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Scott Robertson reveals All Blacks clause in new Crusaders contract
Scott Robertson has revealed his new contract with the Crusaders and NZR features a clause that allows him to leave his job early …
Former All Blacks playmaker Brett Cameron signs with Japanese club
Former All Blacks playmaker Brett Cameron has called time on his career in New Zealand by signing a deal to join Japanese club Kam…
Adding blitz to rugby's last bastion of slow ball
Analysis: While breakdowns are getting faster, the scrum mostly remains stuck in rugby's dark ages.
Nick Bishop
08 Jul, 22:54
Ben Kay: The Lions had to go ahead
If the chaos of the run-up to the Sharks game hadn’t happened, I would have said there were a few areas of the game that might h…
All Blacks v Fiji will be streamed live on RugbyPass in UK, Ireland among other territories
This weekend's clash between the All Blacks and Fiji will be streamed live in the UK, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East, among o…
Ian Cameron
08 Jul, 15:20
Lions chaos: 'There will be a huge asterisk next to who wins this series'
Former British and Irish Lions winger Simon Zebo says there will be 'a huge asterisk' over the outcome of this summer's disrupted …
Ian Cameron
08 Jul, 13:59
British & Irish Lions confirm 'Plan B' opponents for Saturday fixture
The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that they will play back-to-back matches against the Cell C Sharks to "ensure the tourist…
Ian Cameron
08 Jul, 13:43
Four new caps included as Ireland make eight changes to their XV
After seeing off Japan in a high-scoring encounter, Ireland have turned their thoughts to the USA and have named a revamped team.
Liam Heagney
08 Jul, 12:28
Why Dombrandt is ready now for England two years on from RWC cut
It was two years ago when Alex Dombrandt suffered his first major England setback but he is now primed to finally earn that elusiv…
Liam Heagney
08 Jul, 12:02
REPORT: Lions to replay the C Cell Sharks on Saturday
The British & Irish Lions at set to replay the C Cell Sharks on Saturday, according to respected South African journalist Brendan …
Ian Cameron
08 Jul, 11:28
'Intense barracking': The England team room as they watched Euros
Eddie Jones has reported that the England team room was lively on Wednesday night as the footballers qualified for the Euros final…
Liam Heagney
08 Jul, 11:23
Three changes for Wales team to face 'perfect opponents' Argentina
Fresh from a summer series-opening win over Canada, Wayne Pivac has named his Wales team to face Argentina this Saturday.
'Very weak positive' could gift Lions isolated players within hours
The Lions spent eight hours of Wednesday in their rooms until those able to leave and play were scrambled by bus to Emirates Airli…
England make five changes, including selection of 4 uncapped players
Fresh from giving 12 players a debut last Sunday, Eddie Jones has named his England team to play Canada this Saturday in London.
Liam Heagney
08 Jul, 10:08
Koroibete missed the birth of his third son to play for Australia
Marika Koroibete was among the best as Australia snatched a 23-21 win at Suncorp Stadium with a penalty goal after full-time.
'Kelly and Steward are a funny duo, a Del Boy, Rodney type vibe'
Seasons England back-rower Sam Underhill has revealed some of the new characters who have been lighting up the revamped squad in r…
Liam Heagney
08 Jul, 8:32
'Very French': Wallabies fans in fits following absurd French finish
It was a case of so near yet so far for Les Bleuson Wednesday night as they came within literal seconds of a first win over the W…
'He was always going to be an option': Blackadder's pathway to No 7
After an impressive cameo in his All Blacks debut against Tonga last weekend, Ethan Blackadder is set to make his first start in t…
'I was warned': How Beauden Barrett earned himself two black eyes
One of the more unusual sights to emerge out of All Blacks training this week was first five-eighth Beauden Barrett sporting two r…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jul, 3:55
Why Aaron Smith has been rewarded with All Blacks captaincy
A co-captain for the Highlanders, Smith's first All Black test as captain comes as Sam Whitelock moves to the bench with the retur…
'We're after specialists': Foster issues challenge to David Havili
After what's felt like a lifetime of knocking on the All Blacks selection door, David Havili has finally earned himself a recall t…
Tom Vinicombe
08 Jul, 2:17
State of South African franchises under the spotlight
The British & Irish Lions second tour win, another 50-point battering of a South African club franchise, has put the spotlight on …
Dalton Papalii's battle to usurp the All Blacks' best
After spending three years' in the shadows of Sam Cane and Ardie Savea, Dalton Papalii is set to break free.
Patrick McKendry
08 Jul, 0:45
Brodie Retallick headlines mass changes to All Blacks
The All Blacks have named their team to play Fiji in the second match of the Steinlager Series at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin …
Online Editors
07 Jul, 23:50
Australia player ratings vs France | eToro Series
There proved to be plenty of late drama on Wednesday night in Brisbane as the Wallabies claimed a 23-21 victory over an inexperien…
'He's a hell of a player': Wallabies reserve makes strong impact
Up by one, a young French team missing a smattering of their top talent had seemingly sewn up their first win in Australia since 1…
'Our mantra the whole time has been chaos, adapt, change'
Warren Gatland was a picture of calm in a pre-match interview following a day of chaos on the 2021 Lions tour in South Africa.
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 18:15
Wednesday's Lions match versus the Sharks is ON!
Wednesday night's Lions match will definitely go ahead following the retesting of their entire tour party earlier in the day in Jo…
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 16:18
Kenningham withdrawn from England squad
Harlequins loose forward Jack Kenningham has been withdrawn from England squad after he told adjudged to be a close contact accord…
Ian Cameron
07 Jul, 14:52
'You really do fear for this tour now' - Reactions as Lions rocked by positive test
Serious doubts are mounting this afternoon as to the continued viability of the British & Irish Lions tour after the touring side …
Ian Cameron
07 Jul, 13:46
Sam Underhill compares England's 2021 newcomers to his 2017 debut
It was 2017, when England last clashed with a Lions tour, that Sam Underhill made his debut and multiple new guys have done the sa…
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 12:31
The Springboks' second match versus Georgia has been cancelled
Next Friday's planned second Test between the Springboks and Georgia in Johannesburg has officially been cancelled due to the viru…
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 11:50
England issue update on the status of Max Malins' shoulder injury
England have provided an update on the injury suffered by Max Malins just ten minutes into last Sunday's win over the USA.
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 10:17
Gatland anticipating Pieter-Steph du Toit position shift
Moving Pieter-Steph du Toit to lock is not the worst idea in the world. In fact, British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland beli…
Jan De Koning
07 Jul, 9:20
'When I got to finally speak to him I was a bit sheepish'
Wales out-half Callum Sheedy has described how his initial meetings with his favourite No10 left him feeling sheepish for ages.
Liam Heagney
07 Jul, 9:06
'Our game's never going to grow': Ex-All Black's plea to World Rugby
A former All Blacks great has labelled Tonga's 102-0 thumping at the hands of the All Blacks last weekend as "unacceptable".
'How come the Lions' bubble is working?': Boks' bubble under scrutiny
Four players, Marvin Orie, Frans Steyn, Handre Pollard and Frans Malherbe, plus six among management, including head coach Jacques…
'Not fair and consistent' - change to rugby eligibility laws needed
Following Tonga's loss to the All Blacks on Saturday, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss the topic of rugby's eligibility laws an…
'The Japanese people will embrace him': Folau backed by new coach
Israel Folau's new head coach Rob Penney has no concerns about how the controversial ex-Wallabies star will be received by the Jap…
All Blacks depth reaching bursting point
The All Blacks have plenty of options to pick from but few certain starters amongst their squad.
Michael Hooper: 'We don't want to shy away from talking like that'
After a 2020 season that saw them win just once, Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is keen to start 2021 off right, as he and his t…
Lions concussion row: 'I don't how much more I can talk about it'
Warren Gatland has revisited the Luke Cowan-Dickie controversy, the hooker playing for the Lions 7 days after Premiership final co…
Liam Heagney
06 Jul, 10:26
The Wallabies youngster set to go 'beast-mode' against France
Michael Hooper got a taste of what Rob Valetini could bring to the Wallabies when he saw him in beast-mode at a training run three…
What Ethan Blackadder added to a talented loose forwards trio
Twenty-one years after Todd Blackadder's first test as All Black's captain against Tonga, Ethan Blackadder made his test bow in th…
All Blacks rookie asks coach for debut against Fiji this weekend
Ethan de Groot is so keen to play for the All Blacks this weekend, he made an unusual request to New Zealand's coaching staff.
'I had to blind Rossouw': O'Driscoll on his famous Springbok tackle
A key figure that match, Irish centre Brian O'Driscoll, remembers the aftermath of a defining game in test rugby. Speaking on beha…
Maori All Blacks MVP's roadblock to earning higher honours
While one Chiefs midfielder was making his debut for the All Blacks on Saturday, it was another's performance in the curtain-raise…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jul, 4:19
'Great balance to his performance': All Blacks fullback race thrown open
In the All Blacks' 102-0 victory over Tonga on Saturday evening there were understandably a few standout players. Bryn Hall and Ja…
All Black great believes NRL has the best model for Pasifika talent
The disparity between the All Blacks-Tonga clash has put the spotlight once again on the issue of eligibility at the international…
Sevu Reece: 'I was probably about this close to playing for Fiji'
All Blacks star Sevu Reece has revealed how close he came to representing Fiji instead of New Zealand ahead of the 2019 World Cup.
Returned Wallaby rushed straight into team could be foil to French
After spending the 2020 season with French Top 14 club Pau, lock Matt Philip is set for a return to the Wallabies side ahead of th…
Why the Wallabies must lay down a marker against France
A series with a depleted France presents Dave Rennie's Wallabies the chance to get back on track.
Christy Doran
06 Jul, 1:02
Finding space for Japan in The Rugby Championship
Japan can't suddenly be expected to regularly compete with the superpowers of world rugby.
Gregor Paul
05 Jul, 23:10
Lolesio ready for second test start after horror Wallabies debut
Noah Lolesio's selection as starting five-eighth for Australia's opening test against France in Brisbane on Wednesday night was an…
Farrell releases veteran and two others ahead of United States clash
Ireland trio Chris Farrell, Jordan Larmour and Peter O’Mahony have been released from Andy Farrell’s squad ahead of Saturday…
South Africa match at risk after positive test forces squad into isolation
South Africa’s clash with Georgia on Friday night is in jeopardy after the Springboks were forced to suspend training and place …
Henshaw's grip on the Lions' 13 jersey suddenly doesn't feel so tight
Is Robbie Henshaw set for the British and Irish Lions 13 jersey? Or has competition arisen that could deny him that Test starters …
Ben Tameifuna having to fund his own quarantine costs to play for Tonga
The financial problems affecting the Pacific Islands nations have been brought sharply into focus in the wake of Tonga’s 102-0 t…
Stuart Hogg wants Lions to dominate the 'no-talent battles'
Stuart Hogg insists the British and Irish Lions aim to make a virtue of winning in-game moments that require determination over ar…
Why Ian Foster still doesn't know his full-strength All Blacks side
It seems we won't know what Ian Foster's full-strength All Blacks side will look like until they play the Wallabies for the first …
Damian McKenzie coy on future plans amid Top League rumours
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie has remained coy on talk of a move to Japan amid rumours of a potential sabbatical in the Top Leag…
NZR's approach to profiting from Tonga cheapened everything
Well, guess what? NZR were wrong. They sought to profit off the Tongan community and merely cheapened their own All Blacks brand i…
Hamish Bidwell
05 Jul, 4:03
Wallabies name four debutants to face France in Brisbane
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has named four debutants to come off the bench against France in Australia's first test of the ye…
Israel Folau set to return to rugby after signing with Japanese club
Controversial ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau is set to return to rugby union after signing with Japanese club NTT Communications S…
Jake Gordon beats Tate McDermott in race for Wallabies No. 9 jersey
Jake Gordon has won the race to wear the vacant Wallabies halfback jersey after overcoming a knee injury ahead of the opening test…
Samisoni Taukei'aho called into All Blacks squad as injury cover
Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho has been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover ahead of this weekend's clash against …
Alex McLeod
04 Jul, 23:19
Eddie Jones issues updates on Malins and Lawrence after 'historic' win
England overcame the USA 43-29 at Twickenham on Sunday, handing out the most debuts in one match since 1947.
