The Kobelco Kobe Steelers have continued their rise up the Japan Rugby League One standings after a comfortable 27-17 win over Ricoh Black Rams Tokyo.
Kiwi second row Liam Mitchell, partnered with Springbok Lood de Jager, was outstanding all day as the Wild Knights racked up 81-points in division one.
Conquering the USA is rugby’s biggest punt. Major League Rugby remains in its infancy, yet the Rugby World Cups are North America-bound in 2031 and 2033. Beaudein Waaka is very much clued into this agenda at the title-chasing New England Free Jacks.
Franco Smith's appointment was met with indifference by many Glasgow fans. In his first season, his side are one match away from Scotland's maiden European trophy.
Wales' back three players Liam Williams and Josh Adams have been reportedly targeted by French Top 14 side Lyon to join their team.
Johnny Williams has overcome cancer, injury and contractual strife to force his way into Wayne Pivac’s Wales squad.
Harlequins have confirmed that former NFL try-out Christian Scotland-Williamson will return to rugby union with the club.
Every cloud has a silver lining and from a New Zealand rugby point of view, the silver lining of the COVID pandemic is undeniably the return of a number of experienced operators from around the world for this year's Mitre 10 Cup.
23 men will run out for the New Zealand on Saturday to try secure the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th year in a row - but they're not the only All Blacks you'll find on show this weekend.