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Ex-All Black named as new Italy coach to replace South African Franco Smith
Italy have named former New Zealand international Kieran Crowley as their national team rugby coach, replacing South African Franc…
July's test series between the All Blacks and the Pacific Island sides has some all-too-familiar problems.
Michael Pulman
19 May, 22:56
Smith moved upstairs as All Blacks World Cup winner Crowley take charge of Italy
Results didn't improve for Italy under Franco Smith so they have changed tack again by appointing ex-All Blacks back Kieran Crowle…
Fan capacity confirmed for next month's Lions versus Japan match at Murrayfield
With just over five weeks to go before the Lions play Japan in Edinburgh, authorities have confirmed the number of fans who can at…
Welsh-qualified Highlanders star Michael Collins lifts the lid on his move to Ospreys
He might be qualified to play international rugby for Wales, but Highlanders star Michael Collins isn't listening to the external …
The one thing that could undermine New Zealand's 'festival' of rugby with the Pacific Islands
Excitement will be rampant in the South Pacific in 2021 with the return of international rugby. Rather than facing travelling team…
Employees wouldn't normally have a say in how a business is run, but professional sport is a different beast.
Gregor Paul
18 May, 23:30
'First week back on the farm complete': Ex-Scotland midfielder Alex Dunbar has confirmed his retirement
Alex Dunbar went to France after falling down the Glasgow pecking order under Dave Rennie and the ex-Scotland midfielder has now r…
Liam Heagney
18 May, 11:52
'Sort it out': Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen weighs in on Silver Lake dispute
Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen has broken his silence on the public feud between NZR and the NZRPA over the ongoing Silv…
South African sides at risk as plans for Club World Cup 'progressing very nicely'
Plans for a new Club World Cup tournament are "progressing very nicely", but there remains doubts over how South Africa's top side…
Alex McLeod
17 May, 23:45
Saracens' five Lions come through hard-fought Championship clash unscathed
Saracens’ five-strong British and Irish Lions contingent led by Owen Farrell emerged unscathed from Ampthill.
The game's caretakers in New Zealand need to grow up, get in a room and sort this out for rugby's sake
I don’t know about you, but I’m bored of this debate about private equity funding. I don’t care if it’s Silver Lake or you…
Hamish Bidwell
17 May, 21:00
Newcastle Falcons: Why are England ignoring us?
Newcastle head coach Dave Walder believes the club are continuing to be ignored by England’s coaches, a view confirmed by the fa…
Chris Jones
17 May, 13:00
Former All Black flyhalf delivers verdict on whether Marcus Smith is ready to play for England
Smith has proved integral to Quins’ Gallagher Premiership play-off push, with the 22-year-old closing in on 250 league points th…
'We've got to be patient': Rugby Australia CEO's plea to fans after Super Rugby Trans-Tasman whitewash
Rugby Australia chief Andy Marinos concedes there's a gulf in standard between Australian rugby and the might of New Zealand but r…
'Has to be called back into Springbok squad': The former Bok playmaker making a strong case for a national recall
With flyhalf Handre Pollard making his comeback from an ACL injury after nearly a year on the sidelines with Montpellier, the Spri…
All Blacks confirm historic July test schedule against Pasifika neighbours
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed the All Blacks will host their Pacific Island neighbours in an historic test window in July.
Alex McLeod
16 May, 22:41
'We created a system' - The former England No8 that helped mould Sam Simmonds
Lions selection for Sam Simmonds is one of 2021's biggest rugby stories but it might not have happened if Thomas Waldrom hadn't wo…
Liam Heagney
16 May, 9:18
'As tough as it has been ... I am happier now than I was two months ago': Conrad Smith hopeful that potential new deal forces greater debate
Former All Blacks midfielder Conrad Smith is pleased that a potential new opportunity for fund-raising is on the table for New Zea…
Online Editors
16 May, 2:42
'Lions team was immense in '05': The bizarre regularity that Lions fans still bring up the Umaga tackle over 15 years later
The tackle put the Lions captain out of action for the entire series and has been talked about ever since, with some believing tha…
Former All Black captain Kieran Read calls time on pro career following semi-final bow-out
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has officially retired from the game following Toyota Verblitz's semifinal loss to Panasonic…
Online Editors
15 May, 23:24
'He could see in my eyes and I just broke down there, just started balling my eyes out'
Joe Marler joined his former England teammate James Haskell on his What a Flanker podcast recently to discuss his battle with depr…
'That scares me': All Blacks great Richie McCaw breaks silence on Silver Lake saga
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw has broken his silence on the public feud between NZR and the NZRPA over the ongoing Silver…
'Immature': Provincial union chairman slams NZRPA boss over latest twist in Silver Lake spat
NZRPA boss Rob Nichol's decision to leak confidential information to media amid the controversial Silver Lake saga has been labell…
Amor and Ryles exit as Jones and England take action following disastrous Six Nations
The RFU gave Eddie Jones a vote of confidence last month following the Six Nations but the England boss has now lost two of his as…
Liam Heagney
14 May, 12:21
'I have to go on this trip' - What it means to be selected as a British & Irish Lion | Spirit of Rugby - Ep1
RugbyPass shares unique stories from the iconic British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa in proud Partnership with The Famous…
Ian Cameron
14 May, 10:06
Hurricanes confirm signing of former All Blacks prop Owen Franks
The Hurricanes have pulled off a major coup by signing former All Blacks prop Owen Franks on a two-year deal.
Lions confirm revised tour schedule in South Africa... and it's bad news for fans
Revised details have finally been confirmed for the Lions tour to South Africa and it is disappointing news for fans who had match…
Liam Heagney
14 May, 9:05
'I was in a pretty bad place': Tom de Glanville opens up on his Barbarians ban and how he rebounded at Bath
After being held to account for his game-cancelling Barbarians antics, 20-year-old Tom de Glanville has bounced back impressively …
Liam Heagney
14 May, 8:41
'Shocked and disappointed': NZR boss slams players' boss for 'attempt to destroy' Silver Lake deal
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has slammed his New Zealand Rugby Players' Association counterpart Rob Nichol for his organis…
Report: All Blacks great Ma'a Nonu set for Major League Rugby return in surprise new role
Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu is reportedly set to return to the United States in a move that will see him take up a surprise n…
The race is on to decide who will fill Caleb Clarke's vacated No 11 jersey for the All Blacks
Last week Caleb Clarke announced his plans to link up with the All Blacks Sevens squad in the hopes of chasing gold at the re-sche…
Wallabies and Rebels star Matt To'omua commits to 2023 World Cup
Melbourne will kick off Super Rugby Trans-Tasman on a positive note with playmaker Matt To'omua committing to the Rebels and the W…
A mid-season off-shore signing has hampered the final weeks of many a player's New Zealand career.
Gregor Paul
13 May, 22:26
The Lions omissions that New Zealand rugby pundits just don't get
Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons has said England’s Kyle Sinckler “offers something different,” after the prop missed …
Josh Raisey
13 May, 18:04
'I had a big meltdown... I had lost control and I didn't like who I was anymore' - Joe Marler
Joe Marler was a guest on Good Morning Britain today to discuss his new documentary Big Boys Don’t Cry, which aired on Wednesday…
Josh Raisey
13 May, 13:52
The British and Irish Lions omission that shocked Dan Carter
All Blacks great Dan Carter has shown his dismay at the decision to leave Johnny Sexton out of the British and Irish Lions squad t…
Josh Raisey
13 May, 13:10
It's been a week of typically mixed fortunes for the Hurricanes - and they're yet to even take the field.
The 'lovely moment' that stood out for Mark McCall when Saracens learned Billy Vunipola hadn't made the Lions
Saracens were the club to score the biggest representation on the 2021 Lions but the news didn't arrive without sadness for Billy …
Liam Heagney
12 May, 15:56
Lions coverage returns to British terrestrial TV for first time since 1993
A free-to-air TV deal has been struck by the Lions with Channel 4 ahead of their 2021 tour to South Africa for live footage and hi…
What Pat Lam said to Kyle Sinckler in the Bristol dressing room last Saturday after his much-praised emotional reaction to Lions omission
The exclusion of Kyle Sinckler from the Lions resulted in Bristol boss Pat Lam seeing his prop react to adversity in an inspiring …
Liam Heagney
12 May, 13:40
Five inexperienced players to put England back on course with their stars away with the Lions
Without their Lions, will England and Eddie Jones turn to the likes of Marcus Smith this summer to put a freshness back into their…
Report: All Blacks turn down proposal to play exhibition test against Springboks in Dubai
The All Blacks reportedly turned down the chance to play the Springboks in Dubai in what would have been a warm-up clash before So…
Why France-bound Ngani Laumape felt 'underwhelmed' by New Zealand Rugby's 'lowball' contract offer
All Blacks and Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape was reportedly left "underwhelmed" by New Zealand Rugby's "lowball" offer in th…
'A triumph to still be in business': SA Rugby reports just a £400,000 loss despite 45 per cent drop in revenue
Without a Springboks Test match in 2020, SA Rugby knew they faced a financial hit but it hasn't been as bad as was initially feare…
England drop Saxons name ahead of next month's revival of their A team
England started using the Saxons name for their A team at the 2006 Churchill Cup but the nickname has now been dropped by the RFU.
'My girlfriend was looking at me like what the f***? I felt exactly the same': How one of the Lions' biggest surprise picks reacted to tour selection
The inclusion of Chris Harris in the Lions squad wasn't met by universal approval and selection even shocked the Scotland midfield…
Liam Heagney
11 May, 12:25
'I don't see that happening' - Jean de Villiers picks his Springboks midfield to face the Lions
With the Lions squad picked, attention has turned to the Springboks and a legendary ex-midfielder has given his verdict on de Alle…
Josh Raisey
11 May, 10:29
Picking an All Blacks squad at the end of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season
Another edition of Super Rugby Aotearoa has come to an end with the Crusaders walking away with the spoils, but who has thrust the…
German-born teenager and Super Rugby stars headline 2021 New Zealand U20 squad
German-born teenage sensation Anton Segner and a host of rising Super Rugby Aotearoa stars have been named in a 30-man New Zealand…
Why Leicester Fainga'anuku could be the man to replace Ngani Laumape in the All Blacks midfield
Ngani Laumape's defection to France will undoubtedly be a big loss for the All Blacks, but Ian Foster may have already found his r…
Justin Marshall picks out his biggest movers and shakers from Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Justin Marshall
10 May, 22:16
'Lions could tour, but not Wales' - Wayne Pivac's side slammed for pulling out of South American tour
South American Rugby President Sebastián Piñeyrua has hit out at Wales for pulling out of their tour of South America and leavin…
Ian Cameron
10 May, 17:16
Scotland: 'A' game with England provides 'important opportunity' for hopefuls
Scotland hope an ‘A’ game with England will provide further opportunities for players to push for Gregor Townsend’s full squ…
Springboks line up 12th ranked Georgians as pre-Lions preparation
The Springboks have lined up Georgia as their primary warm-up opponents ahead of the British and Irish Lions tour.
Ian Cameron
10 May, 11:26
England, Ireland and Wales confirm opponents for July internationals
World Rugby detail revised summer fixtures plan.
TJ Perenara turns back on shock NRL code switch
All Blacks and Hurricanes halfback TJ Perenara will not be making a shock switch to the NRL – instead inking a new deal with New…
Wallabies star's career hanging in the balance amid ongoing concussion concerns
Dane Haylett-Petty's playing future is in the balance after the Wallabies star suffered a major set-back in his recovery from ongo…
All Blacks star Caleb Clarke one of three Super Rugby players set to chase gold medal at Tokyo Olympics
New Zealand Rugby have confirmed All Blacks star Caleb Clarke has committed to to chasing an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo later thi…
Why the Waratahs passed up on chance to sign new Crusaders recruit and Los Pumas star Pablo Matera
The Waratahs have revealed they had the opportunity to sign world-class Argentine loose forward Pablo Matera for the 2022 Super Ru…
Scott Robertson has led the Crusaders to a fifth title but has that enhanced his All Blacks chances?
'Large stench of mediocrity': Springbok fans show extreme levels of confidence after Lions squad named
South African fans were delighted following the announcement of Warren Gatland's 37-man British & Irish Lions squad, with sentimen…
Lions captain Jones targeted by South African media as a 'pensioner' who needs a 'wheelchair'
Alun Wyn Jones has become the target of remarkable character assassination with the British and Irish Lions captain described as a…
Chris Jones
09 May, 18:02
Springboks warm-up Tests for Lions series in trouble
The Springboks’ planned warm-up Tests ahead of the British and Irish Lions series has reportedly hit a snag.
