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Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

Leicester Tigers' Bryce Hegarty to join Western Force ahead of 2023 Super Rugby season

Michael Cheika coached Australia between 2014 and 2019

Michael Cheika had mixed emotions after Argentina's win over Australia

Ardie Savea is proud of New Zealand's win over South Africa at Ellis Park

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster receives full backing from Ardie Savea

Women's Rugby

Sene Naoupu has played 48 times for Ireland 15s side

Ireland centre Sene Naoupu announces retirement from international rugby

Lottie Clapp has made 126 appearances for Saracens

Saracens skipper Lotte Clapp signs new deal for 2022/23 season

Harlequins Women quartet sign new deals

Harlequins Women quartet sign new deals

Emily Scott has played 71 times for Harlequins

England back Emily Scott signs new deal with Harlequins

 

Latest from TRU

How the success of the Lionesses can help the Red Roses and women's rugby go to the next level

How the success of the Lionesses can help the Red Roses and women's rugby go to the next level

Talking Rugby Union to support National League Rugby Review Show for 2022/23

Talking Rugby Union to support National League Rugby Review Show for 2022/23

Gary Mercer Exclusive: 'Zach has been the in-form player in France'

Gary Mercer Exclusive: 'Zach has been the in-form player in France'

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

RFU confirms promotion and relegation for 2022-23

RFU confirms promotion and relegation for 2022-23

The RFU Council has clarified promotion and relegation for the upcoming season in National One and National Two.

National League Rugby 2022/23 Fixtures Announced

National League Rugby 2022/23 Fixtures Announced

National One newcomers Hull and Esher get their 2022/23 campaigns underway at Bishop's Stortford and Rams RFC respectively when the season kicks off on September 3rd.

Redruth stars shine as Cornwall retain County Championship crown

Redruth stars shine as Cornwall retain County Championship crown

The outcome of Redruth's season may not have had a fairytale ending, but a cluster of their star performers showed their class at Twickenham in the County Championship final.

Sean O'Brien Interview: Why coaching in National One was very rewarding

Sean O'Brien Interview: Why coaching in National One was very rewarding

The curtain came down on the playing career of the multiple European Cup winner last weekend and coaching might be a route which O'Brien selects for the next stage of his life.

Steven Shingler Exclusive: You always think ‘I wonder what standard we would be in the Premiership?'

Steven Shingler Exclusive: You always think ‘I wonder what standard we would be in the Premiership?'

TRU heard from Steven Shingler about the club’s campaign as well as the disappointment of not moving into the Premiership.

Update on Structural Changes to National League Rugby

Update on Structural Changes to National League Rugby

National League Rugby have provided an update on the structural changes to levels three and four for the 2022/23 season.

Meet Matt Gallagher: The hooker who scored 36 tries this season and is now on his way to the Championship

Meet Matt Gallagher: The hooker who scored 36 tries this season and is now on his way to the Championship

The 22-year-old broke the National Two North record for the most tries scored by a single player in a campaign.

Exclusive: Jack Metcalf on opportunities with Sale, his time in the National Leagues and overcoming adversity

Exclusive: Jack Metcalf on opportunities with Sale, his time in the National Leagues and overcoming adversity

Jack Metcalf has had an interesting journey to the top and he spoke to TRU's Joe Harvey.

Podcasts & Video

University Rugby

BUCS Super Rugby fixtures: Champions Exeter host Hartpury, new boys Nottingham take on Leeds Beckett

BUCS Super Rugby fixtures: Champions Exeter host Hartpury, new boys Nottingham take on Leeds Beckett

Archie Kellett - Former Sale youngster aiming high with Manchester Met

Archie Kellett - Former Sale youngster aiming high with Manchester Met

Desire, half-time wisdom and indoor cricket – How the England Students beat France

Desire, half-time wisdom and indoor cricket – How the England Students beat France

England Students beat France Universities 16-15 at Kingston Park

England Students beat France Universities 16-15 at Kingston Park

Mark Wilson Exclusive: Former England flanker on coaching England Students

Mark Wilson Exclusive: Former England flanker on coaching England Students

Exeter leave it late to overcome Durham and clinch an historic BUCS Super Rugby title

Exeter leave it late to overcome Durham and clinch an historic BUCS Super Rugby title

 

Emerging Talent

Jack van Poortvliet: The rise of England’s new kid on the block and why Australia tour is just the beginning

Jack van Poortvliet: The rise of England’s new kid on the block and why Australia tour is just the beginning

Summer Series 2022: Plenty of positives for some home nations - and food for thought for others

Summer Series 2022: Plenty of positives for some home nations - and food for thought for others

McConnell is on a learning curve, but the 18-year-old is impressing many

McConnell is on a learning curve, but the 18-year-old is impressing many

Ben Muncaster has his feet firmly on the ground, but is ready to fly with Scotland

Ben Muncaster has his feet firmly on the ground, but is ready to fly with Scotland

Lewis Barrett Exclusive: The University of Nottingham flanker balancing BUCS with the Championship

Lewis Barrett Exclusive: The University of Nottingham flanker balancing BUCS with the Championship

 
Emerging Talents and The Ones To Watch | Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s

Emerging Talents and The Ones To Watch | Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s

Scottish Rugby

Kaleem Barreto Exclusive: “Whirlwind” spell leaves livewire ready to shine on big stage

