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Italy scrum-half Stephen Varney commits future to Exeter Chiefs with new contract.

Stephen Varney signs new Exeter Chiefs contract

Jacques Nienaber says he would be sad to see Ciarán Frawley leave Leinster.

Jacques Nienaber reflects on possible Ciaran Frawley departure

Siya Kolisi will leave the Sharks and return to the Stormers in July 2026.

Siya Kolisi set for Stormers return after Sharks exit

Dragons beat Connacht 48–28 with five tries and a flawless kicking display.

Dragons rout Connacht as Angus O'Brien hails team effort

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Wales find learnings but off-field instability could stall any progress

Wales find learnings but off-field instability could stall any progress

Charlie Beckett Interview: 'To be a very small part of this explosion of women’s sport is amazing'

Charlie Beckett Interview: 'To be a very small part of this explosion of women’s sport is amazing'

Bury St Edmunds 'flattered' and 'proud' to kick off Kevin Sinfield's latest MND fundraising challenge

Bury St Edmunds 'flattered' and 'proud' to kick off Kevin Sinfield's latest MND fundraising challenge

Hollie Williamson: The self-confessed sevens fanatic who is ready to realise her dream

Hollie Williamson: The self-confessed sevens fanatic who is ready to realise her dream

 

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National League Rugby Preview: Christmas crackers across the board but don’t expect any goodwill

National League Rugby Preview: Christmas crackers across the board but don’t expect any goodwill

Former England international Mike Brown becomes Sporting Director at Esher

Former England international Mike Brown becomes Sporting Director at Esher

November sets up a cracker of a December as festive fixtures begin in National League Rugby

November sets up a cracker of a December as festive fixtures begin in National League Rugby

National League Rugby

National League Rugby Preview: Top half battles dominate the narrative as November draws to a close

National League Rugby Preview: Top half battles dominate the narrative as November draws to a close

Key clashes towards the top of National One and all three National Two divisions headline the final round of November.

Ratu Vakalutukali Interview: Armed Forces Day special for Taunton and National League Rugby

Ratu Vakalutukali Interview: Armed Forces Day special for Taunton and National League Rugby

Talking Rugby Union heard from Royal Marine and Taunton No.8 Ratu Vakalutukali ahead of the club's Armed Forces Day.

National League Rugby Preview: Noteworthy clashes across the board could shape aspirations

National League Rugby Preview: Noteworthy clashes across the board could shape aspirations

Round 10 in National One and National Two offers several key fixtures that could start to influence the season’s outlook for some clubs.

Late Bonfire Night sparks set to fly as National League Rugby returns with a bang

Late Bonfire Night sparks set to fly as National League Rugby returns with a bang

The November fixtures are here. Who can seize momentum over the next three weeks with key matches coming thick and fast?

Fixture list sets up fascinating conclusion to first block of National League games

Fixture list sets up fascinating conclusion to first block of National League games

As National League Rugby prepares for a brief pause, Round Eight promises plenty of talking points.

Teams seek a spark while landscapes towards the top are set to shift in National League Rugby

Teams seek a spark while landscapes towards the top are set to shift in National League Rugby

Round Seven offers struggling sides a chance to ignite their campaigns, while those near the summit aim to lay down a marker.

Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Round Six promises plenty, with the blockbuster National One clash at Clifton Lane and Sheffield’s trip to Fylde standing out.

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Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

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Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

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Women's Rugby

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach through to the end of 2027.

Whitney Hansen appointed Black Ferns head coach

Sione Fukofuka appointed Scotland Women head coach after global recruitment process.

Sione Fukofuka appointed Scotland Women head coach

Flyhalf Faitala Moleka commits to Wallaroos as Rugby Australia secures key players.

Wallaroos star Faitala Moleka re-signs with Australia

Dexcom Stadium will host Ireland vs Italy in the 2026 Women’s Six Nations.

Connacht to host Six Nations clash in Galway

Lions say R360 players will be ineligible for the 2027 women’s tour.

British and Irish Lions warn players over breakaway R360 League

Edel McMahon to miss season after knee surgeries, eyes 2026-27 return.

Edel McMahon to miss season after double surgery

University Rugby

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

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England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

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Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

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Rob Baxter hails Exeter Chiefs’ spirit after landmark away win over Saracens.

Baxter hails Exeter Chiefs’ grit after historic StoneX win

Ben Spencer was one of the try scorer for Bath

Bath run in eight tries to beat Newcastle 50-14

Gareth Davies scores twice as Scarlets beat Cardiff and earns praise from Dwayne Peel.

Dwayne Peel hails Gareth Davies after derby win at Arms Park

Ospreys bring in South African Marco de Witt on short-term deal after Jac Morgan injury.

