC Final win
South Africa head coach Rassie Eramsus had some inspirational words for his Springbok team ahead of their historic Rugby World Cup…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 9:07
England's single biggest failure: according to Clive Woodward
Former England coach and World Cup winner Clive Woodward lauded South Africa for their victory in the final in Japan.
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 8:17
South Africa player ratings vs England
No team had ever before won the World Cup having lost a pool match, but Rassie Erasmus' South Africa put that dubious history to b…
Liam Heagney
02 Nov 2019, 8:10
Eddie Jones refuses to blame bus incident for England RWC Final loss
England head coach Eddie Jones has refused to blame a delay to his side's bus journey to Yokohama for their lacklustre display in …
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 7:52
What next for Eddie Jones? Four possible options
Will he look to extend his contract beyond the summer of 2021 despite the disappointment of World Cup final defeat?
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 7:28
England player ratings vs South Africa - RWC final
England player ratings from the 32-12 loss to South Africa in the World Cup final, a result that takes their tally to a win and th…
Alex Shaw
02 Nov 2019, 7:13
Kyle Sinckler 'out before he hit the ground' after being brutally KO'd just minutes into World Cup final
England got off to a shaky start in their lost World Cup final, an opening compounded by the loss of tighthead Kyle Sinckler after…
Ian Cameron
02 Nov 2019, 5:40
Glasgow Warriors rout Kings as World Cup stars return in style
Glasgow’s returning World Cup players helped them to a much-improved performance and a 50-0 win over Southern Kings.
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 4:57
Nigel Owens left in tears by gesture from Owen Farrell and All Blacks captain Kieran Read
World Rugby referee Nigel Owens has opened up on his experience at the 2019 Rugby World Cup while revealing the heartwarming gestu…
Online Editors
02 Nov 2019, 4:26
Recap: England vs South Africa LIVE | Rugby World Cup final
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup final match between England versus South Africa in Yokohama.
RugbyPass
02 Nov 2019, 4:18
How England's golden World Cup run is inspiring some of the Premier League's biggest names
As England prepare to challenge South Africa for the World Cup this weekend, their unblemished run to the tournament's final has p…
Alex McLeod
01 Nov 2019, 23:49
'Not sure how that is going to work to be honest' - Steve Hansen's blunt assessment of Warren Gatland's coaching plans with the Chiefs
In the wake of his victorious final clash against Warren Gatland, Steve Hansen brought into question the departing Welsh head coac…
Alex McLeod
01 Nov 2019, 22:02
The stats that prove Warren Gatland's success as Wales head coach
The New Zealander’s tenure ended after 12 years, 151 Tests and four Six Nations titles.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 20:04
Callum Sheedy helps Bristol Bears squeeze past Sale Sharks
Callum Sheedy scored 11 points as Bristol won a scrappy match against Sale 16-10 at Ashton Gate.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 19:02
Northampton continue to set pace with comfortable victory over Harlequins
Early leaders Northampton blew Harlequins away to secure a third win in as many Premiership matches.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 18:45
Steve Hansen overcome with emotion by crowd gesture as All Blacks career comes to a close
When the final whistle sounded in the All Blacks' 40-17 decimation of Wales for third place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, it ended …
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 18:22
Owen Farrell: 'No fear' mantra as England stand on edge of history
Owen Farrell expects his England team-mates to seize their opportunity to realise their boyhood dreams by emptying the tanks in Sa…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 17:59
There's been quite a reaction to the controversial omissions from the POTY shortlist
The World Rugby player of the year shortlist has been announced, and three players from this Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final ha…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2019, 16:47
'We are different South Africans from different walks of life'
As the captain who has come to personify his multi-cultural country, Siya Kolisi is delighted that so many players from different …
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 13:52
'It would break my heart if Wales went back into the doldrums'
Warren Gatland's twelve-year stint in charge of Wales came to an end on Friday in Tokyo and he has departed with one wish for thei…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 13:05
At the risk of being labelled an arrogant Englishman, this group is primed to inspire a new generation - Andy Goode
Pinning his colours firmly to the mast for the World Cup final, columnist Andy Goode declares that this group under Eddie Jones lo…
Andy Goode
01 Nov 2019, 13:03
'It's hard for brown/black people to even be considered to coach'
Jamie Joseph's success coaching Japan has resulted in him being nominated for World Rugby's coach of the year, but can he go all t…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2019, 11:35
Why George Kruis feels England need to 'man up' versus the Boks
England are on their guard in Yokohama to ensure some aspects of their June 2018 tour to South Africa and the 2019 Six Nations don…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 10:57
Steve Hansen fires a parting shot at the self-interested Six Nations
With Japan 2019 having caught the imagination of the non-rugby public around the world, Steve Hansen has called on the Six Nations…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 10:01
Another Premiership player allowed to skip a match to watch a brother in the RWC final
Social media has illustrated its positive use this week, campaigning for Ben Curry and Marcus Watson to skip Premiership games and…
Josh Raisey
01 Nov 2019, 9:11
Wales player ratings vs New Zealand
Having played themselves to a standstill in their semi-final loss to South Africa last Sunday, Wales didn't have enough energy abo…
Liam Heagney
01 Nov 2019, 8:06
Six-try New Zealand prove much too good for Wales in bronze play-off
Participation in the bronze medal match wasn't what New Zealand or Wales wanted at the World Cup but a fixture that had eight trie…
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 7:17
New Zealand player ratings vs Wales
Conjecture in the lead up to the bronze play-off match was that the game was unwanted, but there was still plenty to cheer through…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Nov 2019, 7:04
Eddie Jones: 'I'm almost redundant now. The team's running the team'
Eddie Jones has challenged his England players to inspire the nation by toppling South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup final.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 5:42
Wilkinson's telling last-minute workshop with Owen Farrell
The 40-year-old former England fly-half was present for the week’s last training session at Tokyo’s Fuchu Asahi Football Park.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 5:23
Recap: New Zealand vs Wales LIVE | Rugby World Cup
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup bronze medal play-off match between New Zealand versus Wales …
RugbyPass
01 Nov 2019, 4:44
The strange reason why Siya Kolisi was made Springboks captain
Siya Kolisi's appointment as captain of the Springboks has been widely considered one of the best decisions of coach Rassie Erasmu…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Nov 2019, 1:21
The Bill Ellis Podcast - Episode 8 - McOnie, Mils, & Bates dissect All Blacks RWC semi final loss
Were they All Blacks too light on experience? How do you stop Tuilagi? And do they need more Maori or Polynesian flavour on the ne…
RugbyPass
01 Nov 2019, 1:12
Major snubs in World Rugby Player of the Year nominations
World Rugby has announced the shortlist of players for the 2019 Player of the Year award and there are some major omissions.
Online Editors
01 Nov 2019, 0:15
The 'dreadful game of rugby' that bored the world
Last week's World Cup mixtures were a bit of a mixed bag, but they were both considerably more enthraling than what was going on i…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2019, 23:04
Waratahs to spread the love in 2020
One of Super Rugby's growing issues is that stadiums in Australia and New Zealand are often awash of empty seats on match day. The…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Oct 2019, 22:48
Rugby World Cup 2019 | All you need to know: All Blacks v Wales battle for bronze
It's the game no one wants to play, but the All Blacks and Wales will nevertheless do battle with each other in the World Cup bron…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 22:21
'Bogus and bullying': UK media critic calls for All Blacks haka ban
New Zealand rugby's most famous critic has called for the All Blacks to stop performing the haka before test matches, calling it "…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 21:21
Richie McCaw for All Blacks coach? Former captain on coaching, playing again and rivals
Richie McCaw says he would like to enter the coaching fraternity one day, but what about coaching the All Blacks?
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 20:02
Australia to play Ireland in SCG - report
Australia will reportedly play Ireland next year in the first rugby Test at the SCG in 34 years.
