International Rugby
Ma’a Nonu responds to All Blacks haka in dramatic and respectful fashion
Chris Collyer looks at Ma’a Nonu’s remarkable response to the All Blacks haka as the former New Zealand centre showed his respect for his countrymen in...
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Club Rugby
/ 1 day agoLeinster exodus could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever as Connacht strengthen
Chris Collyer looks at how Leinster’s summer departures could make Irish provincial battles closer than ever, with Connacht among those strengthened...
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International Rugby
/ 1 day agoNew Rugby Paper Roundup: Richie Mo’unga returns & Ma’a Nonu’s haka + All Blacks v Springboks rivalry
The Rugby Paper Roundup returns to dissect the All Blacks-Springboks rivalry, Ma’a Nonu’s haka, Richie Mo’unga’s potential return and New Zealand’s...
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International Rugby
/ 3 days agoRugby’s Greatest Rivalry explained: Why are the All Blacks and Springboks such fierce rivals?
Everything you need to know about Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry as the All Blacks and Springboks renew their historic rivalry with a...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoGeorge Kruis backs Courtney Lawes for England’s 2027 World Cup push
George Kruis believes Courtney Lawes could play a key role in England’s 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign after being impressed by...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoJonathan Davies: England should pair up Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade at centre
The former Wales centre believes England’s midfield could benefit from greater continuity, while questioning whether Steve Borthwick is allowing his coaches...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoPeter Winterbottom: Time to find out what Henry Pollock can do from the start as England’s No.8
The former England, Lions and Harlequins flanker believes Henry Pollock has done enough to earn a starting role at No.8, while...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoNorthampton Saints centre Tom Litchfield targeting England call-up
Tom Litchfield is determined to build on an impressive season with the Prem champions and believes strong performances for Northampton Saints...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoChristian Wade: Newcastle Red Bulls will start to make strides this season in the Prem
The former England wing believes Newcastle’s Red Bull era can deliver a major transformation, with the club targeting sustained progress on...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoWill Trenholm is on a mission to build on Gloucester breakthrough
After fearing his professional career was at a crossroads, Will Trenholm found a new home at Gloucester and is determined to...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoJoe Jenkins hopes Leicester Tigers move can catapult him onto the international stage
Joe Jenkins is determined to make his mark at Leicester Tigers after leaving Bristol Bears, with the 22-year-old keeping his options...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoStormers 21-38 New Zealand: All Blacks fail to convince in opener
New Zealand survived a bruising battle with Stormers to begin their South Africa tour with victory, despite three yellow cards and...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoJapan 32-35 Australia: Wallabies made to fight all the way by Brave Blossoms
Les Kiss began his reign as Australia head coach with a hard-fought victory in Osaka as the Wallabies survived Japan’s late...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoWe needed to be a lot smarter with the ball, admits captain Wilson
CAPTAIN Harry Wilson admitted Australia must wise up after surviving a major scare against Japan to scrape home in difficult conditions....
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoPrem review: Geoff Parling tells his Leicester Tigers players to build their own story
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Leicester Tigers.
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoNick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go…
Nick Easter calls for the RFU to scrap its overseas eligibility rules, arguing England should be free to select their best...
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Features
/ 6 days agoPaul Rees: People are suffering so let’s help, says Phil Vickery
Paul Rees on the legal battles over claims of brain injuries...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoPaul Rees: The WRU’s licence to cull is really about control
Paul Rees argues the Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce the country’s professional regions from four to three is ultimately about...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoPeter Jackson: Martin Johnson leads praise for the unsung Lions of ’46
Peter Jackson revisits the remarkable 1946 Lions tour of Australia, highlighting the courage, resilience and extraordinary stories of the players who...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoNeil de Kock: Brendan Venter will bring a new energy to Saracens
Neil de Kock believes Brendan Venter can bring fresh energy to Saracens as he returns as director of rugby, with Mark...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoAll Stars XV: London Irish – Exiles who can strut their stuff
Brendan Gallagher selects his all-time London Irish XV, featuring club legends Topsy Ojo, Brendan Venter and Paul Hodgson from the Exiles’...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 days agoBrendan Gallagher: £1m deal for Northampton Saints star Henry Pollock is a long way off yet
Brendan Gallagher argues Henry Pollock’s growing profile could make him a future marquee player, but believes a £1m Northampton Saints contract...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoChamp Ins and Outs – Ealing Trailfinders add beef to get it right this time
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the Champ season and says Ealing Trailfinders will once again be the team to beat as...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoEngland prepare for bigger tests
Georgia U18s …33pts England U18s ..66pts ■By BEN JAYCOCK ENGLAND U18s began their Summer Series campaign in South Africa with a...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoHarlequins are quick off the mark
PREM NEXT GEN HARLEQUINS made an emphatic start to the new Prem Next Gen season as all 11 academies gathered at...
