Why Tom Curry is backing Steve Borthwick despite England exodus
Defence coach Felix Jones handed in his resignation out of the blue, head of strength and conditioning Aled Walers quit to work in…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 13:00
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What Tom Curry said when asked would he shake Bongi Mbonambi's hand
Curry claimed that he was called a “white c**t” by Mbonambi, but a World Rugby investigation found insufficient evidence.
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 13:00
Interview
Tom Curry: 'I remember the day so clearly... I was just in tears'
Opposition players can expect to be treated that same violent way in the coming weeks and months, but the back row’s media image…
Liam Heagney
16 Sep 2024, 13:00
The current star Victor Matfield hailed as 'the best Bok of all time'
“He has a fantastic career and has already won two World Cups. He was also South Africa’s Player of the Year. He is on his way…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 12:23
Interview
URC title-winning boss Franco Smith predicts this season's dark horses
Franco Smith insists Glasgow Warriors are embracing the challenge of having a target on their back as BKT URC champions.
Simon Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 12:16
Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury
Italy will be without the prolific Alyssa D’Inca as they attempt to go one better than last year and win WXV 2 in South Africa.
Martyn Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 11:16
Bundee Aki sends new reminder to All Blacks he's the one that got away
Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki has officially become an Irish citizen after moving to the country ten years ago.
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 10:49
Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut
Olympians Jasmine Joyce and Kayleigh Powell have been included in the Wales squad for WXV 2 in South Africa.
Martyn Thomas
16 Sep 2024, 10:00
Racing 92 star arrested over assault of partner as she held child
Racing 92 and Fiji winger Vinaya Habosi has been taken into police custody in France following allegations of domestic violence.
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 9:44
Newcastle Falcons suffer triple injury and address Callum Chick rumours
Newcastle Falcons, desperate to erase the memory of a winless Gallagher Premiership campaign last season, have suffered a triple i…
Chris Jones
16 Sep 2024, 9:26
Springboks fans given injury update they've waited a long time to hear
World Cup-winning Springbok Jean Kleyn is poised to make his return to action for the first time since November last year after re…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 8:20
Fabio Ongaro to stay at Benetton
Benetton have confirmed that Fabio Ongaro will be staying on as scrum coach until 2026.
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 8:19
Analysis
Why the rest of the rugby world is worried about Australia
As a Lions tour looms, concerns over the Wallabies' malaise are reverberating across the rugby world.
Nick Bishop
16 Sep 2024, 7:05
Exclusive
Premiership: Anglo-Welsh, URC merger reports 'wide of the mark'
Premiership rugby chiefs insist there are no ongoing negotiations with other leagues and talk of an imminent Anglo-Welsh competiti…
Chris Jones
16 Sep 2024, 6:42
Joey Carbery suffers nightmare start to Bordeaux career
Former Ireland international Joey Carbery picked up an injury during his first appearance for Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14 on Sa…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 6:01
Four England internationals make Top 14 team of the week
Four England internationals have made French publication Midi Olympique's Top 14 team of the week after round two of the competi…
Josh Raisey
16 Sep 2024, 5:50
Bringing in 'bigger athletes' part of the plan for Dragons
Dragons RFC head coach Dai Flanagan has emphasized the need for "bigger athletes" as part of the team's strategy in the BKT United…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 5:41
All Blacks handed good and bad news ahead of Wallabies Test
The All Blacks are welcoming back two players from injury ahead of the Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney on Saturday - but a third rema…
Ian Cameron
16 Sep 2024, 5:07
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'This is the most significant season in Premiership history'
The new campaign must deliver some lessening of the gloom and uncertainty which has dominated of late.
Mick Cleary
16 Sep 2024, 3:36
How Tom Wright responded when asked about Wallabies’ Bledisloe Cup drought
Tom Wright has spoken about how the Wallabies themselves would be either “naïve” or “lying” to say they don’t think abo…
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 2:32
Interview
The unique life of an All Black whose mum is the team’s nutritionist
Now that the man himself is an All Black, it created a situation which made him “a wee bit nervous.”
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 1:34
How star Wallaby expects All Blacks to rebound from losses to Springboks
The All Blacks have lost three of their last four Tests – a scenario that history shows is both baffling and unlikely.
Finn Morton
16 Sep 2024, 0:31
Analysis
Eddie Jones finds his star playmaker in 23-year-old sensation
Two days prior to the match, the biggest surprise during the lineup announcement was moving Seungsin Lee, who had consistently bee…
Yuko Morimoto
15 Sep 2024, 23:58
The pride behind All Black helping Tasman Mako defend Ranfurly Shield
For the first time ever, Tasman Mako have successfully defended their status as the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield.
Finn Morton
15 Sep 2024, 21:52
Wallaby Liam Wright inks new Super Rugby deal as club aims for success
Queensland Reds co-captain Liam Wright will remain at Ballymore for an eighth season.
Finn Morton
15 Sep 2024, 20:40
Ex-All Black stars for Toulon in last-gasp win
Former All Black winger Leicester Fainga'anuku was the "best player on the field" in Toulon's win over Castres in round two of the…
Ben Smith
15 Sep 2024, 17:07
Historic weekend for Scotland in Women's Rankings
As a tangible sign of the continued progress made under head coach Bryan Easson and captain Rachel Malcolm, Scotland Women are now…
Jon Newcombe
15 Sep 2024, 12:09
Exclusive
Bidding heats up for lock-sized dual-qualified centre Zack Wimbush
Exeter Chiefs are battling to keep hold of highly-rated centre Zack Wimbush, who is the subject of a tug-of-war between Wales boss…
Ian Cameron
15 Sep 2024, 9:42
Exclusive
Northampton Saints turn to giant lock Will Spencer
Northampton Saints are set to turn to former Leicester Tigers and Bath lock Will Spencer as an injury replacement with the new sea…
Neil Fissler
15 Sep 2024, 9:04
Exclusive
Paul Hill: 'I've had deep-fried Mars bar three times since joining Edinburgh'
Edinburgh's new prop has bold ambitions and a penchant for Scotland's culinary delights.
Jamie Lyall
15 Sep 2024, 6:32
Japan's strike power proves too much for resilent Samoa in semi-final
Fans were lined up outside the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium before the gates had even opened on a sunny Sunday afternoon in To…
Yuko Morimoto
15 Sep 2024, 5:57
Japan player ratings vs Samoa | Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup
Driven by a strong desire to reach the finals on home soil, Japan emerged victorious once again with a score of 49-27.
Tsuyoshi Enokida
15 Sep 2024, 5:33
Italy outmuscle Japan in Piacenza
Italy secured a solid 24-8 victory over Japan in a friendly match at the Beltrametti Stadium in Piacenza as part of their preparat…
Ian Cameron
15 Sep 2024, 5:26
'All of our own doing': John Mitchell's warning for England
England head coach John Mitchell insists a 24-12 victory over New Zealand provided a timely lesson in the art of ruthlessness agai…
PA
15 Sep 2024, 5:06
Interview
Zach Mercer: ‘As far as I’m concerned, I’m a Gloucester player’
Gloucester No.8 Zach Mercer has remained tight-lipped about a possible return to France but has intimated he will at least be at K…
Bryn Palmer
15 Sep 2024, 4:52
Scotland warm up for WXV 2 title defence with big win over Fiji
Scotland thrashed Fiji 59-15 at Hive Stadium in the first women’s international between the two nations.
PA
15 Sep 2024, 4:43
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