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Wales suffered another defeat under Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland open to 'best decision' amid Wales' struggles

Warren Gatland supports "best decision for Welsh rugby" after record-breaking run of 11 straight Test defeats.

Despondent England beginning to test the patience of many after South Africa loss

Five Test defeats in a row and a third successive loss at home for the first time in 18 years doesn't make for pretty reading for Steve Borthwick’s men.

Springboks edge England in thrilling Twickenham encounter

In front of a roaring Twickenham crowd of over 81,000, South Africa edged England 29-22 in a gripping Autumn Nations Series clash.

'We don't want to shy away from it being a big game' - Standout fixtures mean downplaying Round 10 isn't an option

Round 10 in National League Rugby offers up some big clashes at the bottom as well as a top-of-the-table contest with plenty more in between

Scotland bolster squad with Johnny Matthews ahead of Portugal clash

Scotland have called up Johnny Matthews ahead of Portugal clash as injuries hit squad following South Africa defeat.

Latest Rugby News

Marcos Kremer will be part of Argentina's replacements

Argentina make one change for clash against France

Warren Gatland has made five changes to the Wales side

Wales make five changes for South Africa Test

Tyrone Green has already made 78 appearances for the club, scoring 25 tries

Tyrone Green commits future to Harlequins

Rob Herring has played a record 241 games for Ulster

Rob Herring signs new deal with Ulster

University Rugby

Jordan Russell Exclusive: 'Before my move to Leicester, I’d lost the love for rugby'

Sale Sharks Women and Manchester Met: Why collaborative thinking can grow the game in the North-West

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

National League Rugby set to return with a bang with Round 9 serving up some significant contests

There are some fascinating clashes lined up across the board as we light the fuse on November's block of fixtures.

Henderson’s hat-trick not enough as Sedgley Park fall to Blackheath

Sedgley Park's Rhys Henderson shines with a hat-trick, but Blackheath triumph 36-24 on October 26th.

National League Rugby: The pause button is about to be pressed - but don't expect any deceleration in Round Eight

With one more round to go before the first 'rest weekend' of the season, who can enter November with a spring in their step?

Sedgley Park stars shine in National League 1: Player Analysis

A closer look at key Sedgley Park players as they shine in National League 1 after their promotion.

'It is going to be one humdinger of a game' - Are you ready for Round Seven in National League Rugby?

Interesting narratives and some already sizeable fixtures await us across National One and National Two.

Searching for success, 'Friday Night Lights' and simmering rivalries stand out in Round Six

There is plenty to get stuck into across the National League Rugby weekend from teams scrapping for their first victories to clubs renewing rivalries.

National League Rugby Preview: 'It is a great start but it is only a start': Can early high-flyers carry form into Round Five?

The second month of the National League Rugby season begins - and it may well provide us with a better indication of who could be the real deal.

National League Preview: Clubs bid to end September by either maintaining or recapturing that winning feeling

Three entertaining weekends of rugby have come and gone but there is one more round to go before we charge into October.

Podcasts & Video

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 2 North | Round 9

Emerging Talent

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Women's Rugby

Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester-Hartpury Dominate, Trailfinders secure narrow win

Scottish Rugby

John Barclay Interview: “Time for Scotland to take the next step”

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

Scotland U20s have 'been in some dark places' but Trophy win sets them on path to brighter future

TRU at Rugby World Cup 2023

Aaron Smith on a burning desire to fix 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat and signing off on a high

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Competitions

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