Du’Plessis Kirifi reveals the secret behind Wellington Lions’ success
As the Wellington Lions continue to hunt for their second NPC title in three years, captain Du’Plessis Kirifi has revealed the s…
Finn Morton
17 Oct 2024, 22:35
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Coach’s update on sevens players joining Wallaroos for Rugby World Cup
Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has provided an update on whether members of Australia’s sevens squad will make the switch to 15s.
Finn Morton
17 Oct 2024, 21:22
Coach sees ‘big opportunity’ as Wallaroos drawn in England’s RWC pool
Australia have been drawn in a mighty tough pool for next year’s Rugby World Cup but coach Jo Yapp still sees “a big opportuni…
Finn Morton
17 Oct 2024, 20:09
Women’s RWC 2025: England to face USA, New Zealand draw Ireland
England will face Australia, USA and Samoa during the pool stage of their home Women’s Rugby World Cup next year.
Martyn Thomas
17 Oct 2024, 14:43
Opinion
Siya Kolisi is right: The Springbok Women are a force on the rise
No one could deny that rugby is disproportionally tilted towards the men’s game around the world, but nowhere is this imbalance …
Daniel Gallan
17 Oct 2024, 11:53
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'England need to knock over one of the Big Two this autumn, as a bare minimum'
With upheaval in the camp, Steve Borthwick has chosen not to rock the boat with selection but expectation is still heaped on Engla…
Mick Cleary
17 Oct 2024, 11:49
Opinion
Clearly the unluckiest player to miss out on England – Andy Goode
There may have been some unwanted upheaval behind the scenes but Steve Borthwick’s squad selection for the Autumn Nations Series…
Andy Goode
17 Oct 2024, 11:45
Exclusive
WXV: 'The last 20 minutes showed the class that we have on the pitch'
I'm super happy that we came away with the win. It's something that we've been working on for the last 12 weeks and it has been a …
Rosie Galligan
17 Oct 2024, 11:32
Under-used Adam Radwan is a 'touchy' subject
Steve Diamond has built a reputation as a hard-nosed operator skilled in identifying talent and getting the best out of his player…
Jon Newcombe
17 Oct 2024, 10:51
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies calls time on international career
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies has announced his retirement from international rugby.
PA
17 Oct 2024, 10:48
Ulster line-up doesn't bode well for Ireland's burgeoning injury crisis
Ulster line-up doesn't bode well for Ireland's burgeoning injury crisis.
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2024, 10:44
Siya Kolisi set for second debut as Sharks roll out Bok big guns for URC champs
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Sharks return on Saturday against United Rugby Championship winners Glasgow Wa…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2024, 10:40
'I think this boy is world-class at 10 and 15'
Former England scrum-half Danny Care believes his Harlequins half-back partner Marcus Smith is world-class at both fly-half and fu…
Josh Raisey
17 Oct 2024, 10:09
Analysis
How England have evolved in pursuit of World Cup glory
Attack coach Lou Meadows explains why the Red Roses are scoring a wider variety of tries than two years ago.
Martyn Thomas
17 Oct 2024, 9:39
Jack Willis is about to all but end his England career
The 27-year-old, who was a member of the all-conquering Toulouse squad that won the Top 14 and Investec Champions Cup double last …
Neil Fissler
17 Oct 2024, 8:12
Exeter join away fans segregation debate, name team for Newcastle
The Devon-based club, who have been part of the English top flight since 2010, have expressed alarm that steps could be taken to p…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2024, 7:46
Saracens' verdict on Alex Lozowski England call, Onyeama-Christie op
Last capped in 2018, midfielder Lozowski will head to next week’s warm-weather training camp in Spain along with clubmates Ellio…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2024, 5:55
Exclusive
The 2 Premiership clubs targeting ex-All Black Hoskins Sotutu
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific player of the year, who won the last of his 14 Test caps against England at Twickenham in November 20…
Neil Fissler
17 Oct 2024, 5:30
Exclusive
Amelia MacDougall: The perfect ten and playing for her childhood club
The origins of Amelia MacDougall, Saracens’ all-action teenage fly-half, have already been fairly well documented.