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 17:27
Picking a Rugby World Cup 2019 team of the tournament XV
England and South Africa will meet this weekend in the Rugby World Cup final and ahead of the showpiece in Yokohama, the PA News a…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 13:51
Dave Rennie may not be joining the Wallabies after all following another Test team approach
New Zealander Dave Rennie has been heavily linked to the vacant Wallabies job but the Glasgow coach has revealed he has been sound…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 13:43
Liam Williams savages fan on Twitter after being accused of 'arrogance'
Wales and Saracens fullback Liam Williams isn’t going to lie down and let anyone accuse him of arrogance, as he has put a fan in…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2019, 11:57
One All Black was reduced to tears at a media conference ahead of bronze medal play-off
With New Zealand's semi-final defeat to England stil raw, a question about how helpful it was having family in Japan set off an em…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 11:33
Ex-Ireland international suggests Eddie Jones' rise is nothing but 'luck'
A controversial Irish columnist has suggested Eddie Jones' rise to top with his Rugby World Cup finalist England team has relied m…
Ian Cameron
31 Oct 2019, 9:41
Warren Gatland's hilarious alternative to bronze play-off match against All Blacks
It's traditionally the World Cup's worst fixture, the bronze medal play-off, and Warren Gatland has floated a humourous alternativ…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 9:12
Forget Jones and Erasmus, Jamie Joseph is fans' favourite to be coach of the year
Five coaches are shortlisted for World Rugby's coach of the year award and while Saturday's World Cup-winning coach will likely ge…
Josh Raisey
31 Oct 2019, 8:46
'We are a bit anxious, a bit nervous but also very excited'
Eddie Jones' four years in the England job are boiling down to a single 80 minutes in Yokohama and he spent some time on Thursday …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 8:15
It's happened again... a three-week lay-off is once more the punishment for a red card
The established pattern for World Cup red card suspensions - a six-week entry point reduced to three weeks through mitigation - ha…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 8:00
Watson and Tuilagi: How injury hell has given away to the time of their lives
Having lost so much time to lengthy injury spells on the sideline, the run that Anthony Watson and Manu Tuilagi are enjoying in Ja…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 7:10
Erasmus to step down as South Africa head coach after Saturday's final
Rassie Erasmus has succeeded against the odds in guiding South Africa to the final of the 2019 World Cup, but he has confirmed he …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 6:33
Erasmus and Jones head shortlist for World Rugby's coach of the year award
Having respectively guided South Africa and England to Saturday's World Cup final, it was inevitable that Rassie Erasmus and Eddie…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 6:21
RWC Final: England vs South Africa - who has the advantage?
England and South Africa are set to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday in Yokohama, but which of the two nations has th…
Alex Shaw
31 Oct 2019, 6:06
England and South Africa head five-strong shortlist for team of the year award
The list of nominees for the various World Rugby awards continues with five teams - among them, England and South Africa - chosen …
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 6:01
'I don't quite have a Stephen Donald story'
Ben Spencer was feeding his children at home when he took a phone-call that could change the Saracens scrum-half’s life.
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 3:23
Seven of the most chilling, thrilling or seriously ill-thought haka responses
England have been fined for crossing the halfway line in their response to New Zealand’s haka before last week’s World Cup sem…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 3:08
All Blacks coaching race heats up as candidates assemble crack teams
The top two contenders for the soon-to-be-vacant All Blacks head coaching role are set for an almighty tug of war over the same as…
Online Editors
31 Oct 2019, 2:26
No questions about passion, but New Zealand's stalwart forwards look like spent forces
New Zealand were comprehensively taken apart by an English side that played the game of their lives, but that doesn't mean the All…
Tom Vinicombe
31 Oct 2019, 1:19
One change for England as Eddie Jones sticks to the tried and true for World Cup final
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2019 final at Yokohama Stadi…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 23:02
42-cap All Black calls for an end to 'overused' haka
Former All Black Joe Karam believes it's time for the team to take a page out of the history books when it comes to the haka.
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 22:00
Cheslin Kolbe returns for South Africa for Rugby World Cup final
Rassie Erasmus had made one change to the Springboks match-day squad for their Rugby World Cup final with England.
Tom Vinicombe
30 Oct 2019, 20:18
The Owen Farrell player-only meetings - 'Everyone is hanging on every word he says'
England's week is all about delivering the right result on Saturday and Jamie George has highlighted the important role which Owen…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 17:35
People are concerned for Leigh Halfpenny after latest concussion
Thomas Francis, Aaron Wainwright, George North and Leigh Halfpenny are fresh injuries to go alongside the myriad casualties that t…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 16:44
The solid reason why TJ Perenara might not win 'Try of the Year'
TJ Perenara’s try against Namibia looks like the clear favourite, and the majority of fans on social media seem to agree.
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 15:57
How do England beat South Africa in the World Cup final?
Beating New Zealand in a World Cup semi-final is one thing but adding the scalp of South Africa in the final will be quite another…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 12:55
Surprise development at Harlequins as Codling exits just two games into new league season
The new Gallagher Premiership season is just two rounds of fixtures old but there has already been a coaching casualty as Harlequi…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 12:10
'The classic one is always, are you a hooker? That is just so out of date. Unbelievable'
Winning a World Cup for England is a life-changing experience as Rachael Burford knows only too well after her 2014 triumph with h…
Liam Heagney
30 Oct 2019, 11:08
Ntamack the obvious candidate for Breakthrough Player of the Year as Wainwright misses out
World Rugby have announced the three-man shortlist for the Breakthrough Player of the Year award and French talent Romain Ntamack …
Alex Shaw
30 Oct 2019, 11:03
Nigel Owens' classy response to Garces being named RWC final ref
The verdict is clearly that Nigel Owens was more deserving of taking charge of his second final, having supervised the 2015 showca…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 10:49
Leicester Tigers fans already fearing the worst two games into season
English and European giants Leicester Tigers endured their annus horribilis last season, finishing eleventh in the Gallagher Premi…
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 9:48
Dallaglio: How England players responded at final whistle a 'good sign'
Lawrence Dallaglio has predicted a special future for England’s World Cup-chasing team ahead of their bid for global glory.
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 9:28
All Blacks fans wondering if XV versus Wales would have beaten England
With Ryan Crotty and a number of other seasoned internationals recalled to the New Zeland XV to face Wales, some ABs fans believe …
Josh Raisey
30 Oct 2019, 8:39
Can high tackle sanction framework be branded a success as concussion rates are down at 2019 RWC?
Concussion and injury rates have been negative PR for rugby in recent years but World Rugby have announced a reduction in these is…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 7:28
Perenara's acrobatic finish versus Namibia makes shortlist of four for try of the year award
New Zealand can no longer win the World Cup following their defeat to England but one of their tries in Japan, TJ Perenara's effor…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 6:10
Wales fullback Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Wales fullback Liam Williams could face a lengthy lay-off after being injured at the World Cup.
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 6:06
Gatland finally explains what he really meant about England playing their final in the semi-final
Verbal sparring has always been a feature of the Eddie Jones-Warren Gatland relationship and with Jones landing a telling blow on …
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 5:45
Mtawarira: Unlike other Springbok coaches, Rassie is 'honest'
Springbok loosehead Tendai Mtawarira opens up on race, Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Rugby World Cup final against E…
Alex Shaw
30 Oct 2019, 4:55
Sam Burgess forced to retire
Sam Burgess says he was was left with no choice but to walk away from rugby league after succumbing to a left shoulder injury.
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 4:54
All Blacks respond to English fine: 'They're a pretty wealthy union so they can take the hit'
Dane Coles raised his hand for the best one liner of the World Cup by bluntly assessing how England's wealthy players will have no…
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 3:58
Steve Hansen quietens down the rumours: 'Thanks, Eddie. I'm not actually coming to Japan to coach that team'
Following Saturday's match between England and New Zealand, Eddie Jones made a few comments about Steve Hansen's future. It turns …
Tom Vinicombe
30 Oct 2019, 3:32
World Rugby announce Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees
World Rugby have named the three nominees for the breakthrough player of the year award, with the winner set to be announced this …
Online Editors
30 Oct 2019, 0:07
Wales chop and change side in final Test of Warren Gatland's twelve-year tenure
Wales have named a much-changed side for their World Cup bronze final match against New Zealand in Tokyo on Friday.
