Michael Cheika ban: RFU publish 12-page disciplinary hearing verdict
It was Tuesday of this week, 10 days after the Sandy Park match ended with Tommy Reffell’s decisive converted try, when it emerg…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 14:09
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'I struggle to trust people': How trauma shaped Springbok star Nadine Roos
Nadine Roos does not remember the most traumatic moment of her life, but the consequences of it have stayed with her for more than…
Daniel Gallan
03 Oct 2024, 13:37
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Jordi Murphy: 'If you drop your output by even 5 per cent, there’s someone else ready to go.'
The former Ireland backrow hopes to use his experience to help guide the next generation and learn from his mistakes
Pat McCarry
03 Oct 2024, 12:58
Red card tackle on Adam Hastings results in ban for Benetton lock
Benetton lock Scott Scrafton has been banned for four matches following his red card against Glasgow Warriors last Friday.
Josh Raisey
03 Oct 2024, 11:50
Opinion
South Africa should be everyone's second favourite team
The Springboks have brought unity, innovation and relentless excellence to our rugby planet.
Paul Williams
03 Oct 2024, 11:38
England make 10 changes to team to play New Zealand in WXV 1
John Mitchell has made 10 changes to the starting England team to face New Zealand in the second round of WXV 1 this Sunday.
Imogen Ainsworth
03 Oct 2024, 11:15
Bristol explain latest Siva Naulago lay-off, likely Grondona debut
The 33-year-old Fijian started the new Gallagher Premiership season looking dangerous, scoring against both Newcastle and Gloucest…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 11:04
Glasgow welcome back Scotland duo for trip to Cardiff
Scotland pair Jack Dempsey and Huw Jones will both make their first appearances of the season for Glasgow in Friday’s United Rug…
PA
03 Oct 2024, 10:50
Opinion
The best is yet to come: Some predictions for new PWR season
Ahead of the sophomore season of Premiership Women’s Rugby, Matt Merritt dusts off his crystal ball and takes a peek into what p…
Matt Merritt
03 Oct 2024, 10:12
Marcus Smith handed start at No 15 amid spate of Harlequins injuries
England fly-half Marcus Smtih will start at full-back on Friday night for Harlequins against Gallagher Premiership champions North…
Josh Raisey
03 Oct 2024, 8:28
WXV 2: Second round team news as Thomson, Lloyd return for Scotland
WXV 2 2024 moves inland this weekend as the action shifts to Athlone Sports Stadium and the race for the title intensifies. Get al…
Martyn Thomas
03 Oct 2024, 7:45
Sam Dugdale starts for Ford-less Sale after being cleared for red card
Flanker Sam Dugdale will start for Sale Sharks on Friday night against Gloucester after being cleared for the red card he received…
Josh Raisey
03 Oct 2024, 7:22
Exeter confirm their signing of 'valuable asset' Franco Molina
The second row has just completed his first involvement in The Rugby Championship, making six appearances for Los Pumas – three …
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 7:00
WXV 3: Second round team news as Delgado returns to captain Spain
The Sevens Stadium hosts the second round of WXV 3 this weekend as the competition for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualificatio…
Martyn Thomas
03 Oct 2024, 7:00
Exeter update comeback timeline for Dafydd Jenkins, Henry Slade
While Chiefs’ England centre Henry Slade is on course to return in the next month after his shoulder operation, Jenkins is sligh…
PA
03 Oct 2024, 6:56
The 10-word Will Carling response to an old-school rucking video
The now 58-year-old ex-Test midfielder spotted a clip online on the APSM Rugby Channel from the 1995 Five Nations game in London v…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 6:42
England stars sign up for cross-code hybrid match for Rob Burrow
A host of former England stars from both rugby union and league have signed up to play in the '745 Game' in honour of the late Rob…
Josh Raisey
03 Oct 2024, 6:09
World Rugby launches first participation programme dedicated to girls
World Rugby hopes to increase the global number of active teenage female players with the launch of its first bespoke girls’ par…
Martyn Thomas
03 Oct 2024, 5:47
The Afolabi Fasogbon voice note after his clash with Ellis Genge
The recent World Rugby U20 Championship title-winning tighthead with England packed down against the established England Test-leve…
Liam Heagney
03 Oct 2024, 5:25
Interview
Schoeman and DvdM look to Hollywood as they plan for life after rugby
When Pierre Schoeman jokes with his Edinburgh team-mates and coaches that he’s going to play for another ten years, you suspect …
Bryn Palmer
03 Oct 2024, 4:31
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'After mistakes I was shamed': Why Nick De Luca is launching rugby camps with a difference
The former Scotland centre turned schools coach is taking a holistic approach to developing young players.