'I got slated by everybody under the sun but the quote I live by is the best revenge is living well'
Ex-England back-rower James Haskell is two years retired this weekend and his 24 months out of the game have been lively, to say t…
Liam Heagney
09 May, 8:23
How a 2013 Lions tip-off broke Chris Robshaw's heart
Despite captaining England and amassing 66 Test caps, a British and Irish Lions call-up eluded back row Chris Robshaw.
British and Irish Lions possess 'a plethora of options'
Lions skipper knows competition for places will be intense in South Africa.
The Crusaders had one All Blacks midfield combo before the season started. They've unearthed another.
Tom Vinicombe
08 May, 22:18
'I've got so much anger inside me right now... but I used it in a positive way': An emotional Kyle Sinckler's extraordinary post-game live TV interview
Emotional England and Bristol prop Kyle Sinckler had to fight back the tears when asked during a live TV interview about his Lions…
Liam Heagney
08 May, 18:06
The comments that may have cost Billy Vunipola his Lions place
Former Wales prop Adam Jones has posited that comments made by England No.8 Billy Vunipola in 2017 may have cost him a place on Wa…
Why Eddie O'Sullivan says he has 'lost respect' for Lions boss Warren Gatland
Former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan says he has lost respect for British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland after a strin…
'That is not something NZR can handle': Kanaloa Pasifika boss hits out after missing out on Super Rugby spot
Kanaloa Pasifika have hit out at New Zealand Rugby over the franchise's failed bid to enter next year's Super Rugby competition af…
'Really got me excited': The persuasive effect that watching Elliot Daly in the Championship had on Lions assistant Townsend
England's Elliot Daly hasn't started a Test match at outside centre since 2016 but Gregor Townsend has explained why the Lions hav…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 18:00
A 'Snubbed Lions XV' that reflects the touring side's remarkable strength in depth
Creating one squad out of four teams always means plenty of good players will miss out, and British and Irish Lions head coach War…
Josh Raisey
07 May, 13:50
'You don't want to see your child hurt whatever': The emotional toll Jack Willis' latest serious knee injury had on his family
The day the Lions announced their 2021 squad coincided with injured England back-rower Jack Willis posting his latest mini-documen…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 12:54
Lions seeking exemption from hotel quarantine after South Africa tour
South Africa is currently on the Government’s red list.
'That's not a negative slant on the Ospreys, but working with Chris Boyd and Sam Vesty has made me a better player'
Dan Biggar, who has emerged as the British and Irish Lions first choice outside half for the tour to South Africa, believes his de…
Chris Jones
07 May, 10:48
'It's going to be brutal at times': The chastening 2009 tour lesson that influenced Lions selection of Jonny Hill
All the pre-squad announcement Lions lock talk was Jones, Itoje and Ryan but Test rookie Jonny Hill forced his way in for a very g…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 10:34
The real Lions squad surprises aren't the ones making headlines - Andy Goode
There was the usual consternation surrounding the British & Irish Lions squad selection yesterday but I actually love the look and…
'Made for playing that stage': The South African the Lions couldn't afford to ignore
It was only last October when Duhan van der Merwe became eligible for Scotland but the South African's try-scoring has made him a …
Liam Heagney
07 May, 9:07
'If we do go fishing...': Lions quip over gunboat standoff that unfolded at pre-tour Jersey base
Warren Gatland's Lions are due to assemble next month in Jersey, the Channel Island where gunboats patrolled this week's fishing p…
Liam Heagney
07 May, 8:32
'Kyle's unlucky... Billy, we look at No8s being explosive': Why England duo Sinckler and Vunipola didn't make the Lions cut
England forwards Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola were two of the headline omissions when Warren Gatland announced his 2021 Lions …
Liam Heagney
07 May, 8:05
Rugby Australia yet to sign off on new Super Rugby competition with Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua
Rugby Australia is hailing the Super Rugby AU season a success and is still working to lock in the competition structure for 2022 …
Sunwolves set for surprise return for one-off clash against a Japan XV next month
The Sunwolves are set for a surprise return to action against a Japan XV next month more than a year after their axing from Super …
Highlanders lose head coach Tony Brown for entire Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign
The Highlanders have been dealt a blow leading into their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman campaign as head coach Tony Brown will depart t…
Alex McLeod
06 May, 23:47
The telling statistic that counted against Sexton in his Lions out-half selection battle with Russell
Ireland's Johnny Sexton has recently been nursing concussion but Warren Gatland has insisted this isn't why the veteran didn't mak…
Liam Heagney
06 May, 21:05
'A real point of difference': The evidence that convinced the Lions to back Sam Simmonds even though he hasn't played a Test in 38 months
You have to back to March 2018 to find the last time Sam Simmonds played for England but this ongoing omission didn't dent his Lio…
Liam Heagney
06 May, 21:00
France set for two mid-week tests in Australia as tour itinerary confirmed
The Wallabies and France will meet in three tests in the space of just 11 days in July, with the teams playing two mid-week tests.
'Baffling' - Former Lion leads Irish outrage over Ryan omission
When Ireland and Leinster’s James Ryan was securing a Grand Slam, Heineken Champions Cup, a series win down under in Australia a…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 16:35
Player by player - A 37-man Lions squad form guide
A look at every one of Warren Gatland's 37-man British and Irish Lions squad:
Josh Raisey
06 May, 16:24
Winners and losers from Gatland's shock Lions squad
Kyle Sinckler and Jonathan Davies were also notable absentees.
'I didn't get an email' - Courtney Lawes' reaction to British and Irish Lions call-up
The England forward insisted he will be fully past his recent pectoral injury in good time for the tour.
The Grateful Eight: How the SRU reacted to the largest Scottish Lions contingent since 1989
The Scottish Rugby Union have reacted with unbridled joy at the number of its players named in the British and Irish Lions squad f…
Bolters: The six big surprises in Gatland's edgy Lions squad
British and Irish Lions squads are always full of shocks and this year’s is no exception. Warren Gatland has named his 37-man sq…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 13:27
'I'm not holding my breath': What Jack Conan said 15 days ago when asked about his Lions chances
Having only made his first Ireland start for 18 months in March, a Lions call was the furthest thing from the mind of Leinster's J…
Liam Heagney
06 May, 13:01
Snubbed Joe Marler Tweets snarky reaction to Gatland's Lions squad
Joe Marler was one of a number of players that have taken a pop at Warren Gatland's controversial 37-man British and Irish Lions s…
The 15 huge omissions from the 2021 Lions squad
Warren Gatland has named his 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to take on world champions South Africa this year, and there are…
Josh Raisey
06 May, 12:23
Sam Simmonds makes cut but Bundee Aki is the shock Lions bolter
Sam Simmonds has been named in the Lions squad, but Ireland captain Johnny Sexton is among several high-profile omissions.
Alun Wyn Jones named as British and Irish Lions captain
Welsh skipper Alun Wyn Jones has been named captain of the British and Irish Lions, beating off competition from England's Maro It…
Warren Gatland names his official 2021 British and Irish Lions squad
Following months of speculation, Warren Gatland has finally unveiled his 36-strong 2021 Lions tour squad for South Africa.
Liam Heagney
06 May, 10:54
Three England players we already know have missed out on Lions selection
Hours ahead of the British and Irish Lions selection and rugby fans are already getting a glimpse of what Warren Gatland's South A…
'The fact some ex-players nowhere near as good as him were criticising him wound him up a bit': The making of Lions skipper Alun Wyn Jones
Criticism from ex-players not as good as him was seemingly pivotal in propelling expected Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones back to his…
Liam Heagney
06 May, 8:13
2021 British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE
Follow the British and Irish Lions tour squad announcement LIVE, plus catch all the reaction from our team of experts right here o…
I can coattail him in - Jamie Ritchie keen to join Hamish Watson in Lions squad
Jamie Ritchie has joked that he hoped he could drag himself into the British and Irish Lions squad on Hamish Watson’s coattails.
What Lions boss Gatland said when he first contacted Sam Simmonds earlier this year
It's three years since England last picked Sam Simmonds but the Exeter back row has revealed the assurances received from Lions bo…
'Clear favourite for the role': Alun Wyn Jones set to be named Lions tour captain
The eve-of-selection indications are that Alun Wyn Jones will follow in the Lions footsteps of O’Connell, Johnson, Beaumont and …
'I didn't get an email. Bit gutted': Joe Marler reveals he won't be a 2021 Lions pick
The name of England prop Joe Marler will be missing when Warren Gatland announces his 36-man Lions squad for South Africa on Thurs…
'Sean Holley announced the boys who made it and also announced the boys who hadn't which was a bit weird and awkward'
Adam Jones, who hopes some Harlequins players hear good Lions news on Thursday, has recalled the awkwardness of his 2009 selection…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 17:21
'We have got to have hopes of getting quite a few in': The eve-of-selection mood at Exeter
Exeter had just one Lions squad pick in 2017 but the Sandy Park expectation is for this number to be greater when the 2021 squad i…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 15:45
Aaron Smith has picked a Springbok as the best scrum-half to ever play at a Rugby World Cup
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith was quick with his answer after World Rugby asked on Twitter: Best scrum-half to play at a Rugby…
Josh Raisey
05 May, 13:29
'Do you want to go?': How shock Gatland call unfolded 32 days after Haskell's 2017 Lions rejection
James Haskell wasn't an original Lions pick in 2017 but a call from out of the blue four-and-a-half weeks later changed everything…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 10:57
Unveiled: New Lions vs Springboks Test series trophy that took 150 hours to make
Rather than have a different trophy every four years, a new perpetual cup has been unveiled for the Lions series versus the Spring…
'We're struggling to get a visa': The red tape threatening NFL kicker dream of ex-Junior Springbok who twice tore kicking leg's ACL
A second torn ACL looked to have ended the pro sports career of Lloyd Greeff but the ex-Junior Springboks wing is now chasing an N…
Liam Heagney
05 May, 7:41
Japan star Kazuki Himeno named Super Rugby Aotearoa Rookie of the Year
Japan star Kazuki Himeno has been named Super Rugby Aoteaora Rookie of the Year following an impressive debut campaign with the Hi…
Report: All Blacks set to face Pacific Island sides after Italy withdraw from July test schedule
The All Blacks are reportedly set to square off against their Pacific Island neighbours after Italy withdrew from their plans to t…
Justin Marshall weighs into Kiwi fullback debate as he names his Super Rugby Aotearoa Form XV
Will Jordan or Damian McKenzie? Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall has answered that question in surprising fashion after …
Alex McLeod
04 May, 23:47
Are the All Blacks going to do the impossible and play less but make more money?
Gregor Paul
04 May, 21:14
'We may not see them until Christmas': Sale's post-Lions fears for their Springboks
Friday's fixture with Leicester will have a very South African flavour but Sale boss Alex Sanderson has voiced fears over his Spri…
Chris Jones
04 May, 16:23
4 England outsiders - including uncapped Marcus Smith - said to be in contention for Lions selection on Thursday
Four players unwanted by Eddie Jones' England, including Harlequins' Marcus Smith, are said to be in contention for Lions squad se…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 14:18
9 handling errors, 8 missed tackles, 10 turnovers, 3 penalties and 2 cards... the Moneyball-style stats that could count against Russell's Lions hopes
Head-to-head stats for every position following the Six Nations have been compared and they suggest Finn Russell might be a risky …
Liam Heagney
04 May, 12:39
Springboks injury jinx strikes again at second row as RG Snyman suffers a fresh blow
26-year-old Springboks lock RG Snyman has been out of action since rupturing his ACL just seven minutes into his Munster debut las…
Liam Heagney
04 May, 10:53
'You like to think he has put himself in a good position for selection': Cockerill sizes up the Lions chances of his Edinburgh four
Four Edinburgh players are said to be in the mix for Lions selection later this week and Richard Cockerill has assessed the quarte…
Queensland Reds star shuts down talk of Wallabies selection in lead-up to Super Rugby AU final
Duelling halfbacks Tate McDermott and Nic White will square off in Saturday's Super Rugby AU final with Wallabies ramifications at…
Rising Wallabies star Rob Valetini re-commits to Australian rugby with new contract extension
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is pleased Rob Valetini's sharp rate of improvement will continue in Brumbies colours after the back-r…
'I hope your daughters die, I hope your wife gets cancer... like horrendous stuff'
As part of a wide-ranging social media blackout former England star Austin Healey has detailed some of the horrific abuse directed…
Ian Cameron
03 May, 11:46
The NRL ploy to 'undermine' NZ rugby and 'weaken' the All Blacks
Former New Zealand standoff Andrew Mehrtens has accused the NRL of trying to weaken rugby union in his native land and undermine t…
Caleb Clarke expected to make decision between Olympics or All Blacks and Blues this week
Caleb Clarke will decide this week whether he will commit himself to this year’s Tokyo Olympics or stay onboard with the Blues a…
Online Editors
03 May, 5:14
New Zealand's elite players would be better served trying to win the odd test match rather than dictating terms of the Silver Lake deal
Correct me if I’m wrong, but this is the narrative we’re being sold, right? That NZR and the provincial unions are dullards, w…
Hamish Bidwell
03 May, 2:49
Former All Blacks lock set for return to New Zealand after signing with Hurricanes
Former All Blacks lock Dominic Bird will return to New Zealand from France next year after signing a deal with the Hurricanes for …
The Lion Sir Clive Woodward would 'unquestionably opt for' as skipper
Rugby World Cup winner and former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward has said that he would 'unquestionably opt for'…
Ian Cameron
02 May, 15:11
'It's not great and all you can do is send him a message, give him a call, apologise'
It was a break by Jonathan Joseph that tempted Joe Launchbury into making the tackle that ruptured his ACL and ruined his Lions dr…
Liam Heagney
02 May, 8:18
Ben Youngs rules himself out of Lions tour selection - reports
Speculation over the Lions scrum-halves that Warren Gatland will select on Thursday will intensify with the Ben Youngs decision. …
Tuilagi named in Scrum V's 36-man Lions squad
England’s Manu Tuilagi has made Scrum V’s 36-man British and Irish Lions squad despite still being out with an Achilles injury…
'A world of blame, unfairness and spite suddenly descended': Nigel Owens revisits nasty fallout from Liam Williams' Parisian yellow card
With an anti-social media abuse campaign running this weekend, Nigel Owens has resisted the vitriol Liam Williams suffered in Marc…
'I was told to kill myself about five times, that I should be shot and that was over nothing'
James Haskell knows all about the dangers of social media abuse which has seen rugby join football in taking a stand by instigatin…
Jonathan Joseph fears his England career is over at the age of 29
It was November in Llanelli when Jonathan Joseph was last picked to play for England by Eddie Jones and he now fears his Test care…
Liam Heagney
01 May, 8:00
'Doesn't seem very fair': Pablo Matera's impending move to the Crusaders has split the fanbase
While new Crusaders signing Pablo Matera is one of the top players in the world, not everyone is happy that the Super Rugby champi…
David Havili is showcasing his wide-range of skills week after week and deserves an All Blacks call-up.