RG Snyman undergoes skin graft surgery, set to miss Lions
Munster second row RG Snyman is unlikely to feature for the Springboks during the British & Irish Lions series after undergoing sk…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul, 16:13
England player ratings vs USA | 2021 Summer Tests
England player ratings from their 43-29 win over the USA at Twickenham on Sunday, as Eddie Jones handed out plenty of debuts.
Ref Watch: The worrisome early Lions tour refereeing trend
Pre-test series warm-up matches in most sports these days leave a little to be desired.
'My form wasn't great. I was just forcing stuff, I wasn't playing the rugby I play'
Joe Cokanasiga has admitted having to rediscover his true rugby identity when battling past his year-long knee injury absence.
What Gatland made of the Springboks' win over Georgia
The Springboks finally played their first Test in 20 months and Warren Gatland has given his verdict on how the Lions' series riva…
Liam Heagney
04 Jul, 9:10
'I was managed quite a lot' - James Ryan on his rapid injury turnaround
Stand-in Ireland captain James Ryan hopes to shake off the lingering injury issues that have affected him in recent months once he…
The hole-in-the-heart rookie England lock who flies RAF planes
Twelve uncapped players are set for England debuts, but the backstory of soon-to-be 31-year-old Josh McNally stands out from the c…
Liam Heagney
04 Jul, 8:46
'He came in after the game... and just apologised for a solid five, ten minutes'
It was a red-carded tackle by Owen Farrell that first gave Charlie Atkinson publicity but the Wasps youngster has since shown he c…
Liam Heagney
04 Jul, 8:26
Springboks will 'come for' the British & Irish Lions at scrum time
The set-piece was an important part of the Springboks' World Cup final win over England, dominating them there after they lost the…
'Will break every record': Louis Rees-Zammit 'must start' tests
It didn't take long for Welsh wonderkid Louis Rees-Zammit to make an impact in his debut for the British & Irish Lions, scoring a …
Will Jordan has one hand on the All Blacks No 14 jersey
A five-try haul against Tonga won't have harmed Will Jordan's chances of starting in major tests.
Patrick McKendry
04 Jul, 5:05
'It took him a while to show his worth': Wallabies No 10's big chance
Tim Horan has challenged the Wallabies to match France's fearless approach when they meet in Brisbane in Australia's first Test ou…
All Blacks surprise with two new midfield options
Many fans expected to get a look at one new midfield option for the All Blacks on Saturday night. Few realised they'd get a glance…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jul, 4:45
NZR's PR spin won't save face in sad day for Pacific rugby
The Tongan bloodbath fans were treated to at Mt Smart Stadium last night should never be allowed to happen again.
Michael Pulman
04 Jul, 3:30
'Dream' debut caps off Bower's journey from body double to All Black
Seven years ago, George Bower was training to be a teacher and cutting hair in a Dunedin flat. After making his full All Blacks de…
All Blacks coach Foster sees value in Tonga test
Tonga, without most of their Europe-based regulars, started nine debutants and struggled to contain the All Blacks when the home b…
Toutai Kefu explains the 'quick fix' to make Tonga more competitive
While 102-0 doesn't make for pretty reading, Tonga's sizeable loss at the hands of the All Blacks on Saturday night was the expect…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jul, 2:35
Irish pundits not impressed by Finn Russell in his first showing
The pair of Irish pundits, speaking on Virgin Media Sports post-match coverage, weren't convinced Russell is the right man to st…
'Are you proud World Rugby?': Tonga's pummelling unhealthy
The contest was always going to be a lopsided one, but now more than ever it seems that fans are fed up with the current system th…
Rugby World Cup regulars suffer shock defeat in qualifiers
It was upsets galore this week as the race for Rugby World Cup 2023 in African qualifying saw an understrength Namibia suffer a sh…
Online Editors
03 Jul, 23:37
Argentina pushed hard by European minnows ahead of Wales series
Far from the highs of an undefeated series with the Wallabies and a historic win over the All Blacks, Argentina have plodded their…
All Blacks player ratings vs Tonga | Steinlager Series
It was a runaway train of a performance from the All Blacks in their first international test of 2021 as they clinically dismantle…
Alex McLeod
03 Jul, 21:44
'He runs a million miles an hour and makes 20 million tackles'
A man of the match display was quite a way for Hamish Watson to tackle critics who said he was too small to play for the Lions.
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 19:39
The 3 things that most pleased Gatland in Saturday's Lions win
The Lions looked promising in their first match on South Africa soil, winning 56-14 and pleasing Warren Gatland in three particula…
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 19:07
'It was a shock to everyone' - The latest on Leigh Halfpenny's knee injury
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will undergo a scan to gauge the extent of a knee injury that forced him off inside two minutes of…
Four-try Josh Adams helps rampant British and Irish Lions open tour with big win
The tourists ran out 56-14 victors over the Sigma Lions in Johannesbu.
Wales' 10-try thrashing of Canada soured by loss of Halfpenny
Wales welcomed fans back to the Principality Stadium as they launched their summer series with a 68-12 victory over Canada.
Gatland responds to criticism of Cowan-Dickie's Lions selection
Warren Gatland has used his pre-game Lions TV interview to address the controversy over his selection of sub Luke Cowan-Dickie.
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 15:58
Wales player ratings vs Canada | 2021 Summer Tests
Wales player ratings: Anything other than a convincing victory for Wayne Pivac's Wales against Canada was going he perceived as su…
Ian Cameron
03 Jul, 15:54
Ireland recover from an error-strewn first half to beat Japan
Ireland shrugged off an error-strewn first half to edge Japan in a Test where fans returned to the Aviva for the first time in 17 …
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | 2021 Summer Tests
With just 4 repeat starters from the win over England, Ireland were at times rusty in their win over Japan... here are their playe…
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 14:23
O'Brien sticking by controversial 2017 Lions tour comments
Former British & Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien is sticking by comments he made after returning from the Lions' drawn 2017 serie…
Ian Cameron
03 Jul, 10:32
Warren Gatland: I still 'nervous pooh' before big games
The British and Irish Lions boss will be racked with tension when he takes charge of Saturday’s opening fixture on South African…
All Blacks score 100 against Tonga as Will Jordan bags five tries
The All Blacks have trounced Tonga 102-0 in their season-opening test at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Eddie Jones names the best attacking combination he has ever seen
A question about Max Malins' positional flexibility resulted in England boss Eddie Jones recalling rugby as he knew it 20 years ag…
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 8:11
The Dan Carter pointer that augurs well for England rookie Smith
The name of Dan Carter was dropped into a conversation Eddie Jones had this week with an England team featuring uncapped Marcus Sm…
Liam Heagney
03 Jul, 7:47
'Huge talent' - What impressed Davies most about Wales debutant Rogers
Wales captain Jonathan Davies has described international newcomer Tom Rogers as “a huge talent” ahead of his Test debut on Sa…
Maori All Blacks dispatch Manu Samoa to farewell Otere Black in style
The Maori All Blacks have secured a second successive victory over Manu Samoa as they dispatched the Island nation 38-21 at Mt Sma…
Wallabies star in race against time to be fit for France test
Mystery surrounds the make-up of the Wallabies side to face France in their Brisbane series opener on Wednesday as halfback Jake G…
Ian Foster remains under scrutiny as All Blacks season begins
The All Blacks ease into their international season against Tonga on Saturday, the first step in a campaign to restore credibility…
Why Ian Foster doesn't want to see All Blacks vs Maori All Blacks
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster has revealed he doesn't want to see his side take on the Maori All Blacks at any point in the fut…
Ex-Wallabies star Samu Kerevi named in Australian Olympic sevens squad
Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi has been named in Australia's 12-man sevens squad to compete at the Tokyo Olympics later this mo…
Alex McLeod
02 Jul, 23:38
Reece Hodge weighs in on vacant Wallabies No. 10 jersey
Reece Hodge has a fight on his hands if he is to get first crack at the Wallabies No. 10 jersey against France in Brisbane next We…
Wallabies boss Dave Rennie says Richie Mo'unga is 'world's best 10'
Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has labelled All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga as "the best No. 10 in the world" ahead of his s…
The sobering career statistic highlighted to England's uncapped 12
It is exciting England have picked 12 uncapped players in their matchday 23, but Eddie Jones has reminded them how limited Test ca…
Liam Heagney
02 Jul, 17:57
'I am absolutely disgusted... A stain on our great game' - Bracken lashes Lions
Former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken has hit out at the British & Irish Lions over the selection of Exeter Chiefs hooker Luke C…
Ian Cameron
02 Jul, 15:34
Eagle Hooley facing 'ultimate challenge' after helping Saracens gain promotion
Full back Will Hooley helped Saracens regain their Premiership status and now faces the “ultimate challenge” in a US Eagles te…
Chris Jones
02 Jul, 14:46
Form, coach, key players: What the B&I Lions are facing in the Sigma Lions
The British and Irish Lions kick off their tour to South Africa with a match against namesakes the Sigma Lions in Johannesburg on …
'Shock' as Ludlow becomes only 5th debut player to captain England
Not since 1984 have England given the captaincy to a debut-making player but Lewis Ludlow now gets that honour this Sunday versus …
Liam Heagney
02 Jul, 12:15
Eddie Jones' blunt response when asked about Michael Lynagh tweet
A tweet by Michael Lynagh about his title-winning son Louis and his England credentials drew a blunt response from Eddie Jones on …
Liam Heagney
02 Jul, 11:31
'I don't think too many people were expecting my name on that list'
Stockdale was sidelined for most of the Six Nations because of a knee injury.
England name 8 uncapped players in XV to start against the USA
Eddie Jones has named his England team to play the USA and it is very different from the side beaten by Ireland last March in the …
Liam Heagney
02 Jul, 10:11
Rugby Australia sweats on Wallaby Test crowd decision
Just days out from the Wallabies' opening Test against France, Rugby Australia still doesn't know if spectators will be allowed to…
RugbyPass to live stream All Blacks Test matches in UK, Ireland, Europe, China and ME
RugbyPass will provide live and on-demand coverage of the All Blacks and Maori All Blacks in the coming weeks in more than 60 terr…
'We're keeping open mind': Jones targets miracle Lions return
Warren Gatland had told travelling UK reporters in South Africa that stricken skipper Alun Wyn Jones is targeting a miracle Lions …
Liam Heagney
02 Jul, 8:52
Hole in one jump-started Jonny Hill's journey to Lions starter
The Exeter second row will line up against Sigma Lions this weekend.
Report: Tonga debutant sensationally axed on eve of All Blacks test
Tonga have reportedly dropped one of their 13 debutants from their side a day out from their test against the All Blacks amid an e…
Dalton Papalii's cheeky dig at former All Blacks flanker
All Blacks flanker Dalton Papalii has taken a cheeky dig at one of his predecessors in the lead-up to New Zealand's season-opening…
The Wallabies advice that turned Harry Wilson's season around
Mystery surrounds the make-up of the Wallabies' side to face France in their Brisbane series opener on Wednesday as halfback Jake …
How the NZ Super Rugby sides have helped Wallabies for France tests
The Wallabies feel a recent taste of New Zealand rugby has set them up well for the test series against France, which opens next W…
Where the All Blacks actually improved in 2020
Analysis: 2020 was supposed to be an easy transition year for the All Blacks. That wasn't the case.
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke misses Tokyo Olympics selection
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has missed out on the 12-man All Blacks Sevens squad to compete at the Tokyo Olympics later this mont…
Alex McLeod
01 Jul, 22:54
The one phone call Hogg plans to make before captaining the Lions
Stuart Hogg has set himself a promise before he leads out the Lions as captain for this Saturday's match in Johannesburg.
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 18:55
Farrell on what happened between Gatland, Ryan and the Lions
The second row was tipped to replace the injured Alun Wyn Jones with the Lions.
