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With a year to go until the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final, Ellie Kildunne is typically honest when asked about her motivation…

Martyn Thomas
27 Sep 2024, 3:00
Analysis

South Africa will have to wait until November before they get a chance to reclaim their place at the top of the men's rankings.

Jon Newcombe
27 Sep 2024, 2:10

Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane is set to become the nation's 13th Test centurion on Saturday night in what will be the 32-year…

Ned Lester
27 Sep 2024, 2:06

Captain Scott Barrett was asked about the All Blacks' surprisingly poor record in Wellington.

Finn Morton
27 Sep 2024, 2:05

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett expects the Wallabies to “adjust” and improve after last weekend’s tense Bledisloe Cup bout…

Finn Morton
27 Sep 2024, 1:27

After a miserable run lasting decades, both the Wallabies skipper and coach are happy to admit playing the All Blacks is intimidat…

AAP
27 Sep 2024, 1:01

Over a decade and a combined 200 international Tests ago, the Hurricanes launched a new era with a lethal halves duo.

Ned Lester
27 Sep 2024, 0:33

This is TJ Perenara’s last dance as an All Blacks at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.

Finn Morton
26 Sep 2024, 21:18
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Analysis

No longer are the All Blacks and Black Ferns blowing teams away with ruthless attack.

Nick Bishop
26 Sep 2024, 18:12

Steve Diamond has revealed that he pitched three times to Premier League giants Manchester City about buying his former club, Sale…

Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2024, 13:57
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Opinion

The Brittany club has swiftly embraced the ex-England prop in their debut Top 14 campaign.

Gavin Mortimer
26 Sep 2024, 12:39

John Mitchell makes seven changes to the starting team who beat the Black Ferns 24-12 at Allianz Stadium as the Red Roses begin th…

Imogen Ainsworth
26 Sep 2024, 11:30
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The 34-year-old, who in 2019 became the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, has been linked with a swit…

Neil Fissler
26 Sep 2024, 11:06

Madagascar, Hong Kong China and the Netherlands will all make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend. Get all the opening round team news…

Martyn Thomas
26 Sep 2024, 11:00

It’s easy to see why people dub Andrew Brace a ‘United Nations’ official when you consider his back story.

Simon Thomas
Simon Thomas
26 Sep 2024, 10:08
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The Bomb Squad. Just reading those two words stacked together like interlocking second rowers is enough to send some rugby fans in…

Daniel Gallan
26 Sep 2024, 9:50
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Opinion

A solid culture, in contrast to some other sporting events, can help rugby increase its footprint in England.

Neil Squires
26 Sep 2024, 9:41

Northampton Saints have signed second-rows Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury on short-term deals.

Josh Raisey
26 Sep 2024, 9:31

A study compiled by corporate recovery and insolvency firm Leonard Curtis claims that seven Premiership clubs could be classed as …

PA
PA
26 Sep 2024, 8:59
Interview

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has vowed to repay Edinburgh for launching him to rugby stardom by producing his “best season …

Bryn Palmer
26 Sep 2024, 8:55

Adam Hastings will start for the first time since returning to Glasgow this summer after being handed the number 10 jersey for Fri…

PA
PA
26 Sep 2024, 8:53

For Bulls lock Cobus Wiese, family connections are as important as his career on the rugby field.

Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2024, 8:07

It was August 24 when it emerged that Felix Jones wanted to quit as Borthwick’s assistant despite only being in the role since t…

Liam Heagney
26 Sep 2024, 8:00
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Opinion

The All Blacks have posted mediocre results, by their own high standards, but sunnier uplands await with a crop of gifted youngste…

Gregor Paul
26 Sep 2024, 7:48

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has continued to rest Ciaran Frawley following his involvement in Ireland’s tour of South Africa,…

Ian Cameron
26 Sep 2024, 7:44

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has made seven changes to the team that triumphed over South Africa last week for their rema…

Josh Raisey
26 Sep 2024, 7:38

WXV 2 2024 will get underway at DHL Stadium this weekend. Get all the team news from Cape Town here.

Martyn Thomas
26 Sep 2024, 7:30

The Sharks director of rugby always makes a point of watching his team’s matches from the sideline.

Liam Heagney
26 Sep 2024, 6:46

The defending champions conceded 14 penalties at The Rec and they also had a yellow card brandished to new signing Josh Kemeny tow…

Liam Heagney
26 Sep 2024, 6:05
Opinion

If you are a traditional rugby fan who has generally spent more of your time following the men’s game, then welcome! 

Anna Caplice
26 Sep 2024, 5:56

Colombia put Costa Rica to the sword as the latest round of South American qualification matches for Rugby World Cup 2027 produced…

Jon Newcombe
26 Sep 2024, 4:25
LONG READ
Opinion

These ultra-muscular men who leap before away teams are a visceral symbol of Springbok identity.

Daniel Gallan
26 Sep 2024, 4:17
Analysis

They were due to fly to Penzance the following Thursday for Friday's PRC game versus the Cornish Pirates, but the journey never ha…

Liam Heagney
26 Sep 2024, 2:39

The England flanker went off after seven minutes of Sale’s Gallagher Premiership opener on Sunday.

PA
PA
26 Sep 2024, 2:32

Dual international Marika Koroibete has been ruled out of this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup Test at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.

Finn Morton
26 Sep 2024, 0:43

An injury to second five-eighth Jordie Barrett opened the door slightly for a return for All Black debutant Billy Proctor in front…

Ben Smith
26 Sep 2024, 0:38

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