Opinion
IRFU get their man as Richie Murphy tasked with Ulster rescue
The Belfast-based province have endured a rollercoaster season and shoud reach the play-offs if they can topple mighty Leinster
Pat McCarry
16 May, 10:07
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Injury-plagued Saracens duo forced into early retirements
Saracens prop Ralph Adams-Hale and lock Cameron Boon have both announced their retirements following long injury battles.
Josh Raisey
16 May, 9:16
Connacht confirm 11 end-of-season leavers, name nine new arrivals
The Irish URC side have also confirmed their squad of 43 for the 2024/25 campaign, slightly down in size from 2023/24.
Liam Heagney
16 May, 9:03
How 145kg prop Ben Tameifuna thinks scrum law change will affect him
Bordeaux-Begles and Tonga tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna has had his say on how the latest law changes set to be introduced by World…
Josh Raisey
16 May, 8:48
George Skivington on his online critics, CEO’s vote of confidence
The Cherry and Whites were humiliated last Saturday at Northampton, losing 0-90 in a damaging 14-try defeat.
Liam Heagney
16 May, 8:04
Exeter statement: Henry Slade contract extension confirmed
Rob Baxter’s double-winning Premiership and Champions Cup squad of 2020 has been broken up in recent times, with numerous mainst…
Liam Heagney
16 May, 7:15
What to watch in women’s rugby: Pacific Four Series, PWR and Sevens Challenger
The stakes could not be higher this weekend as teams jostle for position and qualification races are run from Krakow to Melbourne.…
Martyn Thomas
16 May, 7:07
Wallaby Ned Hanigan the latest Test star to join Top 14-chasing outfit
Australian and New South Wales Waratahs forward Ned Hanigan has signed for ambitious Pro D2 outfit Provence ahead of next season, …
Josh Raisey
16 May, 6:42
Saracens issue warning about a 'new level' Sale don't get credit for
The second place Londoners play host to the fourth place Manchester side this Saturday at the StoneX in the final round of the reg…
Liam Heagney
16 May, 6:32
Interview
Murphy Walker: ‘It was the first time I have cried in front of the boys’
The Glasgow and Scotland prop is finally on the comeback trail after some dark times over the past 17 months.
Bryn Palmer
16 May, 5:59
Toulouse centre handed ban but given Champions Cup final lifeline
Toulouse centre Santiago Chocobares has given a three week ban for his dangerous tackle on Harlequins centre Luke Northmore in the…
Josh Raisey
16 May, 5:19
Exclusive
Freda Tafuna: 'When I crossed the adrenalin was flowing through my veins'
Freda Tafuna became the first American player to score tries in consecutive Tests against the Black Ferns when she crossed in the …
Adam Julian
16 May, 4:48
Retiring Tom Cruse lands coaching role next season
Northampton Saints' retiring hooker Tom Cruse has been named the forwards coach of Championship outfit Bedford Blues for next seas…
Josh Raisey
16 May, 4:37
Former All Black’s bold Crusaders call before Brumbies clash
Former All Black Mils Muliaina believes the Crusaders are the “one team” that can potentially upset the Brumbies in Canberra.
Finn Morton
16 May, 2:06
Interview
The Junior Wallaby with shades of 'BOD' who was snapped up after four tries in five games
2023 Junior Wallaby Henry O'Donnell is a self-identified "absolute footy tragic" who has found his way out west with the Force.
Finn Morton
16 May, 0:23
New video shows Sam Cane was surprisingly good at one thing for the All Blacks
All Blacks captain Sam Cane has become renown for his hard-hitting and work rate after 95 Tests and for being one of the most resp…
Kim Ekin
15 May, 22:21
Interview
Star on the rise: Australia’s Ruby Nicholas ‘not as scared’ on SVNS Series
Australia's rising star Ruby Nicholas doesn’t look out of place on the HSBC SVNS Series.