What the Lions make of their 10/12 Russell/Farrell combination
Owen Farrell was specifically picked in May as a Lions out-half but he finds himself at No12 outside Finn Russell for this Saturda…
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 17:19
One of three Boks deployed as British & Irish Lions first SA opposition named
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has opted to push some of the younger players into the frontline against the British and Irish Lions o…
'I redeclare my James Ryan outrage' - Beard was Gatland's preference all along
James Ryan's recovery from an abductor injury to captain Ireland against Japan on the weekend suggests that Warren Gatland's decis…
Ian Cameron
01 Jul, 14:59
The 10 Lions players poised to start Sharks game next Wednesday
With Warren Gatland giving starts to 29 players in the first two games, it leaves just 10 more awaiting a promised first Lions sta…
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 14:49
Lions give an update on two minor injuries that needed injections
After an Edinburgh weekend dominated by injuries, Warren Gatland has delivered an encouraging Lions medical bulletin from South Af…
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 14:01
'I regret the way I behaved towards the six players... f***ing bulls*** from me'
England prop Joe Marler has admitted that he regrets the way he behaved towards the six late British and Irish Lions call-ups on t…
Ian Cameron
01 Jul, 13:53
'A sensible decision' - Lions match moved to avoid football clash
Both the British & Irish Lions and SA Rugby have confirmed that they are to move the Lions vs Sharks fixture forward to avoid a cl…
Ireland XV to play Japan shows 11 changes from win over England
Andy Farrell has changed up his Ireland XV to face Japan 15 weeks after England were beaten in their Six Nations finale in Dublin.…
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 13:04
'He looks very beatable on the inside' - Lions rookie could be exploited
Former British and Irish Lions back row Stephen Ferris believes that Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe has plenty to prove after…
Ian Cameron
01 Jul, 12:42
What Gatland likes about Lions skipper Hogg's leadership style
Warren Gatland has been speaking about what he has liked about Stuart Hogg this week, his captain for this Saturday's Lions game. …
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 12:22
'We celebrated well': From Harlequins' title win to England call
Joe Marchant has explained how the England squad have reacted to last weekend's stunning Premiership title win by Harlequins.
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 11:15
Lions vs Lions | Live Team Reaction & Game Preview
Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Stephen Ferris and Tom Shanklin are live with you as they react to the announcement of the British & Iri…
The toughest selection decision of Fiji Sevens' boss's career
Fiji Sevens coach Gareth Baber is facing the most difficult selection decision of his time in charge of the reigning Olympic champ…
Gatland makes 14 changes to Lions XV to face Emirates Lions
Warren Gatland has named the British and Irish Lions team that will take on the Emirates Lions this Saturday in Johannesburg.
Liam Heagney
01 Jul, 9:05
New All Black Quinn Tupaea's take on his senior midfield partner
Quinn Tupaea is considerably more excited at the prospect of having Rieko Ioane beside him on a pitch as opposed to in front of hi…
Is Jordie Barrett the fix to the All Blacks' problem position?
It may be a left-field move, but Jordie Barrett has all the skills needed for a shift back to the midfield.
'He'll be pretty pumped up to take a few of our heads off'
Hooker Dane Coles has shut down any chatter concerning the relative strength of the Tongan side named to take on the All Blacks on…
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jul, 5:27
Aussie back rower's bold 'number one' claim for Wallabies
The Wallabies were able to beat the All Blacks 24-22 in Brisbane last year, something that has helped build belief in the squad he…
Quinn Tupaea one of four new debutants for All Blacks in clash with Tonga
Ian Foster has named four new debutants for the All Blacks' opening game of 2021 against Tonga in Auckland.
Tom Vinicombe
30 Jun, 23:42
Finn Russell says he can be trusted for Lions despite maverick tag
Finn Russell insists he can be entrusted to execute the British and Irish Lions’ gameplan against South Africa in defiance of hi…
One new cap in Maori All Blacks team named for second Samoa test
Maori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has trusted in continuity ahead of his side's second outing against Manu Samoa this w…
Online Editors
30 Jun, 21:51
Murray replies to captain guaranteed Lions Test shirt speculation
There is a feeling that because he has been appointed Lions captain that Conor Murray must be guaranteed to start as the Test No9.…
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 16:59
The impact the 2009 Lions had on a 15-year-old Handre Pollard
The mystique the Lions possess left a lasting impact on a teenage Handre Pollard when they last toured South Africa in 2009.
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 14:40
Springboks' verdict on their two uncapped wingers facing Georgia
Set to play their first match since November 2019, the Springboks have included Test rookies Rosko Specman and Aphelele Fassi in t…
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 14:01
A huge Lions focus: 'Scrum sessions so far have been pretty tasty'
A part of the England scrum dismantled by the Springboks in November 2019, Jamie George know where the Lions must be rock solid. …
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 11:52
How Wales have reacted to Alun Wyn Jones' Lions tour-ending injury
Wayne Pivac has been talking about Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones getting ruled out of the Lions tour after suffering a shoulder inj…
Atkinson in as unbeaten England change 4 for 20s tie with Ireland
England U20s got off to a fine Six Nations start by winning their first two matches but they have now rung the changes to take on …
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 10:24
Lions hooker Jamie George names and shames 'worst committee ever'
Lions players and staff have various tour committees and entertainments committee member Jamie George has named the worst.
Liam Heagney
30 Jun, 7:58
Tonga name nine debutants in starting team to take on All Blacks
Tonga have named nine debutants in their starting side to face the All Blacks at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
The two test All Black set for a big return
Almost two years ago, concussion issues cruelly ruled exciting back-row prospect Luke Jacobson out of a chance to play for the All…
Why Jordie Barrett must be used as a wing by the All Blacks
An ex-All Blacks great and a former Black Fern have called on the All Blacks to reinstate Jordie Barrett on the wing against Tonga…
It's night and day between Handre Pollard and the Lions flyhalves
The difference for the Lions pivots is they shoulder a much heavier burden. And should they win, they will likely deserve an unequ…
Ex-All Blacks greats clash over team selections for Tonga test
A pair of former All Blacks greats, as well as an ex-Black Fern, have revealed who they believe should start for New Zealand in th…
Returning Springbok Handre Pollard looking to inflict 'damage' on Georgia
When he returns to test rugby against Georgia this weekend, it will complete a long journey back which Pollard says has prepared h…
Former All Black Lima Sopoaga on his attempt to switch allegiances
Former All Blacks first five Lima Sopoaga has revealed he attempted to make a switch of international allegiances like his former …
Wallabies youngster Tate McDermott primed for starting test debut
Will Genia's tutelage and a Super Rugby AU title have Tate McDermott primed to make his Wallabies starting debut against France ne…
Where the All Blacks will find their ferocity
The All Blacks have talked about getting aggressive, but it will be up to individuals to make a difference.
Patrick McKendry
29 Jun, 22:16
In pictures: The Lions begin training in South Africa
Lions captain Conor Murray has been speaking on the day his squad got down to work in Johannesburg following their arrival in Sout…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 17:26
2017 Lions 1st Test skipper has his say on new 2021 captain Murray
Conor Murray is poised to do what fellow Irishman Peter O'Mahony did in 2017 and skipper the Lions in a Test series match.
What Pivac has been saying about return of coach he sacked last November
It was November when Byron Hayward left the Wales set-up under a cloud and he is now set to coach against Wayne Pivac and co.
What injured Jones said to new skipper Murray before the Lions flew to South Africa
New Lions skipper Conor Murray has revealed what advice the injured Alun Wyn Jones gave to him last Sunday as they went their sepa…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 13:44
Springboks boss Nienaber addresses growing cancellation fears over Lions tour
Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has reacted to speculation that the Lions tour is in jeopardy following recent worrying developme…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 13:09
Springboks name two uncapped players to start versus Georgia, with Wiese on the bench
The Springboks have named their team to face Georgia on Friday in their first Test match since winning the World Cup in November 2…
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 11:12
Wales name two new caps to start against Canada, with three more rookies on the bench
Rejuvenated Wales boss Wayne Pivac has named his first Test team since winning the 2021 Guinness Six Nations title last March.
Liam Heagney
29 Jun, 10:14
Another worrying Lions sign: South African grassroots rugby grinds to complete halt
The Lions have arrived in South Africa at the same times as the shutting down of grassroots rugby in the country due to the pandem…
'That'd be the dream': Will Genia reveals final destination on rugby-playing hitlist
Will Genia has enjoyed a superb career over the years and won some of rugby's premier prizes both nationally and internationally. …
Wallabies dealt injury blow as veteran prop Scott Sio set to miss France test series
The Wallabies have lost another veteran with prop Scott Sio ruled out of the France test series with a hamstring injury.
'A few weeks ago, I was in the smoko room': The 9-5 workers set to debut for Tonga against All Blacks
Of the 30 players in the Tonga squad to face the All Blacks this weekend, many haven't been exposed to first-class rugby of any ki…
Will Genia's take on Wallabies halves combo: 'Both teams are much better sides when he's on'
Two years ago, the French U20s side beat the Junior Wallabies to claim their second consecutive World Championship. Now, some of t…
'I like Beauden at 10': Wallabies legend Will Genia weighs into Barrett-Mo'unga debate
Wallabies legend Will Genia has waded into the debate over who should start at first-five for the All Blacks between Beauden Barre…
The cultural shift that's transformed the All Blacks
A massive change in the All Blacks culture is helping to bring the best out of players.
Gregor Paul
28 Jun, 23:19
'The issue is that nobody from the RFU has spoken to him' - No England call for Lynagh
Two of the three countries that Harlequins wing ace Louis Lynagh is eligible to play for have been in contact with the youngster, …
Ian Cameron
28 Jun, 20:33
Four Harlequins added as Eddie Jones' names 'final' 38-man England squad
Head coach Eddie Jones has drafted in four Harlequins players as he named his 'final' 38-man squad ahead of England’s two summer…
Israel Folau released by Catalan Dragons
Controversial cross-code star Israel Folau has been officially released by the Catalan Dragons, the rugby league club have confirm…
Ian Cameron
28 Jun, 15:26
'A difficult few days' - Scotland choose to close down entire training camp
Scotland are to effectively shut up shop for a week in a bid to stave off last week's coronavirus outbreak in their training camp.
Ian Cameron
28 Jun, 15:03
Lions vs Lions: Gatland's men to face old foe from 2009 tour
The Lions have revealed their squad to face British and Irish Lions on Saturday. The South African franchise revealed a 26-man squ…
Springboks statement: Boks return to training after outbreak scare
The Springboks are making a return to the training field after their Sunday session was cancelled following a Covid-19 scare.
Ian Cameron
28 Jun, 13:59
Ireland confirm nature of injury that ruled James Ryan out of Lions call-up
Ireland have confirmed the reported injury that ruled James Ryan out of a potential British & Irish Lions call-up from head coach …
Ian Cameron
28 Jun, 11:32
Hammer blow for Gatland | Lions Weekly Round-up #1
The British & Irish Lions Weekly round-up, brought to you by The Famous Grouse... Warren Gatland was dealt a hammer blow to...
Josh Raisey
28 Jun, 10:44
Springboks cancel press conference as Lions land in South Africa
South Africa cancelled a scheduled media conference on Monday as questions over the British and Irish Lions tour continue just as …
Lions injuries see Wales add four players to squad
Wales have been forced to call up four players into their summer training squad after Warren Gatland dipped into their playing poo…
Rugby Australia 'hopeful' of crowds for France series
Buoyed by the capacity State of Origin crowd in Brisbane, Rugby Australia is hopeful the opening Wallabies-France Test can enjoy t…
'We address the elephant in the room': All Black first five battle not a destabilising force for the team says Mo'unga
Returning first five Richie Mo'unga enters the camp having won another Super Rugby Aotearoa title with the Crusaders, and is looki…
Beauden Barrett was stiffed by the All Blacks but we can't make the same mistake with Richie Mo'unga
Coaching is about providing players with the best opportunity to be successful, but neither Barrett nor Mo’unga will ever truly …
Hamish Bidwell
28 Jun, 3:27
Springbok coaches offer verdict on Conor Murray getting the Lions captaincy
The appointment of Irish halfback Conor Murray as captain of the British & Irish Lions is a familiar one for Springbok head coach …
'Things move so quickly on these tours': Dan Biggar feels for Alun Wyn Jones but urges Lions to move forward
Jones has returned home to Wales to begin treatment on the cruel injury incurred just seven minutes into Saturday’s 28-10 victor…
Damian McKenzie at a career crossroads
A stint overseas, no matter how short, could spell an end to Damian McKenzie's All Blacks hopes.