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 23:34
All Blacks welcome back departing veterans for Wales third-and-fourth play-off clash
Four departing All Blacks will get to sign off their international careers on their own terms after being named to face Wales in t…
Alex McLeod
29 Oct 2019, 22:45
The 'clearly unfair' tie-break rule in new rugby variant has left fans absolutely baffled
For fans watching the RugbyX's inaugural tournament, it became quickly apparent that the tie-breaker used in the condensed format …
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 21:38
Why England World Cup victory could be disastrous for the Wallabies
A World Cup triumph with England would only motivate Eddie Jones to see out his contract and "build a dynasty" rather than return …
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 21:34
World Rugby branded a 'joke' for reported haka fine
World Rugby has been accused of mixed messages after reportedly fining England for its counter to New Zealand's haka three days af…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 19:56
Wales coach's warning to 'miserable as hell' Steve Hansen
If the browbeaten All Blacks were expecting an easier time of it in the World Cup bronze match against Wales on Friday, they have …
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 17:05
Erasmus sounds happy that South Africa have bored their way into Saturday's final
Rassie Erasmus accepts that South Africa's limited approach has won them few fans at the World Cup, but he insists that results ar…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 13:18
World Cup winner Wilkinson on what England must do to emulate class of 2003
It's 16 years since England last lifted the World Cup and 2003 match-winner Jonny Wilkinson has some advice as the class of 2019 p…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 12:49
A 'Watson To World Cup' campaign has now launched after the Curry success
Following social media's success convincing Sale to allow Ben Curry to watch twin Tom play in the World Cup final, a campaign has …
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2019, 11:12
World Cup finalists England dominate potential British and Irish Lions XV for 2021
Who is currently impressing and who will be in good shape to compete for a spot on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Afric…
Alex Shaw
29 Oct 2019, 9:45
The veteran Bok and the young Englishman make an odd couple, but they have bonded over beers in Bath
There is an eleven-year age difference between Sam Underhill and Francois Louw but the respect will be clear when the Bath team-ma…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 8:12
Ben Curry responds after social media campaign gets him to Japan to watch England twin Tom
The power of social media has been evident in recent days as support for Ben Curry has convinced Sale to allow him to skip a leagu…
Josh Raisey
29 Oct 2019, 6:59
'Everyone takes the mick out of me when I say I still think it was a try but I genuinely do'
Twelve years since he was denied what he felt was a legitimate try for England in the World Cup final versus South Africa, Mark Cu…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 6:28
'Family can be a distraction. Tickets, giving you pointers on how to play rugby... my auntie is always great for that'
England's first appearance in a World Cup final since 2007 has caught the imagination of the large Vunipola family who are despera…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 5:43
Why would Eddie Jones return to Australia when he can build a dynasty with England?
A World Cup triumph with England would only motivate Eddie Jones to see out his contract and "build a dynasty" rather than return …
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 4:28
South Africa left out in the cold for developing 2020 mid-year schedule
The latest 2020 July fixture rumours could spell bad news for South Africa, with the top four European sides all having fairly pac…
Tom Vinicombe
29 Oct 2019, 3:42
Springboks 2007 World Cup stars: Where are they now?
In anticipation of facing the same opposition in the same match that secured them the 2007 World Cup title this weekend, we look a…
Alex McLeod
29 Oct 2019, 2:47
The successes keep coming for South Africa with Cape Town set to host the 2022 Sevens World Cup
South Africa will host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 after the World Rugby Council awarded the hosting rights for the premier tourna…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 1:13
Jerome Garces to be first French referee to take charge of a World Cup final
World Rugby has announced that France's Jérôme Garcès will referee the Rugby World Cup 2019 final between England and South Afr…
Online Editors
29 Oct 2019, 0:28
Expect a Ben Smith swansong on Friday with All Blacks primed to make changes
Steve Hansen as good as confirmed that we shouldn't expect to see the same All Blacks team trotted out against Wales that waged wa…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Oct 2019, 23:34
The act abolished in the seventies that could prevent another semi-final snore-fest
One for the purists', a 'test of attrition', a 'classic slog'. There are many charitable ways to describe Sunday's RWC semi-final …
Tom Vinicombe
28 Oct 2019, 22:24
Why it would be 'extra special' if South Africa won World Cup under captain Siya Kolisi
Veteran Springboks prop Tendai Mtawarira believes it would be "extra special" if South Africa won their third World Cup crown unde…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 21:30
Kiwi duo primed for Wales following World Cup exit
Two New Zealanders could play a key role in Wales' re-build following their semi-final exit from the World Cup.
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 21:04
Sonny Bill Williams' reported $9.7m post-World Cup offer
All Blacks second five-eighth Sonny Bill Willams has reportedly been offered a staggering $9.7m contract for his services after th…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 17:33
'We hate the English, but...' - old enemy of England can't help but be impressed
After England’s historic victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday, former France international Fre…
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2019, 16:33
Springboks must improve tactics or they'll lose to England
South Africa booked their place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England with an attritional win over Wales on Sunday, bu…
Josh Raisey
28 Oct 2019, 13:27
There's been a long-held creativity void within the Welsh set-up
At the final whistle, Welsh players stood tall, transfixed to the turf, looking for something to fixate their glassy eyes on. They…
Owain Jones
28 Oct 2019, 13:05
Kiwi fans spewing as TVNZ won't be showing All Blacks on Friday - it'll be Coronation Street instead
It's the game no one wants to play - and TVNZ will not screen the All Blacks' playoff for the Rugby World Cup bronze medal with Wa…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 11:15
Tindall: Ali Williams explained why 'V' formation the perfect Haka foil
England’s 2003 World Cup winner Mike Tindall believes England’s semi-final win over New Zealand was their best ever performanc…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 10:35
England's 2003 World Cup heroes - Where are they now?
Eddie Jones’ side bid to replicate the success of 2003 against South Africa on Saturday.
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 9:09
Northampton Saints land major coup in England U20s star Kpoku
Northampton Saints have carried off a significant coup in nailing down the signing of highly-rated Saracens secondrow Joel Kpoku -…
Ian Cameron
28 Oct 2019, 6:13
England facing a kicking? South Africa ready to put boot to ball again
Both South Africa and England have excelled with their kicking games so far at the Rugby World Cup and it's likely to prove decisi…
Alex Shaw
28 Oct 2019, 6:08
Eddie Jones burns Gatland over barbed comment ahead of World Cup final
England will play South Africa after earlier dealing with the All Blacks.
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 5:39
NZR explain why they're effectively ruling out Warren Gatland as an All Blacks' coach
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew says Wales coach Warren Gatland is unlikely to be considered to succeed Steve Hansen a…
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 3:54
Wales to 'bounce back' with third place over New Zealand, Tipuric says
The side will look to end their World Cup campaign on a high and claim a rare victory over New Zealand.
Online Editors
28 Oct 2019, 3:01
Can anyone stop England from scooping the player of the year award?
Next week, rugby royalty from across the globe will gather to see, amongst other awards, who has won the World Rugby Player of the…
Tom Vinicombe
28 Oct 2019, 2:35
Where the All Blacks got it absolutely wrong and played right into Eddie's hands
This recipe would be repeated over and over as the All Blacks failed to adopt a kicking strategy around contested kicking, which l…
Ben Smith
28 Oct 2019, 2:28
Ford admits England's 2015 flop played major role in World Cup assault in Japan
England made unwanted World Cup history at the 2015 tournament.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 18:12
Humbled All Blacks find an unlikely ally in Matt Giteau
The All Blacks have found an unlikely ally on Twitter with Wallaby Test great Matt Giteau coming to their defence in the wake of t…
Ian Cameron
27 Oct 2019, 17:29
England prospect Earl scores brace as Saracens topple Tigers
Saracens suffered a shock loss to Northampton last week.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 15:55
'No one likes England' - but Eddie Jones' team hate everyone else so much more
Eddie Jones will have to beat the Springboks in a different fashion, but there is no one better placed to pull it off.