Ireland cancel proposed summer tour to Fiji due to Covid uncertainty
The IRFU said it would be speaking to other Unions with regard to arranging alternative Test matches during the July international…
Ealing sign USA World Cup back-rower Al-Jiboori
USA back-rower Malon Al-Jiboori, who appeared at the 2019 World Cup in Japan, will now link up with promotion-chasing Ealing Trail…
How the Leicester dressing room reacted to Steve Borthwick sacrificing Lions coaching role
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick had the chance to reprise his 2017 Lions role but he turned down Gatland's invite to fully focus on…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 12:53
Dylan Hartley picks his British and Irish Lions XV
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has chosen Maro Itoje and Tadhg Beirne as his second-row partnership in his starting British …
'They are ready to fire' - Springbok insider Koch has Lions warning for South African teammates
Vincent Koch has issued a warning to his fellow World Cup-winning Springboks hoping key British and Irish Lions players operating …
Pablo Matera to make Super Rugby return with champion Crusaders
In a somewhat surprise announcement on Friday afternoon, the Crusaders have confirmed that Argentina captain Pablo Matera has sign…
Tom Vinicombe
30 Apr, 3:56
Brodie Retallick wary of what former Chiefs coach brings to Wallabies stable
Knowing Dave Rennie like he does, Brodie Retallick is wary of what tricks the second-year Wallabies coach may have in store for th…
Fluid movement of players and coaches means intellectual property is always going to be tough to lock down.
Gregor Paul
29 Apr, 21:56
'It's all bull****' - Dylan Hartley rubbishes claims England players were 'fatigued' and the 'faceless experts' behind controversial debrief
Former England captain Dylan Hartley has questioned who exactly had the expertise to judge England head coach Eddie Jones followin…
Ian Cameron
29 Apr, 16:47
On this day: The Joe Schmidt era begins in Ireland
Schmidt officially began work on July 1 and remained at the Ireland helm until 2019.
'I don't fear it': $27million loss will see Rugby Australia turn to private equity just like New Zealand
Rugby Australia were losing so much money - $45.7m reduction in revenue - it even considered reverting to amateur status.
England Rugby joins this weekend's sports social media blackout
England Rugby will join with the football community and other sports in taking part in a social media blackout this weekend.
'The game has to change': Provincial Unions have made their decision on New Zealand Rugby's Silver Lake deal at AGM
The landmark deal would see Silver Lake inject $387.5 million into NZR with a large portion of the money earmarked for rugby’s g…
Online Editors
29 Apr, 0:34
'I cannot see us travelling to Argentina': Wales looking at alternative summer tour plan
Wayne Pivac is due to lead Wales on a July tour to Argentina but the Six Nations champions are currently having a rethink.
The six players who could benefit from George North getting ruled of Lions tour selection
Confirmation on Wednesday that George North has ruptured his ACL has added intrigue to the May 6 Lions squad midfield selection.
Josh Raisey
28 Apr, 17:09
'In anyone's language it's a really bad look': Woodward launches scathing attack on Eddie Jones over Japanese nixer
World Cup winner Clive Woodward is furious that current England boss Eddie Jones has popped up in Japan so soon after RFU 6N revie…
'Heartbroken is an understatement: George North ruled out of the Lions tour with injury
Wales back George North has become the second player in recent days to be ruled out of Lions selection contention with a serious k…
Liam Heagney
28 Apr, 9:39
All Blacks stars predict outcome of British and Irish Lions series against Springboks
All Blacks stars Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara and Brodie Retallick have all offered their thoughts on the outcome of the upcoming …
Ex-All Black turned MLR star lifts the lid on how Silver Lake deal could benefit NZR in the USA
Ex-All Blacks halfback Andy Ellis says NZR's potential deal with Silver Lake could provide more than just a financial boost for Ki…
Why South African-born Duhan van der Merwe is a deeply compelling selection for the British & Irish Lions tour
If you are looking for a powerful, strong ball-carrying wrecking ball that asks for two or three man tackles on every touch, how c…
'I've got no doubt I wasn't the best out and out 15': Beauden Barrett concedes fullback race as he eyes return to All Blacks fold
All Black Beauden Barrett has made a shock confession as he eyes up his return to New Zealand later this season after completing h…
'What would be the bigger headline, Sexton or Finn not going?' - Rugby Pod tackles hottest Lions selection debate
Warren Gatland will unveil his Lions squad on May 6 and The Rugby Pod have been debating if Finn Russell will be a selection winne…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 17:21
The remarkable progress 2017 Lions prop Jack McGrath is enjoying just two days after hip surgery
Jack McGrath featured in all three Lions Test games in 2017 but the Irish prop is fighting a very different battle four years late…
Josh Raisey
27 Apr, 16:22
Scotland promote Mike Blair to interim head coach role for three-game summer series
With Gregor Townsend busy with the Lions in July, Scotland have promoted Mike Blair and unveiled a three-game summer schedule.
Johnny Sexton denied final audition before Lions squad announcement
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton was hoping to play for Leinster in the Champions Cup semi-final ahead of the May 6 Lions squad annou…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 13:37
Premiership Rugby's row with the Lions over pre-tour player release has finally ended with an agreement
Players at Premiership clubs in England - and Saracens - faced not being able to link upon with the Lions until after their June 2…
Liam Heagney
27 Apr, 11:38
All Blacks scrum-half TJ Perenara responds to NRL code switch speculation and reveals position he would love to play
All Blacks half-back TJ Perenara has fanned the flames in Tokyo surrounding his speculated NRL code switch to the Roosters.
Haskell names 40-man Lions squad and makes a huge call at No10
With the countdown on for the Warren Gatland announcement on May 6, James Haskell is the latest ex-Lions player to pick his 2021 s…
Tevita Kuridrani to miss Super Rugby AU qualifying final as one of three suspended Wallabies
Ex-Wallabies midfielder Tevita Kuridrani will miss this week's Super Rugby AU qualifying final after being suspended for a dangero…
The two All Blacks contenders who stood out this week - and the man to replace the injured Sam Cane?
The Crusaders and Chiefs secured their places in next week's Super Rugby Aotearoa final over the weekend, and there was no shortag…
Why 'freakish' Jordie Barrett must still be the first-choice pick for the All Blacks No 15 jersey
Chiefs maestro Damian McKenzie has notched up four late-game plays in a row to guide his side into the Super Rugby Aotearoa finals…
At 32 years of age, Crusaders lock Sam Whitelock is continuing to reach new levels in performance.
Patrick McKendry
26 Apr, 23:00
Cruel injury blow looks to have brought Yoann Huget's career to a premature end
The 33-year-old Toulouse winger suffered an Achilles injury during the club's 34-16 win over Racing 92 on Saturday.
Ciarán Kennedy
26 Apr, 16:03
The 6 last chance Lions who need a big weekend in Europe
There is only one weekend before Warren Gatland names his British and Irish Lions squad to travel to South Africa this year, but f…
Josh Raisey
26 Apr, 14:59
Wales to host southern hemisphere powerhouses in autumn
All the games are scheduled at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with the series opening against New Zealand on October 30.
English clubs to hold crunch meeting over player release for Lions training camp and Japan match
Premiership rugby chiefs will meet tomorrow in an attempt to find a solution to the problem of player release for the British and …
Chris Jones
25 Apr, 13:34
Split loyalties may yet play a part with key All Blacks off-contract beyond 2021
While there are few players in recent years who NZR have lost overseas that they would have dearly loved to have kept in NZ, palms…
Tom Vinicombe
25 Apr, 3:21
Picking a Moana Pasifika XV of players coming off-contract in 2021
The long-awaited inclusion of the Pacific Islands in southern hemisphere franchise rugby is nearly upon us, but which off-contract…
Alex McLeod
23 Apr, 23:52
Paolo Odogwu has broken his silence on his uncapped Six Nations with England and how he would react if Italy called again
Huge excitement accompanied the England call-up of Paolo Odogwu and he has now broken his silence after an uncapped Six Nations ca…
Liam Heagney
23 Apr, 16:50
'Right now it's probably the one position the coaches haven't inked in': Why there is no clarity yet over who will be Lions No10
Many positions on the Lions have standout candidates but out-half doesn't and Sam Warburton is wondering if 2021 will be Dan Bigga…
Liam Heagney
23 Apr, 11:10
'I always dislike being asked' - Sam Warburton's brutally honest take on who should captain the Lions
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has said it is “unfair” to ask him to name his captain this year as the…
Josh Raisey
22 Apr, 14:35
London Irish sign Vladimir Podrezov
London Irish have completed the signing of Vladimir Podrezov. The Russian prop, formerly of VVA-Podmoskovye, has been training wit…
'Hamish Watson is never too small': Ex-Lions skipper's ringing endorsement for the Scottish back row whose size has divided opinion
A post-Six Nations debate has been raging about the stature of Scotland's Hamish Watson and an-ex Lions skipper has now had his sa…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr, 12:07
RFU's Six Nations debrief reads like a list of excuses - Andy Goode
The RFU’s Six Nations debrief has backed Eddie Jones to the hilt but it seems to have absolved him of responsibility and reads l…
The three Saracens players ex-Lions skipper Warburton believes will '100 per cent go on tour'
The Test-playing contingent at Saracens have had a hard time in 2021 and Sam Warburton has now given his verdict on their Lions to…
Liam Heagney
22 Apr, 8:21
'Financially there's massive incentives for those type of uncapped players': Why Japan is a growing threat to Australian Rugby
Deans earlier this year told AAP the Top League had become the "new destination of choice" because of its unique, back-to-the-futu…
'We need Pollard in the squad': Springbok flyhalf Jantjies backs his injured rival to make it back for the British & Irish Lions
The 30-year-old, who made the last of his 37 Test appearances during 2019’s Webb Ellis trophy success, last week announced he wi…
Online Editors
22 Apr, 2:35
'That would be the ultimate': Jamie Joseph reveals long-term hopes and short-term obstacles for Japan
Jamie Joseph has shed some light on Japan's plans for the coming season - as well as what he hopes to see from the Brave Blossoms …
Warburton names his Lions captain and identifies the six players he feels are bankers to start first Test versus the Springboks
Skipper in 2013 and 2017, Sam Warburton has identified his successor and named six players who will definitely start in the first …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 21:00
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 26: Loyalty and legends with ex-England duo Mike Brown and Maggie Alphonsi
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 26 sees Christina Mahon, Ryan Wilson and Jamie Roberts joined by ex-England pair Mike Brown and Maggie…
Etzebeth picks the Lions locks he expects to face in July with the Springboks
With just over 13 weeks to go before the first Test, Springboks talisman Eben Etzebeth has named the Lions locks he expects to be …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 18:31
Rusty Japan plan warm-up before taking on the Lions in June
It has been 20 months since Japan last played a match but they won't go into the June game versus the Lions cold as a warm-up is p…
Long-term Wales absentee Gareth Anscombe has posted his latest ACL recovery update
It was August 2019 when Gareth Anscombe last played a match and the Wales out-half has posted his latest injury recovery video.
