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Boks handed fresh concern as Kitshoff suffers season-ending injury

South Africa loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff has played his last game for Ulster, after the United Rugby Championship club confirme…

'A surreal and strange feeling': Fraser Brown announces retirement

Fraser Brown declared himself "hugely proud" of his Scotland career as he announced his retirement from professional rugby.

England announce two-match series with Georgia before U20 Championship

England U20 are set to take on Georgia U20 in a two-match series in Tbilisi in June as they did last year.

Bath sign 5 to academy including son of Martin Offiah and U18 captain

Bath have confirmed the signing of five players to their senior academy, including Tyler Offiah, son of rugby league legend Martin…

Jake Polledri lands coaching role after early retirement

Former Italy back row Jack Polledri will join National 1 outfit Cinderford as a coach for the 2024/25 season. 

Opinion

The good and the bad: Reflecting on yet another Red Roses procession

That's when covering the world number ones gets less fun, because people ask you how work was, and there are gasps, winces, and …

Opinion

Red Roses doing their bit to fill Twickenham's green seats

England coach John Mitchell has made no secret of his desire to watch his players run out at a full house in south-west London and…

Martyn Thomas

23 Apr, 7:43

Exeter Chiefs statement: The immediate effect exit of Jonny Gray

It was last December when RugbyPass reported that the Scottish forward, a 2020 Heineken Champions Cup and Gallagher Premiership do…

Wales Rugby League statement: Richard Hibbard appointed as new CEO

The retired 40-year-old, who toured Australia with the 2013 British and Irish Lions, enjoyed a stellar 19-year career as a union p…

The Owen Farrell conversations Lancaster is most looking forward to

Farrell, who took a Test rugby sabbatical following England's bronze medal finish at the recent World Cup, is set to join Lancas…

Bradbury has 'unfinished business' with Edinburgh after sealing return

Magnus Bradbury will make his return to Edinburgh at the end of the season after two years with Bristol Bears, signing for his for…

'Part of me will always wonder what could have been': Ellis Jenkins

Former Wales captain Ellis Jenkins has said that he "will always wonder what could have been" if he had not suffered his career-th…

Off-contract Jordan Petaia 'likely' set for season-ending shoulder surgery

Jordan Petaia may have played his last game of rugby union, with the off-contract Queensland Reds and Wallabies back likely needin…

Highlanders shutout: Reds starting to 'deal with' hype and expectation

The Queensland Reds put a "frustrating few weeks" behind them with a dominant 31-nil win over the Highlanders in Brisbane.

World Cup winner Aaron Cruden reveals he almost joined Crusaders

Rugby World Cup-winning All Black Aaron Cruden has revealed he was "pretty close" to joining the Crusaders this season.

Israel Dagg blasts Crusaders, weighs in on Rob Penney's future

The weekend's hefty 37-15 loss to fellow bottom dwellers the Western Force appears to have proven too much for even the most optim…

Interview

The Highlanders' Dutch lock who dreams of playing for the All Blacks

Fabian Holland was once a kid in the Netherlands with an unlikely rugby dream. Today, he's playing for the Highlanders in Super Ru…

'They're gone': Crusaders on the ropes as disastrous season continues

The Crusaders' quest for another Super Rugby Pacific crown appears over this season with former Wallaby Stephen Hoiles claiming …

Wallaroos land landmark six-year sponsorship

Feeling the national governing body has finally listened to its female players, Wallaroos captain Piper Duck is ready to let the …

'Reminds me a bit of Christian Cullen': Ex-All Black makes Love comparison

The Hurricanes impressive fullback Ruben Love is the form No 15 in Super Rugby according to former All Black Justin Marshall.

Patrick Tuipulotu reveals game plan for Brumbies made Blues 'nervous'

The Blues dispatched the 3rd-place Brumbies at Eden Park over the weekend with a historic winning margin of 46-7, leading head coa…

Philippe Saint-Andre targeted for DoR role - report

Lyon have approached former France coach Philippe Saint-André to become Director of Rugby and work alongside current boss Fabien …

FEATURE

Opinion

Who will be Robertson's choice as All Blacks captain?

New Zealand's new coach may have to take a leap of faith given there is 'no perfect choice' available to him.

Caleb Muntz takes positive step in recovery from RWC-ending injury

Caleb Muntz, who helped the Flying Fijians record an historic first win over England but then seriously damaged his knee on the ev…

Bath sign GB 7s star Austin Emens

Bath have signed Great Britain 7s representative Austin Emens, who has come through the University of Bath's programme.

The one question everyone is asking as 'scared' Wales confirm schedule

Wales' Autumn Nations Series schedule announcement has been met with one response- where is Georgia?

Ex-Lion 'getting stick' for breaking Welsh narrative on controversial call

Former Wales international Tom Shanklin was the centre of a heated social media debate on Sunday following his comments on the...

FEATURE

Interview

Bryan Habana: 'Sevens already had its watershed moment when it became an Olympic sport'

The Olympics is less than 100 days away and Brian O'Driscoll and Bryan Habana are already expecting the Sevens to be seismic

Ireland get major Autumn scheduling shake-up

In a change to the norm, Ireland are set to play two Test fixtures in this year's Autumn Nations Series on a Friday night under li…

Wales confirm autumn series with Springboks and 2 World Cup rematches

Wales will take on world champions South Africa in Cardiff in November as part of their three-match Autumn Nations Series.

Johann Ackermann ready to walk out on club to make return

Johan Ackermann admits that he could return to South Africa at the end of the season despite having another year left to run on hi…

Exclusive

Marcelle Parkes returns to the Black Ferns: 'The nature of a prop is changing'

It started as a joke but now it's serious. Marcelle Parkes has been contracted to the Black Ferns as a loosehead prop.

'We are better than that' - Bulls to re-shuffle as ban incoming

The Bulls will 'regroup' this Monday as they start preparations for a United Rugby Championship crunch encounter with a high-f…

SVNS-bound Adam Radwan burns Gabriel Ibitoye with only one boot on

Newcastle Falcons' trip to Ashton Gate to take on Bristol Bears was not one to remember, as they succumbed to a heavy 85-14 loss. …

FEATURE

Analysis

Chasing the American dream

With World Cups looming in 2031 and 2033, US universities are ramping up their search for talent overseas.

Former Leinster star set to join Castres staff

Castres head coach, former Ireland and Lions lock Jeremy Davidson, has turned to Chris Whitaker to fill his vacant attack coach jo…

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