Sam Roberts
27 Oct 2019, 13:46
Analysis: The England tactics that stunned New Zealand
“Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.” – Anne Bradstreet
Conor Wilson
27 Oct 2019, 12:58
South Africa player ratings vs Wales - RWC SF
It was far from a classic but South Africa did enough to book their place in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against England with…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 11:08
Billy Vunipola reveals the brutal plan England executed to beat the All Blacks
England’s number eight reflects on a stunning World Cup semi-final victory over New Zealand.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 10:14
Gatland: England may have already played their World Cup final
The Wales coached fired a pointed remark towards England after losing out to South Africa.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 9:51
How Twitter reacted to Wales' agonising World Cup semi-final defeat
A host of former Wales internationals led the tributes on social media after Warren Gatland's team bowed out of the Rugby World Cu…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 8:59
Warren Gatland identifies the key area that cost Wales against South Africa
Wales coach Warren Gatland admitted his side paid the price for conceding too many penalties as they suffered an agonising 19-16 d…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 8:28
Wales player ratings vs South Africa - RWC SF
Wales held up well in the scrum and the lineout but, in the end, were worn down by the Springboks and couldn't make it a fairytale…
Rhiannon Garth Jones
27 Oct 2019, 7:51
England quartet injury concerns as Willi Heinz is officially ruled out
Owen Farrell, Jonny May, Anthony Watson and Kyle Sinckler will all be monitored.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 7:25
It's an England-South Africa RWC final as Boks edge out Wales
Handre Pollard kicked three penalties to Dan Biggar’s two.
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 7:08
Social media can't deal with the amount of kicking in #WALvRSA
The amount of kicking and the lack of passing has been a feature of the first half of the Rugby World Cup semi-final between Wales…
Ian Cameron
27 Oct 2019, 5:48
Recap: Wales vs South Africa LIVE | Rugby World Cup
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup semi-final match between Wales versus South Africa in Yokoham…
RugbyPass
27 Oct 2019, 4:21
The scariest thing about this English side? Three of their best performers won't peak until the next World Cup - at the earliest
Maro Itoje, Sam Underhill and Tom Curry, three of England's best, were also the three youngest players in their 23 and will be ter…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Oct 2019, 4:10
What was the first thing that Steve Hansen did after the All Blacks' loss sunk in?
The morning after the night before and the All Blacks are struggling to suppress raw emotions attached to their World Cup semifina…
Online Editors
27 Oct 2019, 2:24
New Zealand sorely missed the unpredictability of one of the game's most elusive players
A fit Damian McKenzie would have given the All Blacks a threatening ball-runner from the backfield and also allowed the nation's m…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Oct 2019, 0:52
Western Force's success shows alternative pathway to Super Rugby
There is every chance that Western Force are in a stronger place now without being in Super Rugby as they rammed home their power …
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 22:47
Who is primed to take over from Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach?
Once the dust settles from the All Blacks' 19-7 loss to England, attention will turn to finding a successor to the departing Steve…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 22:15
Sir Ian McGeechan: New Zealand should have lost by more
It's no exaggeration to say that England's remarkable win over New Zealand was one of the best games of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan ha…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 21:54
Red card opens the door for Farrell to strike late for Connacht
Former Ulster player Ruan Pienaar was poised to enjoy a winning return to Ireland until Cheetahs suffered a red card and allowed a…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 16:33
Ben Spencer is being flown to Japan
England have been forced into a late call-up with back-up scrum-half Willi Heinz likely to be ruled out of the tournament with a h…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 15:37
Late tries allow Northampton skew the scoreline and win comfortably
Quickfire tries from George Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme inside the final 15 minutes made sure Northampton enjoyed a maximum poi…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 14:08
Gustard satisfied as 'ugly game with small margins' tips Harlequins' way
Poor weather meant conditions weren't good for rugby at the Stoop but a second-half tactical change tipped the outcome the way of …
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 13:51
Dean Ryan grabs first big PRO14 scalp
The Dragons enjoyed a first Rodney Parade win of the calendar year in the Guinness PRO14 after upsetting Glasgow 18-5 at rain-soak…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 13:24
Australia would have to 'break bank' for Eddie Jones
Rugby Australia are being urged to bring back Eddie Jones after the Australian coach engineered another historic Rugby World Cup t…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 13:06
Diamond delighted with Sale's response after 'kick up the backside last week'
A ruthless display from Sale meant London Irish were never in the game and the visitors ran riot in a 41-7 win at the Madejski Sta…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:49
'Model pro' Simpson stings former club Wasps
Gloucester scrum-half Joe Simpson scored two tries against his former club as Wasps continued their poor start to the new Gallaghe…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:43
'We knew it would rile them up, it probably felt like we disrespected them'
Mako Vunipola has admitted England knew they were playing with fire with their haka response, but they felt they needed to serve n…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:34
Video: 'New Zealand are the God of rugby' - Eddie Jones' full post-match press conference
England will face Wales or South Africa in next Saturday’s World Cup final.
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:18
Video: 'We are hurting' - Steve Hansen's full post-match press conference
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen praised England as deserved winners after Eddie Jones’ team ended their reign as world champions.…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:08
'I don't think my vocabulary is good enough to describe that!'
As he prepares to win his 91st Wales cap, George North knows the magnitude of Sunday's occasion but he is having trouble putting i…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 12:06
Sam Underhill cementing himself as All Blacks' budding bogeyman
England were dominant in their 19-7 win over New Zealand on Saturday and one man, Sam Underhill, is rapidly developing into the Al…
Alex Shaw
26 Oct 2019, 11:17
'It was a no-brainer to come and join... Leicester is a similar situation to the Bulls'
Picking a once-great club up off the canvas is a process Hanro Liebenberg experienced at the Bulls... now he wants to similarly re…
Liam Heagney
26 Oct 2019, 10:27
Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi explain England's response to the haka
Owen Farrell and Manu Tuilagi have explained England's response to the haka moments before their crunch semi-final with New Zealan…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 9:24
'Little boys bullied' - English media reacts to defeat of All Blacks
The Rugby World Cup will have a new home for the next four years after England knocked out the All Blacks with a stunning 19-7 sem…
RugbyPass
26 Oct 2019, 8:49
Steve Hansen turns on reporter over 'pretty disrespectful' Kieran Read question
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen turned on a reporter post-match in Yokohama after what he branded as a "pretty average" question tha…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 7:51
'Immense' - How Twitter reacted to England's memorable victory over the All Blacks
Former England players were out in force to pay tribute, while others poked fun at another costly New Zealand defeat.
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 7:19
'We don't bet, we don't look at the bookies, we aren't concerned (we're favourites for the final)...'
