Jordie Barrett proves problematic as BOD picks ideal Leinster backline
The arrival of Jordie Barrett to Leinster at the end of the year is a “nice headache to have” for coaches Leo Cullen and Jacques N…
Emerging Ireland casualty list grows with late change made to squad
Emerging Ireland have been dealt another injury blow with Connacht prop Jordan Duggan being replaced by Leinster’s Alex Usanov the…
All 10 team selections for Gallagher Premiership round two
The Gallagher Premiership table after round one highlighted how you can get strange quirks in this game, defending champions North…
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‘Scotland is lucky have Rachel Malcolm’: Emma Wassell ahead of captain’s half-century cap
Emma Wassell’s first memory of Rachel Malcolm is when the former was lagging behind the latter in a bronco fitness test at a Sco…
Gilbert unveil ‘iconic’ Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 ball
Gilbert have unveiled the ball for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with exactly one year to go until the final at Twickenham.
Jake White’s Bulls welcome back 2 Boks for Edinburgh
Jake White’s Bulls will welcome back a couple of Springboks for their United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh this wee…
Aaron Hinkley to make first Championship start of the season
The introduction of all-action flanker Aaron Hinkley is the only change made to Coventry Rugby’s starting line-up for tomorrow’s h…
Paul Smith
27 Sep 2024, 14:56
Chandler Cunningham-South the man to spearhead Quins’ new attitude
Harlequins may have left the Salford Community Stadium on Sunday as losers in their opening match of the Gallagher Premiership sea…
Solomone Kata barred from Premiership until December after red card
Leicester Tigers centre Solomone Kata has been handed a four-week ban following his red card in the opening match of the Gallagher…
Opinion
Rassie Erasmus has an old problem to solve
Six years ago Rassie Erasmus had a problem to solve. He’d only been in charge of the Springboks for 10 games at that point and h…
Federazione Italiana Rugby president unexpectedly dethroned
After four years at the helm of the Federazione Italiana Rugby, Marzio Innocenti has lost his re-election bid, with challenger And…
Fit-again Anthony Watson evokes bad memories for coach Michael Cheika
England wing Anthony Watson could return to the Leicester starting line-up for Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership clash against his …
Welsh Rugby Union gives 37 professional contracts to women players
The Welsh Rugby Union has issued new full-time professional contracts to 37 women players.
Adam Radwan learning from Jason Robinson as he seeks England recall
Newcastle Falcons flyer Adam Radwan has been studying videos of England wing Chris Ashton, the Gallagher Premiership’s record tr…
Will Antoine Dupont follow the path of Louis Rees-Zammit in NFL?
Will the world’s best player follow in Louis Rees-Zammit’s footsteps in NFL? For now, he’s giving it a try…
Former rival explains why Rassie Erasmus is the world’s greatest coach
Leicester Tigers boss Michael Cheika believes “you can’t go past” South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus when picking the best coa…
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World Cup heartbreak driving Ellie Kildunne to ‘rewrite the fairy tale’
With a year to go until the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final, Ellie Kildunne is typically honest when asked about her motivation…
Analysis
Second-best Springboks left hanging in world rankings
South Africa will have to wait until November before they get a chance to reclaim their place at the top of the men’s rankings.
Common theme emerges as All Blacks laud Sam Cane ahead of 100th cap
Former All Blacks captain Sam Cane is set to become the nation’s 13th Test centurion on Saturday night in what will be the 32-year…
‘Clutching at straws’: Scott Barrett addresses All Blacks’ Wellington hoodoo
Captain Scott Barrett was asked about the All Blacks’ surprisingly poor record in Wellington.
Scott Barrett’s Wallabies warning before Bledisloe Cup clash in Wellington
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett expects the Wallabies to “adjust” and improve after last weekend’s tense Bledisloe Cup bout…
The Wallabies’ honest admission before Bledisloe Cup Test in New Zealand
After a miserable run lasting decades, both the Wallabies skipper and coach are happy to admit playing the All Blacks is intimidat…
Famous Hurricanes duo reunited for final Wellington hurrah
Over a decade and a combined 200 international Tests ago, the Hurricanes launched a new era with a lethal halves duo.
‘Always gonna be home’: TJ Perenara looks ahead to last Test in New Zealand
This is TJ Perenara’s last dance as an All Blacks at Wellington’s Sky Stadium.
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Analysis
Why aren’t New Zealand’s mighty teams scoring like they used to?
No longer are the All Blacks and Black Ferns blowing teams away with ruthless attack.
Steve Diamond lifts lid on failed ‘Manchester City Sharks’ pitch
Steve Diamond has revealed that he pitched three times to Premier League giants Manchester City about buying his former club, Sale…
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Opinion
Vannes the man: Mako Vunipola already a cult-hero in France
The Brittany club has swiftly embraced the ex-England prop in their debut Top 14 campaign.
WXV 1: Alex Matthews to captain England for the first time, two players make Test debuts
John Mitchell makes seven changes to the starting team who beat the Black Ferns 24-12 at Allianz Stadium as the Red Roses begin th…
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Makazole Mapimpi transfer story: Sharks take action
The 34-year-old, who in 2019 became the first South African to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final, has been linked with a swit…
WXV 3: Opening weekend team news as Spain, Fiji ring changes
Madagascar, Hong Kong China and the Netherlands will all make their WXV 3 debuts this weekend. Get all the opening round team news…
Why 5-cap Andrew Brace walked away from Test rugby to become a ref
It’s easy to see why people dub Andrew Brace a ‘United Nations’ official when you consider his back story.
Simon Thomas
26 Sep 2024, 16:08
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Tayla Kinsey: How women’s Springboks are embracing the Bomb Squad
The Bomb Squad. Just reading those two words stacked together like interlocking second rowers is enough to send some rugby fans in…
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Opinion
‘The Premiership’s values can renew the league’s diminished profile’
A solid culture, in contrast to some other sporting events, can help rugby increase its footprint in England.
Northampton make emergency double signing as injury cover
Northampton Saints have signed second-rows Will Spencer and Gavin Thornbury on short-term deals.
Report claims seven Premiership clubs are ‘balance sheet insolvent’
A study compiled by corporate recovery and insolvency firm Leonard Curtis claims that seven Premiership clubs could be classed as …
Interview
Duhan van der Merwe’s freakish warning over athleticism in Lions year
Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe has vowed to repay Edinburgh for launching him to rugby stardom by producing his “best season …
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