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jun, 22:37
Murray not the leftfield captaincy choice people are making out - Andy Goode
Conor Murray’s promotion to British & Irish Lions captain seems to have caused shockwaves across the rugby world but it really s…
Ref Watch: Lions let off hook in phoney war, Carley delivers on big stage
Wayne Barnes and Nick Mullins have become two staple items at Gallagher Premiership finals in recent years.
Australia Sevens team given Olympic wake-up call
Australia's men's side have failed to register a win over their Olympics counterparts New Zealand and Fiji at the Oceania Sevens t…
'I could feel where I have grown': Japan star talks up Super Rugby stint following historic Lions match
He may have only entered the fray in the 52nd minute but Japan loose forward Kazuki Himeno still made a big impact in his team's c…
'Exactly how you want to see the game played': Greater test exposure demanded for 'glorious' Japan
While it was the British and Irish Lions who scored the victory, it was the performance of Japan who had many raving following the…
'It was a lot nicer sitting up in the stands': McMillan not too hung up on Maori All Blacks' missed opportunities
The Maori All Blacks may have managed a 25-point win over Manu Samoa on Saturday night, but there were plenty of opportunities lef…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jun, 3:05
The best of the rest: New Zealand's incredible depth on display in second-tier All Blacks XV
Last year, NZR unveiled a new second-tier team that was set to tour North America in the latter stages of the test calendar. If su…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jun, 2:32
'That's part of the reason why some of us play': The big change coming for the Maori All Blacks next weekend
While the All Blacks may have secured a 35-10 victory over Samoa on Saturday night, captain Ash Dixon wasn't entirely happy with h…
Tom Vinicombe
27 Jun, 0:30
Alun Wyn Jones' Lions tour is over after just seven minutes at Murrayfield
The Lions have suffered a frightening start to their 2021 tour, losing skipper Alun Wyn Jones and Justin Tipuric to injury inside …
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 14:40
The Lions suffered another Scottish-flavoured setback at Friday night's jersey presentation
Having lost two Scotland players to injury this week, the Lions also had to make do without a famed Scot who was set to present th…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 14:00
'Meeting one, minute one, Eddie said 'you can call it what you like, but this is a Test match'
England’s second-string A team will host their Scottish counterparts at Mattioli Woods Welford Road this weekend.
England defend robust training that has left 4 players - including Underhill - injured
Injuries at England training are nothing new but John Mitchell has had to defend what they do after four players were hurt in rece…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 12:15
Scotland include 10 uncapped players in A team XV skippered by recalled Matt Scott
The Scotland plan for Sunday's A match was hit by nine players getting ruled out but a Matt Scott-skippered XV has now been named.…
Liam Heagney
26 Jun, 10:12
Fiji Rugby Union secure unlikely source of funding
The Fiji Rugby Union have secured a somewhat unlikely source of funding, with news that the Australian government will be giving P…
'I can't emphasise enough how important he will be to the Lions' - Nigel Owens
Retired referee Nigel Owens is backing England star Owen Farrell to shine on the British & Irish Lions series in South Africa, say…
'It's a key part of who I am': All Access Special Ep3 with Maro Itoje
The latest RugbyPass All Access three-part series sees Jim Hamilton joined by Maro Itoje, the 2021 Lions pick and Vitality ambassa…
Random Cryptocurrency labelled a 'scam' appears on the field in Maori All Blacks versus Samoa test
In a first for rugby and perhaps professional sport, a bizarre cryptocurrency has managed to get advertising space on the field du…
Rugby Australia move France Test
Australia's series-opening test against France will be shifted out of Sydney due to a COVID-19 lockdown of the nation's biggest ci…
20-year-old Wales new boy plays down Alun Wyn Jones comparisons
Wales new boy Ben Carter has played down comparisons with Alun Wyn Jones and revealed why a potential...
Report: Chiefs star Damian McKenzie 'likely' to take up contract in Japan
The 26-year-old is currently in the final year of his current three-year contract, originally signed in 2018 and is currently weig…
Big Will Skelton remains the Wallabies' one that got away
Despite interest from Australia, Will Skelton has signed a mammoth contract to remain in France.
Christy Doran
25 Jun, 23:03
'That opportunity isn't going to be wasted': Time for players to step up after Lions tour uncertainty, says Alun Wyn Jones
Twenty-four hours later they will depart for South Africa, where the tour will take place in defiance of a rising number of corona…
Jamie Joseph's final message to Japan as they face the Lions
Jamie Joseph will give his Japan team the freedom to express themselves in the nation’s first fixture against the British and Ir…
What the Lions are saying about Hogg only making the Exeter Premiership final bench
Stuart Hogg is touted to be the Lions No15 versus the Springboks on July 24 but he has only made the Exeter bench for the Premiers…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 17:06
'Shocked' Ludlow's reaction to getting England A captaincy ahead of Genge and co
As one of 23 uncapped players in the 36-strong England squad this week, Lewis Ludlow wasn't expecting to captain the A team this S…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 16:57
How South African-born van der Merwe is coping with criticism of his Lions selection
It was only last autumn when South African-born Lions pick Duhan van der Merwe became eligible for Scotland under the residency ru…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 14:39
The bits of Kruis, Lawes and Read that Jones is looking for in his rookie England locks
Eddie Jones wants his rookie England locks to win the lineout like a George Kruis, defend like a Courtney Lawes and carry like a K…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 12:08
9 Scotland A players ruled out but game versus England A is still going ahead
Scotland have called in five players to ensure Sunday's A game versus England A still goes ahead after nine players ruled out.
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 10:59
11 uncapped players named to start in an England A team skippered by Lewis Ludlow
Eddie Jones has named an England A side that will be skippered by Lewis Ludlow, one of eleven uncapped players included in the XV.
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 10:11
'That is a trait that not a lot of people have': All Access Special Ep2 with Maro Itoje
The latest RugbyPass All Access three-part series sees Jim Hamilton joined by Maro Itoje, the 2021 Lions pick and Vitality ambassa…
'I underestimated how much it made things difficult for them to be at their best'
Eddie Jones has explained why he resisted the temptation to call Saracens No8 Billy Vunipola into the England fold for their summe…
Liam Heagney
25 Jun, 8:34
'There was an orchestrated campaign in the NZ media to try to unsettle me'
Warren Gatland will complete the set of southern hemisphere destinations as he plots the downfall of South Africa
'Maybe I'll have to start practising my long punt': All Blacks star's take on new law changes
For most Super Rugby players, newly adopted law changes won't cause too many issues for the upcoming test season - but they will r…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jun, 3:49
Recalled All Black David Havili's commitment to being a 'fulltime midfielder'
It's taken a positional change and a run of injury-free rugby, but David Havili has finally fought his way back into the All Black…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jun, 3:02
All Blacks defence coach Scott McLeod provides update on injured trio, who could fill in at centre
Shannon Frizell and Ardie Savea, who entered the All Blacks camp under injury clouds, could potentially suit up in black next Satu…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Jun, 2:29
What former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi will bring to the Australian sevens team
Samu Kerevi's decorated career for Australia and Queensland makes him a potential X-factor player for the men's rugby Sevens team …
'I don't understand it': Dave Rennie frustrated with Northern Hemisphere powers
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has raised an eyebrow at Northern Hemisphere rugby nations for thwarting attempts to introduce a 20-mi…
Wallabies set to blood more rookies against France as star playmakers looking unlikely for opening test
Dave Rennie will have no hesitation backing his youth policy once again as the Wallabies battle a worrying injury toll heading int…
The struggle to replace Ma'a Nonu
The All Blacks are yet to find a midfielder that possesses the same subtleties to their game as Ma'a Nonu.
Gregor Paul
24 Jun, 22:31
All Blacks camp suffers first casualty as already depleted midfield stocks take a further blow
The All Blacks were already digging deep into the nation's midfield stocks thanks to a season-ending injury suffered by Jack Goodh…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Jun, 22:06
'We're trying to work out whether we have got Ben Curry or Tom Curry here'
The presence of 23 uncapped players in England camp, including rookie Ben Curry, sounds like it has refreshed the coaching of Eddi…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 18:18
Pivac breaks his silence over the decision to jettison Cory Hill from the Wales squad
Cory Hill was originally included in the 34-man group for Test matches next month but he was released from the Wales squad last we…
'We've had a lot of choir practice, a few questionable song choices'
Singing, beers, FIFA and WhatsApp group mischief were all mentioned as off-field activities for Conor Murray and his fellow Lions.…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 15:49
Japan team to face the Lions contains 10 World Cup quarter-final starters
There are plenty of familiar faces from the 2019 World Cup in the Japan team that will face the Lions this Saturday in Edinburgh.
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 14:53
Lewis Carmichael has retired from playing with immediate effect aged just 26
Lewis Carmichael made his Test debut for Scotland in 2018 but the Edinburgh forward has now sadly retired at just the age of 26.
'At least it's not missing out on a tour': Lions issue Fagerson, Watson injury update
The Scots have borne the brunt of Lions training this week, injuries to Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson ruling them out versus J…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 13:58
England rule out uncapped Reid, provide update on Tuilagi's series-ending injury
England have had some injury setbacks leading into their summer series, with the uncapped forward Miles Reid the latest player to …
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 11:09
Fagerson becomes second Scotland forward to drop out of Lions XV versus Japan
A second Scotland forward has dropped out of Saturday's Lions XV, Zander Fagerson joining Hamish Watson on the Murrayfield sidelin…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 10:20
'This isn't something that is ridiculous': All Access Special Ep1 with Maro Itoje
The latest RugbyPass All Access three-part series sees Jim Hamilton joined by Maro Itoje, the 2021 Lions pick and Vitality ambassa…
Jones takes a back seat as Mitchell handed control for the England A team match
Eddie Jones was vocal recently about his need to practise coaching but he has handed the England A team head coach role to John Mi…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 8:26
'Literally walking the corridor growling at people': How Exeter's 4 Lions are preparing
The only players who haven't yet linked up with the Lions are the four from Exeter who are involved in this Saturday's Premiership…
Liam Heagney
24 Jun, 8:02
'You can often get consumed with things that are out of your control': The philosophy of Maori All Blacks coach Clayton McMillan
The global pandemic continues to throw spanners in the works for professional sport with the Maori All Blacks' game against Manu S…
Tom Vinicombe
24 Jun, 2:41
'He will be a handful': Springboks assistant coach wary of threat posed by South African-born Duhan van der Merwe
The South African-born Scotland star will make his first appearance in the famous red jersey against Japan at Murrayfield Stadium …
Report: World Rugby set to introduce two new laws for Rugby Championship, international tests
World Rugby will introduce two controversial new rules to test matches for the latter half of the season, according to reports out…
Son of famous Wallaby ready for Japan debut against the British & Irish Lions after 'natural progression'
But when Jack Cornelsen likely makes his Test debut on Saturday, it will be far away from Australia - in Edinburgh, Scotland - and…
Maori All Blacks name two debutants for battle with Samoa
Maori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named two debutants for the Maori All Blacks' opening clash of the year against S…
'There's a whole new playbook': New master plan for Springboks won't stop Lions playing with flair says Liam Williams
Liam Williams initiated one of the British and Irish Lions’ greatest tries but the Wales star is now more focused on creating fr…
'I'm ready': Tonga and Fiji beware, Brodie Retallick is back
After a one-year absence from test rugby, Brodie Retallick is again set to wear black when New Zealand take on Tonga and Fiji in t…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jun, 23:07
All Blacks exclusion could be the making of Cullen Grace
Paradoxically, being dropped by the All Blacks could kick-start the career of 21-year-old Cullen Grace.
