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Alex Mitchell was one of the try scorer for Northampton

Northampton Saints win thriller in Pau with 35-27 margin

Louis Rees-Zammit was one of the try scorer for Bristol

Bristol edge Scarlets 17-16 after tough fight

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

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Positives amid pain as Wales fall again to ruthless All Blacks

Positives amid pain as Wales fall again to ruthless All Blacks

Greece v Albania - Under the radar

Greece v Albania - Under the radar

Last-gasp Evans kick can lift Wales while Eddie Jones slams late defeat

Last-gasp Evans kick can lift Wales while Eddie Jones slams late defeat

'Breath of fresh air’, glimpses of identity but Argentina defeat highlights plenty of work ahead for Wales

'Breath of fresh air’, glimpses of identity but Argentina defeat highlights plenty of work ahead for Wales

 

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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'

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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

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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.

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion and Macclesfield vs Fylde already feel like big matches.

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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

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

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

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

 

Women's Rugby

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

Canada’s McKinley Hunt to step away from Saracens

McKinley Hunt to make Saracens exit

Tess Feury embraces underdog role as Tigers launch new era with fresh faces.

Leicester Tigers' Feury embraces underdog energy in new season

England forward Bryony Cleall retires after final Saracens game.

Bryony Cleall announces rugby retirement

Ellie Kildunne wants her win to show the path to world champion status.

Ellie Kildunne hopes to inspire next generation

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!’

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

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

Scottish Rugby

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

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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Wales boss Tandy hands Carré start, with Rees-Zammit on bench vs Argentina

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

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Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

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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

New Zealand welcome the prospect of facing South Africa in the 2027 World Cup.

All Blacks embrace prospect of Springbok showdown in 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rassie Erasmus welcomes South Africa’s 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw.

Rassie Erasmus reacts on Springboks' 2027 RWC draw

Andy Farrell says Ireland must believe they can win the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland confident ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

England and Wales placed together in Pool F for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

England and Wales drawn together for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ollie Smith commits to Glasgow Warriors until 2028 in major squad boost.

Ollie Smith signs new deal to stay at Glasgow Warriors until 2028

Jacques Nienaber confirms he is staying at Leinster despite Springboks speculation.

Jacques Nienaber stresses commitment to Leinster amid Springboks speculation

Sale Sharks add winger Gurshwin Wehr on a short-term deal to boost depth.

Sale Sharks sign Gurshwin Wehr on short-term deal

Bulls lose Jan Serfontein and Juann Else to injuries ahead of Champions Cup opener.

Bulls suffer injury setbacks ahead of Champions Cup opener

Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth’s red card was fair as Boks beat Wales 73-0.

Rassie Erasmus says Eben Etzebeth red card ‘justified’ after Wales rout

Ben Earl commits long-term to Saracens after standout international form.

Ben Earl signs new long-term deal with Saracens

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South Africa dominate Wales with 73-0 win

Alan Dickens assesses Newcastle Red Bulls’ 39-17 loss to Leicester.

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Exeter overturn 20-point deficit to beat Sale Sharks by one point.

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Antoine Dupont expected to return from ACL injury against Racing 92.

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Breakaway R360 series pushes debut to 2028 amid union resistance.

R360 series delays launch to 2028

Harlequins centre Oscar Beard renews contract after strong 2024 season.

Oscar Beard signs new contract with Harlequins

Cobus Reinach is set to win his 50th cap for South Africa

Springboks make nine changes for final tour Test

Joe Marchant joins Sale Sharks from 2026

Sale Sharks secure Joe Marchant on long-term deal

James Ryan suspended for three games after red card review against South Africa.

James Ryan handed three-match suspension after red card review

Newcastle sign hooker Samson Adejimi on loan to boost squad depth this season.

Samson Adejimi joins Newcastle on season-long loan

RFU reports £228m revenue and reduced losses after last year’s financial crisis.

RFU reports major revenue recovery after record loss

Cheslin Kolbe is named on the right wing

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Harlequins re-sign rising midfielder Ben Waghorn after strong breakthrough season.

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Steve Borthwick backs Tom Curry’s character following allegations from Argentina coach.

Steve Borthwick stands by Tom Curry amid tunnel row

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Felipe Contepomi accuses Tom Curry of tunnel incident after England win

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England survive Argentina scare with 27-23 win

Duhan van der Merwe was one of the try scorer for Scotland

Scotland blank Tonga with 56-0 win

Springbok hooker Malcom Marx

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Zander Fagerson back from injury as Scotland make 14 changes vs Tonga.

Fagerson returns as Scotland make major changes for Tonga Test

Julian Montoya will lead Argentina

Pumas change five for England Test

Ireland captain Caelan Doris says South Africa match isn’t a friendly but a serious test.

Ireland captain rejects ‘friendly’ label ahead of Springboks clash

Wales lose Aaron Wainwright to injury ahead of New Zealand Test.

Wales lose Aaron Wainwright ahead of All Blacks Test

Joe Schmidt acknowledges fatigue in Wallabies ahead of France clash but stresses belief remains.

Joe Schmidt defends fatigued Wallabies amid tough tour

Andy Farrell says Ireland are “more up to speed” ahead of clash with South Africa.

Andy Farrell: Ireland feeling ready for Springboks Test

Rassie Erasmus confirms Springboks’ interest in re-signing Jacques Nienaber.

Rassie Erasmus confirms Boks' interest in bringing Nienaber back

Springboks lock De Jager loses appeal against red-card suspension.

Lood de Jager loses appeal against red card

Garry Ringrose will start at midfield for Ireland

Andy Farrell unveils Ireland playmaker for Bok clash

Munster Rugby sign Samoa prop Michael Ala’alatoa on a seven-month deal.

Michael Ala'alatoa signs seven-month deal with Munster

Samoa draw 13-13 with Belgium and qualify for Rugby World Cup 2027 as final team.

Samoa secure World Cup 2027 spot after dramatic draw