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Columnists
/ 6 days agoPaul Williams: Wales need to get a kick out of their No.10
Paul Williams argues Wales should prioritise a fly-half with an elite kicking game, rather than chasing the traditional creative No.10, as...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 days agoRacing quick to swoop for Ramos
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN TOULOUSE’S messianic former coach Guy Noves brushed off Thomas Ramos’s Racing 92 switch at the end of...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 days agoEmma Swords backs England star Ellie Kildunne to thrive at Bristol Bears
Former Harlequins team-mate Emma Swords believes England star Ellie Kildunne can thrive at Bristol Bears and help drive the growth of...
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International Rugby
/ 6 days agoArgentina 10-17 South Africa: Springboks survive Pumas fightback to edge Buenos Aires thriller
South Africa survived a dramatic late Argentina fightback to extend their winning run to 10 Tests with a tense victory in...
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Feature
/ 6 days agoNick Eastwood’s fiscal talent behind RFU’s success
Nick Cain looks back on the life of Nick Eastwood, former Finance Director of the RFU, who has died at the...
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All
/ 2 weeks agoWhitby celebrate 75 years with exciting new era ahead
Whitby will celebrate their 75th anniversary during the 2026-27 season as the club enters a new era with a league move,...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoHenry Slade: England have a real chance in the 2027 Rugby World Cup
Henry Slade believes England have all the ingredients to challenge rugby’s biggest nations at next year’s Rugby World Cup – if...
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International Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Winterbottom says England have made no progress under Steve Borthwick
Peter Winterbottom questions whether England have genuinely progressed under Steve Borthwick, with the former flanker also highlighting discipline issues and naming...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: France are keeping the global game alive ahead of the Rugby World Cup
Brendan Gallagher examines how French rugby has become the driving force behind the global game, providing vital support for Tier 2...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJames Dun admits ‘clock is ticking’ on England dream after Harlequins move
James Dun admits time is against him in his push for England recognition but believes his move to Harlequins can give...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPeter Jackson: All Blacks v Springboks – The thrilling series that will grip the rugby world
Peter Jackson says the return of a four-Test series between South Africa and New Zealand is the blockbuster rugby has been...
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Chris Hewett
/ 2 weeks agoChris Hewett: Jac Morgan is the lad to get the Shed singing at Gloucester
Chris Hewett believes Jac Morgan can become a defining figure for Gloucester as the Wales captain joins a recruitment drive that...
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Williams: It’s time for Welsh rugby to look to the future and not live in the past
Paul Williams argues Welsh rugby must stop dwelling on past mistakes and embrace the major changes ahead as the professional game...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem review: After 15 years as the boss, Mark McCall leaves Saracens in impressive shape
Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Saracens.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoWRU: It’s either Ospreys or Scarlets
Scarlets insist they remain committed to being “at the heart of west Wales” after the WRU confirmed either they or Ospreys...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGloucester flanker Lewis Ludlow sets his sights on pushing for the Prem title
Lewis Ludlow believes Gloucester can prove the doubters wrong after a summer of smart recruitment, with Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoEngland Women contracts given to 32 players
England Women have confirmed their 2026/27 contracts, with 32 players retained on deals and six more awarded transition contracts.
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoGareth Anscombe says competition will bring the best out of Scarlets
Gareth Anscombe says he still has “a huge desire to compete”, while Nigel Davies explains the mentality Scarlets want to build.
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Columnists
/ 2 weeks agoKyran Bracken: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso blew me away, he’s genuinely world class
World Cup winner Kyran Bracken believes England are heading in the right direction after their Nations Championship campaign, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoURC Ins and Outs – Cardiff leading the Welsh challenge
Ben Jaycock looks ahead to the URC season with Jarrod Evans returning to the Blue and Blacks as Corniel van Zyl...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoPrem 2026/27 fixtures: Newcastle Red Bulls first up for Northampton Saints in their title defence
Northampton Saints will begin their Prem title defence at home to Newcastle Red Bulls, with the 2026/27 fixtures also featuring a...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 2 weeks agoPaul Rees: France must be northern stars in the Nations Championship
France have emerged as the leading northern hemisphere challengers after the opening phase of the Nations Championship, but Paul Rees believes...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoJoe Schmidt signs up for new Ulster role after Australia head coach exit
The former Ireland boss will help shape the next generation of coaches at Ulster, with his arrival offering the province a...
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Club Rugby
/ 2 weeks agoYatte Minahare! James Lowe excited for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath move following Leinster exit
James Lowe says he is excited to begin a “new chapter” in Japan after joining Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 2 weeks agoBrendan Gallagher: When Bill Oddie dreamt of winning a Blue
Brendan Gallagher recalls the rugby ambitions of comedy legend Bill Oddie, who played as a No.10 for three years in the...
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