Tom Vinicombe
23 Jun, 22:36
'They are going to physically bully us': Springbok lock Mostert's startling prediction for matchup with the Lions pack
Mostert is the only one of the Springboks' four locks at the World Cup in Japan two years ago who is fit, while Lood de Jager, Ebe…
Wallabies battling halves injury crisis as first star ruled out of France series
White has returned home to Canberra after suffering a MCL injury at training during their Gold Coast camp, and Toomua is already t…
'Now he is up and running I can't believe he is not now on the radar for the Lions as well'
Injury meant Jack Nowell wasn't picked when the Lions unveiled their 2021 squad in May but Exeter are backing him for an emergency…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 18:39
Training ground incident rules Hamish Watson out of the Lions opener versus Japan
Hamish Watson was set to be one of four Scots in the Lions XV versus Japan but that plan was scuppered by a training ground incide…
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 13:57
The 2017 Lions lesson colouring Gatland's thinking regarding 2021 Test team selection
Warren Gatland has chosen some familiar combinations to face Japan but he insists it's no set indicator regarding Lions Test team …
Liam Heagney
23 Jun, 8:06
Scotland A 'really motivated' for England clash even though no caps on offer
Pete Murchie insists the absence of caps on offer will take none of the spice out of this weekend’s Scotland A clash with Englan…
The All Blacks' 12 shortage a symptom of flip-flopping New Zealand's age grade stars around positions
This era is really an unchartered experiment for New Zealand Rugby, with many talented players now becoming utility players on the…
'He's got a huge opportunity': The All Blacks midfielder with the most to gain
With Ngani Laumape heading to France, Jack Goodhue sidelined for the season and Anton Lienert-Brown on the mend from minor surgery…
How the All Blacks will bring fire back to the fore in 2021
The All Blacks have selected a set of forwards that can bring some much-needed aggression to the pack.
'Lenny would beat you in a phone box': Wallabies looking for a new midfield combination ahead of France series
The Wallabies are making every day count with coaches awarding votes they plan to use toward selection for next month's France Tes…
'That speaks volumes': How Lions vote told Gatland all he needed to know about Farrell
Owen Farrell has only just linked up with the Lions but his immense presence has already been felt, according to boss Warren Gatla…
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 17:57
The 2 messages taken by the Lions from England football's contact tracing debacle
The contract tracing misfortune that has happened to the England football at the Euros hasn't been lost on Lions boss Warren Gatla…
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 16:46
Gatland explains his 'no English' Lions XV and addresses Finn Russell injury scare
Warren Gatland has been speaking at a media briefing after his selection of the Lions team that will face Japan this Saturday in E…
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 12:53
No England player in starting XV as Lions name team to play Japan on Saturday
Warren Gatland has named his first team of the 2021 Lions tour, a selection that will take on Japan at Murrayfield this Saturday. …
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 10:05
Manu Tuilagi has withdrawn from the England squad 41 hours after call-up
With Sale beaten in the Premiership semi-finals, Manu Tuilagi was included in the revised England squad published on Sunday.
Liam Heagney
22 Jun, 9:22
Why Quinn Tupaea's selection in the All Blacks was always inevitable
Quinn Tupaea has always been a player with extremely high prospects in the shadows ahead. Now he seems to be realising that potent…
Michael Pulman
22 Jun, 5:09
Lolly scramble of All Black selections begs the question, is there actually a plan in place?
How many positions in the All Blacks starting XV would you say are sewn up? I’d say about five and a half.
Hamish Bidwell
22 Jun, 4:32
'It can be done': Ethan de Groot's message to Southlanders following maiden All Blacks call-up
New All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has sent a message to aspiring rugby players from Southland, and their parents, following his i…
Ian Foster explains how he picked his All Black midfielders and why he called up Quinn Tupaea
Ian Foster has highlighted the midfield as the toughest area to pick of his 2021 All Blacks squad, as he tries to find the right c…
The winners and losers of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2021
The first All Blacks squad of the year has been named for next month's test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortag…
'Is there any innovation left?': John Kirwan questions whether the All Blacks can evolve again to retake number one spot
Kirwan questioned whether New Zealand has any innovation left after back-to-back World Cups, with the Northern Hemisphere improvin…
Card confusion reigns supreme across global game
Conflicting messages over high tackles and head knocks in both hemispheres remain game’s reliable constant.
Patrick McKendry
22 Jun, 0:10
'I don't get quite as hot-headed as I used to': A wiser Damian McKenzie returns to the All Blacks after his clutch form for the Chiefs
The Chiefs resurgent season in 2021 which saw them make the Super Rugby Aotearoa final has seen a number of Chiefs' players select…
'There is only one team that can score the amount of tries that we do'
Head coach Gareth Baber believes his Fiji sevens team can overcome their lack of international rugby by proving they are still the…
Chris Jones
21 Jun, 18:33
McGeechan's take on which Lion should start at No.7 jersey against Japan
British & Irish Lions guru Sir Ian McGeechan has been running the rule over who should start against Japan next weekend.
Ian Cameron
21 Jun, 16:00
British & Irish Lions boosted by six new Monday arrivals
The British and Irish Lions have been reinforced by a wave of new arrivals including their Saracens contingent as they step up ope…
Springboks' Six Nations inclusion 'only a matter of time'
Sunday Times writer and former England international Stuart Barnes believes the Springboks inclusion in the Six Nations is 'only a…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun, 12:18
'He wasn't a warm character... I do believe he did stifle some creativity'
While unquestionably Ireland's greatest head coach in the professional era, Joe Schmidt's coaching style was as famous for its rig…
Ian Cameron
21 Jun, 10:50
All Blacks announce five uncapped prospects in 36-man squad to face Tonga and Fiji
The All Blacks have named four uncapped players for their upcoming test series against Tonga and Fiji next month.
Online Editors
21 Jun, 7:14
Ireland Sevens win in Monaco to secure last ditch qualification for Olympics
Ireland have secured victory at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco this evening, making history by securing qualification …
Gatland adds two more Lions to Jersey training camp
Two more players have inducted into Warren Gatland's British & Irish Lions training camp on Jersey, although there's still no sign…
Ian Cameron
20 Jun, 18:49
Manu Tuilagi one of seven players added to England training squad
Tuilagi is three games into his comeback from the Achilles injury sustained in September.
'The last few weeks all the top teams' 9s are having big games... it works straight into my hands'
Eddie Jones has claimed the ruck is speeding up around the world and potential England summer No9 Dan Robson has been enjoying him…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 10:42
'I read that and thought, f***, if a farmer from Ballymena can do that then I can'
Philip Matthews was touted as a nailed-on Lions pick and potential captain who was snubbed for 1989 Australia tour but played agai…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 9:57
'There's a little prop family going around world rugby, you recognise each other's weirdness'
Lions pick Tadhg Furlong has been talking props, from Andrew Porter, Kyle Sinckler and Mako Vunipola to Springboks rival Steven K…
Liam Heagney
20 Jun, 8:11
'Bow to me or crucify me': South African journo who tore apart Alun Wyn Jones doubles down on position
The South African journalist who took aim at Alun Wyn Jones and the Lions has doubled down on his position as he clarified that re…
Certainties, probables, possibles and wild cards: Who will Ian Foster name in the first All Blacks squad of the year?
Ian Foster will name the first All Blacks squad of 2021 on Monday evening. Who will be the lucky men who received the call-up, and…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jun, 4:31
Highlanders captain Ash Dixon feared the worst after high tackle on Blues pivot Otere Black
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon wasn't feeling optimistic after his high tackle on Blues pivot Otere Black in the Super Rugby Tra…
Tom Vinicombe
20 Jun, 2:50
'People think I'm a little more hot-headed... I've never had a red card for ill-discipline nor a yellow'
Potential England summer skipper Ellis Genge has a fiery reputation amongst the general rugby public but he insists it's a misconc…
Liam Heagney
19 Jun, 8:30
'There's some big fellas': Michael Hooper stunned by Australia's forward as Wallabies prepare for France
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has talked up his side's forward pack after spending time with Dave Rennie's newly-named squad on…
'We need it': Blues chief executive reveals plans for global club competition are underway
Blues chief executive Andrew Hore has revealed plans to create a Champions League-style global club competition are underway.
Report: All Blacks lose another star to injury ahead of July test series against Tonga and Fiji
The All Blacks have reportedly lost yet another key player just weeks out from their July test series against Tonga and Fiji.
Why Lachlan Boshier's lack of versatility could have cost him All Blacks selection
Why would Lachlan Boshier, who’s so good at his core role, particularly against fellow Kiwi opposition, not be able to break int…
Michael Pulman
18 Jun, 22:14
Exeter confirm that banned Dave Ewers was due for England summer series call-up
It was thought the ban for Dave Ewers would extend into next season but Exeter have revealed the uncapped back row was set for Eng…
Liam Heagney
18 Jun, 14:44
'They are private conversations' - Fekitoa's watershed moment just the beginning
Seilala Mapusua, the Samoa head coach, believes that when former All Black Malakai Fekitoa pulls on the Tonga jersey to captain th…
Chris Jones
18 Jun, 14:22
'You've got one shot, you've got to take it': All Access Springboks Special
In this RugbyPass All Access special edition Spirit of Rugby episode, Jim Hamilton is joined by 2009 series winners John Smit and …
Josh Raisey
18 Jun, 10:44
Lions: Welsh legend promises no dirt trackers
Only 25 members of the 37-man squad selected by Warren Gatland are present in Jersey for a pre-tour training camp.
Super Rugby standouts included in Australia U20 squad to play New Zealand and Fiji
The Junior Wallabies have confirmed their 31-player squad ahead of the upcoming Oceania Rugby tournament to be played on the Gold …
Online Editors
18 Jun, 2:20
Wallabies star Lachlan Swinton set for French series after escaping suspension despite red card
Firebrand flanker Lachie Swinton is free for Wallabies selection to face France after escaping a further ban after his send-off i…
The new propping blood gunning for All Blacks selection
The All Blacks will look to rejuvenate their front-row in 2021. Which men are due a call-up?
Tom Vinicombe
18 Jun, 1:50
'It was pretty tough': The Wallabies debutant looking to overcome horror Super Rugby season
Fresh off a horror Super Rugby season with the Waratahs, Lalakai Foketi is already thinking about what he can provide as a new mem…
Lions verdict on training week pick Kelleher
Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher is in an awkward situation this week, training with the Lions in Jersey but not being an official sq…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 18:08
Cory Hill released by Wales with 'immediate effect'
Wales second row Cory Hill has been released from their summer training camp after he informing Cardiff Blues that he was explorin…
Ian Cameron
17 Jun, 17:04
'Trust us... we won't push you too far': Reassuring Lions message as injury scare dismissed
Assistant coach Robin McBryde has been speaking about the hectic Lions schedule on Jersey and has dismissed one early injury conce…
Liam Heagney
17 Jun, 13:36
Fiji add two players to Olympic squad, but they may play All Blacks instead
Fiji’s bid to defend their Olympic Games sevens gold medal in Tokyo has received a major boost with the arrival of France-based …
Chris Jones
17 Jun, 13:13
All Blacks to be without both first-choice props for July tests
Having already lost first-choice loosehead prop Joe Moody to a plantar fascia injury, the All Blacks will now have to also cope wi…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Jun, 8:31
Gregan may be spared giving court evidence
George Gregan may not be required to give oral evidence in a court tussle over an $11 million sports business he part-owns.
The newest member of the Maori All Blacks' sudden rise from club rugby loose forward to international prop
It wasn't long ago that new Maori All Blacks recruit Ollie Norris made a decision that changed the trajectory of his career.
Tom Vinicombe
17 Jun, 4:24
'He's a 36-year-old and the world's best footballer': England Rugby using footballer Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration
Twenty-one uncapped players have been selected in a provisional squad that has begun preparations for a summer series consisting o…
'If they could have played that first Test I would have taken them': Springbok legend Matfield thinks the Lions are lacking in one key area
Legendary Springboks skipper Victor Matfield did it all throughout his illustrious career, a three time Super Rugby champion, Tri-…
'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't a bit of a sting': Wallabies debut looms for Rebel after rejecting a 'lowball' contract that forced him to move clubs
Michael Wells can thank the Waratahs for a low-ball contract that changed his rugby mindset and helped him earn selection in the…
'A really important skill to train': Why Proudfoot mirrors Jones by also coaching elsewhere
Eddie Jones has been hugely criticised for coaching elsewhere but England assistant Matt Proudfoot has explained the value gained …
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 18:23
'It's created a new dynamic': The recent growth England have identified in Ellis Genge
England have given an update on Ellis Genge after the loosehead arrived into this week's 34-player training camp as the most cappe…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 15:10
Another rookie called up by Ireland as rotten injury run continues for Garry Ringrose
An injury-hit season for Garry Ringrose has had a cruel sequel as the midfielder has now pulled out of the Ireland summer series s…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 14:33
Injury rules one of Newcastle's uncapped contingent out of the England squad
Of the 21 uncapped players chosen by England for this week's training, Newcastle had the biggest representation with five rookies…
Liam Heagney
16 Jun, 10:27
'I'd be lying to say I was just happy to be here': Lions Test hopeful Price bares his claws
Ali Price is competing with Conor Murray and Gareth Davies for the Lions scrum-half duties in the series against the Springboks.