Claire Thomas
17 Oct 2024, 5:27
Opinion
Croke Park bonanza a 'real-time show of strength' for Irish rugby
Attracting 80,000 to the home of Gaelic football for Leinster-Munster showed rugby in Ireland is in rude health.
Brendan Fanning
17 Oct 2024, 5:27
Stormers update explains why Salmaan Moerat is Springboks tour doubt
Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman dropped the injury bombshell on the media on Wednesday, revealing that Moerat could miss the No…
Jan De Koning
17 Oct 2024, 4:40
Exclusive
Cross-code ‘triple threat’ on England’s radar ahead of World Cup
Loughborough Lightning full-back Fran Goldthorp has been backed to push for full England honours having been coaxed back to the Mi…
Martyn Thomas
17 Oct 2024, 4:21
The Gloucester reaction to having 0 players in latest England squad
Gloucester and Newcastle were the two Gallagher Premiership clubs overlooked in the Test squad of 36 announced on Wednesday by Ste…
Liam Heagney
17 Oct 2024, 3:30
The teams are in: Lineups confirmed for unpredictable NPC semi-finals
The stage is set for both NPC semi-finals with Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Wellington and Waikato naming their teams.
Finn Morton
17 Oct 2024, 0:34
Scott Robertson weighs in on the Johnny Sexton drama
All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson is expecting some hostility when his team land in Europe for their Northern Tour, but isn't …
Ned Lester
17 Oct 2024, 0:00
Crusaders set to benefit ‘for years to come’ as All Blacks XV rep re-signs
All Blacks XV backrower Christian Lio-Willie is determined to help the Crusaders improve after re-signing with the fallen giants.
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 23:31
Reds re-sign young 126kg prop who broke Taniela Tupou’s bench press record
Former Australia Under-20s prop Massimo De Lutiis will remain with the Reds for an extra season.
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 22:39
Why NPC table-toppers Wellington aren’t ‘too comfortable' before semis
Wellington finished on top at the end of the NPC regular season but they aren’t counting their chickens ahead of this weekend’…
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 21:33
Razor: Peter Lakai has 'everything that's required to be an All Black'
With three All Blacks loose forwards injured and expected to miss games on the Northern Tour, the time has come for Peter Lakai's …
Ned Lester
16 Oct 2024, 19:15
How All Black Cam Roigard became a better athlete during injury spell
On the back of a lengthy injury rehab process, Cam Roigard briefly mentioned that he’d become “a better athlete” during that…
Finn Morton
16 Oct 2024, 19:12
'A step too far for him': Scott Robertson gives Hoskins Sotutu update
Another major blow for Super Rugby Pacific MVP Hoskins Sotutu was dealt this week as the No. 8 was ruled out of the All Blacks XV …
Ned Lester
16 Oct 2024, 18:10
Exclusive
Asenathi Ntlabakanye: The 148kg 'Jozi Bulldozer' driven to prove size doesn't matter
The Lions' mighty prop has confounded his critics and conquered challenges to star in the URC.
Jamie Lyall
16 Oct 2024, 15:39
Stade Francais statement: The promotion of assistant Paul Gustard
The 48-year-old Gustard, who exited Quins in early 2021, got back on track as an assistant at Benetton for their 2021/22 season an…
Liam Heagney
16 Oct 2024, 13:19
Exclusive
Gloucester's Stephen Varney set for immediate effect Top 14 switch
George Skivington is well-stocked for scrum-halves after adding Wales international Tomos Williams to their ranks from United Rugb…
Neil Fissler
16 Oct 2024, 12:50
Everything you need to know about Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw
Fans will be able to plot their team’s path to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 glory once Thursday’s eagerly anticipated draw h…
Martyn Thomas
16 Oct 2024, 12:30
Wales handed fitness encouragement alongside further injury concern
Wales No 8 Aaron Wainwright is expected to be fit for their Autumn Nations Series campaign after overcoming a hamstring injury, al…
Josh Raisey
16 Oct 2024, 12:23
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