Ospreys sign Marco de Witt as Morgan cover

Leicester Tigers defeat Gloucester 45-14 to claim the Slater Cup.

Leicester claim Slater Cup with win over Gloucester

Jacob Stockdale says club form comes first as Ulster prepare for Leinster derby.

Jacob Stockdale focused on Ulster ahead of Leinster clash

Leicester Tigers re-sign Olly Cracknell after strong club and Wales performances.

Olly Cracknell signs new contract with Leicester Tigers

Hooker Wills Austin returns to Sale Sharks after completing loan spell with Dragons RFC.

Hooker Wills Austin departs Dragons after loan spell

Scotland lock Scott Cummings signs new deal to remain with Glasgow Warriors.

Scott Cummings commits future to Glasgow Warriors

Sale Sharks confirm head coach Marco Bortolami has left the club after six months.

Marco Bortolami departs Sale Sharks after six months

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Ethan Roots first Chiefs player to sign new deal

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Matías Moroni returns to Bristol Bears on extended deal

World Rugby will trial sternum tackle height at the 2026 U20 Championship in Georgia.

Lower tackle height trial to expand to U20 Championship

Sale Sharks agree three-year deal to sign Wales prop Nicky Smith from 2026/27.

Sale Sharks agree deal to sign Nicky Smith

Dan Robson will rejoin Gloucester Rugby next season after spells with Wasps and Pau.

Dan Robson set for Gloucester return next season

Kingsholm Stadium

Dewi Lake to join Gloucester in 2026/27

Ellis Genge scored the opening try for Bristol

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Bath score four tries but lose 45-34 to Toulon, taking key bonus point.

Bath take try bonus despite 45-34 Toulon defeat

Leinster fight back from half-time deficit to beat Leicester at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium

Leo Cullen praises Leinster resilience against Leicester

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Australia head coach Joe Schmidt

Wallabies to assemble in Sydney in January

Jake Ball will start at second row for Scarlets

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Dragons sign hooker George Roberts from Doncaster Knights ahead of Challenge Cup clash.

Dragons sign hooker George Roberts from Doncaster

Ronan O’Gara gets a two-match suspension and €3,000 fine ahead of La Rochelle's game against Stormers.

Ronan O'Gara handed two-match ban before Stormers clash

Bulls rule out Cheswill Jooste with injury and make squad changes before Northampton match.

Bulls lose Cheswill Jooste to injury

Ardie Savea leads New Zealand Rugby Awards with multiple top honours in 2025.

Ardie Savea crowned New Zealand’s best rugby player

England's Ellie Kildunne

Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Japan backs Eddie Jones to continue as head coach through the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Eddie Jones backed to lead Japan into 2027 World Cup

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but insists eye-gouge on Alex Mann 'was never intentional'

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but insists eye-gouge on Alex Mann 'was never intentional'

Ireland will meet the All Blacks in a July 2026 Test at Eden Park in Auckland.

Ireland to face All Blacks at Eden Park next summer

Hooker Ethan Lewis returns to Cardiff Rugby on short-term loan from Ospreys until January.

Ethan Lewis returns to Cardiff on short-term loan

Northampton’s James Ramm given a two-match ban after a red card for a dangerous aerial challenge.

James Ramm suspended for two matches

Northampton Saints extend the contracts of Dowson, Vesty and Craig after major success.

Northampton Saints coaching trio agree new contract extensions

Craig Casey extends his Munster contract with a two-year deal running until 2028.

Craig Casey signs new Munster contract

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

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Bath hammer Munster 40-14 in Champions Cup opener

Bath hammer Munster 40-14 in Champions Cup opener

Owen Farrell was part of the winning Saracens side

Saracens crush Clermont 47-10 in Champions Cup opener

Stormers survive a red card to beat Bayonne 26-17 in France.

Stormers beat Bayonne 26-17 in Cup opener

Glasgow overturn a 14-point deficit to beat Sale 26-21 with a bonus point.

Glasgow Warriors overcome 14-point deficit to win 26-21

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Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

James Williams signs new contract with Bristol Bears

Rassie Erasmus signs four-year contract extension to lead Springboks until 2031.

Rassie Erasmus signs four-year extension as Springboks head coach

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Lewis Ludlow extends stay at Gloucester

Eben Etzebeth receives 12-week ban for eye-gouge incident vs Wales.

Eben Etzebeth handed 12-week ban for eye-gouge incident

Former All Black Jarrad Hoeata joins Chiefs coaching team for 2026.

Jarrad Hoeata joins Chiefs coaching staff for 2026 season