The Blues and Highlanders stars who could become All Blacks bolters after this weekend's final
Two ex-Super Rugby stars have outlined who they believe could push their way into the All Blacks squad with strong performances in…
A handful of debutants likely for All Blacks re-build
After a limited year in 2020, the All Blacks finally have a full calendar ahead of them to rebuild.
Caleb Clarke named in extended All Blacks Sevens squad as Olympics deadline looms
Caleb Clarke's pursuit for Olympic glory has received a boost as he has been named in an extended All Blacks Sevens squad to play …
Alex McLeod
15 Jun, 21:40
Two new caps and one All Black named in Maori All Blacks squad to play Manu Samoa
Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan has named a 25-man squad ahead of next month's two tests against Manu Samoa in New Ze…
Alex McLeod
15 Jun, 20:39
'He told me I'd never play for Wales': One coach's brutal put-down of a 16-year-old Rees-Zammit
Louis Rees-Zammit is set to tour with the Lions aged 20 but he hasn't forgotten what was brutally said to him as a 16-year-old in …
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 18:08
Parting message from ex-England boss to the now-retired Wallabies forward Fardy
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster has paid tribute to Scott Fardy, the ex-Wallabies forward who has played the final match of his ca…
Josh Raisey
15 Jun, 17:45
'We're basically hotel-bound, just bussed to training': Life on Jersey with the Lions
The Lions are busy in Jersey this week and it's already proved to be a very different build-up to a tour than what used to happen …
What Warren Gatland inspiringly said when he first met up with his 2021 Lions players
It was last month in London when Warren Gatland first spoke to his 2021 Lions players and a new documentary has revealed what he s…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 13:06
'Where it stands at this moment...': Andy Farrell addresses rumours he will join Lions next month
Andy Farrell has been linked to a mid-tour Lions call-up next month and the Ireland boss has now reacted to those rumours.
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 11:32
The zero-tolerance Lions: 'We need to call each other out if anyone isn't following the protocols'
The Lions have got down to work in Jersey with Josh Adams singing the praises of Stuart Hogg and Chris Harris talking about bubble…
In pictures: The 2021 Lions hold their first training session in Jersey
The build-up to the Lions tour has begun with 25 of the 37 chosen players training in Jersey along with week-long trainee Ronan Ke…
Liam Heagney
15 Jun, 8:13
'Dodged a bullet': Julian Savea hits back at Toulon fan following club president's cryptic comments
Former All Blacks star Julian Savea has hit back at suggestions linking him to cryptic comments made by Toulon president Bernard L…
Nadolo in, Radradra out: Fiji name extended 33-man squad for test series against All Blacks
Fiji head coach Vern Cotter has named an extended 33-man squad ahead of next month's two-match test series against the All Blacks.
The biggest issue facing the All Blacks ahead of next week's squad announcement
Two ex-All Blacks have outlined the biggest issues faced by New Zealand head coach Ian Foster ahead of his first squad announcemen…
Principality Stadium set to welcome over 8,000 fans for summer Tests
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that the Principality Stadium will welcome 8,200 fans for each of their Test matches this summ…
Former Gloucester star Adams dies after battle with cancer
Former Gloucester centre Jack Adams passed away on Saturday at the age of 34 after a battle with cancer.
Ryan to captain Ireland this summer as Sexton misses out on 37-man squad
James Ryan will captain Ireland this summer against Japan and the USA, as Johnny Sexton misses out on Andy Farrell's 37-man squad.
The bottom line is the All Blacks are not short of talent and an unbeaten season is on the table
In all fairness, though, the coronavirus-dictated draw has been kind to New Zealand. All but one match is at home, creating an exp…
Hamish Bidwell
14 Jun, 6:17
How Charles Piutau can still play for Tonga despite missing out on national sevens squad
Despite missing out on playing at this weekend's Olympic qualification tournament, not all hope is lost for ex-All Blacks star Cha…
Japan fight off staunch Sunwolves effort in British and Irish Lions warm-up clash
In their first match since their famous run to the 2019 World Cup quarter-finals, Japan overcame a staunch Sunwolves side in Shizu…
Ireland forward to train with Lions as Gatland confirms 26-man island training squad
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has confirmed his 26-man training squad for Jersey.
Ian Cameron
13 Jun, 17:16
'I played for my schools second-team': The humble beginnings of rookie Springboks boss
Although still waiting for his debut Test match as Springboks head coach, Jacques Nienaber has had a baptism of fire off the field…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun, 14:20
De Jager on course for rapid recovery to boost Sale title bid and face the Lions
“My previous injuries and the rehab I did has helped me massively this time but the difference is that we are in a race against …
Chris Jones
13 Jun, 11:31
'I remember it was stressful. I don't envy anyone in that position'
A year after he was struggling for a deal, recalled Scotland centre Matt Scott has advice for out-of-contract players fretting ove…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun, 9:05
Springboks to keep using intriguing good cop, bad cop referee tactic versus the Lions
The Springboks will be reprising against the Lions the intriguing good cop, bad cop tactic they successfully used at the World Cup…
Liam Heagney
13 Jun, 7:25
'Boks will love it': Finn Russell's magic pass for Racing 92 oddly has Springbok fans licking their lips
The high-risk, high-reward play of Scotland's number 10 presents a unique proposition for the British & Irish Lions, who have sele…
'He's from the wrong side of the tracks and we're quite happy for him to stay the wrong side'
The 28 caps Ellis Genge has makes him the most experienced among the 34 England players who will gather at The Lensbury on Monday.
Eight years after last Wallabies appearance, Sitaleki Timani named alongside eleven debutants in first Australia squad of 2021
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has today named his squad for Australia’s test series with France, which will kick off on July 7.
'Lord help us': Past history of Lions series' referees against the Springboks has been dug up
Much has been made over the announcement of the Springboks and Lions squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but little emph…
'Those are the kind of guys that we look up to': Springboks driven by standards set by the Steyns says Kriel
Kriel says the squad is still learning from both of the Steyns, who were apart of the 2009 2-1 series victory over the touring Lio…
'Players will go in their droves': Dave Rennie shuts down quick fix for Australian exodus
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is adamant that opening up national selection to include overseas players is not the way forward for t…
No more false starts in battle for All Blacks No 10 jersey
The extended 2021 season will finally allow for a proper head-to-head for the All Blacks No 10 jersey.
Gregor Paul
11 Jun, 23:18
The incredible 1974 Lions treasure that Springboks boss Nienaber was given by his father
New Springboks boss Jacques Nienaber has revealed his passion for the upcoming Test series against the Lions was ignited many year…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 16:28
'I've had a few chats': Why Jones is cheering on England and Belgium at football's Euros
England boss Eddie Jones has struck up relationships with football bosses, including Gareth Southgate and Roberto Martinez.
'Anyone booing the kneeling should do their own research before they boo something'
Anthony Watson was among the England players to perform the symbolic gesture before the recent Autumn Nations Cup and Six Nations …
Callow England squad can thrive if Jones lets them play with freedom - Andy Goode
Eddie Jones has named an exciting young England squad for the summer fixtures but he now has to let them the freedom to express th…
'Might present him with the park bench': Jones' quip over de Glanville Barbarians antics
Tom de Glanville paid a heavy price for his Barbarians antics but Eddie Jones has chosen him for England training eight months lat…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 10:56
Atkinson, Bailey and Quirke lead the charge as England name U20s Six Nations squad
Staying in one hotel for 31 days and playing at one U20s Six Nations venue will be a different experience for this year's England …
'Maybe he was starting to get a bit too comfortable': Sinckler's invaluable Lions lesson
Eddie Jones has been speaking about the Lions call-up for Kyle Sinckler 31 days after he was left out of the original squad for So…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 9:19
This week's two match cancellations in South Africa will be a Lions tour concern
Just 22 days before the first Lions match in South Africa, their opponents have worryingly had their final Rainbow Cup match cance…
Liam Heagney
11 Jun, 8:08
Australia's World Cup bid under threat as USA enters race to host 2027 event
Australia's quest to host the 2027 World Cup has come under threat following news that the United States has been accepted as a bi…
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa switches international allegiance to represent Tonga
Former All Blacks star Malakai Fekitoa has confirmed his switch of international allegiance to represent Tonga.
Eddie Jones has been at it again, doing some coaching outside of his England job
Eddie Jones was criticised for coaching recently in Japan and the England boss has now admitted he did more coaching elsewhere thi…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun, 19:20
'He's got something about him': The unknown 20-year-old lock called up by England
London Irish don't get much attention from England but Eddie Jones has chosen three players in his training squad, including Chuny…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun, 18:14
'What you do today is how you're going to be remembered': Spirit of Rugby - Ep 5
In Spirit of Rugby episode 5, Jim Hamilton talks Lions with Matt Dawson, Jeremy Guscott, Rob Kearney, Simon Shaw, Tom Croft and Jo…
Josh Raisey
10 Jun, 13:52
'Dean has uncanny eye to pick out talent, they usually come through unusual pathways'
Seven clubs have provided uncapped players to the latest England squad and Newcastle lead the way with five rookies chosen.
Liam Heagney
10 Jun, 13:11
21 uncapped players named in 34-strong England summer series training squad
England boss Eddie Jones has shaken up his squad by inviting 21 uncapped players along to training next Monday ahead of the summer…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun, 11:09
England prop Marler mischievously tweets 'let's talk' to American MLR team
With Harlequins in the Premiership semi-finals, England prop Joe Marler has got up to mischief on Twitter with a come-and-get-me M…
Liam Heagney
10 Jun, 9:25
'He's clearly going to be a key part of the South African game plan': What Rassie Erasmus' comments on cohesion mean for the Springboks
The recent announcement of the 46-man Springboks squad to feature against the British & Irish Lions in a three-test series this Ju…
'Shucks, I've signed a five-year contract over in Europe': Ardie Savea jokes about undecided future plans
Ardie Savea is off-contract with New Zealand Rugby at the end of the year and the powers that be will be trying desperately to ens…
Tom Vinicombe
10 Jun, 3:31
Disruption for Wallabies as code convert Suliasi Vunivalu unavailable for mid-year tests
A Wallabies debut for ex-NRL star Suliasi Vunivalu will have to wait with the winger to miss the upcoming tests against France wit…
'The fire just ran up into the canister, the canister fell and the petrol fell over their legs'
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has reacted to the weekend burns incident that injured Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 18:11
'Five to 16 weeks... surgeon will know once he has opened it up and had a good look'
Wednesday is a big day for the Springboks as the injured Duane Vermeulen will be operated on following his ankle injury last Frida…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 13:30
'It really bulletproofed a lot of his key muscles': How Bristol saved Sinckler's season
Pat Lam has revealed the injured Kyle Sinckler wouldn't have been in a position to accept his Lions call-up but for muscle work at…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 12:53
'Semi-rolled': Exeter provide latest injury update on Lions pick Sam Simmonds
There has been concern surrounding the fitness of Lions pick Sam Simmonds since he limped out of the Exeter's Sunday win at Northa…
'He rarely speaks': Leicester's compelling insight on new Springboks recruit Wiese
Leicester signed Jasper Wiese from the Cheetahs fire sale last year and have since turned him into a Springboks pick ready to face…
Liam Heagney
09 Jun, 8:40
Ngani Laumape's biggest loss to New Zealand rugby won't be on the field
The All Blacks will go on without Ngani Laumape, but the 28-year-old's candid responses won't be replaced so easily, and that migh…
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jun, 4:32
The five 'critical' All Blacks off-contract this year - and who Sir John Kirwan is most worried about losing
Former All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has expressed concerns over the future of one of five headline All Blacks set to come off-…
'I offer something in the midfield that no other midfielder can offer': Ngani Laumape parting shot hits the mark ahead of farewell match
Ahead of Ngani Laumape's final home game with the Hurricanes, the All Blacks midfielder was exceptionally candid when speaking to …
Tom Vinicombe
09 Jun, 1:41
Lions provide blueprint for global game
The British and Irish Lions of 2017 set the standards for the years to come. Will the same be the case in 2021?
