The Marlie Packer boast about how England will tackle France away
The Red Roses have blazed a trail through the Guinness Women’s Six Nations by averaging almost 10 tries a game, including 14 in …
Rugby News
Jannes Kirsten named for Bulls debut 11 months after Exeter exit
The 30-year-old, who notched a Heineken Champions Cup/Gallagher Premiership double in his first season in England in 2019/20, deci…
Damian McKenzie stars as Chiefs register comeback win over Waratahs
The Chiefs have delivered a blow to the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes, coming from behind for a 38-22 win at Alli…
John Mitchell issues England 'dial it up again' warning to France
The Red Roses flattened Ireland 88-10 at Twickenham in round four, their attack igniting to run in 14 tries and placing them one v…
OPINION
Waratahs v Chiefs: Harlem Globetrotters fall short, Chiefs prove themselves again
The Chiefs had to do it the hard way before running away for a 38-22 win which keeps their hopes of a top-two finish alive.
BREAKING
Test sabbatical over as Owen Farrell will take on France in June
The 32-year-old announced a Test rugby sabbatical away from England duty following the completion of last year’s Rugby World Cup…
INTERVIEW
Danny Care: 'My old man texted I've played at Twickenham 90 times'
In the case of the hallowed turf of Twickenham Stadium, other than former long-standing RFU groundsman Keith Kent, no one knows wh…
100,000 players: The ambitious target for women's rugby in France
The FFR vice-president in charge of women's rugby has a target of 100,000 players by 2033.
Crusaders make a statement with shutout win over Melbourne Rebels
The Melbourne Rebels have been handed a massive Super Rugby Pacific reality check, kept scoreless and brutalised by the Crusaders.
‘Form team of the competition’: Reds brace themselves for ‘dominant’ Blues
Queensland are bracing themselves for the benchmark Blues, who have been blasting their Super Rugby Pacific rivals off the park.
EXCLUSIVE
Waisea Nayacalevu: 'Fiji can win the Rugby World Cup'
The Sale-bound Fijian captain recounts his cherished village upbringing and searing rise to international history-maker.
Brave Lupus fired up for Fuchu derby despite Richie Mo'unga absence
While both clubs are already semi-final-qualified, west Tokyo rivals Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have a…
Western Force look to experienced players in bid to end away win drought
The Western Force hope an influx of experienced players combined with some relaxing sleep-ins will help them snare an away win for…
Brothers to take on SVNS world as New Zealand squads named for Singapore
Cody Vai will look to help the All Blacks Sevens win more silverware alongside his brother Kitona.
NRL star Joey Manu insists All Blacks ‘not the main focus’ in rugby switch
Joey Manu insists an All Blacks cap remains a distant goal, even if his impending switch to the 15-man game has experts excited.
Brumbies look for Alaalatoa to spark response after ‘embarrassing’ defeat
The ACT Brumbies hope the return of some big names can spark a lift as they look to bounce back from their "embarrassing" Super Ru…
Ex-All Black believes 2024 Hurricanes may be ‘better’ than 2016 champs
Mils Muliaina believes the 2024 Hurricanes are “possibly a better team” compared to the side that delivered the first Super Ru…
‘Might just catch them out’: Crusaders set for ‘must-win’ Rebels clash
Former All Black Mils Muliaina has labelled the Crusaders’ clash with the Melbourne Rebels as a “must-win” match.
BREAKING
Son of a Wallaby legend set for Aussie Sevens debut in Singapore
The son of former Wallaby and Rugby World Cup winner David, Wilson is one of two changes to John Manenti’s side from Hong Kong.
OPINION
Disciplinary verdicts as puzzling as ever – even when consistent to a fault
Arguments of inconsistency in SANZAAR's judicial process are mostly superficial, but it is still prone to some puzzling verdicts.
BREAKING
New Premiership salary cap report names best, worst paid positions
The document, which covers the 2022/23 season, is the third annual report to be publicly published by the English league’s admin…
Ten Top 14 matches to be shown free in UK and Ireland, including final
French broadcaster TV5Monde will show ten matches of this current Top 14 season, including the final, allowing audiences in the Un…
Sixways statement: Financial collapse of Worcester owners Atlas
It was last May when the Jim O'Toole and James Sandford Atlas consortium became owners of the Sixways-based club that hasn't playe…
BREAKING
One change for six-in-a-row title-chasing England heading to France
The English, who are chasing a sixth successive championship title but a first with their Kiwi coach in charge, turned on the styl…
OPINION
The simple way to prove Boks also hold the 'unofficial world title'
There is precedent for lineal championships. The Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand domestic rugby has garnered enough interest to cre…
Aaron Cruden explains the reason why he turned down Ulster
The 2011 Rugby World Cup winner is currently a free agent having returned to New Zealand last year to play for Waikato in the NPC …
BREAKING
Newly capped Scotland prop Alec Hepburn agrees URC switch
Scotland loosehead prop Alec Hepburn will bring his time at Exeter Chiefs to a close at the end of the season after agreeing to jo…
BREAKING
Faletau ruled out for season after injury 30 minutes into comeback
Cardiff and Wales No8 Taulupe Faletau has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after fracturing his shoulder in his come…
Cameron Redpath makes swift recovery from injury to face Saracens
Bath and Scotland centre Cameron Redpath has recovered from the “significant ankle ligament damage” suffered at the beginning …
Wales alter four – all backs – for history-making game in Cardiff
The Welsh have lost all four matches so far in this year’s championship and they are set to finish last as they trail fifth-plac…
BREAKING
Ireland change three following last Saturday's hammering by England
The Irish embarrassingly lost out 10-88 at Twickenham against the defending champions and the reaction for this Saturday’s third…
INTERVIEW
Romane Ménager ‘ready to fight’ against England
France back-row Romane Ménager discusses the state of the French team as they prepare for a crunch Guinness Women's Six Nations 2…
BREAKING
France recall quartet for Grand Slam decider
France coaches Gaëlle Mignot and David Ortiz have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Wo…
BREAKING
Scotland change three for Ireland, name two uncapped players as sub
The Scots bounced back from their round three disappointment against England to defeat Italy 17-10 in Parma last Saturday, a victo…
EXCLUSIVE
Thierry Futeu: 'The policeman chased me, I pretended to throw a stone at his head and ran for the border'
The Cameroon-born Spain prop has the most arresting back story of robbery, refugee camps and a quest for citizenship.
OPINION
Munster have much to play for after blowing best Champions Cup shot in years
A tantalising European opportunity has been squandered, but the proud province are intent on defending their URC title.