Bath struggle past error-stricken Leicester Tigers
Bath’s impressive start to the season continued with a hard-earned 20-15 victory over Leicester in an error-ridden game.
PA
29 Sep 2024, 12:40
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'I never heard from Gatland... It kills me to this day'
Johnny Sexton says he is yearns for an explanation from Warren Gatland as to why exactly he was left out of the 2021 British & Iri…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2024, 9:09
'Unacceptable from Munster. They should be embarassed'
Munster legend Donncha O'Callaghan has blasted his former team following their shock to defeat to minnows Zebre Parma in Round 2 o…
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2024, 7:58
Interview
Joe Simmonds: 'My rugby at Exeter was not where I wanted it to be'
Signing a long-term contract extension at Top 14 side Pau wasn’t the best or most important life decision Joe Simmonds made rece…
James Harrington
29 Sep 2024, 7:15
Johnny Sexton: 'So much for their humility'
Johnny Sexton has defended his outburst towards Rieko Ioane after Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand …
Ian Cameron
29 Sep 2024, 6:45
Interview
Michael Lynagh: 'I got emotional in the dressing room. I found it very difficult'
The towns of Treviso and Townsville are separated by 9,293 miles but linked by their emotional importance to one of the most famou…
Chris Jones
29 Sep 2024, 5:34
Analysis
Four talking points as Northampton hold off a late Exeter rally
RugbyPass was at cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens for Saturday’s six-try clash of the clubs with the reimagined crests. It d…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep 2024, 3:52
Analysis
England player watch: Northampton out-half Fin Smith vs Exeter
Five caps off the bench is the story of this 22-year-old fledgling Test career but in delivering a player-of-the-match effort to e…
Liam Heagney
29 Sep 2024, 3:22
Interview
Johann van Graan: Tigers have become Pumas in the way they play
Being very much his own man, Michael Cheika was never going to take much time in stamping his own mark on Leicester Tigers.
Jon Newcombe
29 Sep 2024, 3:00
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 …
Liam Heagney
29 Sep 2024, 3:00
Interview
Fraser McReight’s honest take on Wallabies before ‘epic’ Spring Tour
Backrower Fraser McReight didn’t seem deterred by the challenges that await the Wallabies on their upcoming Spring Tour.
Finn Morton
28 Sep 2024, 21:34
TJ Perenara names the player he sees leading the All Blacks haka next
One of the most iconic sights in rugby will have a new face next season when TJ Perenara hangs up the black jersey and with it, hi…
Ned Lester
28 Sep 2024, 21:11
Why Robertson laughed when asked about Sam Cane & TJ Perenara’s futures
Head coach Scott Robertson has remained coy about whether Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will play a part in the All Blacks’ end-of-ye…
Finn Morton
28 Sep 2024, 18:42
‘It shows the heart the girls have’: Charge down secures dramatic draw for Dutch
Netherlands captain Linde van der Velden admitted her side were “lucky” to have Lieve Stallmann after the full-back saved them…
Martyn Thomas
28 Sep 2024, 18:07
Stormers start strong but Ospreys finish stronger in Bridgend
Ospreys recovered from last week’s shock defeat to Dragons with an impressive 37-24 victory over Stormers in a titanic battle in…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 17:24
20-point half-time buffer not enough as Sharks fall to spirited Connacht
Connacht erased a 20-point half-time deficit to defeat the Hollywoodbets Sharks 36-30 in a topsy-turvy BKT United Rugby Championsh…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 17:08
Interview
Scott Baldwin: 'Mindset is a powerful thing'
The Wales hooker has taken up his first head coach role with his home town club, Bridgend, and he likes to think he's learnt from …
Mark Orders
28 Sep 2024, 16:54
Scott Robertson outlines big takeaways from The Rugby Championship
Scott Robertson's undefeated run as All Blacks coach met a swift end in the opening round of The Rugby Championship.
Ned Lester
28 Sep 2024, 16:52
Joe Schmidt responds to surprise Spring Tour claim made by Joseph Sua’ali’i
Joe Schmidt has responded to comments made by Joseph Sua’ali’i about the Wallabies’ upcoming Spring Tour.
Finn Morton
28 Sep 2024, 16:20
Zebre Parma shock URC with first ever win over Munster
Zebre Parma made history by securing their first-ever victory over Munster with a 42-33 bonus-point win in the United Rugby Champi…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2024, 16:02
Sale confirm England player broke Alex Sanderson's ribs
Sale Sharks have confirmed that an England player injured Alex Sanderson in training this week, placing the club in the unusual po…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2024, 15:25
Northampton do enough to hold off late Feyi-Waboso-inspired rally
Saints appeared to be cruising at 30-10, but the England winger dotted down two converted tries in eight minutes to set up a tense…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 15:17
What Sale have said about injury that forced George Ford off early
Ford was forced out of the action just seven minutes into the clash at StoneX Stadium, leaving the pitch soon after attempting a l…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 15:07
South Africa romp to first Rugby Championship win since 2019
South Africa clinched the Rugby Championship in emphatic style with a bonus-point win over Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Ne…
Jan De Koning
28 Sep 2024, 14:53
Exclusive
WXV week one: 'I can’t wait to get out there with the girls'
I’m really excited to be playing on the weekend. It’s been five months since I last played, where I broke my thumb in the warm…
Rosie Galligan
28 Sep 2024, 14:13
Steve Diamond's 25-word description of Marcus Smith after loss to Quins
Steve Diamond admitted his Newcastle side struggled to cope with “world-class” Marcus Smith after the England fly-half produce…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 13:54
Scotland begin WXV2 title defence with Italy victory
Defending champions Scotland started their WXV2 title defence with a 19-0 victory over last year’s runners-up Italy in Cape Town…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 13:44
Opinion
Argentina player ratings vs South Africa | 2024 Rugby Championship
Argentina player ratings: The Los Pumas didn't show too much in their defeat to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider i…
Ian Cameron
28 Sep 2024, 12:58
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Argentina | 2024 Rugby Championship
The South African Springboks secured the Rugby Championship title with a clinical 48-7 thumping of Argentina in Mbombela. A bliste…
Daniel Gallan
28 Sep 2024, 12:52
England scare as George Ford injured in Sale's loss at Saracens
Saracens were looking to build on a 35-26 triumph over Gloucester in their opening match of the campaign, but they got off to a di…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 12:49
Try-scoring Leigh Halfpenny stars as Harlequins see off Newcastle
The former Wales and Lions Test star joined the Londoners in the summer after completing the Super Rugby Pacific season with Crusa…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 12:13
Canan Moodie among the scorers as Bulls edge Edinburgh in the URC
Ross Thompson’s penalty had Edinburgh ahead in the 15th minute but the hosts hit back when Jannes Kirsten crossed and Jaco van d…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 11:45
Ulster lose to Lions but don't leave Jo'burg empty handed
Ulster fell to a 35-22 loss to Lions in Johannesburg but could take some encouragement from a point on the road in the United Rugb…
PA
28 Sep 2024, 9:43
Exclusive
Johnny Sexton to make dramatic return to Ireland set-up?
Sexton called time on an illustrious playing career after Ireland were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup in October 2023 and was …
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 9:28
Wales get WXV humbling by Australia in Cape Town
Wales were overpowered by Australia as their WXV2 campaign opened with a heavy 37-5 defeat in Cape Town.
AAP
28 Sep 2024, 9:11
Fissler Confidential: Premiership club set to go to market early
The Cherry and Whites defeated Bristol Bears 44-41 in a classic west country derby on Friday night and are in the market to sign a…
Neil Fissler
28 Sep 2024, 8:59
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