Gregor Paul
08 Jun, 23:15
Northampton provide update on Lions pick Biggar following Sunday's injury
Lions tour pick Dan Biggar was taken off in the second half of last Sunday's defeat with Northampton after sustaining a chest inju…
Australian, Kiwi and French referees named for the Springboks versus Lions Test series
The latest step in the countdown to the hugely-awaited Springboks versus Lions games has been the appointment of the three Test ga…
'I was too upright': Ribbans' England debut hopes recede following ban
South African import David Ribbans has hopes of making an England debut this summer but his Northampton red card has scuppered tha…
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 10:37
Springboks centre Damian de Allende sheds light on what caused scary fire pit accident
Within hours of their latest Springboks selection, Saturday night took a frightening turn for the worse for Damian de Allende and …
Liam Heagney
08 Jun, 9:55
'Won't miss waking up feeling like roadkill': Ex-Scotland flanker John Hardie confirms retirement
Newcastle back-rower John Hardie, the New Zealander who represented Scotland, has called time on his career at the age of 32.
Lienert-Brown, Havili, Ioane or Ennor?: Ex-All Blacks clash over New Zealand's midfield combo
Three former All Blacks stars, and an ex-Black Fern, have weighed into the debate over who should start in the midfield for New Ze…
Springboks duo injured in bizarre 'fire pit accident' weeks out from British and Irish Lions tour
Springboks pair Damian de Allende and RG Snyman sustained "substantial burns to their legs, hands and face" over this past weekend…
Online Editors
08 Jun, 1:23
'You suspect another white, male Cantabrian isn't quite what NZR needs right now': Talk of diversity no substitute for actual diversity
At most other times in our game’s history, Stewart Mitchell would have been the ideal choice as NZR chairman - but this isn't mo…
Hamish Bidwell
08 Jun, 0:00
Wallabies sign Brumbies boss Dan McKellar as an assistant coach ahead of French series
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar will join the Wallabies set-up as forwards coach at the end of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, a year after …
'He is disappointed... at his age it's his last opportunity for the Lions.'
Wayne Pivac says that Jonathan Davies is relishing a chance to captain Wales this summer after missing out on British and Irish Li…
Gatland phone gaff meant Kyle Sinckler was last to know about Lions call
Sinckler had been left “distraught” when left out of Warren Gatland’s original group.
Fiji could fly Bristol's Semi Radradra direct to Olympic Games
Fiji rugby chief John O’Connor has revealed they are prepared to fly Bristol centre Semi Radradra direct to Japan to ensure he c…
Chris Jones
07 Jun, 11:57
Eddie Jones makes England coaching shuffle ahead of summer series
Eddie Jones has added to his coaching staff for England’s summer series of fixtures against the USA, Canada and an England A fix…
Jonathan Davies to captain Wales squad with five uncapped players
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has picked Jonathan Davies as his captain this summer in a 34-man squad which contains five uncapped …
Former All Blacks captain Shelford knighted
Former All Blacks captain Wayne Shelford has been awarded a knighthood in New Zealand's honours list.
Picking an England 23 for the summer internationals
The England Test series during a British and Irish Lions year is always one for experimentation given the number of players that a…
Fiji Rugby Union announce multi-year deal with sportswear giants Nike
The Fiji Rugby Union have announced a new multi-year deal with sportswear giants Nike as its official jersey and training kit supp…
Now is the time for Brad Weber to leave New Zealand Rugby and spread his wings
Publicly, at least, the jury remains out on whether Brad Weber will stay in New Zealand beyond 2021, but now is the time for him t…
Michael Pulman
06 Jun, 22:47
The big Springbok omission set to benefit from a Vermeulen withdrawal
Veteran Duane Vermeulen appears to be the first major injury casualty ahead of the British and Irish Lions series against the Spri…
England's current squad 'too old for the World Cup'
The England chief wants to unearth more players like Tom Curry and Sam Underhill this summer.
'He's been excellent' - Rennie name checks potential Wallaby bolters
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says spots for next month's France series remain up for grabs with one round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasm…
What Erasmus reckons Lions boss Warren Gatland will make of the Springboks squad
With his 46-strong Springboks squad now announced, Rassie Erasmus has a go at guessing how Lions boss Warren Gatland might react t…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun, 9:00
'Well done': Title-chasing Sale hailed as club with third-highest Springboks pick
The 46-strong Springboks squad included players from 19 different clubs across five different countries, with Sale checking in thi…
Liam Heagney
06 Jun, 8:59
'We expected some big losses and I think Duane is going to be one of them'
Duane Vermeulen was a Springboks powerhouse at the World Cup, producing a man of the match display in the final against England. …
Liam Heagney
05 Jun, 18:36
What made Etzebeth change position aged 16 and what his biggest fear in life is
Springboks enforcer Eben Etzebeth has given a revealing interview to Midi Olympique covering a myriad of topics, including what sc…
Liam Heagney
05 Jun, 14:58
The Ireland coach McGeechan wants for the Lions and it's not Andy Farrell
British & Irish Lions guru Sir Ian McGeechan is petitioning for the inclusion of one of Ireland's current coaching setup, but it's…
Two England stars make Pieter-Steph Du Toit's top 5
World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit has listed England’s back row duo of Tom Curry and Sam Underhill among the five players he…
Josh Raisey
04 Jun, 15:27
Alastair Campbell recalls his controversial Lions speech that left players 'seething'
"I had prepared it quite carefully, I'd thought it through. But I could sense in the room that there were some who were genuinely …
Josh Raisey
04 Jun, 12:50
Footage emerges of infamous punch-up between Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball
Footage has emerged of the now infamous training ground punch-up between Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones and fellow second row Jake B…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun, 11:43
Doubt cast over Andy Farrell's mooted Lions call
Doubt has been cast over Ireland head coach Andy Farrell joining up with the British and Irish Lions tour after dispensing the nat…
Ian Cameron
04 Jun, 10:51
On this day: Andy Robinson appointed Scotland's new head coach
Robinson signed a three-year contract as he returned to Test rugby just over two-and-a-half years on from the end of his disappoin…
Manu Tuilagi's message for Eddie Jones and Warren Gatland
The centre has recovered from an Achilles injury.
An injury to Shannon Frizell has possibly made the loose forwards selection picture clearer for the All Blacks.
Tom Vinicombe
04 Jun, 2:28
'He's definitely setting the bar': All Blacks trainer reveals the team's most driven player
All Blacks trainer Nic Gill has revealed who he believes to be the most driven player in the New Zealand national side.
Six fly-in Lions heroes that made their mark despite missing the plane
The rugby world has been picking the bones of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British and Irish Lions squad for almost two months now.
Josh Raisey
03 Jun, 19:18
'Pretty difficult': The idea Jones should practice coaching at a Premiership club, not Japan
The idea that Premiership clubs should allow England boss Eddie Jones to coach with them to stop Japanese trips deemed unworkable …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 18:37
'He appeared a little bit aloof and arrogant to me': 'Spirit of Rugby' Ep 4
“To be a Lion, you’ve got to understand its uniqueness. You have to be adaptable and you have to share everything you’ve got…
Josh Raisey
03 Jun, 11:36
Fiji name Sevens squad that gives glimpse of team they'll send to Olympics
Jerry Tuwai, the World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Decade, will lead Fiji in their only pre-Tokyo Olympic Games tournament wh…
Chris Jones
03 Jun, 10:29
The England spot where Jones most wants new talent, and his message to Simmonds
Eddie Jones will unveil his summer series squad on June 10 and he has highlighted the area where he most wants fresh England talen…
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 10:19
'What we are seeing from him is more like when he played at Brighton College'
It won't be until June 10 that Marcus Smith learns whether he has made the England squad but the indications from Eddie Jones are …
Liam Heagney
03 Jun, 8:04
'This is like a bit of a last chance effort for me': All Blacks hooker reveals 'dark times' and future aspirations
Former All Black Nathan Harris has admitted that there were times during his injury-enforced absence over the past 18 months that …
'They came in as angry guys and are now maturing into very aggressive, consistent players'
It's four weeks since Kyle Sinckler and Ellis Genge learned they wouldn't be 2021 Lions, rejection England boss Eddie Jones has no…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 21:05
'It's gone down a second': Difference in ruck speed elsewhere preys on England's mind
England boss Eddie Jones has been busy watching rugby elsewhere since a disastrous Six Nations and he has a particular insight int…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 18:22
'I'm a coach, I've got to practice': Jones breaks silence over criticised Japanese trip
Ahead of the June 10 announcement of the England summer series squad, Eddie Jones has spoken to the media for the first time since…
Liam Heagney
02 Jun, 14:17
What Richie Mo'unga must do to keep Beauden Barrett out of the All Blacks No 10 jersey
A former All Black has outlined what Richie Mo'unga needs to do in order to keep Beauden Barrett out of the New Zealand No 10 jers…
Mo'unga, McKenzie, Jordan, Beauden or Jordie?: Ex-All Blacks pick their 10s and 15s for the All Blacks
Three former All Blacks have selected who they believe will start at first-five and fullback for New Zealand against Fiji and Tong…
'The guy was going to run the story anyway, you might as well tell him why'
Ben Youngs has explained why it was important he controlled the story of his Lions unavailability rather than it get negatively in…
Liam Heagney
01 Jun, 17:31
Blair picks 17 uncapped players for Scotland, including five English-based forwards
Interim Scotland boss Mike Blair is intent on giving Gregor Townsend's squad a fresh look, naming 17 uncapped players for their su…
Why the All Blacks might not name many debutants to play Tonga and Fiji
An ex-All Black believes the national selectors might take a conservative approach when it comes time to picking their squad to fa…
Who will wear the coveted No 11 jersey when the All Blacks kick off their international campaign?
Heading into the 2021 test season, it's anyone's guess who will slot in on the left wing, with Caleb Clarke putting his career on …
Tom Vinicombe
01 Jun, 0:26
Aaron Smith has taken his game to new heights in 2021 and is back in the conversation for world's best.