Finn Morton
15 May, 21:46
WXV1 spot on the line as Wallaroos prepare for must-win USA clash
The Wallaroos' must-win rugby match against the US has an extra level of intrigue.
AAP
15 May, 20:29
All Black Sam Cane reveals if World Cup loss influenced Test retirement
About 30 minutes after the full-time whistle, captain Cane said the red card was something he’ll “have to live with forever.…
Finn Morton
15 May, 20:04
Interview
The Chiefs breakout No.8 who was named after Braveheart
Wallace Sititi would have been satisfied with one game for the Chiefs in 2024. He’s played seven, including five stars in a row.
Adam Julian
15 May, 19:30
Hurricanes re-sign three loose forwards and one prop
The Hurricanes have bolstered their loose forward stocks by re-signing three flankers and one prop to at least 2026.
Ben Smith
15 May, 18:05
Edinburgh make official their list of seven end-of-season leavers
A hip injury kept scrum-half sidelined for the whole 2023/24 campaign and his name was the final addition to an exit list that had…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 16:18
Exclusive
Wyn Jones: 'I feel fitter now than at any time since the Lions tour.'
The British and Irish Lion has seen his long stay at the Scarlets end and he is looking for a new opportunity
Mark Orders
15 May, 12:52
The non-Springbok Ben Tameifuna labels one of world's best scrummagers
Tonga and Bordeaux-Begles tighthead Ben Tameifuna holds South African props in very high regard, and understandably so.
Josh Raisey
15 May, 11:35
Northampton sign legend's son to add a 'massive physical presence'
Former Tonga international Soane Tonga’uiha spent seven seasons at Franklin’s Gardens, the giant marrying his power to a reput…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 10:27
Ex-England lock Josh McNally set for Bath exit
Bath have announced the departure of former captain Josh McNally at the end of the season after five years at the Rec.
Josh Raisey
15 May, 10:01
Ex-Saracens tighthead Titi Lamositele is back in the Premiership
The confirmation comes in the same week that Harlequins admitted that Will Collier, the academy graduate who made a first-team deb…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 8:22
Ulster confirm a nine-strong leavers list that includes Dave Ewers
The 33-year-old, a one-time England hopeful when Eddie Jones was in charge, joined the Irish province last summer following the ma…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 8:03
Fin Richardson targeting Scotland call-up after signing for Glasgow
Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of former Scotland U20 tighthead prop Fin Richardson from Exeter Chiefs ahead of next …
Josh Raisey
15 May, 7:43
Interview
France sevens head coach David Courteix: 'We have to look for luck'
France 7s Women's coach David Courteix discusses the reasons why France have yet to win a cup in the regular season.
Willy Billiard
15 May, 7:41
Scotland scrum-half Scott Steele forced to retire aged 30
Former Scotland and Edinburgh scrum-half Scott Steele has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 30.
Josh Raisey
15 May, 7:26
Georgia star Tedo Abzhandadze to swap French clubs after early release
It is a done deal. Tedo Abzhandadze will move to Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne, joining his fellow Georgian teammates Luka Nio…
Francisco Isaac
15 May, 6:52
EPCR name referees for Leinster-Toulouse, Sharks-Gloucester finals
There had been a suggestion, namely from the likes of pundit Andy Goode, that Luke Pearce should be the English official entrusted…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 6:29
Stuart McCloskey explains his online bust-up with Stephen Ferris
Following Ulster’s 14-53 EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final hammering at Clermont on April 13, the 2009 Grand Slam winner posted a…
Liam Heagney
15 May, 6:04
Sam Cross one of two internationals on 15-man Newcastle exit list
Flanker Sam Cross is one of 15 players that will leave Newcastle Falcons at the end of the season, the club have confirmed in thei…
Josh Raisey
15 May, 5:41
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'How difficult must it be to be a Glaws fan and keep frustrations in check?'
The shellacking dished out by Northampton has been defended by head coach George Skivington after his high-stakes selection gamble
Mick Cleary
15 May, 5:23
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