'Two groups of dancing bears': The cross-code clash making a comeback for charity
For the first time in 21 years, rugby union and rugby league go head to head to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.
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United Rugby Championship
Breaking
Scotland's Gregor Townsend confirms Tom Jordan Glasgow exit
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has confirmed that Glasgow fly-half Tom Jordan has accepted an offer to move to Bristol, as pe…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Gloucester set to sign 1-cap England centre Will Joseph
Gloucester are set to offer one cap England outside centre Will Joseph the chance to kick start his stalled career with a move to …
What to watch in men’s rugby: International stars align
We are set for another busy couple of days of international rugby this weekend and you can watch some intriguing match-ups live an…
Jake White: If I was England coach, I’d have been livid
It’s a seismic weekend of Test rugby, but for obvious reasons, my laser-focus will be on a small part of South-West London, and …
Autumn Nations Series
Interview
World Cup history may be in Los Pumas' favour but Irish hoodoo still haunts
Ireland has always been a place where performance levels drop for Los Pumas, who have never been able to win in 11 previous visits…
International
Exclusive
Cassidy Bargell: ‘Representing people with an ostomy is important’
Bargell, who plays scrum-half, spoke to exclusively RugbyPass about her journey to become USA Eagle number 323 which saw her overc…
Autumn Nations Series
Analysis
Four talking points as England name team to host the Springboks
Steve Borthwick kept to his schedule this week, sticking to the plan that had his latest England team announcement pencilled in fo…
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Rassie Erasmus: Under pressure Borthwick not 'that kind of man'
England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions.
Rob Kearney 1 of 2 players appointed to World Rugby's executive board
Former international players Rob Kearney and Melodie Robinson have been appointed to the World Rugby Executive Board, marking the …
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International
Interview
England’s future prepares to stake its claim at Twickenham Stoop
On Sunday afternoon, 23 players wearing white will hope to do what their senior England counterparts could not and beat a team of …
Scotland make no less than 14 changes for Portugal
Glasgow centre Stafford McDowall will captain a heavily rotated Scotland side, featuring 14 changes to the starting XV, for Saturd…
International
Interview
Sleeping giants Germany plot path to re-write their rugby history
Not long after, Germany still under coach Mike Ford’s guidance, lost its place in the Rugby Europe Championship, due an agonisin…
Ireland make telling admission over what they 'lacked at times' against NZ
The number eight admits the starting XV have “pressure to perform” after 14 of the players who began the 23-13 loss to the All…
Scott Robertson explains the new halves pairing for the All Blacks ahead of France
Finau and Reece were forced changes as Sam Cane and Mark Tele'a suffered injuries, but the elevation of Roigard a chance to see mo…
Four changes for England, including the axing of scrum-half Spencer
Hurt by last weekend’s clock-in-the red 37-42 defeat to Australia, three alterations have been made to the back line and one to …
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Andy Farrell makes regretful confession over bold selection decision
Only once during the Farrell era, which spans 51 games, have his side been beaten twice in a row.
Australia's Brett Robinson elected new chairman of World Rugby
Dr. Brett Robinson of Australia has been elected as the new Chair of World Rugby, marking the first time a representative from the…
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'I've not got my head around it' – Geordan Murphy on his cross-code return
When rugby union and rugby league attempted to join forces at Headingley in the past, fans of the northern code once turned their …
New scrumhalf rule among 4 global Law trials as others shot down
World Rugby is set to introduce a global trial of four new laws next year, aimed at enhancing game pace and player protection.
Wales 'in one of their deepest holes for a long time'
With no evidence of progress and 400 days since Wales' last win, Warren Gatland is under intense scrutiny.
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Why Finn Russell 'edges' Marcus Smith in race for the Lions 10 shirt
Heading into the Autumn Nations Series, the two front-runners to wear the British and Irish Lions No 10 jersey at the end of the s…
Autumn Nations Series 2024: Everything you need to know about round three
The Autumn Nations Series 2024 resumes this weekend and the southern hemisphere sides will hope to continue their dominance.
Veterans return for All Blacks as team to play France named
The All Blacks have named their team to face France with veterans Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett returning after missing the Ire…
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England hopeful Cadan Murley signs new deal
Harlequins vice-captain Cadan Murley has signed a new deal with the club.
Springboks make 12 changes and move away from 7/1 bench split
South Africa were 32-15 winners in Edinburgh in their Autumn Nations Series opener and they have now altered all seven of their st…
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Ex-Ireland legend slam players' 'showboating' against the All Blacks
Former Ireland fly-half Tony Ward has criticized the behaviour of some of Ireland’s players in their recent defeat to New Zealan…
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England desperate to get it over the line – Maggie Alphonsi on RWC 2025 chances
Former World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi believes England will be “desperate” to get over the line and win next year’s Women…
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Argentina's Felipe Contepomi dimisses All Blacks' win over Ireland
Head coach Felipe Contepomi says Argentina have only a “slim” chance of toppling Ireland as he bids to mastermind another impr…
Four changes for France as Galthie names team to host All Blacks
The French opened their Autumn Nations Series with a 52-12 Stade de France victory and they have now altered three backs and one f…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Regardless of the France result Razor's All Blacks have proved something
I’ve seen enough to judge this All Blacks season a success, regardless of what happens against France. It’s a belated success,…
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Autumn Nations Series
Interview
Wallabies' nemesis declares 'world rugby needs Australia'
England's most-capped men's player Ben Youngs has had some epic battles with Australia over a Test career spanning 127 caps, and r…
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Exclusive
Harlequins fullback Orla Proctor talks balancing military duty and rugby dreams
For Orla Proctor, rugby is far more than a game; it's a journey. At 21, she’s already charted a path marked by dedication and re…
England and their Chief problem
Steve Borthwick needs to trust his star fly-half, find a scrum and sort out a disjointed defence if he is to beat the World Champs
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International
Analysis
Battle of the breakdown to determine Wallabies’ grand slam future
The Wallabies’ grand slam dream is alive but there are some shortcomings that could derail the hopes of the Australians.
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Why the All Blacks should start Samipeni Finau ‘for the greater good’
Victor Vito has explained why the All Blacks may need to reshuffle their backrow to accommodate for Samipeni Finau.
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