Gregor Paul
31 May, 23:02
LA born, Kiwi raised winger could be shock Wallabies bolter
Western Force prop Tom Robertson predicts Toni Pulu could be a shock Wallabies bolter following the winger's standout performances…
Crossing the border: How to fix Super Rugby's imbalance between New Zealand and Australia
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman has many of the same competitive issues that existed in Super Rugby's old format, but here's how the imba…
Can the All Blacks get the Crusaders' version of Richie Mo'unga this year
This isn't the foundation or strategy that is going to produce the best of Mo'unga at the international level. They have to embrac…
'He'll be the most dangerous player': The Waratahs bad boy who could be the Wallabies' saviour
Although the Waratahs fell to yet another heavy defeat - this time at the hands of the Crusaders - last weekend, there was a brigh…
Austin Healey backs three England players for Lions call-up, but one sticks out
Former British and Irish Lions utility back Austin Healey has picked three England players he believes will likely play some role …
Ian Cameron
30 May, 18:04
The 'ludicrous' build-up facing Fiji as they bid to defend Olympic gold
Coach Gareth Baber and his Fiji players are enduring the most “ludicrous” build-up ever to an Olympic Games that will mean his…
Chris Jones
30 May, 17:19
The Springboks address issue of 'taking the knee' against the Lions
The Springboks have had their say on the Black Lives Matter campaign that has seen players in the UK taking the knee before matche…
Liam Heagney
30 May, 9:56
'He's looking big, strong and quick' - Devoto tipped for England call-up
Lengthy waits in between caps is the tale of the Ollie Devoto Test career, but Exeter feel he can be optimistic about the next Eng…
Liam Heagney
30 May, 9:52
'He's got something up his sleeve': How the Springboks view Gatland and his 2021 Lions
A slugfest unfolded the last time Gatland faced off against Erasmus but the Springboks boss is expecting the Lions to do things di…
Liam Heagney
30 May, 9:30
'I remember sitting with his dad in the office': The Springboks on the Lion that got away
Duhan van der Merwe represented the 2014 Junior Springboks at the World Cup but he is now a Lions pick looking to win in South Afr…
Liam Heagney
30 May, 8:30
'Conversations off the field are still the same': The unique connection between Samoa's head coach and most experienced player
Experienced Manu Samoa flanker Jack Lam and new coach Seilala Mapusua share a special connection that's not all too common in the …
Tom Vinicombe
30 May, 4:56
'It's just ridiculous': The All Blacks left-wing picture becoming a logjam as fans can't separate options
Blues wing Caleb Clarke had a memorable 2020 season with the All Blacks, but his departure to the All Blacks Sevens team for the O…
'He's really knocked the door down on that side': How the Springboks now rate Jasper Wiese
The career of Jasper Wiese looked to have stalled last year but his move to Leicester has now put him in Springboks selection cont…
Liam Heagney
29 May, 10:37
What actually instigated punch-up between Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball
Now former Wales lock Jake Ball has revealed what really happened to instigate the training ground punch-up between himself and sk…
Former Wallabies centurion eyes unexpected return to NPC and Super Rugby in New Zealand
Former Wallabies centurion Sekope Kepu is eyeing a New Zealand rugby comeback after returning to the country following his exit fr…
Ex-Wallabies star Samu Kerevi latest high-profile player to switch to sevens ahead of Olympics
Former Wallabies star Samu Kerevi is set to join the Australian sevens set-up as he eyes a gold medal at this year's Tokyo Olympic…
By focusing on the Olympics, Caleb Clarke is putting his spot in the All Blacks pecking order at risk.
Gregor Paul
28 May, 22:58
Springboks radically change their tune: 'The nice thing is our old dogs, our big dogs got better offers overseas'
For years South Africa officials bemoaned the loss of Springboks to overseas clubs but Rassie Erasmus is now glad numerous star pl…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 15:42
Henry Slade issues statement following criticism over newspaper interview claim
England midfielder Henry Slade has come under fire for a newspaper interview and he has now issued a statement via his Exeter Chie…
Liam Heagney
28 May, 15:09
What the Springboks really think of Gatland's 'hobbit-like' Lions picks and when they will finally announce their own tour squad
22 days after the Lions showed their hand, Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have commented on Warren Gatland's …
Liam Heagney
28 May, 13:31
'There are people coming together from all different parts of the world': Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua facing new challenge head-on
With players featuring in competitions around the globe, the Pacific Island sides always face the challenging task of trying to br…
Tom Vinicombe
28 May, 4:30
Manu Samoa name 13 New Zealand-based players in squad to face Maori All Blacks and Tonga
13 New Zealand-based players have been named in the latest Manu Samoa squad to face the Maori All Blacks and Tonga in June and Jul…
Alex McLeod
27 May, 23:42
'It's probably the most physical Test match I've ever experienced': 'Spirit of Rugby - Ep 3
"There’s a sense of drama, there’s a sense of gladiatorial combat that you don’t get anywhere else in the world." - Watch Ep…
Josh Raisey
27 May, 12:18
'As good as the Lions was, guys, the best thing in your life this weekend is playing Newcastle'
Sam Simmonds and the other three Exeter players picked for the 2021 Lions were in London on Wednesday to meet up with Gatland and …
Liam Heagney
27 May, 12:05
'It just seems to be an absolute death knell' - the position you simply can't meddle with at a RWC
"Another interesting one we've found out is jerseys. If you are using a jersey you haven't used before or haven't played in quite …
Josh Raisey
27 May, 11:21
'A world-class performance team': Wales the dominant player as Lions boss Gatland names his 15 medical, S&C and analysis staff
Warren Gatland is sticking to what he knows best as he has chosen numerous familiar faces on his 2021 Lions high performance staff…
Liam Heagney
27 May, 10:51
New Zealand-born rugby prospect in police custody over homicide case in France after man died of stab wounds
A New Zealand-born rugby player of Tongan descent is in police custody over the homicide of a 48-year-old man in Agen, France, acc…
Online Editors
27 May, 2:51
Lions players receive first vaccination shot ahead of South African tour
Only people aged 30 or over in the wider UK population are currently eligible for a jab, but the Lions players secured Government …
'Croc roll just rewards bad attack': Ben Ryan makes final plea to World Rugby ahead of law review
With World Rugby set to review some of the game's laws, Ben Ryan has tweeted his support for a change to be made to the croc roll.…
Josh Raisey
26 May, 14:03
In pictures: Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad assembles for administration day in London
Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions squad have met up in London for an administrative day ahead of their eagerly awaited tour to South Afr…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 13:09
'I'm getting a bit nerdy here': Ali Price names his favourite No9 and it's not Conor Murray, his Lions rival who is currently nursing a pre-tour injury
Scotland's Ali Price has revealed his current favourite No9 and it isn't Lions rival Conor Murray who has picked up an injury at M…
Liam Heagney
26 May, 9:30
'I had no offer from any clubs, I was close to joining the army': Australia's rugby rejects set to shine for Japan
Unwanted in Australia and on the verge of giving rugby away three years ago, Ben Gunter is now poised to realise a child dream and…
'If the haka was any advantage, if the All Blacks played with a poor team they would still win games, and they don't'
Former Wallaby prop Ben Darwin has detailed his research-backed theories around 'cohesion' in professional rugby, explaining that …
The 'three ways to win a World Cup' the All Blacks could employ to push themselves ahead of the chasing pack
Former Wallaby Ben Darwin has provided the stats and facts that might prove to be the difference for the All Blacks in their Rugby…
Reds star Suliasi Vunivalu 'empowered' after Crusaders clash as he eyes Wallabies selection
An up-close encounter with the world's best club rugby outfit has only empowered NRL convert Suliasi Vunivalu.
Victory breeds complacency
A weak Super Rugby competition will continue to harm performances on the international stage.
Gregor Paul
25 May, 23:06
'It would be unwise to write them off': South African scribe's warning to Lions as Springboks stars shine
A South African scribe has warned the British and Irish Lions not to write the Springboks off following the return of key players …
'I don't think they should go ahead': Sir John Kirwan reveals concerns over upcoming All Blacks tests
All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan has revealed he has deep concerns about New Zealand's upcoming test matches against Tonga and Fij…
Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens is cautious of NZR's proposed Silver Lake deal.
Patrick McKendry
25 May, 2:50
'If we shut up shop here in Australia, we are done': Former Wallaby makes grave prediction over calls to go with a walled-off Super Rugby AU
After the opening two rounds of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman resulted in a 10-0 ledger in favour of the New Zealand teams, there have …
Lions Watch: Who to watch out for in Jamie Joseph's re-geared Japan squad
In naming a 36-man squad to prepare for upcoming games against the Sunwolves, British and Irish Lions and Ireland, Japan coach Jam…
Richie McCaw delivers verdict on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has thrown his support behind ex-teammate Sam Whitelock to fill in for national skipper Sam…
World Cup stars return as Jamie Joseph confirms Japan squad to face British and Irish Lions
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named a raft of 2019 World Cup heroes in his 36-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions in…
Ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau set for two more legal battles upon return to Australian rugby league
Israel Folau may take the Queensland Rugby League to the Federal Court if they don't approve the controversial code-hopper's regis…
The uncapped Crusaders star tipped by Scott Robertson to 'push for higher honours'
Scott Robertson believes one of his promising young stars has thrust himself into the All Blacks selection mix on the back of a ra…
Kieran Read, perhaps the greatest No 8 of the modern era, has finally hung up his boots.
Gregor Paul
23 May, 22:29
'He's a brick of a man' - The toughest Lions player Jerome Kaino ever faced
Having played over 80 Test for New Zealand, All Blacks enforcer Jerome Kaino has faced the best the sport has to offer.
Ian Cameron
23 May, 16:09
Justin Marshall's tip to replace Caleb Clarke in the All Blacks set-up
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall is tipping an imposing ball carrier for a Test call-up as a potential replacement for …
Ian Cameron
23 May, 14:38
The 'absolute machine' heading for Warren Gatland's British and Irish Lions
Stormers head coach John Dobson has some bad news for Warren Gatland and his British and Irish Lions by revealing Springbok World …
Chris Jones
23 May, 12:17
An inexperienced All Blacks XV shows the unprecedented depth of New Zealand rugby in 2021
The gruelling test match intensity of Super Rugby Aotearoa claimed some casualties but it's also prepared the next generation of t…
Tom Vinicombe
23 May, 3:45
'When they overplay, it's as a consequence of other players in the side encouraging them to do so': Coach's take on Damian McKenzie's growth at No 10
One of the biggest positives to come out of the Chiefs' victory over the Brumbies on Saturday - for both the team itself and New Z…
Tom Vinicombe
23 May, 2:11
The criticism that breaks the heart of CJ Stander... and the hint that he might not yet be finished playing rugby
Nine weeks after playing for Ireland for the last time, the retiring CJ Stander made a farewell Irish TV appearance on The Late, L…
Liam Heagney
22 May, 12:13
'He has to go on the tour' - England centre not included in Lions has made Jason Robinson's Test XV
Former British and Irish Lions tour veteran in 2001 and 2005, Jason Robinson, has made a bold call by selecting a player that didn…
Ian Cameron
22 May, 11:06
Ex-Ireland lock Dan Tuohy back in rugby 15 months after a horror injury forced his retirement
Dan Tuohy won 11 caps in his Ireland career but a serious injury playing Pro D2 in France forced him into retirement in February 2…
Liam Heagney
22 May, 10:13
'It's been a very long journey': The 39-year-old ex-Wallaby chasing a fourth Top League title
14 years after first arriving in Japan from Australia, 39-year-old former Wallabies lock Daniel Heenan is eyeing up a fourth Top L…
Report: Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua luckless in their pursuit of ex-Ireland boss Joe Schmidt
Former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has reportedly been ruled out of becoming head coach of Super Rugby expansion sides Moana Pa…
Caleb Clarke makes successful return to sevens as All Blacks Sevens defeat Australia
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has made a successful return to sevens, taking to the field in the All Blacks Sevens' 14-5 win over A…
Controversial ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau announces return to Australian rugby league
An unapologetic Israel Folau says he has no regrets about his controversial religious views as he aims to resurrect his sporting c…
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals COVID-19 scare in Japan
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has revealed he contracted COVID-19 while playing for Toyota Verblitz in Japan's Top League.
Wallabies star James O'Connor signs new contract with Rugby Australia
Rugby Australia and the Queensland Rugby Union are pleased to announce the re-signing of flyhalf James O’Connor through to the e…
Online Editors
20 May, 21:21
Folau poised to confirm his next rugby move at media conference planned for Brisbane
Former Australia player Israel Folau has called a press conference in Brisbane alongside outspoken businessman Clive Palmer.
Video: Sydney Opera House lights up for Australia World Cup bid
Another milestone was reached in Sydney as twice winners Australia seek to host the World Cup for the third time in their history.…
Josh Raisey
20 May, 16:54
'I was living a double life, going to school in one of the rich and fancy suburbs, where I saw things that I could only dream of'
Dillyn Leyds on the prospect of two Cape Town kids from the wrong side of the tracks getting ready for the La Rochelle vs Toulouse…
Jamie Lyall
20 May, 12:03
'This was going to be one of the toughest tours of our lives' - The 1997 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa | Spirit of Rugby - Ep2
RugbyPass is sharing stories from iconic British and Irish Lions tours to South Africa in partnership with The Famous Grouse and #…
Josh Raisey
20 May, 11:00
'Very excited': Ex-Wallabies boss Michael Cheika takes up a director of rugby role outside Australia
Former Australia World Cup coach Michael Cheika, who is currently doing TV punditry, has landed himself a director of rugby role i…
Samoa haven't played a test match since 2019 but there's plenty to look forward to for the island nation.
Tom Vinicombe
20 May, 5:00
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