Josh Raisey
21 Apr, 13:07
'He threatened the surgeon he better do a good job, the best job he has ever done'
According to Alex Sanderson, Lood de Jager has returned to the Sale set-up on a relentless mission to get fit for the Springboks i…
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 12:28
'Probably the overall damage is in the region of £1billion': World Rugby's grim lost revenue forecast
World Rugby have unveiled a new strategic plan through to 2025 and it has arrived on the back of a dreadful lost revenue forecast.…
Ex-Junior Springboks set for NFL trial after consistently kicking 75-yard field goals in practice
Lloyd Greeff made it as far as Junior Springboks in his rugby career but he will head to California next month dreaming of making …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 9:21
Sam Warburton unveils the Canterbury jersey the Lions will wear versus the Springboks
The countdown to the Lions tour in South Africa accelerated on Wednesday with the unveiling of the Canterbury jersey that will be …
Liam Heagney
21 Apr, 8:47
'I'm not convinced': Ex-All Black and broadcaster clash over whether NZR has 'the backbone or the stomach' to help Moana Pasifika succeed
Sky broadcaster Ken Laban and ex-All Black Sir John Kirwan have clashed over whether NZR has “the backbone or the stomach” to …
Wallabies prospect likely to miss remainder of Super Rugby AU after being handed suspension
Promising Melbourne Rebels lock Trevor Hosea won't play again unless his team make the Super Rugby AU grand final after he was han…
'That's my gut feel': Hurricanes boss Jason Holland breaks silence on TJ Perenara's potential NRL move
Hurricanes boss Jason Holland is confident TJ Perenara will return to the franchise as rumours continue to swirl around about the …
The fire that burns within Dane Coles is raging still, which is why he’s put off retiring.
Gregor Paul
20 Apr, 22:26
'Abject failure': Online England fans haven't taken kindly to the RFU verdict on Eddie Jones
Struggling England boss Eddie Jones has been given a vote of confidence but the RFU but many fans online are unhappy with this out…
Josh Raisey
20 Apr, 17:16
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones signs on for more with Ospreys and the WRU
Any speculation Alun Wyn Jones might retire after the 2021 Lions tour has been quashed after the Wales skipper posted an Instagram…
'The bone actually came through the skin...': Etzebeth on the gruesome injury that gave Springboks fans a recent fright
Eben Etzebeth recently gave Springboks fans a fright when it emerged he had been injured in a training ground accident with Toulon…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr, 14:43
Eddie Jones to remain England head coach after RFU publishes in-depth Six Nations review
The RFU have outlined their stance on Eddie Jones 31 days after the 2021 England Six Nations campaign finished on a losing note in…
Liam Heagney
20 Apr, 13:10
'Warren knows him, the character and the quality of player he is'
2017's Lions pick Jack Nowell only made his first appearance of this season last weekend with Exeter following injury last October…
'You can't play for the All Blacks or Australia': New Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika reveal eligibility rules
Moana Pasifika has revealed key details over the eligibility of its playing roster a year out from its inaugural season in a new p…
Sydney Roosters star backs All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara to make successful NRL switch
A Sydney Roosters star, who played for the Australian Schools union team six years ago, is hoping the All Blacks star becomes a su…
'He's definitely playing well enough': Has Josh Ioane played himself back into the All Blacks?
An ex-All Black believes Josh Ioane has been "playing well enough" to "warrant selection" in the next national squad, but said it …
The All Blacks' offloading game has faded dramatically since Wayne Smith left the coaching fold.
'With Scotland, Gatland used to stand next to the pitch on his phone, have lunch with us then b****r off'
Tim Visser has said that Scotland have always been “underrepresented” in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions squad.
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 16:48
'I hate it' - How Gatland dealt with the source of a 2008 media leak in Wales camp
British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has recalled how he dealt with the source of a leak in the Wales camp back in 20…
Ian Cameron
19 Apr, 15:58
Ugo Monye to chair RFU's new diversity and inclusion advisory group
Monye will head the group, with former England star and current Wasps Ladies director of rugby Giselle Mather acting as vice-chair…
Ugo Monye may just have nailed the Lions with his revised XV
Only two Englishmen have made Ugo Monye’s British and Irish Lions XV to start against South Africa this summer.
Josh Raisey
19 Apr, 10:51
Springbok prop backs 'destructive' Joe Marler for Lions tour to South Africa
Tighthead Wilco Louw has seen first hand the destructive power of Marler’s scrum work and tackling this season.
Manu Tuilagi signs new long-term deal with Sale Sharks
The 29-year-old England international joined Sale following his high-profile exit from Leicester Tigers last year.
Ciarán Kennedy
19 Apr, 8:59
Why Shannon Frizell is in pole position to reclaim the All Blacks' No 6 jersey this year
If Shannon Frizell continues his strong form for the Highlanders, it will be increasingly difficult to deny him the All Blacks' No…
Why are the All Blacks going to pick Retallick, Barrett and possibly Perenara out of Japan and not guys everywhere else?
If we are going to pick Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick (and maybe not TJ Perenara if John Kirwan’s telling the story) then…
Hamish Bidwell
19 Apr, 4:29
Quade Cooper set for reunion with Robbie Deans following dramatic weekend of Top League play-offs
Japan's Top League has gained a major global promotional boost as Quade Cooper's Kintetsu Liners have been put on a collision cour…
All Blacks and Hurricanes star Dane Coles knocks back retirement rumours to re-sign with NZR
All Blacks and Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has shot down rumours of retirement by re-committing to New Zealand Rugby and the Hurr…
John Dawes: The man with a chemistry degree who led Lions and Wales to success
The Welshman, who has died aged 80, is the only player to have captained the British and Irish Lions to a Test series victory agai…
Text messages reveal how serious TJ Perenara is about NRL switch
TJ Perenara is serious about a switch to rugby league and is texting NRL players for tips on how to improve as a player.
Ian Cameron
18 Apr, 10:39
The Lions selection snub that the Springboks are 'happy about'
World Cup winner Schalk Brits believes the British and Irish Lions have missed a golden opportunity to boost their chances of a te…
'When Gregor spoke to me, I was angry... For me to be denied that opportunity hurts'
Sean Maitland has a smile on his face and a spring in his step as he trots down to breakfast in the Scotland team hotel.
Consistent Samisoni Taukei'aho's performance against the Crusaders puts him right in the All Blacks frame
It wasn't too long ago that Chiefs supporters used to hold their breath whenever hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho had the ball in his ha…
Tom Vinicombe
17 Apr, 23:41
Warren Gatland: Clubs don't need extra money for Lions duty
Warren Gatland has questioned the sense of English clubs demanding additional compensation for releasing their players.
Nigel Owens on his 'concerns' for an Itoje led Lions and why he prefers Alun Wyn Jones should
Nigel Owens has written that he thinks Alun Wyn Jones and not Maro Itoje should lead the British and Irish Lions tour to South Afr…
Ian Cameron
17 Apr, 14:39
'I don't know if the coaches are talking about me at all' - Danny Care refuses to give up on Lions dream
Scrum-half Danny Care believes he can make his British and Irish Lions dream come true by defying the odds and winning a place in …
Former cross-code star Sonny Bill Williams gives verdict on TJ Perenara's potential NRL move
Former All Blacks and rugby league star Sonny Bill Williams has given his verdict on TJ Perenara's potential move to the NRL.
Report: All Blacks set to face surprise opponent during multi-million dollar end-of-year tour
The All Blacks could reportedly square off against a surprise opponent in one of two additional tests to the three matches already…
'We were trying to build the best combo in the country': Highlanders star Aaron Smith's devastation over Folau Fakatava injury
Highlanders co-captain Aaron Smith has revealed he is "brutally disappointed" for rising Highlanders star Folau Fakatava following…
More questions than answers continue to arise in the All Blacks’ quest to rebuild their midfield.
Gregor Paul
16 Apr, 22:58
'We've talked': Sydney Roosters boss confirms interest in All Blacks star TJ Perenara
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has confirmed the side are in talks to bring All Blacks star TJ Perenara to the NRL club to…
British and Irish Lions confirm island training camp to be staged on Jersey
Jersey has been confirmed as the location for the British and Irish Lions’ training camp before they depart for South Africa.
Former Wales and Lions captain and coach John Dawes dies
Dawes famously led the Lions to their only series victory over New Zealand in 1971.
Picking a British and Irish Lions 'debutants XV'
There will be plenty of familiar faces in the British and Irish Lions squad this year returning for their second, third and, in th…
Josh Raisey
16 Apr, 15:35
Using players as pawns was Gatland's first 2021 Lions mistake - Andy Goode
Players shouldn’t be used as pawns and Warren Gatland’s comments about the Premiership this week smack of political posturing.
'I've had two contact me overnight': Tongan internationals eye up place in 2022 Moana Pasifika squad
Two Tongan internationals have already indicated their interest in playing for Moana Pasifika just days after it was announced the…
How could the All Blacks midfield look without the injured Jack Goodhue?
With Crusaders star Jack Goodhue ruled out for the rest of the year due to a knee injury, here's what the All Blacks midfield may …
'The best hooker in the competition': Hurricanes and All Blacks stars back TJ Perenara's potential NRL move
A number of TJ Perenara's Hurricanes and All Blacks teammates have backed the halfback's potential move to the NRL.
The three reasons why a Wallabies legend believes TJ Perenara would be a success in the NRL
TJ Perenara has been backed by a Wallabies legend to make a successful transition to rugby league following a shock report that th…
2021 Lions tour: Who Warren Gatland will pick versus who he should pick
With the countdown on to the May 6 announcement of the 2021 Lions squad, RugbyPass picks its squad and the one Warren Gatland migh…
Training in sunglasses, golf simulators, casino nights and a fascination with The Inbetweeners - Gatland and O'Connell trade Lions stories
Lions coach Warren Gatland and 2009 skipper Paul O'Connell were guests this week on a revealing new tour show hosted by David Flat…
Potential Springboks given 'reality check' after 500 days out of camp
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has given his potential Springboks prospect a 'reality check' as the British and Irish Lion…
Ian Cameron
15 Apr, 11:54
Barbarians announce their return to action following last October's infamous cancellation versus England
Thirteen Barbarians players - including ex-England skipper Chris Robshaw - faced RFU misconduct charges after last October's cance…
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 25: From Sydney to Paris... via Coventry, Kurtley Beale talks Champions Cup, the Lions and that infamous 2013 Test series slip
We are joined on RugbyPass Offload - Episode 25 by legendary Wallabies back Kurtley Beale to chat about his career from Sydney to …
Bath the latest Premiership club to answer Gatland's Lions selection threat
Warren Gatland ignited a firestorm with his Lions selection threat and Bath have become the latest Premiership club to answer back…
Liam Heagney
15 Apr, 9:04
All Blacks star poised for shock NRL switch?
All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara could be saddling up for a switch to the NRL, according to reports from New Zealand.
'The choker label, it was a tough one to sit with me for 12 months until I guess the World Cup': Stephen Donald opens up on how that one kick changed his life
Stephen Donald, otherwise known as ‘” Beaver”, may have had one of the most turbulent careers in the history of All Blacks r…
Hamish Watson has spoken about Lions selection hopes following his award-winning Six Nations campaign
Scotland back row star Hamish Watson has been talking about his Lions tour selection chances following a stellar Six Nations campa…
Liam Heagney
14 Apr, 17:12
Lions player release threat draws response from Exeter's Rob Baxter
Warren Gatland has seemingly ignited a firestorm regarding Premiership player release for the Lions and Exeter have taken issue ov…
Premiership officials furious over Gatland's Lions threat to English-based players
Lions boss Warren Gatland has seemingly stirred a hornet's nest with the timing of his threat over players at England's Premiershi…
Chris Jones
14 Apr, 15:43
'An under-appreciated gem': The online reaction to Tandy making the Lions three years after Ospreys sacking
Steve Tandy was a surprise choice as a Lions tour assistant but his appointment has been warmly received by fans and pundits onlin…
Josh Raisey
14 Apr, 10:55
Pair of Springboks fly to France to finish out the season in Top 14 while Bulls bring back flanker known as 'Sheep'
Two players capped by the Springboks - including Elton Jantjies - have taken up short-term Top 14 deals but it isn't all one-way t…
'It's probably not like it was 12 months ago where some would have been the first names on the sheet': Gatland fires England warning
Lions boss Warren Gatland has been speaking about poor England form, Saracens players and why there is still no tour resolution wi…
'We discussed 57 players. The door is never closed and it is going to be interesting': Where the Lions are with selection
Warren Gatland and his new Lions staff - including Scotland boss Gregor Townsend - have held the first selection meeting ahead of …
Former Sunwolves star returns home to Australia as he aims for Wallabies selection
A former Sunwolves star has signed a two-year deal with the Waratahs as he aims to stake a claim in Dave Rennie's Wallabies squad.