Having sent defending champions New Zealand packing, England are now favourites to lift the World Cup next weekend in Japan but Ed…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 7:19
England player ratings vs New Zealand
England player ratings from their 19-7 win over New Zealand in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup. They will play Wales or Sout…
Alex Shaw
26 Oct 2019, 6:13
Stunner... England dethrone New Zealand with one of their greatest-ever displays
The odds were against England causing an upset in their World Cup semi-final, but a power-packed performance floored New Zealand i…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 6:13
New Zealand player ratings vs England
It was the match many were billing as the 'true final' and it didn't disappoint... the All Blacks were bullied across the park, bu…
Tom Vinicombe
26 Oct 2019, 6:09
How Owen Farrell responded to the haka has split the internet
Owen Farrell is a player that tends to split opinion and his response to the haka in Yokohama before England's crunch semi-final w…
Ian Cameron
26 Oct 2019, 4:35
Itoje: 'We're going to get them'
Maro Itoje senses that England are poised to stun New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup semi-final by declaring: "We're going to get…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 3:48
Tasman claim maiden Mitre 10 Cup title with tense victory over Wellington
Tasman have won the Mitre 10 Cup title for the first time in their 13-year history, downing Wellington in a tight affair at Trafal…
Alex McLeod
26 Oct 2019, 3:13
Recap: England vs New Zealand LIVE | Rugby World Cup
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup semi-final match between England versus New Zealand in Yokoha…
RugbyPass
26 Oct 2019, 3:01
'Feeling pretty nervous': Dan Carter shares personal notes leading into 2015 World Cup crunch time
Dan Carter has shared an insight into his headspace leading into the 2015 World Cup knockout matches on the eve of New Zealand's W…
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 1:16
Rugby World Cup 2019 | All Blacks v England: All you need to know
After destroying Ireland 46-14, the All Blacks are seeking to find a similar level of performance against England.
Online Editors
26 Oct 2019, 0:11
Joe Moody steers clear of verbal clash with England's 'emotional time bomb' Kyle Sinckler
All Blacks prop Joe Moody refused to give an inch when quizzed about the prospect of coming up against in-form England prop Kyle S…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 23:29
The million-pound jackpot England will put on the line against the All Blacks
A place in the Rugby World Cup final isn't the only thing that will go on the line as England prepare to face-off against the All …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 22:23
Sloppy Ulster fail to put fairly ragged Cardiff to the sword
Ulster cantered into an early 17-point lead in Belfast but they then lost their way against Cardiff and their winning performance …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 19:05
Munster bag a bonus in redemptive win over Ospreys
Humbled in South Africa on their last outing, Munster had amends to make when they hosted Ospreys in Cork and they eventually got …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 18:45
Bath do just enough to spoil Stuart Hogg's Premiership debut
Well beaten last weekend on opening night of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season, Bath were on a mission to bounce back at th…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 18:26
'We're going to get them' - Maro Itoje senses England will stun New Zealand
The All Blacks are odds-on favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a third successive time, but Maro Itoje believes an upset …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 18:05
Saracens dealt a huge winter blow as Alex Goode is out until 2020
Saracens' squad depth is being tested by World Cup call-ups, suspension and injuries, with Alex Goode the latest player to become …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 12:10
'By moving Farrell out one, he can't have the influence he does when he is in the No10 jersey' - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has been bold with his selection again but it’s a mistake to revert to the George Ford/Owen Farrell axis against the…
Andy Goode
25 Oct 2019, 11:51
How Wales' Aaron Wainwright could have been playing League Two football this weekend at Colchester
Aaron Wainwright could this weekend have been lining out for Newport in a League Two game at Colchester instead of trying to help …
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 10:52
'I don't think we did our due diligence in terms of looking at them closely enough... it was very amateur'
It's 24 years since Jonah Lomu ran in four tries in a devastating semi-final display in Cape Town to eliminate England, but Dean R…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 9:52
Wales fans still buoyant despite their injury worries ahead of semi-final
Wales have not had much luck with injuries at this World Cup, but they have an ability to roll with the setbacks and still produce…
Josh Raisey
25 Oct 2019, 9:18
'If they don't know who we are, then they will Saturday'
Five years since All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick mistakenly identified Courtney Lawes, calling him Michael Laws, the second row i…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 7:59
Auftragstaktik: The style of winning teams and the reason the Wallabies lost
The military philosophy of Auftragstaktik is visible in rugby circles, but this was clearly not the case with Australia as Michael…
Conor Wilson
25 Oct 2019, 7:04
England's biggest hurdle this weekend could well be what cricket legend Brian Lara once alluded to
A 24-year-old quip from cricket legend Brian Lara sums up what England's rugby team face this weekend as they prepare to cope with…
Sam Roberts
25 Oct 2019, 6:00
The very special story of how Makazole Mapimpi went from walking 10kms to his rural school to Springboks fame
Sixteen months ago, Makazole Mapimpi was someone who had yet to make a Test level debut. A dozen caps later, though, the 29-year-o…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 4:50
Wales have never even made a final, let alone won a World Cup
.Warren Gatland believes it would be an “unbelievable” achievement for Wales to reach the Rugby World Cup final.
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 4:28
'It's just completely ridiculous, unfair, un-Australian'
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest has blamed the leadership of Rugby Australia for the Wallabies' failings at the recent W…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 3:16
The Bill Ellis Podcast - Episode 7 - Rugby World Cup Semis
This week on the Bill Ellis Podcast, James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates talk us through the Rugby World Cup semi finals…
RugbyPass
25 Oct 2019, 3:13
Outgoing Springboks head coach: 'I'm seeing the future and [Gatland and I] will definitely compete again'
The ‘coaching’ part of his job title may disappear, but don’t expect Rassie Erasmus to go sit behind a desk.
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 2:51
The rematch they've all been waiting for: age-grade New Zealand and England sides look to get revenge
It's been well documented that the last time England and New Zealand faced off in a World Cup was in 1999, but players from both t…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Oct 2019, 2:13
How to beat the All Blacks: The eight-point plan that could earn England a place in the World Cup final
Ex-World Cup-winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has offered England a comprehensive plan to dethrone the back-to-back reigning world…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 0:43
Travel delay for England forces change of plans for semi-final
England will review their travel plans for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against New Zealand after arriving late for today’s…
Online Editors
25 Oct 2019, 0:31
World Cup over for star fullback as Wales make three changes
Star fullback Liam Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup following an ankle injury sustained in an …
Tom Vinicombe
24 Oct 2019, 23:06
Richie Mo'unga reveals heartache following Owen Franks' omission from All Blacks squad
An emotional Richie Mo'unga has revealed how he felt after longtime friend and teammate Owen Franks missed the cut for the All Bla…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 22:49
Eddie Jones and his English players have plenty of experience getting the best of the All Blacks
Eddie Jones said his England team were braced to deal with the unexpected when they play New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals,…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 22:12
Wallabies legend unloads on Michael Cheika after 'ugly' altercation
An ex-Wallabies captain has unleashed on Michael Cheika following his 'ugly' altercation with Rugby Australia chief executive Rael…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 19:37
Eddie Jones compares England beating All Blacks to Alex Ferguson dethroning Liverpool
The All Blacks are in pursuit of an unprecedented third successive global crown.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 18:12
'Jordie's a psycho because he's been bullied' - Dane Coles' humorous rundown of the Barretts
The presence of all three Barrett brothers in the New Zealand matchday squad to face England on Saturday has generated much attent…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 14:27
Stuart Hogg mercilessly roasted on first day of training at Sandy Park
Stuart Hogg's new Exeter Chiefs teammates didn't take long to get into the Scotsman on his first day at Sandy Park.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 13:22
Tigers' scrumhalf Harrison to walk away from the game at 29
Sam Harrison will depart Leicester Tigers in the New Year, with the 29-year-old deciding to pursue career opportunities away from …
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 13:04
The quiet return of Mark Wilson is long overdue according to England fans
Eddie Jones has tweaked the team that overcame Australia last weekend ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against the Al…
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2019, 12:35
Williams ankle injury in training - reports
Leigh Halfpenny likely to replace Williams at full-back if he is ruled out of semi-final.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 11:59