Jamie Lyall
03 Oct 2024, 4:15
Ilona Maher joins superstars like Sabrina Carpenter in Time100 Next list
Ilona Maher continues to break new ground as a role model for women and athletes worldwide.
Finn Morton
03 Oct 2024, 2:18
Ashley Marsters set to make history by equalling Wallaroos record
Ashley Marsters will enter the history books this weekend after being named in Australia’s side to take on South Africa in WXV2.
Finn Morton
03 Oct 2024, 1:25
Rieko Ioane responds to Johnny Sexton’s claims with social media post
All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane has hit back at former Ireland captain Johnny Sexton with an Instagram story.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 23:02
‘We love a villain’: Ex-NRL star calls on Rieko Ioane to jump codes
Former New Zealand Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson has called on All Blacks midfielder Rieko Ioane to “come to league my bro.…
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 22:28
Former flanker turned Olympian compared to legendary Wallabies winger
Dylan Pietsch has drawn a comparison to Marika Koroibete after the winger's first start for the Wallabies last Saturday.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 21:42
Chiefs lure back 50-cap Brumbies loose forward as Sam Cane's replacement
The Chiefs have announced the signing of Brumbies flanker Jahrome Brown on a two-year deal until the end of 2026.
Ben Smith
02 Oct 2024, 20:34
Olympian and rising star headline squads for Australia’s Next Gen Sevens
An Olympian and a breakout player from the 2023/24 SVNS Series are among those named in squads for Australia’s Next Gen Sevens.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 19:43
Cam Roigard in line for comeback as 16 All Blacks made available for NPC
Cam Roigard is set to return from injury on Saturday afternoon when Counties Manukau play in the NPC's final regular season round.
Finn Morton
02 Oct 2024, 19:09
Australia U18 strong on day one, New Zealand schools smash Samoa
Tomorrow’s stars are in action for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Samoa in a series of international fixtures across Hamilton…
Adam Julian
02 Oct 2024, 17:32
New faces in town: Every PWR club’s leavers and joiners 2024/25
Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trop…
Matt Merritt
02 Oct 2024, 15:30
Leicester 'disappointed' with RFU over handling of Michael Cheika ban
Leicester Tigers have questioned the RFU's handling of head coach Michael Cheika's hearing, which resulted in the Australian being…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2024, 13:56
'Bad as it gets': Sexton teammate holds nothing back slamming Ioane
Former Ireland hooker James Tracy has labelled All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane's treatment of Johnny Sexton after their World Cup qu…
Josh Raisey
02 Oct 2024, 12:18
Saracens and RFU nearing decision over coach's England appointment
Maro Itoje will miss Saracens’ upcoming Gallagher Premiership match against Exeter Chiefs, but his knee injury is “as minor as…
PA
02 Oct 2024, 11:38
Afo Fasogbon's 'back it up' warning from boss after Ellis Genge wave
Afolabi Fasogbon has been warned his decision to wave goodbye to Ellis Genge, as the England prop was replaced in Gloucester’s w…
Chris Jones
02 Oct 2024, 11:07
Interview
'Now I call the shots': How Linde van der Velden blossomed into Dutch rugby icon
‘An example of the women’s game’ might be the perfect way to define Linde van der Velden, Netherlands lock, captain, legend,…
Francisco Isaac
02 Oct 2024, 11:02
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