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua confirmed to join revamped Super Rugby competition in 2022
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua have been granted conditional licences to join a planned new professional competition next ye…
Online Editors
14 Apr, 3:17
Japan name 21 uncapped players in 52-man training squad ahead of British and Irish Lions test
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has named his first squad since the 2019 World Cup ahead of the nation's historic clash with the Bri…
'Runs on the board aren't going to matter as much': Why the Springboks squad for the Lions is wide open for South African players
The late changes to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff ahead have been the talking points of the Lions tour this week, but t…
Young Australian trio close to completing allegiance switch after being named in Japan squad
Australian trio Dylan Riley, Jack Cornelsen and Ben Gunter are a step closer to donning the colours of Japan after being named in …
Second row injury jinx strikes the Springboks again as Eben Etzebeth becomes their latest lock to be ruled out for 'many weeks'
Injuries have hit the top Springboks locks since their World Cup win and Eben Etzebeth has now joined de Jager and Snyman on the s…
Chris Jones
13 Apr, 15:50
Wasps address speculation linking Martin Gleeson to England and rumours concerning fellow assistants Everard and Munster target Costello
There have been rumours swirling around about Lee Blackett's staff at Wasps, including speculation that Martin Gleeson is wanted b…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr, 14:48
'It's nothing to do with do I feel like I need an English coach?'
Warren Gatland has a Celtic-looking 2021 Lions staff, selecting none of Eddie Jones' assistants or a coach who is an England nativ…
'The Brave and the Bald': Social media flooded with comments on the lack of hair amongst Gatland's Lions coaching staff
The assistant coaches that Warren Gatland has chosen for the Lions tour of South Africa definitely won't be known as the Hair Bear…
Josh Raisey
13 Apr, 13:11
'It was last Wednesday week when I had a call': Steve Tandy on his whirlwind Lions appointment
Steve Tandy never knew he was on Warren Gatland's Lions staff radar for South Africa until a recent call from out of the blue.
A Scot and three Welshmen: A look at Warren Gatland's 2021 Lions coaching staff
With 2017 Lions staff Howley, Borthwick, Rowntree and Farrell all unavailable, Gatland has chosen Townsend, McBryde and Tandy to t…
Warren Gatland names his four Lions tour assistants
It was November when Warren Gatland was initially due to name his Lions assistants but the announcement was pushed back until now.…
Liam Heagney
13 Apr, 8:37
New eligibility laws could prevent Folau Fakatava from playing for the All Blacks upon return from injury
Folau Fakatava's ACL injury suffered in the Highlanders' loss to the Chiefs was a blow to the in-form halfback, but it could have …
Tom Vinicombe
13 Apr, 4:59
David Havili's form in the Crusaders midfield has made him impossible for Ian Foster to ignore
David Havili has been banging on the All Blacks door for a few years now. Ironically, it could be that his move away from his favo…
Tom Vinicombe
13 Apr, 3:58
Sir John Kirwan calls for Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick to be benched by All Blacks and urges NZR not to re-sign TJ Perenara
Sir John Kirwan believes Beauden Barrett and Brodie Retallick should be benched by the All Blacks later this year, and that NZR sh…
Some major All Blacks selections still remain a mystery ahead of the test season.
Patrick McKendry
12 Apr, 21:27
Leinster announce signing of Crusaders prop Michael Alaalatoa
The tighthead has played 89 times for the Crusaders and won three Super Rugby titles as well as last year's Super Rugby Aotearoa c…
Ciarán Kennedy
12 Apr, 19:02
All Blacks captain Sam Cane uses pectoral surgery to 'tie up a few loose ends'
The flanker could be out of action for half a year after picking up the injury to his right pectoral in a win over the Blues on Ma…
Josh Raisey
12 Apr, 10:39
Former Scotland scrum coach and Italy international Massimo Cuttitta dies aged 54
Cuttitta lined out for Italy 70 times between 1990 and 2000 and also captained the Azzurri on 22 occasions.
Hamish Watson 'too light for the Springboks' theory by Stephen Jones obliterated by Scottish fans and pundits like
His form has rightly put the 29-year-old into the debate over British & Irish Lions selection for the upcoming tour of South Afric…
Online Editors
12 Apr, 0:12
New Zealand's rugby clubs are struggling - but aren't expecting a large piece of the Silver Lake pie.
Michael Pulman
11 Apr, 23:01
Springboks' Lions prep in disarray after Sharks CEO suggests 'Rainbow Cup will be cancelled'
The Springboks will likely have to go back to the drawing board to reassess their preparations for the British and Irish Lions ser…
Ian Cameron
11 Apr, 11:08
Chris Robshaw picks his British and Irish Lions XV
Chris Robshaw has picked his starting XV for the first Test of the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
'I had an interesting start to my life with Eddie. During the World Cup he publicly slated me'
England head coach Eddie Jones has been called “the best man manager I’ve ever worked with,” by former captain Chris Robshaw…
Owen Farrell cut from Sam Warburton's latest Lions XV
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton has picked Johnny Sexton ahead of Owen Farrell to start at fly-half in his …
Josh Raisey
09 Apr, 13:37
Five potential big name casualties in a 36-man Lions squad
Warren Gatland opted for a 41-man British and Irish Lions squad to travel to New Zealand in 2017, but is going for a slimline 36-m…
All Blacks star re-commits to Highlanders by signing contract extension through to next World Cup
All Blacks and Highlanders star Shannon Frizell has signed a contract extension in a deal that will see him stay in New Zealand un…
Why the All Blacks No 10 jersey is Beauden Barrett's for the taking when he returns from Japan
Two Super Rugby stars believe Beauden Barrett will return to New Zealand in top form with an eye on the No 10 jersey after his sti…
PRPW picks theoretical Fiji, Samoa and Tonga XV teams based on heritage
As Pacific Rugby Players Welfare strive to change World Rugby’s eligibility rules, they recently shared what the Fiji, Samoa and…
Josh Raisey
08 Apr, 13:17
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 24: Robshaw and Roberts on Las Vegas, Lions, World Cup fallout, Eddie Jones and Six Nations
Joining us all the way from Las Vegas for RugbyPass Offload - Episode 24 is former England captain Chris Robshaw ahead of his MLR …
'The fans want him to play' - Lobby ramp up effort to get Israel Folau back playing
A petition to get Israel Folau back into the NRL has received over 13,000 signatures this week, helped by a full-page ad taken out…
Ian Cameron
08 Apr, 10:01
Row over the Gatland Lions recce in Guernsey continues to rumble
It was over the Easter weekend when Lions boss Warren Gatland visited the Channel Island of Guernsey checking rugby and hotel faci…
Bernard Laporte has named ex-Springboks enforcer as the greatest player he ever coached
French rugby president Bernard Laporte has reflected on his coaching career and singled out ex-Springboks enforcer Bakkies Botha f…
Josh Raisey
07 Apr, 17:33
'When I went on the last one it was only for ten days': Finn Russell talks Lions, Racing and much more on latest Le French Rugby pod
With a post-Six Nations ban to serve, Lions hopeful Finn Russell has been making use of his time with an appearance on Le French R…
Josh Raisey
07 Apr, 17:18
Sale issue de Jager injury update following training ground setback
World Cup winner Lood de Jager had been having a hard time with injury and Sale have given an update on the lock's latest setback.…
Liam Heagney
07 Apr, 8:55
Ex-All Black sceptical of Folau Fakatava's inclusion in national squad ahead of long-serving veterans
An ex-All Black says Folau Fakatava may have to undergo an apprentice scheme before earning selection into Ian Foster's squad.
Chiefs first for fit-again Lachlan Boshier but could he fill Sam Cane's spot in the All Blacks?
While the Chiefs may have lost Sam Cane for the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, the return of one of last year's sta…
Tom Vinicombe
07 Apr, 2:41
Super Rugby stars weigh in on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain
A pair of Super Rugby stars have weighed in on the debate on who should fill in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain over the coming…
'He's got so much more to give in that All Blacks jersey': Why Ngani Laumape's rumoured move to France is hopefully nothing more
Reports out of France earlier this week suggested that All Blacks and Hurricanes midfielder Ngani Laumape could be on the verge of…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Apr, 23:33
'That is what differentiates him': Brian O'Driscoll has singled out what makes Antoine Dupont a rugby superstar up there with football's Messi
Brian O'Driscoll was left wowed by Antoine Dupont after seeing the France scrum-half in person last Saturday in the Toulouse win o…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 18:28
Munster provide an update on the extent of the injury suffered by potential Lions pick Tadhg Beirne
Tadhg Beirne has been tipped by many pundits and fans to be a Lions starter but the Munster forward was injured last Saturday vers…
Springboks kick-off Lions preparations with three days of 'alignment' activities in Gauteng
Rassie Erasmus has explained that with less than 90 days remaining before the arrival of the Lions, the Springboks must make every…
'A smack in the mouth': Warren Gatland's Lions tour recce to Guernsey wasn't universally popular with locals
Despite tight quarantine restrictions on Guernsey, Lions boss Warren Gatland carried out an Easter inspection of rugby and hotel f…
Liam Heagney
06 Apr, 11:30
Whale rescue sees retired World Cup winner Ali Williams make Easter headlines
Ex-All Blacks forward Ali Williams was returning by helicopter from the Bay of Islands when a stranded whale was spotted Easter Mo…
Veteran lock shocked by re-call into Wallabies camp after eight-year absence
Western Force lock Sitaleki Timani says it was a big surprise to be brought back into the Wallabies frame, and he's aiming to make…
Fears over future of Wallabies as young trio switch allegiance to Japan
An ex-Australian U20 representative has become the third Australian-raised player to declare their allegiance to the Brave Blossom…
'We're more than happy to have him': Tonga coach opens the door for Israel Folau to make rugby comeback
Tonga coach Toutai Kefu has revealed ex-Wallabies star Israel Folau is interested in returning to union to play for the Pacific Is…
All Black captains don't lecture people on social media or journalists on what they should be reporting on
You put Savea at 7, you make him captain and very quickly Cane’s absence ceases to be a major concern. Frankly, it’s the opens…
Hamish Bidwell
05 Apr, 21:06
An improbable All Blacks jersey sponsor has emerged as NZR look to plug financial hole
As New Zealand Rugby look to cash in on a controversial private equity deal, an unlikely potential All Blacks jersey sponsor has e…
Ian Cameron
05 Apr, 10:48
Freak training ground injury leaves Lood de Jager in race against time to face Lions - reports
World Cup-winning Springbok lock Lood de Jager is in a race against time to be fit for the visit by the British and Irish Lions.
Mamukashvili given lengthy ban for Rugby Europe red card incident
Georgian hooker Shalva Mamukashvili has been given a hefty ban for an act of foul play that left a Romanian international removed …
Ian Cameron
04 Apr, 10:04
'It's important to remember there isn't any horrible intent': England's Tom Curry on rugby's current card frenzy
Yellow cards have been a major issue this season for ambitious Sale and England back row Tom Curry has given his verdict on the pr…
Watch: Resurfaced footage of the 2016 All Blacks shows just how powerful Steve Hansen's side used to be
The 2016 All Blacks were a remarkably underrated side that went on to produce a record amount of points in a test season, but only…
'If you want to have a go, let's go': Faf de Klerk's message for the big boys of world rugby
Despite being small in stature, South Africa scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is not one to back down from a challenge.
Why Sam Cane's injury could be a blessing in disguise for the All Blacks
Sam Cane won't feature again in Super Rugby Aotearoa this year and while he'll prove difficult for the Chiefs to replace, it's his…
Tom Vinicombe
04 Apr, 0:32
Injured England flanker Jack Willis has issued an update on how long he will be out of the game
England flanker Jack Willis is filming a documentary of his injury recovery and he has given an update on when he expects to play …
Liam Heagney
03 Apr, 10:42
'You get to a stage in life - as I did - when you don't know if you deserve your spot': Ex-Lions forward backs Jones as tour skipper
The battle for second row tour spots intensified during the Six Nations but an ex-Lions forward says Alun Wyn Jones must travel as…
Ardie Savea opens up on possibility of filling in for Sam Cane as All Blacks captain
Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has remained coy about the possibility of replacing Sam Cane as All Blacks skipper over the coming …
'It's liable to change at the drop of a sixpence': Jason Leonard on Lions tour uncertainty
The Lions insisted last month their tour would go ahead as planned in South Africa but chairman Jason Leonard admits there are no …
'I hope that we can get back to that': Springbok and ex-All Black wants to see South African sides return to Super Rugby
A former All Black and current Springbok hope Super Rugby hasn't seen the last of South Africa's involvement in the competition.