Vahaamahina receives second longest ban of RWC
Having flown home from Japan following last Sunday's World Cup quarter-final defeat, Sebastien Vahaamahina learned via video confe…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 11:24
Stuart Hogg set for Exeter debut and he'll have another British and Irish Lion alongside
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has had the luxury of being able to call upon two British and Irish Lions for the match agains…
Josh Raisey
24 Oct 2019, 10:56
How a physio who fell into coaching became joined at the hip with Erasmus in rejuvenating the Springboks
Springboks duo Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have been like two peas in a pod ever since they first went to work together at…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 10:23
'If I am the shield, Billy must be talking himself up as the sword'
It was an 'anything New Zealand can do, England can do better' type of Thursday in Tokyo as the Vunipola brothers fronted media to…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 8:19
Dave Rennie and Wallabies a done deal - reports
Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie is all but confirmed as the next Wallabies head coach - according to reports coming out of…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct 2019, 7:50
World Cup's pattern of red card punishments filters down into PRO14
The majority of the red card punishments handed out at the World Cup have resulted in three-week bans and the same sanction has be…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 7:45
Ford and Tuilagi switches show Eddie's hand ahead of All Blacks
The reintroduction of George Ford and positional switch for Manu Tuilagi promises a much more attacking England side than the team…
Alex Shaw
24 Oct 2019, 7:37
Five remarkable Eddie Jones highs and four bruising lows
England will face New Zealand on Saturday with a place in the Rugby World Cup final at stake and bragging rights on the line.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 7:22
'You only usually get a press conference of this many people when you've done something bad... we haven't'
Having restored George Ford to start at out-half, Eddie Jones believes his England team are ready to play the certain game they ne…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 7:11
Jake White's ringing endorsement for Alun Wyn Jones' World Cup title chances
After leading Wales to their second World Cup semi-final in the last three tournaments, Alun Wyn Jones' leadership has been glowin…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 6:02
Reunited: 17 years after two of the brothers last shared a room, they are sharing again this week
World Cup semi-final week in Japan has provided Beauden Barrett with the novel opportunity of rooming with younger brother Scott f…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 5:08
England make one change for the semi-final and it is potentially massive
Eddie Jones has declared his hand for the World Cup semi-final versus New Zealand and his England XV shows one change from the qua…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 4:09
Steve Hansen not showing his hand on Cane/Barrett call, but 'obviously it's strategic'
Steve Hansen's surprise tactical selection of Scott Barrett at blindside flanker is far more important than any rhetoric either co…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 3:49
Eddie Jones providing media with 'the best clickbait in the world'
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen has laughed off spying suggestions from the England camp and described them as “the best clickbait…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 2:38
'I tried to be like him' - Manu Tuilagi heads into New Zealand clash looking to emulate idol Jonah Lomu
The England centre wants to make his mark when he faces the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 2:27
Huge loss for Springboks with Cheslin Kolbe unavailable for semi-final
Young wing Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final again…
Online Editors
24 Oct 2019, 2:20
The best referee in the world won't be in charge of a match this weekend - but what does that mean for the World Cup final?
When Nigel Owens and Jérôme Garcès were announced as the referees for this weekend's World Cup semi-final matches, fans underst…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 23:04
All Blacks spring a surprise for World Cup semi-final
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has broken from tradition and made an unexpected change to the All Blacks lineup for their sem…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 22:34
The Rugby World Cup weekend that nobody wanted
It is true. For all the good that sport does, the way it can reach into the soul and nourish your nether regions, it doesn’t alw…
Sam Roberts
23 Oct 2019, 14:48
'They know they're human. They bleed, they drop balls, they miss tackles like every other player'
England are tapping into the experience of their squad who were on the drawn British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2017 t…
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 13:05
Springbok Marvin Orie joins Ospreys on loan
Ospreys have signed South Africa international Marvin Orie on a short-term loan as second-row cover for their World Cup stars.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 12:29
'Doing something like that off the field is not something that we stand for'
South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has distanced the Springboks from allegations of spying on team training at the Rugby…
Ian Cameron
23 Oct 2019, 12:02
Remarkable stat suggests Elliot Daly is Eddie's real golden boy at the back
There are still calls from fans for Eddie Jones to move Elliot Daly from fullback and switch him with Anthony Watson on the wing.
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 11:31
Forget his physique, Justin Tipuric must be considered Springbok enemy No.1
Justin Tipuric doesn’t do self-promotion. The most outlandish part of his persona is his bright blue scrum cap, which conver…
Owain Jones
23 Oct 2019, 10:57
Three key areas for England to beat New Zealand
England will be up against it when they take on New Zealand in the semi-finals, but if they win these three key areas, they will g…
Alex Shaw
23 Oct 2019, 9:00
As Quade Cooper spat vitriol, his ex-teammate jumped to Cheika's defence
In the aftermath of Australia’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to England on Saturday, it has not been pleasant for departin…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 7:47
Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sends apology
Springboks prop Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira has apologised to his opposing loosehead Keita Inagaki after his first half yello…
Josh Raisey
23 Oct 2019, 7:38
Wasps finally reveal location of new training base and when it will be operational
A new high-performance centre for Wasps Rugby is set to be created in Henley-in-Arden after the sale of a 13-acre site close to th…
Ian Cameron
23 Oct 2019, 6:42
Heinrich Brussow retires with 'immediate effect'
Heinrich Brussow has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.
RugbyPass
23 Oct 2019, 6:10
Raelene Castle left visibly upset after face-to-face Tokyo tear-up with Cheika - report
Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle was left visibly upset after a face-to-face Tokyo tear-up with Wallabies head coach Michael Ch…
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 5:47
The training ground regime that's stamping out England penalties
Ben Youngs revealed players who make mistakes worthy of penalties receive “a bit of a flogging” from fitness coaches.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 5:07
Flank statement: How Curry and Underhill compare to Cane and Savea
The England pair are set to come face to face with New Zealand duo Ardie Savea and Sam Cane in the World Cup semi-finals.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 4:30
Rugby union in top 4 Aussie sports for doping violations
The number of Australian athletes asked to 'show cause' for a potential doping violation has dropped by almost 40 per cent.
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 4:00
England set for two-match 2020 tour to Japan?
England will have spent almost two months in Japan by the time the World Cup comes to a close - but it sounds like they're not sic…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Oct 2019, 1:52
All Blacks have Jonah Lomu's destruction of England to thank
Brodie Retallick claims to have never seen it, Sam Cane says he's only seen highlights, but it is highly unlikely they would be th…
Online Editors
23 Oct 2019, 1:35
Schoolboy sprint sensation Edward Osei-Nketia named in NZ sevens talent identification camp
New Zealand teenage sprint star Edward Osei-Nketia has taken a step closer to realising a potential career in rugby just weeks aft…
Alex McLeod
23 Oct 2019, 1:05
Joe Schmidt's coaching regrets: 'In six and a half years, I've not taken one full day off.'
Outgoing Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has expressed regret with the way he prepared his players for the World Cup, saying the team's …
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 23:30
'Kiwi arrogance': James Haskell reveals explosive clash with All Blacks star Brodie Retallick
Former England rugby star James Haskell has revealed an explosive exchange with All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick, moments after Ne…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 23:10
Michael Cheika linked with new coaching gig
Outgoing Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been freshly linked with a move back to France to take over as Montpellier's director …
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 23:10
Analysis: Irish con-job complete? The All Blacks' top-draw performance makes compelling evidence for shelved tactics last year
In the post-mortem of the 16-9 loss to Ireland in Dublin last November, a review of the All Blacks tactics showed some very peculi…
Ben Smith
22 Oct 2019, 22:54
David Pocock hints at embarking on political career following international rugby retirement
Departing Wallabies great David Pocock has confirmed he won't be coming out of retirement to add to his 83 test caps.
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 21:38
James Haskell: 'Don't worry about the haka. It's 15 blokes dancing!'
