Underdog to big dog: Joe McCarthy’s journey from college fourth XV to Lions
The Leinster and Ireland lock spent his teenage years on the edge of obscurity, but his quiet determination has paid off.
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Is it the end of the one-club man?
Henry Chavancy may not be a household name but the Racing 92 talisman bade farewell after 17 years and one wonders if we'll see hi…
Worcester Warriors tap into Currie Cup talent pool for next signing
Former Junior Springbok Thabo NdiMande is Worcester Warriors' latest signing as the Champ Rugby club continues to build its squad …
'Brainiest' name in rugby handed big chance with URC club
Zebre have signed former Italy U20 and 7s international Albert Einstein Batista for the 2025/26 season.
Karl Dickson to referee first Gallagher Premiership final
Former Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson has been appointed to referee his first Gallagher Premiership final, nearly a decade int…
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Why Trailfinders was the right fit for McGhie and vice versa
"They made their ambitions really clear," said McGhie. "They are a competitive team even with being one of the new teams in the le…
Northampton confirm addition of coach with worldwide experience
Matt Ferguson's replacement as scrum coach at Northampton has been confirmed as South African, Jaco Pienaar.
Frustrated village rugby club handed 4,500-mile travel schedule
Lymm Rugby Football Club have been handed a 4,500-mile travel schedule - the equivalent of flying to mid-America - after being mov…
International
Exclusive
Aimee Barrett-Theron: How autism diagnosis helped her master officiating
It’s often said that a referee has done their job well if the players and watching public barely notice them. But that isn’t a…
Australian-born replacement for Lions as prop ruled out of tour
Scotland tight-head Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of this summer's British and Irish Lions tour with a calf injury.
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NZ Rugby mourns the death of All Black great Stu Wilson
Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has passed away, aged 70
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Selection shock: Gordon fancied for Wallabies captaincy
AAP understands that, unless Joe Schmidt has a late rethink, Gordon will be unveiled as Australia's 91st Test captain for the show…
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30-man Australia squad named for World Rugby Championship U20
"Every match we play in Italy will present a formidable challenge however we believe our preparation has set us up to meet that ch…
Former All Blacks weigh in on Rieko Ioane’s social media antics
"He actually responds to some of the sort of comments as well. So I love it, I'm with you (Donald), It wasn't something that we so…
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Whose ship has sailed before the first All Blacks squad?
But the No.1 seed from the regular season will only host the final next week if the Blues beat the Crusaders, and they take care o…
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NZR Chief Executive Mark Robinson announces surprise departure
New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson has today announced he will leave the role after six years, leaving one of the most high profi…
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Jamie George reportedly called into Lions camp
Jamie George has been called into the British and Irish Lions squad for their training camp in Portugal this week, according to mu…
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'Everyone loves to hate Leinster': Lion fires back at media criticism
Leinster lock Joe McCarthy has said that his side "don't really care about the outside noise" after a resounding 37-19 victory ove…
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Concerning injury forces Springboks to extend squad with new addition
Rassie Erasmus has added Stormers No.8 Evan Roos to his South Africa squad following an injury to Cameron Hanekom.
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'Maybe they can do the same': Chiefs coach wants a favour from the Blues
Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan hadn't thought about the tournament layout like that, but told media post-match in Hamilton tha…
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'Nothing lasts forever': Vern Cotter ahead of semi-final matchup against Crusaders
The winning moment came in the 83rd minute, where replacement lock, Josh Beehre, broke a couple of Chiefs tackles and charged his …
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What Laidlaw said about All Black’s injury after Hurricanes’ playoff exit
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw has revealed co-captain Asafo Aumua “wasn’t close” to playing against the Brumbies on Saturda…
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Clark Laidlaw’s ‘raw’ reaction to Hurricanes’ playoff heartbreak
There was a telling nine-second pause before Du’Plessis Kirifi answered a question at the post-match press conference in Canberr…
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Bulls book Leinster URC showdown but injury to Springbok tarnishes win
The Bulls beat South African rivals the Sharks 25-13 at Loftus Versfeld to secure a place in the United Rugby Championship final.
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'This is not an achievement for me': Michael Cheika fuelled by heartache
Michael Cheika refused to celebrate Leicester’s 21-16 play-off success against Sale after declaring he would only be satisfied w…
Huge underdogs Montauban seal shock Pro D2 title and place in Top 14
In a sensational atmosphere in a fully packed Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday, Montauban lifted the Pro D2 crown, defeating FC Gre…
Gallagher Premiership
Opinion
Leicester player ratings vs Sale | 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership semi-finals
Leicester Tigers player ratings: Leicester booked their place in the Gallagher Premiership final against Bath after a 21-16 win o…
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Leicester legends set for final hurrah against Bath after gritty win over Sale
Adam Radwan produced two electric finishes as Leicester set up a Gallagher Premiership final against Bath by edging Sale 21-16 at …
United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Glasgow player ratings vs Leinster | 2024/25 URC semi-finals
Glasgow player ratings: Glasgow’s defence of their URC title came to an end at the semi-final stage with a comprehensive 37-19 d…
Leinster end semi-final hoodoo by breezing past URC champs Glasgow
Leinster will host next week’s United Rugby Championship final at Croke Park after dishing out a 37-19 beating to last year’s …
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United Rugby Championship
Opinion
Leinster player ratings vs Glasgow | 2024/25 URC semi-finals
Leinster player ratings: Leinster booked their place in their first United Rugby Championship final with a comprehensive 37-19 vic…
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Hurricanes sent packing as Brumbies storm into Super Rugby semi-finals
The ACT Brumbies have booked a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final berth with a gutsy 35-28 playoffs win over the Hurricanes.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Brumbies vs Hurricanes: Wallabies lead the way, expect the unexpected
The ACT Brumbies are through to the semi-finals in Super Rugby Pacific, beating the Hurricanes at Canberra’s GIO Stadium.
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Super Rugby Pacific
Opinion
Chiefs vs Blues: Barrett pips McKenzie, shades of Leinster
The second of Super Rugby Pacific's qualifying finals saw the title favourites host the reigning champions in Hamilton.
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Finn Russell injury situation is quickly addressed by Johann van Graan
Bath head of rugby Johan van Graan reassured Bath supporters that it was “only cramp” that forced him to replace Finn Russell …
Blues shock title favourite Chiefs with 83rd-minute game winner
It was the home side who started on the front foot after the Blues were caught not rolling away. The Chiefs decided to take the th…
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