'That's not going to suit Finn, a bloke that is just going to kick the nuts off the ball': Surprise Lions XV calls as RugbyPass Offload co-hosts agree on only nine picks
RugbyPass Offload co-host Ryan Wilson has clashed with Mike Phillips over whether Finn Russell should start for the Lions.
Liam Heagney
01 Apr, 15:09
Lions shock: Finn Russell to use sevens loophole to change international allegiance and boost tour selection chances
Scotland out-half Finn Russell is seeking to change country allegiance to improve his chances of Lions tour selection to South Afr…
All Blacks captain Sam Cane facing surgery, long stint on the sidelines following pectoral injury
Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane is to miss the remainder of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season and undergo surgery after suffering a pecto…
Online Editors
01 Apr, 3:08
'It's a line in the sand': Warning to dropped Wallabies hooker
Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has encouraged the NSW Waratahs to have faith in Australian talent in their search for a new coach.
'What concerned me was the 'dumbing down' of Australian rugby. For a long time, Australian rugby was the most innovative on the planet'
Yet there is another Wayne Smith in rugby, arguably the doyen of Australian Rugby journalism for the past several decades, and he …
Nick Turnbull
01 Apr, 1:10
Stuart Lancaster has commented on the pressure his England successor Eddie Jones is now currently under
Stuart Lancaster knows what it is like when the media in England ramp up the pressure and he has reflected on the Eddie Jones situ…
Liam Heagney
31 Mar, 17:08
'Robust plans in place': Springboks make case for return of fans ahead of Lions tour
If discussions go well it would increase the hope that the Lions series versus the Springboks won't be played behind closed doors.…
Picking an All Blacks squad at the halfway point of Super Rugby Aotearoa
Which players have impressed enough to register themselves on the All Blacks' selection radar at the halfway stage of Super Rugby …
How New Zealand Rugby's deal with Silver Lake could impact Scott Robertson's future
Crusaders boss Scott Robertson has responded to speculation linking his name to the England head coach role as he weighs up his fu…
Alex McLeod
30 Mar, 23:46
New Zealand Rugby looking to stage Rugby Championship as South Africa ruled out as hosts
New Zealand are looking to co-host this year's Rugby Championship with a southern hemisphere partner, but South Africa have ruled …
'I had him and scrubbed him out': Shock Lions XV calls as Rugby Pod co-hosts agree on only nine picks
With the 2021 Six Nations over and Wales crowned champions, Rugby Pod co-hosts Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton have picked their Lions…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 18:15
Former All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa has his say on speculation linking him and Charles Piutau to Tonga switch
There has been much speculation about whether former All Blacks pair Malakai Fekitoa and Charles Piutau can qualify to play for To…
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 17:51
Munster confirm that a one-cap Springboks player will replace the retiring CJ Stander
Munster have worked quickly to decide who they want to replace the retiring CJ Stander and they have signed Jason Jenkins from Top…
World Rugby to trial eye-tracking technology to help detect concussions
World Rugby have picked up on studies that have found eye movement, or oculomotor function, is altered at the time a concussion is…
Fans' poll picks Lions Test team featuring 5 English, 4 Welsh, 3 Irish and 3 Scottish while Billy Vunipola doesn't even make the plane
A Lions app has been taking votes on the squad for the July tour and the collated information doesn't make good reading for Billy …
Liam Heagney
30 Mar, 9:26
'Would you put 1 million pounds at risk?': Tonga Rugby Union chief executive casts doubt over Charles Piutau switch
Tonga Rugby Union chief executive Peter Harding has cast doubt over the feasibility of Charles Piutau's potential switch of intern…
'We seem to have become robotic': Former All Blacks coach hits out at current state of rugby in New Zealand
Former All Blacks coach Wayne Smith has hit out at the current state of rugby in New Zealand, labelling the way in which Kiwi team…
Hard to fathom the protests of All Blacks who are happily bankrupting their governing body
What’s not in dispute is that NZR cannot continue to pay its mammoth player wage bill and that alternative revenue streams are r…
Hamish Bidwell
30 Mar, 2:39
Barrett or McKenzie?: Super Rugby stars weigh in on who should start at fullback for the All Blacks
Two top Super Rugby figures have weighed in on whether Damian McKenzie or Jordie Barrett should start at fullback for the All Blac…
Vern Cotter believes Super Rugby boost will help keep Fiji talent at home
World Rugby has committed to helping fund two Pacific Islands teams in Super Rugby for an initial three-year period.
Chris Jones
29 Mar, 17:11
Ian McKinley announces retirement at 31 after 'unconventional career'
McKinley previously retired from the game at the age of just 21 after suffering an injury which saw him lose sight in one eye.
Ciarán Kennedy
29 Mar, 11:45
The Waratahs need Michael Cheika more than ever - but what cost would his return have on Australian rugby?
It's been six years since Michael Cheika last took charge of the Waratahs, but could be the man to bring glory back to New South W…
Nick Turnbull
29 Mar, 5:28
'I wasn't expecting it': Wallabies rookie opens up on shock inclusion in Dave Rennie's squad
Melbourne Rebels lock Josh Kemeny says he was "over the moon" about his selection in Dave Rennie's 40-man Wallabies training squad…
Sir Clive Woodward's glowing endorsement for the Kiwi he believes should replace Eddie Jones
Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward has endorsed a New Zealand coach as a potential successor to Eddie Jones in the Engli…
The winners and losers from the first Wallabies squad of 2021
Dave Rennie has named his first Wallabies squad of 2021, which includes 14-uncapped players from the group of 40.
Dave Rennie names 40 in his first Wallaby squad of 2021
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has confirmed the 40-man squad ahead of next month’s three-day camp on the Gold Coast.
Online Editors
28 Mar, 4:07
'We we will not grant approval' - Players' union pen shock letter to NZR over multi-million dollar equity sale
The organisation representing New Zealand's professional rugby players have sent an explosive letter kiboshing a proposed 15 per c…
Ian Cameron
27 Mar, 11:15
10 Lions possibles that could yet make Warren Gatland's plane to SA
Warren Gatland will have a core group of players that are guaranteed to make his British and Irish Lions squad later this year.
France face potential World Ranking slide if they lose in Paris
It's not just the Guinness Six Nations on the line tonight in Paris, as the home side could surrender third place in the World Rug…
Forgotten All Blacks hooker set for long-awaited return from injury via Chiefs development side
Nathan Harris will continue his injury comeback on Saturday by playing for the Chiefs Development to face the Blues Development.
'Tough day at the office' - 39-year-old Gavin Henson played most of his league debut with a broken finger
Former Grand Slam winner Gavin Henson has said he will get 'more and more confident with each game,' after dislocating his finger …
Josh Raisey
25 Mar, 19:17
Jack Nowell defends underfire Ellis Genge, after Stephen Jones brands prop 'incredibly overrated'
Jack Nowell has defended his England teammate Ellis Genge amid criticism the prop has faced after the loss to Ireland at the weeke…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar, 15:51
'It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Gats picks him ahead of Billy for the Lions'
Former British and Irish Lions centre Jamie Roberts has backed Exeter Chiefs No.8 Sam Simmonds to be a shock call-up for the tour …
Ian Cameron
25 Mar, 13:57
France Rugby social media team go on offensive ahead of Scotland match
Ahead of France’s Guinness Six Nations decider against Scotland in Paris on Friday, their social media team have been on the off…
Josh Raisey
25 Mar, 11:54
Coaching staff, but not Jones, should face England chop - Monye
Ugo Monye has backed England head coach Eddie Jones, saying he is the “right man” amid speculation over his future.
Josh Raisey
25 Mar, 11:38
New Zealand look for Super inspiration for U20s
New Zealand hope a domestic Super Rugby-style tournament for the country's top youth players will pave the way to internationals.
Former All Black Richie McCaw's surprising new performing gig a complete '180' from his rugby career
Former All Black Richie McCaw hasn't been quiet in his post-rugby years, with the inspiration captain known for his pursuit of adv…
'He's too good to be sitting at third': Ex-Blues star calls on forgotten All Blacks hopeful to move away from Hurricanes
An ex-Blues star has called on Ricky Riccitelli to move away from the Wellington franchise to help revive his All Blacks aspiratio…
Alex McLeod
23 Mar, 23:31
Lions statement: 'The board's intended position is for the tour to go ahead as scheduled in South Africa in 2021'
After months of speculation, the Lions have finally gone public with what they intend to do with their South Africa tour plans.
'Brutally honest analysis': How the RFU say they will review England's misfire under Eddie Jones
The RFU have been speaking about the approach they will take with review of how England and Eddie Jones misfired in the 2021 Six N…
The RFU have had their say on where the Lions tour will likely be held in July
With the Lions expected to officially confirm their South Africa tour plans this week, the RFU have gone public early with its say…
Another speculative twist has emerged about the Lions 48 hours before official announcement is due
It's been a speculative few months for the Lions and a decision on their 2021 South Africa tour is apparently due in the next 48 h…
What Rob Baxter really feels about England boss Eddie Jones and his treatment of the snubbed Sam Simmonds
Exeter boss Rob Baxter was diplomatic last month when asked about Sam Simmonds for England but he has now opened up further on the…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar, 13:01
'This year it hasn't gone so well and there is massive scrutiny': Rob Baxter on speculation he will replace Eddie Jones as England coach
The capitulation by England in the 2021 Six Nations has prompted many calls for Exeter boss Rob Baxter to now replace Eddie Jones.…
Liam Heagney
23 Mar, 11:25
'For Richie, there's a specific game plan that works': Why the All Blacks haven't seen the best of Richie Mo'unga
Despite his impressive showings for the Crusaders, Richie Mo'unga has never replicated that form at test rugby level. Could a chan…
Tom Vinicombe
23 Mar, 3:33
Japan star Kazuki Himeno in line for Highlanders debut as one of three returning players this weekend
Japan's World Cup star Kazuki Himeno is in line to make his long-awaited Highlanders debut this weekend after being given the all-…
What Richie Mo'unga's critics don't understand about his form with the All Blacks
It’s intriguing that, no matter how well Richie Mo’unga plays in Super Rugby, he has a legion of critics who do not rate his w…
Campbell Burnes
23 Mar, 1:27
'You can be an All Black': The message from Jamie Joseph that helped define Aaron Smith's career
Aaron Smith has lifted the lid on how Jamie Joseph helped inspire him to become one of the greatest halfbacks of all-time in the e…
Alex McLeod
22 Mar, 21:32
Dan Scarbrough joins legal case after being diagnosed with early onset dementia
Former England international Dan Scarbrough has joined the landmark legal case against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and W…
Predicting the full 41-man 2021 British and Irish Lions squad
Warren Gatland will now have a fairly good idea of who is going to be in his British and Irish Lions squad this summer, wherever t…
Josh Raisey
22 Mar, 18:03
Confirmed: France star Gael Fickou is leaving Stade Francais to join Top14 rivals
The 26-year-old has been capped 61 times by France since making his debut in 2013.
Former All Blacks and Wallabies stars shine in opening round of Major League Rugby
A number of former All Blacks and Wallabies kicked their Major League Rugby campaigns off with victories across the United States …
Just one Irishman and two Scots make Clive Woodward's Lions XV
World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward has gone heavy on England and Wales players in his latest British and Irish Lions XV, with …
Ian Cameron
21 Mar, 10:58
Position by position: The Lions places on the line this weekend
It is not just Wales who go into this weekend of the Guinness Six Nations with a lot to play for as there are British and Irish Li…
All Blacks, Wallabies and England stars named to start in opening weekend of Major League Rugby
A host of foreign stars will grace Major League Rugby in the competition's opening round of action this weekend.
All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke provides update on Tokyo Olympics aspirations
All Blacks and Blues wing Caleb Clarke has lifted the lid on his aspirations of playing at this year's Tokyo Olympics.
Former England cross-code convert Sam Burgess's intimidation conviction appeal upheld
Former England midfielder Sam Burgess's conviction for intimidating his father-in-law has been quashed after a judge said there wa…
Rugby history to be made as Israel and UAE to play first game
Israel and the United Arab Emirates' first meeting on a sporting field will be a rugby union match, it has been revealed.