Former international and Highlanders loose forward James Haskell has told the England side how to face the haka ahead of Saturday'…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 21:37
A dig at McCaw? Eddie Jones' sneaky shot at All Blacks legend
He made accusations of spying, said the pressure was on the All Blacks and had a crack at the Kiwi media but Eddie Jones' biggest …
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 18:24
Former All Blacks boss John Mitchell tackles accusations ABs have been spying on his England team in Tokyo
Now Eddie Jones' right-hand man with England, former All Blacks boss John Mitchell has tackled accusations that his team were spie…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 18:09
'I was thinking to myself: If he gives me a red card, this is the end of me'
Ross Moriarty's yellow card had been largely forgotten about due to him later scoring the crucial try against France, but the Wels…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 17:40
Michael Cheika has his say on who his successor should be... and it isn't Dave Rennie
There has been much speculation as to who should be the next Wallabies coach, with even Michael Cheika having his say on who shoul…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 14:15
Joey Carbery can lead the Ireland rejuvenation... but not at No10
Ireland have been left to rebuild following another disappointing World Cup exit and Joey Carbery can be at the heart of it, just …
Alex Shaw
22 Oct 2019, 12:54
'Despite clearly being the least mobile of the four quarter-final referees, Nigel Owens remains without peer'
All the focus is currently on the fall-out from the Jaco Peyper fan picture, but Nigel Owens' effort in the New Zealand-Ireland ma…
Paul Smith
22 Oct 2019, 10:40
'Dave Rennie has fully embraced Glasgow... he could be here for a long time yet'
With Michael Cheika's reign now over, Dave Rennie has quickly emerged as a leading contender to take on the Wallabies. However, Gl…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 9:37
World Rugby accused of political correctness gone mad for punishing Peyper
Referee Jaco Peyper landed himself in trouble with World Rugby for a playful gesture in a picture taken with some Wales fans follo…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2019, 9:04
Andrew Trimble makes a great point about Zebo and the Schmidt era
Simon Zebo's relationship with Joe Schmidt was never the best... and former Ireland team-mate Andrew Trimble has now offered an in…
Liam Heagney
22 Oct 2019, 8:33
Hansen's withering message for European teams about discarded Nations Championship
Having played England just once in the last five years and seen European countries dismiss the Nations Championship idea, Steve Ha…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 7:48
Pocock takes to Instagram to issue farewell message to Test rugby
David Pocock had signalled his intention to retire from Test rugby at the end of the World Cup and he has now taken to social medi…
Josh Raisey
22 Oct 2019, 7:22
Robin McBryde's courageous commitment to Wales in Japan despite family bereavement
Coaching at a World Cup is enough of a stressed job at face value but Robin McBryde is showing commendable commitment by continuin…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 6:02
'I'm desperate to win in order to get to a World Cup final, not because I have 0-0-0-0 record against New Zealand'
Joe Marler has never before beaten the All Blacks but after coming out of Test level retirement, the England loosehead now has the…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 5:13
Steve Hansen on why Kieran Read wasn't seen at All Blacks training on Tuesday
Kieran Read's absence from New Zealand's on-pitch training session on Tuesday has generated some doubts about his availability for…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 4:28
All Blacks prepared for penalty shootout: 'Out of the forwards, I'd definitely back myself'
If two semifinalists can't be separated after 110 minutes of high-intensity Test rugby, it will all come down to a penalty shootou…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Oct 2019, 3:50
England claim their Tuesday training session was spied on ahead of World Cup semi-final
England coach Eddie Jones has claimed his team were spied on Tuesday morning during a training run ahead of their World Cup semi-f…
Online Editors
22 Oct 2019, 2:15
Why adding Japan to an existing competition is the worst solution to World Rugby's growing problem
After an excellent performance at the 2019 World Cup, calls are growing by the day for Japan to be added to either the Six Nations…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Oct 2019, 1:28
Sunwolves set for Super Rugby return, Japan primed for Rugby Championship inclusion - report
The Sunwolves could be set for a shock induction back into Super Rugby on the back of Japan's success at the World Cup, according …
Alex McLeod
21 Oct 2019, 23:43
World Rugby announce referees for World Cup semi-finals and South Africans won't be happy
World Rugby has announced the match officials for the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-finals at International Stadium Yokohama this week…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 22:32
Cheika era needs to be buried nine feet deep and the mistakes never repeated
Early coaching credentials aside, the results have proven that Cheika is becoming as outdated as a dinosaur as the game evolves fo…
Ben Smith
21 Oct 2019, 22:06
Peyper pays the piper for 'inappropriate' photo
South African referee Jaco Peyper has apologised but paid a price after a photograph emerged of him posing with Wales fans mimicki…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 21:55
'I owe that man a lot': Wallabies stars refuse to blame World Cup debacle on Michael Cheika
The Wallabies have returned to Australia accepting they just weren't good enough after their humbling Rugby World Cup quarter-fina…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 21:10
'We have to count ourselves a bit lucky, but if you want my honest opinion, I could not care less.'
Dan Biggar admits he “could not care less” if Wales rode their luck to book a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 20:47
Ex-Wallabies skipper joins growing chorus calling for independent review of Rugby Australia following World Cup disaster
A former Australian captain is among the voices calling for an independent review of both the Wallabies coaching role and the Rugb…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 19:54
The contenders in the running to take over as Wallabies head coach
Who is in the running to replace Michael Cheika and be given the reigns to attempt to reignite the spark that the Wallabies are cu…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 19:24
Why coaching the Wallabies is the toughest gig in Australian sport
Unless he can find a formula that's eluded many of world rugby's best coaches, the next Wallabies mentor will be on a hiding to no…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 18:45
'Best I've seen': Is this Steve Hansen's hint at next All Blacks coach?
Steve Hansen has given his biggest hint yet on who he thinks should take over his top job when he steps down after the Rugby World…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 18:12
'Is that supposed to be funny?': Brodie Retallick snaps at English writer
Brodie Retallick is in no mood for any funny business in the lead-up to the All Blacks' World Cup semi-final showdown with England…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 17:48
England versus New Zealand: Composite XV
A composite XV of the England and New Zealand Rugby World Cup squads, before the sides meet in the semi-final in Yokohama on Satur…
Alex Shaw
21 Oct 2019, 11:56
Vahaamahina retires from France just 24 hours after his red card against Wales
Sébastien Vahaamahina has decided to retire from international rugby a day after his red card played a major role in France's Wor…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 11:12
Another blow for Ireland as Conan to miss 2020 Six Nations
Leinster have confirmed Conan will be out of action for up to six months after undergoing surgery last week, ruling him out of Ire…
Ciarán Kennedy
21 Oct 2019, 10:19
Cheika receives support from players on social media
A number of players have paid thanks to outgoing Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika on social media.
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 9:53
Vermeulen warns that South Africa have work to do to quell influence of Wales' 'talisman'
Duane Vermeulen believes South Africa have to find a way to improve on perfection to combat Wales’s “talisman” Alun Wyn Jone…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 8:27
England release positive injury update ahead of All Blacks semi-final
England expect to face New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final with a fully fit squad after delivering a positive bulleti…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 7:25
Gatland assessing options as he weighs up Navidi replacement
Wales back-row forward Josh Navidi has been ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.
Ciarán Kennedy
21 Oct 2019, 6:32
All Blacks career over? Sonny Bill Williams linked to shock coaching switch
All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is being lined up for a rugby league coaching job, according to reports.
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 5:57
World Rugby investigating photo of referee Peyper
World Rugby is investigating the circumstances around a photo of referee Jaco Peyper in which he appears to mock the incident that…
Online Editors
21 Oct 2019, 5:16
It's time for Rugby Australia to look at themselves
Rugby Australia appear to be an organisation that champions diversity but no transparency. The mediocre performance of the Wallabi…
Nick Turnbull
21 Oct 2019, 0:34
Michael Cheika lambasted by English duo for 'headless', 'selfish', 'irresponsible' quarter-final game plan
Outgoing Wallabies head coach Michael Cheika has been blasted for the game plan he deployed against England.
