International
Interview
Isaiah Mapusua's journey from Otago to the Brave Blossoms
New Zealand exports can be found across the rugby world, but among the many pathways to international success is perhaps a road le…
Rugby News
Get the latest rugby news from the experts at RugbyPass. From match reports to in-depth tactical breakdowns and expert opinions, our rugby journalists have every angle covered.
South African born Scotland international inks new deal
Edinburgh won’t be getting rid of South African born prop Pierre Schoeman anytime soon, with the Scotland international signing …
Leinster and Munster gain valuable experience back for URC derby
Ahead of the highly anticipated URC matchup between Leinster and Munster, both teams have welcomed back multiple players to their …
Women's Rugby World Cup
Interview
USA building 'depth and pressure' under Sione Fukofuka
Following a promising first year in charge, Sione Fukofuka knows his USA team must keep improving on the road to Women's Rugby Wor…
TOP 14
Exclusive
Jack Nowell: 'You can’t fault what I’m doing at the moment'
Ile de Re is an Atlantic coast island connected to the French mainland via a 2.9km toll bridge and the Nowells are well settled ju…
Gallagher Premiership
Interview
Rob Baxter: 'There's a few good years left in me yet hopefully'
It would be understandable if the prospect of a 16th consecutive season as the Devon club’s director of rugby is wearying on the…
Gallagher Premiership
Exclusive
Matt Ferguson: 'A player said I was a disgrace, let the school down'
The unsung assistant coach had just spent 40 minutes the other day with RugbyPass discussing the captivating resurgence of Northam…
'Complete player' Fin Smith labelled best 10 in England by Springboks
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has described Northampton Saints fly-half as the "complete player", with former Spring…
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Exclusive
Alex McHenry: 'It was shocking, lives turned upside down'
Harry Viljoen’s squad were brutally told that the business had gone into liquidation, that they no longer had jobs and that the …
Every country in the world where you can be paid to play rugby
The men’s Rugby World Cup expansion has pushed developing nations to pursue a semi-professionalisation of their club competition…
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International
Exclusive
Asher Opoku-Fordjour: 'You want to be the one that dominates'
Marler is not alone in liking the look of Asher Opoku-Fordjour. Alex Sanderson, the youngster’s boss at the Sharks, is constantl…
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Autumn Nations Series
Exclusive
Jacob Stockdale: 'That was a turning point, that really got to me'
Exclusion drove Stockdale daft and it needed the lay-off that came with a January 2022 ankle operation for him to finally realise …
World Rugby U20 Championship
Analysis
World Rugby U20 Championship: The RugbyPass team of the tournament
England flew out of South Africa last Saturday evening to Heathrow as the rightful champions, the consistency of their potent scru…
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International
Exclusive
David Ribbans: 'It's the reason why I'm here, not still in England'
Toulon is now home, not Northampton, and it’s all about doing his very best in the Top 14, not perspiring over whether his effor…
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International
Analysis
Twenty-two emerging nations U21 rugby players to watch in 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, it’s time to shed light on rugby's future rising stars, and we picked 22 promising U21s for yo…
International
Exclusive
Nemani Nadolo: 'Now I cut grass, do gardens, cut hedges for a living'
It was at the Hong Kong 10s the other week when RugbyPass caught up with the 36-year-old who had pitched up in the Far East to rol…
International
Exclusive
Wallace Sititi: 'No, not in a million years... just crazy to say'
After featuring 13 times in the run to an Auckland final against the Blues, Scott Robertson wanted a look and the rest is now hist…
International
Interview
USA’s McKenzie Hawkins: ‘We have belief that we can win games'
Whether it was a spirited first-half display against England or narrow losses against France and Ireland, it is clear that the Wor…
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'One of the deadliest wingers in rugby' has decided his future
It was in early December when RugbyPass reported that Ulster were likely to win the race to retain Stockdale, who had been sounded…
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'It's love': Ronan O'Gara has made his peace with Christophe Urios
The pair were even sanctioned by league officials in France in 2022 for their tempestuous behaviour towards each other.
Kieran Read names his 2025 British and Irish Lions captain
The 39-year-old led New Zealand to their Test series draw versus Sam Warburton’s class of 2017.
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What should be on a rugby Christmas wish list for 2025?
What should Santa Claus deliver for the sport of rugby union this festive season?
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Allan Dell has exited Glasgow with immediate effect
The South Africa-born 32-year-old managed just 12 appearances in two and a half years at Scotstoun after joining from London Irish…
International
Opinion
Razor's 2024 All Blacks Christmas wish list
First-year All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson quickly found out what it was like to be an International coach and now has the j…
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Munster's updated Injury list
Munster’s injury list is once again filling up, this time around former junior Springbok Thaakir Abrahams finds himself facing s…
All the action from a dramatic opening round of Japan Rugby League One
A dramatic opening weekend of Japan Rugby League One saw three of the six matches in Division One decided in injury time
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2024 in review: All Blacks break Irish hearts by triumphing in Dublin
The All Blacks triumphed over their great rivals Ireland during the Autumn Nations Series, just as they had at last year's Rugby W…
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George Skivington issues injury update on prop duo
Gloucester Director of Rugby George Skivington has confirmed rising prop star Afolabi Fasogbon will miss Sunday's trip to Exeter i…
Bristol Bears announce raft of re-signings
US Eagles fly-half and this season's leading points scorer in the Gallagher Premiership, AJ MacGinty, is one of 10 Bristol players…
International
Analysis
Springboks dominate in 2024 despite ill-discipline
Getting on the right side of the referee has long been advocated as a quality all champion teams must possess but Opta data sugges…
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What is the future of rugby in 2025?
Can Bristol Bears' irresistible all-court attack point the way for rugby in the next 12 months?
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International
Exclusive
‘Rugby Netherlands need someone who can deliver 80 hours a week’
Outgoing Netherlands women head coach Sylke Haverkorn reflects on her five years in charge and outlines why the future is bright.
2024 in review: Max Jorgensen’s Giteau-esque swan dive stuns England
Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen would leave thousands at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium in a state of disbelief with a match-winnin…
Watch: Springbok Arendse brutally runs straight through defender to score on Dynabours debut
The 28-year-old donned the No 15 jersey as the new fullback for the Dynabours and squared off against D-Rocks fullback Israel Fola…
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Watch: Aaron Smith sets up ex-NRL star Joseph Manu for debut try in Japan
Former Sydney Roosters and New Zealand Kiwis utility Joseph Manu has scored on debut for Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One
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2024 in review: Beauden Barrett’s brilliance sparks thrilling All Blacks win
New Zealand’s incredible unbeaten run at Eden Park was under serious threat when Steve Borthwick’s England visited Auckland in…
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