Ian Cameron
18 Mar, 15:00
'I'd be absolutely fuming' - England fans irate at lastest selection snub for Paolo Odogwu
England have named their squad for their final match of the Guinness Six Nations against Ireland on Saturday, and there is a lot o…
Josh Raisey
18 Mar, 12:33
'I'm excited by his vision': Alan Gilpin becomes new World Rugby CEO
With the long-serving Brett Gosper having switched sports and moved to NFL, World Rugby have confirmed their new CEO is Alan Gilpi…
'That's something we haven't seen from the French in awhile': What made these Kiwi players take notice of the power growing in Six Nations rugby
Despite falling short against England at Twickenham, France's second impressive Six Nations campaign has reaffirmed their status a…
Five uncapped prospects putting their hands up for a Wallabies debut
But from all the Australian Super Rugby we’ve seen so far this year, there are a number of internationally uncapped prospects wh…
Ofa Tuungafasi becomes the first All Blacks to re-sign with NZR beyond the 2023 World Cup
All Blacks and Blues prop Ofa Tuungafasi has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues, it was announced on Wedn…
Online Editors
17 Mar, 5:50
'Makes a mockery of the game': Dan Leo tweets explosive reaction to Stander's retirement
The shock announcement on Tuesday that Ireland back row CJ Stander is to quit playing prompted an explosive reaction from Dan Leo.…
Josh Raisey
16 Mar, 15:55
'He's hungry to make a statement': How Rieko Ioane can lock down the All Blacks No 13 jersey
Blues star Rieko Ioane is beginning to state his case to claim the All Blacks' No 13 jersey after an impressive start to Super Rug…
NFL star and three-time Super Bowl winner re-joins USA Sevens side ahead of Tokyo Olympics
An NFL star and 2016 Rio Olympian has re-joined the USA Sevens side following a five-year absence from rugby ahead of this year's …
Online Editors
15 Mar, 22:53
Ireland suffer two major injury blows ahead of England clash
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named an updated squad ahead of Saturday's round five meeting with England in Dublin.
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Mar, 16:40
Former Ireland coach pinpoints Farrell's 'smartest decision' yet
Former Ireland head coach Eddie O’Sullivan has described Andy Farrell’s decision to bring Paul O’Connell into his coaching t…
Josh Raisey
15 Mar, 13:27
Lions legend believes Tom Curry will beat Hamish Watson to No.7 spot
Peter Winterbottom feels the England flanker can play a major role for the British and Irish Lions this summer.
Chris Jones
15 Mar, 11:18
'F*** you, I'm going to get you' - Sam Burgess given appeal date
Sam Burgess will head to Goulburn next week as he appeals a court's finding that he intimidated his then wife's father.
The ex-NZ age-grade star who went from working in a chicken factory to developing one of Europe's top youth academies
After showing plenty of promise as an age-grade star in New Zealand, Kieran Manawatu found himself working in a dead-end job with …
Brodie Retallick continues try-scoring spree as All Blacks and Wallabies star in Top League
Brodie Retallick has continued his rich vein of form in the Japanese Top League as All Blacks and Wallabies stars shine across the…
'I'd have that boy in my starting Lions Test team' - Welsh wing icon tips Rees-Zammit for Lions
Welsh wunderkind Louis Rees-Zammit has been tipped by Wales legend Shane Williams for a starting berth on the British and Irish Li…
Eddie Jones' 'captain's challenge' comments have confused everyone
England head coach Eddie Jones' 'captain's challenge' comments after the England France Six Nations game have confused everyone.
Ian Cameron
13 Mar, 19:57
Highlanders to unleash Japanese star Kazuki Himeno against Crusaders reserve side
Japan star Kazuki Himeno will get his first taste of action in Highlanders colours this weekend, but his Super Rugby Aotearoa debu…
Alex McLeod
12 Mar, 23:27
George Kruis: 'I had a conversation with Warren before I left. I believe he's keeping an open mind'
George Kruis may have ruled himself out of England contention by moving to Japan but he is aiming to convince Warren Gatland...
Sonny Bill Williams announced as next headline name in dual-code Australian commentary lineup
Sonny Bill Williams has been confirmed as the next headline name to join Channel Nine's and streaming service Stan Sport's all-sta…
'When someone enters into your sport... and changes the way things are seen and done'
Players from across the game have been paying tribute to former All Black Sonny Bill Williams after he announced his retirement fr…
Josh Raisey
11 Mar, 13:52
'I can't believe they actually released this' - Owen Farrell tackle practice footage sparks debate
Owen Farrell’s tackle technique has been in the spotlight again after footage was released of England’s training camp this wee…
Josh Raisey
11 Mar, 13:09
'One of the best to do it' - Lions centre praises Sonny Bill Williams
A former Lions centre has hailed Sonny Bill Williams as “one of the best to do it at number 12” after the All Black announced …
Josh Raisey
11 Mar, 12:19
The 'Still Playing Today' 2007 Rugby World Cup XV
Dan Carter's recent retirement from playing has further reduced the number of players from World Cup 2007 still playing profession…
Josh Raisey
10 Mar, 19:11
4-year anti-doping ban for England grassroots player
A grassroots player in England was charged by the RFU with two violations and ultimately given a four-year anti-doping ban.
Johnny Sexton on why a strong Ireland finish can still enhance his team's Lions chances
February results weren't great for Ireland in terms of players such as Johnny Sexton enhancing their chances of Lions tour selecti…
'I'd love to play for Samoa': Highlanders star reveals test ambitions as Kazuki Himeno's debut delayed
A Highlanders star has revealed he is harbouring ambitions to play for Samoa if his All Blacks dream fails to come to fruition.
Sonny Bill Williams confirms retirement from both rugby codes as he prepares for next career move
Former All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams has confirmed his retirement from both rugby union and rugby league as he prepare…
Wallabies star opens up on his 'hard decision' to leave Australia to replace Springboks great in French Top 14
Starting French language lessons have made it tough for Brandon Paenga-Amosa not to focus on his impending Australian rugby depar…
Super League signing Kyle Eastmond posts farewell message about his near 10-year stint in rugby union
It was last weekend when ex-England midfielder Kyle Eastmond confirmed his time was up in union as he was returning to the Super L…
Josh Raisey
09 Mar, 18:18
Wales' Shane Lewis-Hughes ruled out for the rest of the season
Shane Lewis-Hughes made a Test debut with Wales in October but the back row's season has now been cut short due to injury.
'You've got to consider him': Why Julian Savea could be in line for an All Blacks re-call
A former All Black believes Hurricanes wing Julian Savea has put himself back in line for a national re-call, four years after his…
Former Wallabies veteran comes out of retirement to join new Major League Rugby side
Major League Rugby's newest side have pulled off a major coup by signing a former Wallabies playmaker just two weeks out from the …
Online Editors
08 Mar, 22:26
The household name Lions tour omission being predicted by bookmakers
Bookmakers Betfair have 30 players odds-on to make the British and Irish Lions squad this summer, but Ireland captain Jonathan Sex…
Josh Raisey
08 Mar, 17:53
The IRFU tie down another one of their centrally contracted stars
Wing Keith Earls has signed a one-year contract extension with the union, which will keep him at Munster until 2022.
Ciarán Kennedy
08 Mar, 15:25
Best of the rest: Picking an 'England Form XV'
Eddie Jones’ England selection is under more scrutiny than it ever has been this Guinness Six Nations.
Josh Raisey
08 Mar, 14:49
England Rugby and Premiership ditch Randox for new firm after Bath testing debacle
The RFU and Premiership Rugby appear to be ending their relationship with Randox Health, the testing company that was responsible …
Ian Cameron
08 Mar, 11:45
England 'tough spell' won't see Jones select players he deems not 'ready to play'
The head coach says players are conceding penalties by trying too hard.
Lions series in the UK still missing vital part of the financial jigsaw
British and Irish Lions chiefs have also denied they have already been assured of government money to underwrite a 'home' series.
Chris Jones
08 Mar, 10:00
'No-one forced me to play. I was looked after well and the medics took the decisions they did with the best intentions'
Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Andrew Sheridan says rugby union must find a balance as it bids to reduce the numb…
Ian Cameron
07 Mar, 19:05
Injury blow for France as Villiere ruled out of Six Nations
France wing Gabin Villière has been ruled out of the rest of the Guinness Six Nations through injury, Toulon have confirmed.
Ian Cameron
07 Mar, 14:27
Eddie Jones to cull 30 per cent of England squad by 2023
Eddie Jones has been criticised for not blooding new talent in the Six Nations championship and his stance looks even more confusi…
Chris Jones
07 Mar, 13:40
21 rugby players who were told they were too small to make it in professional rugby
The World Cup-winning Cheslin Kolbe recently tweeted how he was written off as a rugby player for being too small but he isn't alo…
Josh Raisey
07 Mar, 10:16
Ireland second row Baird is clocking outrageous metre per second speeds at Leinster
Ireland and Leinster second row Ryan Baird is clocking some phenomenal numbers in training, according to reports coming out of Ire…
Ian Cameron
06 Mar, 11:56
British and Irish Lions make decision on Rugby Australia's offer to host 2021 tour
The British and Irish Lions have come to a decision regarding Rugby Australia's audacious bid to host the 2021 test series against…
Grassroots rugby in England set to return in March
Grassroots rugby in England is set to return this month, the RFU have revealed today.
'This isn't sour grapes' - Healey says Biggar cajoled ref and says he'd have walked off pitch
Despite six days having passed, former England utility back Austin Healey is clearly still fuming after England's upset Guinness S…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar, 11:50
Old footage surfaces showing Owen Farrell pulling off same move as Dan Biggar
Old footage has surfaced that shows Owen Farrell doing exactly the same crossfield kick as Dan Biggar when the opposition team wer…
Ian Cameron
05 Mar, 10:45
'Drive for success as strong as ever': Ireland's Cian Healy signs new one-year IRFU deal
Cian Healy, the most capped Ireland prop, is the latest long-serving player to recently agree to contract extension terms with the…
Liam Heagney
05 Mar, 10:40
Ex-All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams drops a big hint on Twitter over his next career move
It's 16 months since Sonny Bill Williams last played for the All Blacks and he appears to have announced his next career move on T…
Josh Raisey
04 Mar, 16:34
Ireland boss Farrell the latest to comment on possibly working with the 2021 Lions
It was last October, when doing his last major Lions media session, that Warren Gatland suggested Andy Farrell could be involved o…
'A huge privilege': Peter O'Mahony signs IRFU contract extension 25 days after his Ireland red card
Suspended Ireland forward Peter O'Mahony has put his stint on the sidelines to good use by finalising a contract extension with th…
Liam Heagney
04 Mar, 11:05
Steve Borthwick in contention for Lions coaching role
Former England captain thought to be on Lions’ coaching wanted list.
Courtney Lawes' Lions tour hopes massively dented as surgery needed to fix Six Nations injury
Veteran England forward Courtney Lawes faces a race against time to be fit for the Lions following his training ground misfortune …
Liam Heagney
03 Mar, 16:46
Kieran Read and Michael Hooper call for Japanese involvement in international competitions
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper and ex-All Blacks skipper Kieran Read both want to see Japan play more international tests.
World Rugby make 'difficult decision' to shelve 2021 World Cup
There were high hopes that next September's Women's World Cup finals in New Zealand wouldn't be affected by the pandemic.
Ireland skipper Sexton signs new IRFU deal
Veteran Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton hinted last week that a new deal was nearly done... that paperwork has now been signed off.
The identity of the Springboks' pre-Lions tour opposition has been revealed
Not since the World Cup final in Yokohama in November 2019 have the Springboks played but they now have their pre-Lions tour oppos…
Chris Jones
02 Mar, 10:14
'I expect him to transition straight to that All Black team' - NRL coach expects Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to make an immediate impact in rugby
Todd Payten wishes Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was staying in the NRL but knows the Warriors fullback well enough to be certain he'll be a…
Report: Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau set to switch allegiance to Tonga
Former All Blacks star Charles Piutau is reportedly in line to play for Tonga this year, according to a report out of New Zealand.
Aaron Smith re-signs with New Zealand Rugby
All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatu Turbos fans will be celebrating, with halfback Aaron Smith announcing that he has signed a ne…
Online Editors
01 Mar, 22:07
Penalty machines: A timeline of England's failing discipline
Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations win for Wales was not lacking in talking points, but one of the main takeaways from the match wa…
Josh Raisey
01 Mar, 18:05
'I think twice about tweeting things and probably am less controversial than I would be in person'
Social media abuse followed Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations game between Wales and England.
Glasgow sign powerful Scottish-qualified centre from Japanese Top League
The 24-year-old will join the Warriors squad following the conclusion of the current Top League season in Japan.
'Alun Wyn Jones captain for the Lions. End of' - Itoje penalty count blows captaincy debate wide open
Warren Gatland was one of the few spectators at the Principality Stadium on Saturday for Wales’ Guinness Six Nations win over En…
Josh Raisey
01 Mar, 12:20
Fiji Police sevens hit by suspension for violent incident as 24 red cards shown in 2 day tournament
The Fiji Police force has suspended indefinitely one of their sevens teams from taking part in any future tournaments after a viol…
Chris Jones
01 Mar, 11:24
All Blacks star bags a brace while Springboks World Cup-winner denied dramatic comeback victory in Top League
An All Blacks star headlined an array of international recruits who played in the second round of the Top League over the weekend.