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 23:16
Raelene Castle labels Michael Cheika's Wallabies legacy as 'incredibly disappointing'
Raelene Castle has resisted responding to Michael Cheika's astonishing revelation of broken relationships at the top of Rugby Aust…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 22:15
The painful journey Japan endured to achieve World Cup glory
Rather than focus on Japan's 26-3 loss to South Africa in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final, it's better to remember how far the na…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 21:46
'It should have been red': World media react to Japan loss to Springboks
Suggestions of a red card were hinted at by some sections of the world's media in the wake of South Africa's 26-3 quarter-final de…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 21:20
How Eddie Jones plans to beat 'the greatest team in sport' in World Cup semi-final
Eddie Jones has braced England to face what he is claiming is the most dominant team in the history of sport.
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 19:31
'I lost my head': French star Sebastian Vahaamahina's tearful apology to teammates following red card
Red-carded French star Sebastian Vahaamahina has made an emotional confession to his teammates after costing his nation a place in…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 17:14
'Where I'm from there's a big onus on me to set a good example and show what being a man is'
Kyle Sinckler was described as an emotional time-bomb not so long ago but now he is an England hero following his all-action contr…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 17:13
'I was a bit surprised the referee didn't see it' - Wainwright on getting elbowed by Vahaamahina
Sebastien Vahaamahina infamously wrote himself into World Cup history with his red-carded foul play versus Wales, an incident Aaro…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 15:07
Paddy Jackson stars as London Irish make winning return to the Premiership
London Irish were criticised for signing Paddy Jackson, the out-half sacked by the IRFU in 2018, but he began to repay their faith…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 13:34
'Gutting to lose... but it genuinely doesn't taint Schmidt's legacy'
Ireland were blown away in the quarter-finals by New Zealand, yet reserve scrum-half Luke McGrath insists that their tame eliminat…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 12:57
Rassie Erasmus on the logistics of Japan being added to the Rugby Championship
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus believes adding Japan to the Rugby Championship would be an interesting proposition but fears lo…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 12:28
Love him or loathe him, Jones played the perfect hand against Australia
Whatever your opinion of England head coach Eddie Jones, his selections and game plan was perfectly suited to downing Australia at…
Alex Shaw
20 Oct 2019, 12:00
South Africa player ratings vs Japan
Here's how the Springboks rated, their pack performing like a well-oiled machine to lay the foundation for their 26-3 quarter-fina…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 9:57
Quade Cooper's salty online remark regarding Michael Cheika quitting the Wallabies
It's no secret that Michael Cheika had become a very unpopular Wallabies coach and his exit has now drawn a frosty response from Q…
Liam Heagney
20 Oct 2019, 9:23
Japan's World Cup dream over as powerful South Africa prove a step too far
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament as the Springboks bludgeoned past hosts Japan 26-3 to book a World Cup semi-final wit…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 9:14
Japan player ratings vs South Africa
RugbyPass rates the Japan players after the World Cup hosts fell to a 26-3 quarter-final defeat to a powerful South Africa team in…
Alex Shaw
20 Oct 2019, 8:36
Fans on Twitter react as Japan's amazing World Cup journey comes to an end
Fans on Twitter were full of praise for host nation Japan after the Brave Blossoms crashed out of the World Cup with defeat to Sou…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 8:30
Fans react to another hugely controversial TMO decision as Wales edge France
Wales left it late to stage a stunning comeback and beat France in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, but the circumstances…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 8:09
'Win was a little bit ugly and the biggest thing is you don't go home Monday'
A relieved Warren Gatland has praised the efforts of his squad after Wales overturned a 19-10 deficit against France to book their…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 7:08
Wales player ratings vs France
Throughout this tournament, Wales have backed their defence against broken field brilliance but this felt like a defensive effort …
Rhiannon Garth Jones
20 Oct 2019, 6:04
Recap: Japan vs South Africa LIVE | Rugby World Cup
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup quarter-final match between Japan versus South Africa in Toky…
RugbyPass
20 Oct 2019, 5:37
France player ratings vs Wales
In a bizarre reversal of Sam Warburton's 2011 red card against France, it was a split-second act that will haunt Vahaamahina for t…
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2019, 5:22
Second half all red as Wales reverse 2011 World Cup semifinal result to conquer erratic French
It may have taken a one-man advantage, but Wales have squashed some of the ghosts of their World Cup past to progress through to t…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Oct 2019, 5:17
Michael Cheika's parting shot at Raelene Castle
Michael Cheika has explosively lifted the lid on his broken relationship with Rugby Australia bosses after confirming he will quit…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 4:18
At least one change on the cards for New Zealand's World Cup semifinal
Expect at least one change to the All Blacks for their semifinal match with England next weekend, courtesy of a shoulder injury to…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 4:04
Michael Cheika confirms post-World Cup Wallabies intentions
Michael Cheika has confirmed he won't seek re-appointment as Wallabies coach following their failure at the Rugby World Cup.
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 3:07
Jonathan Davies out of France match
Centre Jonathan Davies is a late removal from the Wales team for their quarter-final encounter with France.
Ian Cameron
20 Oct 2019, 3:07
Recap: Wales vs France LIVE | Rugby World Cup
Follow all the action on the RugbyPass live blog from the World Cup quarter-final match between Wales versus France in Oita.
RugbyPass
20 Oct 2019, 2:13
'Wales' confidence is higher than ours, that's obvious'
France head coach Jacques Brunel accepts that Wales are favourites to win Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the Six Natio…
Online Editors
20 Oct 2019, 0:08
Hadleigh Parkes hoping to cap off an exciting month with a World Cup winner's medal
Hadleigh Parkes and his wife Suzy are set to become proud parents next month – and the Webb Ellis Cup would be a perfect gift fo…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 23:56
The three players poised to cause the most grief for the All Blacks
Eddie Jones staked his England tenure on the midfield of Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi and Henry Slade and it was a decision that pai…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 23:06
No repeat World Cup heroics for Wallabies suggests Michael Cheika's tenure will come to an end
It was appropriate that Eddie Jones and England should deliver the knockout blow to Michael Cheika's tenure as Wallabies coach.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 22:40
JDV: Japan 2015 victim has a word of warning for the Springboks
South Africa need to surprise Rugby World Cup hosts this weekend with variety if they are to win their quarter-final clash against…
RugbyPass
19 Oct 2019, 16:30
Du Preez penalty miss leaves Ackermann hailing Gloucester's winning spirit
Gloucester trailed by 13 points at one stage at Sale but that margin didn't concern them as they successfully fought their way bac…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 15:50
Ibitoye's try-scoring acrobatics eclipsed by Simmonds' barnstorming display
Gabriel Ibitoye was full of resilience but Harlequins ultimately had no answer to the impact of Exeter's fit-again Sam Simmonds.
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 15:06
Error-strewn game tips Worcester's way to leave Solomons feeling very relieved
Worcester had only won 58 of 220 matches in their last 10 Premiership campaigns, but they got their new season off to a winning st…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 14:51
Late Grayson penalty sees Saints stun champions Saracens
Three first-half tries laid the platform for Northampton's victory at Saracens but they still needed a late penalty kick to see of…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 14:40
Ireland's four-year 'improvement' was the All Blacks taking seven minutes longer than Argentina to go 17 early points up
IRFU high-performance boss David Nucifora promised mistakes made for the 2015 World Cup wouldn't be repeated in 2019, yet Ireland …
Liam Heagney
19 Oct 2019, 13:47
'Following the herd doesn't cut the mustard, every team's got the opportunity to be unique'
As the director at Kobelco Steelers, former All Blacks assistant Wayne Smith has got his finger on the pulse as to why rugby in Ja…
Jamie Lyall
19 Oct 2019, 12:55
'I've been speaking to a few boys in France' - Lee Byrne's late warning to Wales on eve of quarter-final
Putting his French contacts to good use, Lee Byrne dismisses claims of rancour in the French camp and warns that Wales must be swi…
Owain Jones
19 Oct 2019, 10:05
'The All Blacks were fantastic... they put us on the back foot and never let us get off that again'
Rory Best arrived in Tokyo this week hoping to lead Ireland to World Cup history... instead he has been ushered into retirement fo…
Online Editors
19 Oct 2019, 10:03

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