The motivation that convinced Nick Timoney to sign new Ulster deal
The 29-year-old back-rower generated interest abroad in his services for the 2025/26 season but has instead decided his future is …
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Warren Gatland's Wales to move on Prem scrum coach
Saints announced on Thursday afternoon that long-serving Ferguson, who didn't sign a contract extension last year, would be leavin…
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Northampton explain why they are releasing assistant Matt Ferguson
The former England women’s assistant helped the Saints to win the league title last June under Phil Dowson but he will now depar…
Bristol statement: £5.5million loss confirmed in 2023/24 report
Currently in second place in the Gallagher Premiership heading into Saturday’s round 10 trip to Saracens, Pat Lam’s Bears have…
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Teddy Thomas banned for glamour games against Toulouse, Leinster
The Toulouse-bound back was yellow carded in his team’s December 21 Top 14 win over Clermont, but his foul play on Theo Giral re…
Two England U20 World Cup winners poised for Premiership debuts
Ben Waghorn was a starter in the World Rugby U20 Championship final last July in Cape Town with Lucas Friday appearing off the ben…
The scrumhalf showdown that has Sale and Raffi Quirke 'so excited'
Sale boss Alex Sanderson is challenging his players to deliver another stunning West Country victory at Gloucester to prove their …
Rugby Premier League: India to launch professional Sevens comp
GMR Sports has signed a landmark 10-year strategic partnership with Rugby India, the national governing body for rugby, to launch …
Brodie Retallick becomes unlikely secret weapon in Japan
All Black Brodie Retallick might not be recognised for his try-scoring habits, but the Kobelco Kobe Steelers skipper looms as one …
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Six Nations headache for France as Gael Fickou undergoes operation
The outside centre, a starter in the recent Autumn Nations Series wins over New Zealand and Argentina, was injured on club duty wi…
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Saracens confirm mid-season exit for Tom Parton
Saracens confirmed that Tom Parton has left the club to pursue an opportunity in Japan.
Blair Murray shines on return as Scarlets claim bonus-point win over Dragons
Blair Murray marked his return with a brace of tries as Scarlets secured a 32-15 bonus-point win over Dragons in Llanelli in the U…
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Ospreys overcome a first-half red card to grab URC draw at Cardiff
Despite the red card, the visitors continued to be the better side with Cardiff having to survive sustained late pressure in order…
British & Irish Lions
Opinion
Springboks dominate my team of 2024 – Andy Goode
It’s been a year of transition for a lot of teams, as is often the case in the 12 months after a World Cup, which means new star…
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‘I’m coming for you’: Byron McGuigan’s Mancunian malevolence
Sale's new defence guru shot to prominence after a stunning shut-out of the Premiership's hotshot Bristol Bears.
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Ben Earl admits to the time his celebrations became 'too much'
Ben Earl has made it quite clear that he is not going to stop with his renowned in-match celebrations.
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The future of rugby: Sale and Leinster mount the case for the defence
After the Black Ferns and Bristol Bears set the tactical tone, the English and Irish juggernauts offer a bruising rebuttal.
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Women’s RWC 2025 will be ‘younger, more inclusive, more vibrant’
World Rugby claimed Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 is “the story that we don’t want to stop talking about” as organisers rev…
Opinion
Players to watch in Super Rugby Aupiki 2025
Super Rugby Aupiki always throws up a bundle of new names to watch, including more flankers and speed merchants. In 2025 there mus…
‘Trailblazer’ Ilona Maher showing the way, says World Rugby chief
The United States Olympic sevens star is on a short-term deal at Bristol ahead of this summer’s World Cup.
Brett Robinson looks forward to 'monumental' year in 2025
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson lays out his vision in an open letter as the sport braces itself for "a game-changing year" on so…
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2024 was an annus horribilis for Wales, so can 2025 provide an upturn?
Wales will hope the drama of 2024 is left behind and sunnier climes lay ahead for the game in the Principality
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The Fergus Burke test and rugby's free market
Eligible for New Zealand, England and Scotland, the new Saracens playmaker may have a big decision ahead.
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Alex Sanderson: 'It continues to fuel me and anger me'
Alex Sanderson says Sale Sharks are being fuelled by a “super-computer” dismissing them as Gallagher Premiership play-off cont…
Bristol confirm Harry Byrne signing
Ireland international fly half Harry Byrne will join Bristol Bears on a three-month loan deal from Leinster as injury cover for AJ…
Sam Burgess' admission of guilt over rugby union experience
Ten years have passed since Sam Burgess made his rugby union debut for Bath yet debate over whether his cross-code move was a hit …
Women's Rugby World Cup
Interview
USA ‘will be a team who could beat England’ by World Cup 2025
USA captain Kate Zackary is confident the Women’s Eagles can cause an upset when Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off in Sun…
Close to perfection: Johann van Graan's favourite game
For anyone associated with Bath Rugby, Christmas presents don't get much better than Saturday's 68-10 demolition of Saracens.
Forgotten All Black produces man of the match display in Japan division two
Former All Black and now Samoan international flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has produced a man of the match display in Japan's division two…
Gaston Mieres: 'Rugby has been an addiction - a good one'
The Uruguay hero reflects on 14 years in the blue of Los Teros as he brings down the curtain on his Test career.
Bizarre setback fuels Dave Cherry’s fight to reclaim jersey
Edinburgh hooker Dave Cherry insists he has not given up hope of a possible Scotland recall despite not featuring for the national…
Former Wallabies teammates off to rocky start in Japan
Multi-code international Israel Folau, and his former fellow Wallaby and current club teammate Samu Kerevi, are enduring a difficu…
'Don’t tell my wife!' – Slade’s cheeky take on Exeter’s big win
Henry Slade described Exeter’s first Gallagher Premiership victory of the season as “better than sex” after the Chiefs beat …
Exeter’s late heroics sink Gloucester to end winless run
Exeter claimed a first Gallagher Premiership victory of the season at the ninth attempt as they edged out west-country rivals Glou…
Coach finds surprising silver lining in Glasgow’s Murrayfield loss
Franco Smith has challenged Glasgow to use Saturday’s defeat by Edinburgh as fuel for another strong finish to the season.
Gallagher Premiership
Interview
Tomos Williams' Lions claims endorsed by Gloucester boss
Gloucester Director of Rugby George Skivington has backed Tomos Williams to be on the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Austral…
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