Calls from inside French Rugby for 'independent' probe into source of outbreak
French rugby federation board of directors member Florian Grill on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the COVID-1…
Carling: Twitter trolls' abuse of Owen Farrell fueled by jealousy
Former England captain Will Carling has branded the on-going abuse of Owen Farrell as 'so wrong' and believes it is at least partl…
Ian Cameron
28 Feb, 12:04
Australian bid to stage Lions tour doomed by 'minimum guarantee'
Australian hopes of pressuring the British and Irish Lions into agreeing to take their South Africa tour Down Under this summer ar…
'It's going to be a massive occasion' - All Blacks captain Sam Cane reacts to 2023 Rugby World Cup draw
The 2023 Rugby World Cup will be launched by a blockbuster clash between hosts France and three-time champions New Zealand but A…
Ireland could drop to lowest world ranking ever this weekend
Ireland could drop to their lowest spot ever on the World Rugby Rankings table - the governing body have revealed.
Ian Cameron
26 Feb, 16:27
'If it has to go ahead in the UK then it is still 15 green against 15 red and it will still be very special'
World Cup winner Lood de Jager insists switching the British and Irish Lions tour from South Africa to the UK this summer would cr…
Chris Jones
26 Feb, 10:56
'I was s***. I was absolutely terrible' - Nigel Owens' biggest career regret
Test rugby’s most experienced referee Nigel Owens recently revealed what the biggest regret of his career has been.
Josh Raisey
25 Feb, 20:06
Current Brumbies flyhalf features in Junior Wallabies training squad for first-ever Oceania Cup defence
Former Wallaby Assistant Coach Nathan Grey has today been confirmed as the Junior Wallabies and National Academies Head Coach for …
Online Editors
25 Feb, 1:51
Former All Blacks scrum coach implores immediate set-piece changes: 'You're putting your opponent at risk here, as well as yourself'
From the pre-engagement 'Mexican stand-off' to repeated resets, the length of time scrums are taking out of the game is continuing…
Ed Carruthers
25 Feb, 0:59
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 18: Nigel Owens, Zebo and Ryan on red cards, career highlights, regrets and viral hits
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 18 is joined by refereeing royalty as Nigel Owens is on the panel with Christina, Simon Zebo and Ryan …
Top young talent picks at each Super Rugby Aotearoa side
We have picked out for six top young talents in Super Rugby Aotearoa for you to watch over the coming months on RugbyPass.com.
'Hilarious storyteller, the life and soul of any team he was part of': Tributes pour in for the late Gary Halpin
Ireland tighthead Gary Halpin was a ballsy character who indulged in a rather unique try celebration against the 1995 All Blacks. …
Josh Raisey
24 Feb, 16:17
'It's changed my life': All Blacks stars fight back tears in emotional promo video ahead of new season
Kiwi rugby stars have spoken about what rugby means to them in an emotional Super Rugby Aotearoa promo ahead of the new season.
Online Editors
24 Feb, 2:34
'He's been knocking on the door for a while': Super Rugby veterans' shock All Blacks bolter picks
With the new Super Rugby season just two days away from kick-off, two stalwarts of the competition have made early predictions on …
Scotland have the players to cause plenty of damage but their rigid game plan is hampering their attack.
Saracens sign Springboks scrum-half van Zyl
Saracens have signed a second scrum-half this week from a club in South Africa, this time ex-Spingboks half-back Ivan van Zyl.
Liam Heagney
23 Feb, 12:23
Lions officials have sounded out UK Government to help host 'home' tour - reports
With the 2021 Lions tour still shrouded in doubt, it is now being reported that board officials have made an approach to the UK Go…
Why Sam Cane is staying on as a Chiefs captain despite 'arduous' All Blacks duties
The announcement of Brad Weber as Chiefs co-captain on Tuesday means Sam Cane will also retain his leadership duties with the fran…
Michael Pulman
23 Feb, 3:20
Haven't we already said goodbye to the great Dan Carter? His real retirement was years ago
The man’s career was over by then and he did well to keep being paid a healthy wage and to maintain the strength of his personal…
Hamish Bidwell
22 Feb, 22:18
Eddie Jones 'wrong man for the job' and Farrell 'shouldn't be involved' says former Lions back row
Eddie Jones is not the right man for the job and captain Owen Farrell should be dropped is the advice that former British and Iris…
Ian Cameron
22 Feb, 20:57
Six Nations bosses set deadline to decide if France v Scotland can go ahead
Les Bleus have a total of 10 players ruled out for Sunday's game following an outbreak of Covid-19 in the squad.
Bigger squads and more rest days - New player welfare principles announced for 2023 World Cup
The tournament will now kick-off on September 8 2023, with the final taking place on October 28.
Ciarán Kennedy
22 Feb, 15:21
Saracens sign USA international scrum-half from South Africa
The 22-year-old will make the move from South African franchise the Cheetahs in the summer.
All Blacks, Wallabies and Springboks stars shine in opening round of Top League
The Top League finally got underway over the weekend, and a ton of stars from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa shone in the…
REPORT: Five France players now ruled out as two more test positive
Two more French players have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing to five the total number of players that will be out of action…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb, 15:21
'It was a surprising comment' - Jones bats back at former England fullback Mike Brown
England head coach Eddie Jones has returned fire at his former fullback, Mike Brown, who suggested that no one within England camp…
Ian Cameron
21 Feb, 13:19
England's Word Cup-winning coach puts the issue to bed: 'Jonny Wilkinson or Dan Carter?'
Former British and Irish Lions and England coach Sir Clive Woodward has described Dan Carter as the best attacking No 10 he has se…
Online Editors
20 Feb, 20:46
'A near faultless player' - How the rugby world is reacting to Dan Carter's retirement
The rugby world is entering a new reality, one in which Dan Carter is no longer a professional rugby player.
Ian Cameron
20 Feb, 12:29
All Blacks legend Dan Carter announces retirement from rugby
Daniel Carter, after 19 professional seasons and just a few weeks short of turning 39, has announced his retirement from all rugby…
Online Editors
20 Feb, 6:48
Top League chairman and other leading rugby bosses throw support behind Club World Cup concept
Top League chairman Osamu Ota has joined other leading rugby bosses in throwing support behind the concept of a Club World Cup.
Beauden Barrett to make Top League debut after being named to start for Suntory Sungoliath
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett is set to finally make his long-awaited Top League debut for Suntory Sungoliath against Mitsubishi…
Dillon Lewis released from Wales squad
Wales prop Dillon Lewis has been released from Wayne Pivac’s Guinness Six Nations squad due to a neck problem.
Prince Harry breaks official ties with Rugby Football Union
The Duke of Sussex - aka Prince Harry - has relinquished his roles as a patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football Leag…
'There's been a lot of talk' - Nigel Owens revisits his initial take on much debated Jonny May try
Referee Nigel Owens has provided more clarity on Jonny May’s spectacular try at the weekend against Italy - a score whose legali…
Josh Raisey
19 Feb, 15:00
'I would like to play for Japan': Former Super Rugby speedster Tevita Li reveals test rugby ambitions
Former Blues and Highlanders wing Tevita Li has his eyes set on playing at a World Cup for his adopted nation.
Greig Laidlaw headlines British and Irish talent set to debut in Top League this weekend
Former Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will headline a raft of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh players set to debut in this the …
Ben Smith and Michael Hooper named to make long-awaited Top League debuts this weekend
Former All Blacks star Ben Smith and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper will make their long-awaited Top League debuts for their res…
World Rugby issues response to concussion demands of new Progressive Rugby lobby group spearheaded by James Haskell
Ex-England player James Haskell is spearheading the new Progressive Rugby lobby group and a letter has generated a response from W…
Liam Heagney
18 Feb, 10:10
'We called the journalists fans with keyboards, and he created the idea of circling the All Blacks during their haka'
England head coach Eddie Jones has revealed much of his coaching philosophies, his life journey, some of his tactics and provided …
Online Editors
17 Feb, 21:55
RugbyPass Offload - Episode 17: Wales on a roll, red cards, Farrell's form, croc rolls and gobby scrum-halves
After another cracking Six Nations weekend, Jamie Roberts and Ryan Wilson guest on RugbyPass Offload - Episode 17 to review all th…
Support reportedly growing for Australia option as Lions officials set to discuss finer details
The response was tepid last month to Australia hosting the Lions vs South Africa tour but momentum has reportedly now grown for th…
Wallabies rise up World Rugby rankings following Ireland's back-to-back Six Nations losses
The Wallabies have moved one place up the World Rugby rankings after Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with back-to-back d…
'We get along really well': Kieran Read reveals his Bledisloe bromance with Michael Hooper
Ex-All Blacks captain Kieran Read is set to team up with Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper for the first time ever this weekend.
'He's got the potential to play 100 tests': Wallabies great calls for Jordan Petaia to make shock positional switch
A Wallabies legend has called on the Reds to play rising star Jordan Petaia in a surprise position ahead of their Super Rugby AU s…
'I have an interesting perspective': Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika lands surprise Super Rugby commentary role
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will join Nine and Stan Sport's commentary team for the upcoming Australian rugby season.
Dan Leavy ruled out for rest of the season
The Ireland and Leinster flanker spent 18 months on the sidelines following a horrific knee injury sustained in April 2019.
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Feb, 14:27
Andy Powell's super controversial shout for Ireland's problematic 10 spot
Former Wales No8 Andy Powell has made a controversial call online that Ireland should turn to sacked fly-half Paddy Jackson.
Josh Raisey
15 Feb, 14:03
Wales international Dan Baker signs for Dragons on short-term deal
The 28-year-old has three Wales caps to his name and has already joined the Dragons squad.
Ireland dominate Sam Warburton's British and Irish Lions team of the week
The former Lions captain also selected four players from England, three from Wales, and only two from Scotland.
'I guess fate will decide' - Maro Itoje has addressed prospect of becoming first Black Lions captain
England lock Maro Itoje recognises the impact becoming the first black captain of the British and Irish Lions would have on the s…
Chris Jones
15 Feb, 11:45
Date set for Zander Fagerson's disciplinary hearing
The Scotland prop was sent off 13 minutes into the second half at Murrayfield after making contact with the head of Wales' Wyn Jon…
Ciarán Kennedy
15 Feb, 11:24
Highlanders dealt injury blow as foreign import set to miss most of Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Highlanders have been dealt an injury blow less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby Aotearoa season-opener.
One-test All Blacks playmaker Brett Cameron moves north for 2021 provincial season
Crusaders playmaker Brett Cameron has played his final match for Canterbury as he eyes a return to the All Blacks.
Alex McLeod
14 Feb, 22:03
REPORT: Cautiously optimistic news emerges on Jack Willis injury
Wasps flanker Jack Willis may not have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in England's Round 2 match with Italy at Twic…
Ian Cameron
14 Feb, 20:43
England player ratings vs Italy - 2021 Six Nations
England player ratings from their 41-18 win over Italy at Twickenham in the 2021 Six Nations, as they earned some much-needed mome…
Nigel Owens: Red card could haunt rest of Peter O'Mahony's career
Referee Nigel Owens backs referee Wayne Barnes decision to red card Ireland's Peter O'Mahony in last weekend's Guinness Six Nation…
Ian Cameron
13 Feb, 10:07
Report: Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams set for return to boxing after six-year hiatus
Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is in line to return to the boxing ring for the first time since 2015, according to a r…
'It was a bit weird' - How Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball burried the hatchet in 'awkward' behind the scenes moment
Wales skipper Alun Wyn Jones and Jake Ball have metaphorically kissed and made-up after their behind the scenes bust-up last week …
Ian Cameron
12 Feb, 14:37
US sharpshooter MacGinty rates England's rising No.10s and picks his heir to the flyhalf throne
USA Eagles outside half AJ MacGinty is enjoying an outstanding season with Sale Sharks and is uniquely qualified to run the rule o…
Wallabies star Dane Haylett-Petty doesn't know when he will next play due concussion concerns
The Melbourne Rebels will be without captain Dane Haylett-Petty for their opening match of the season as he continues to work his …
'You guys want athletes to have opinions and then when they do a lot of people are shot in the foot for it'
England wing Anthony Watson has hit back at critics of players taking a knee and those who didn’t in support of the Black Live M…
Chris Jones
11 Feb, 16:36
Sam Warburton poses arguably Warren Gatland's biggest Lions selection dilemma
Two-time British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton believes the Guinness Six Nations has three world-class openside flankers.
Josh Raisey
11 Feb, 14:53
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