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Opinion

Glimmers of positivity but Welsh rugby not moving anywhere fast

The regions have battled manfully with ever reducing budgets but while Welsh rugby awaits another reboot other nations forge ahead

The Nemani Nadolo verdict on Drua transformation of Fijian rugby

The franchise was originally launched in 2017 to take part in the Australian National Championship, but that participation was end…

Opinion

Jake White: Let me clear up some things

The flight back to South Africa gave me time to reflect on a pretty intense couple of days, and believe me, I've had a few over …

Bok Kriel poised for return from injury for play-off push in Japan

South Africa centre Jesse Kriel is set to make a timely return to action on Saturday as his Yokohama Canon Eagles take on the Mits…

Double jeopardy for GB7s after SVNS Singapore draw

The draw for HSBC SVNS Singapore has put Great Britain's men's and women's teams in the same pool as their main rivals for a place…

The John Mitchell message after two England red cards in three games

The Red Roses have been shown two red cards in three matches, with number eight Sarah Beckett dismissed in the opener against Ital…

Interview

How Welsh Rolls Royce Faletau is inspiring next-gen ahead of return

When you hear a sportsman mentioned in the same breath as Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, you know you are dealing with someone ve…

Simon Thomas

18 Apr, 11:26

14 rugby transfers to get excited about ahead of next season

Leinster's signing of Jordie Barrett from the Hurricanes is maybe the standout move in this season's flurry of rugby transfers.

Recall for skipper Marlie Packer as England change two for Ireland

Looking to win their sixth successive championship title, the English came away from Edinburgh last weekend with a 46-0 round thre…

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Analysis

How Leinster neutralised 'long-in-the-tooth' La Rochelle

The Irish province slew their great foe, prompting questions about the serial champions' age profile.

Kolbe and Cane among missing for injury ravaged Sungoliath

Star Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has twice been sidelined by injury and is missing at the moment due to a leg injury, while the All Bl…

Matt McILraith

18 Apr, 10:39

Falcons swoop for Sharks flanker Cameron Neild

Newcastle Falcons have swiftly replaced outgoing flanker Guy Pepper with Sale Sharks flanker Cameron Neild.

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Award-winning 'Chasing the Sun' comes to RugbyPass TV

The highly acclaimed five-part documentary Chasing the Sun is now available for viewers to watch globally, and for free, on RugbyP…

Leinster set for 'hugely exciting' stadium move next season

Leinster have announced that they will play their home matches in the United Rugby Championship and Investec Champions Cup next se…

The 8 player shortlist for the 2024 Champions Cup Player of the Year

The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has unveiled the shortlist for the 2024 Investec Champions Cup Player of the Year.

The 124kg 'enforcer' Matfield tips to 'take over' from Etzebeth

Leinster knew what was coming their way in their Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against holders La Rochelle, and they prepar…

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Ireland starlet Katie Corrigan: 'I have really tried to back myself and play with confidence'

This time last year Katie Corrigan had just played for Ireland in the under-18 Six Nations Festival at Wellington School - now she…

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Analysis

Ryan Baird has unlocked raw power for Leinster and Ireland

In running Leinster's lineouts, the newly powered up, rangy back five forward has added another string to his bow

Ali Price extends Edinburgh stay but hints at future move abroad

Scotland scrum-half Ali Price is not ruling out a move abroad in future but says signing a one-year extension to his contract with…

Four changes for Scotland with Italy away next in the Six Nations

The Scottish boss was disappointed that his selection failed to fire a shot in their 0-46 home loss to England last weekend in Edi…

Disappointed Newcastle confirm Guy Pepper exit: 'Life goes on'

Newcastle Falcons have confirmed that star flanker Guy Pepper will leave the club in the summer to join Gallagher Premiership riva…

SVNS HKG champions New Zealand pitted with series leaders in Singapore

Fresh from their first triumph of the season in Hong Kong, All Blacks 7s have been handed a tricky draw for the Singapore SVNS nex…

Two changes for Ireland for Six Nations trip to leaders England

The Irish snapped their recent championship losing streak with a commanding 36-5 win last weekend over Wales in Cork and they now …

Opinion

'There is genuinely no better feeling than playing at the home of English rugby'

The way Ireland played last weekend against Wales has created a buzz in the air about our upcoming fixture. They have started to p…

Rosie Galligan

18 Apr, 5:08

The URC reaction to Jordie Barrett signing for Leinster

Jordie Barrett's move to Leinster Rugby has been hailed as "awesome" and "brilliant" news for the BKT URC.

Opinion

Will it be Murder on the Dancefloor or will Ireland burn this Goddamn house right down

If you had told me before the tournament had started that coming into preparation week for Twickenham that Ireland would be placed…

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Opinion

Mick Cleary: 'There is no such thing as a run-of-the-mill, tepid, easy-as-it-goes East Midlands Derby'

For all the talk of exotic World Club Championships, it is affairs closer to home that stir the blood with the East Midlands derby…

Why TJ Perenara is the 'favourite' to finish season as all-time top try scorer

Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui believes TJ Perenara is the "favourite" to finish the Super Rugby Pacific as the all-time top tr…

'It's chalk and cheese': Why the Brumbies are raring to go against the Blues

The in-form ACT Brumbies have returned from their bye week raring to go and more mentally switched on than they've been all year, …

Hurricanes re-sign pair of locks to extensions

The Hurricanes have re-signed locks Isaia Walker-Leawere and Caleb Delany on long-term deals.

Ex-Wallaby's bold call: Drua could hand Hurricanes 'first loss of the year'

Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui has tipped the Fijian Drua to hand the ladder-leading Hurricanes their "first loss of the year."

Junior Springboks name 31-man group for inaugural U20 Rugby Championship

South Africa Rugby have named an exciting 31-man touring group as the Junior Springboks chase a slice of history at the first-ever…

Ex-British & Irish Lion completes Wallabies' full-time coaching group

Former British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling is the final piece of Joe Schmidt's full-time coaching puzzle with the Wallabi…

Interview

How young Blues midfielder overcame three ACL knee injuries

Auckland were NPC semi-finalists in 2022 with Evans making a dozen appearances and earning a Super Rugby contact. He played 43 min…

Black Ferns Sevens star Tyla King set for return to NRLW with Dragons

Black Ferns Sevens playmaker Tyla King will return to the NRLW later this year after signing a two-year contract extension with th…

The 'outstanding' Warren Gatland tribute to the retiring Ken Owens

The 37-year-old, who was his country's most capped hooker, also worked with Gatland on two British and Irish Lions tours but he …

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