Kaleem Barreto Exclusive: “Whirlwind” spell leaves livewire ready to shine on big stage

Ollie’s opportunity: Full-back with “great feet and an eye for a gap” handed big chance

Ollie’s opportunity: Full-back with “great feet and an eye for a gap” handed big chance

Thompson aims to seize 'great opportunity' on South American tour

Thompson aims to seize 'great opportunity' on South American tour

New era for women and girls’ rugby in Scotland: 'People are enthused - now is the time to make this move'

New era for women and girls’ rugby in Scotland: 'People are enthused - now is the time to make this move'

Cross Talks - Where Union Meets League

Kevin Sinfield on his time in Rugby Union, the challenges he faced and Josh Charnley

Kevin Sinfield on his time in Rugby Union, the challenges he faced and Josh Charnley

 
Jacob Ford: Burgess comments are “extremely far-fetched”

Jacob Ford: Burgess comments are “extremely far-fetched”

Rugby League’s influence ever-present at Leicester Tigers

Rugby League’s influence ever-present at Leicester Tigers

Tevita Funa has signed a contract with Waratahs for 2022 season

Waratahs sign rugby league convert Tevita Funa

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rugby 7s and MLR

Australia Women went on to win the gold medal at Commonwealth games

Blitzboks claim gold medal in Commonwealth games, Australia take honours in women's game

Fiji captain Waisea Nacuqu celebrates a try against Zambia on day one of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Coventry Stadium on 29 July, 2022 i

New Zealand, Fiji progress to semi-finals in Commonwealth Games, Australia Women's team in finals

Scotland, South Africa men's sevens progress to quarter-finals at Commonwealth Games

Scotland, South Africa men's sevens progress to quarter-finals at Commonwealth Games

Waisale Serevi Exclusive: ‘I know it was tough for me not to win the Commonwealth Games’

Waisale Serevi Exclusive: ‘I know it was tough for me not to win the Commonwealth Games’

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News Archive

Ian Foster is relieved with New Zealand's win in Johannesburg

Ian Foster hits back at critics after win over South Africa at Ellis Park

Sam Cane scored New Zealand's opening try

Match Centre: South Africa 23-35 New Zealand

Folau Fainga’a will miss the second Test against Argentina due to concussion

Folau Fainga'a to miss Australia's clash against Argentina

Danny Cipriani played 16 Tests for England between 2008 and 2018

Danny Cipriani joins criticism on Eddie Jones

The game will be played in Tokyo on 29th October

New Zealand's Test against Japan in October confirmed

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick

Leicester Tigers sign USA hooker Joe Taufete'e

Juan Imhoff is named in the starting line up for Argentina

Argentina change four for game against Australia

Richie Mo'unga will be taking the kicking responsibility in Johannesburg

Richie Mo'unga to start at fly-half for New Zealand

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber

Ellis Park will be louder than Mbombela - Damian de Allende

Bongi Mbonambi will miss the game in Johannesburg

Knee injury rules out Bongi Mbonambi out of South Africa's clash against New Zealand

Jason Woodward has signed one-year deal with Sale Sharks

Former Gloucester full-back Jason Woodward to join Sale Sharks

Sam Cane is hoping for a different result against South Africa in Johannesburg

New Zealand desperate to put on improved performance at Ellis Park - Sam Cane

Duane Vermeulen is back for South Africa

Duane Vermeulen returns for South Africa for clash against New Zealand

Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson

Charlie Matthews returns to Harlequins

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Jersey Reds prop James Flynn to join Saracens

Nemani Nadolo has played 37 times for Leicester Tigers

Leicester's Nemani Nadolo to make Waratahs return ahead of 2023 season

Kurt-Lee Arendse was red carded in the 75th minute during the game against New Zealand

South Africa wing Kurt-Lee Arendse handed four-week ban

New Zealand captain Sam Cane

New Zealand slip to fifth position in World Rugby Rankings

Quade Cooper sustained an Achilles tendon injury during the game against Argentina

Quade Cooper prepared for long recovery after another injury setback

Ian Foster confident New Zealand will bounce back

'No point sulking about defeat in Mbombela' - Ian Foster

Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber is delighted with win over New Zealand

'Win over New Zealand was very special' - Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber

Malcolm Marx played his 50th Test for South Africa last weekend

South Africa will work equally hard for second Test - Malcolm Marx

Jordan Petaia (centre) was one of the try scorer for Australia

Match Centre: Argentina 26-41 Australia

Willie Le Roux was one of South Africa's try scorer

Match Centre: South Africa 26-10 New Zealand

The Recreation Ground

Bath sign second row Michael Etete after successful trial

Australia head coach Dave Rennie

Dave Rennie backs Michael Hooper after his withdrawal ahead of Argentina game

Michael Hooper has played 121 Tests for Australia

Australia skipper Michael Hooper pulls out of Argentina clash

Siya Kolisi will be leading South Africa in the upcoming Rugby Championship

Springboks determined to beat New Zealand on South Africa soil - Siya Kolisi

Hamish Stewart played 72 games for Queensland Reds

Western Force secure signing of Hamish Stewart

Gareth Williams was recently part of the Wales backroom staff

Gareth Williams joins Scarlets as new defence coach

Quade Cooper (left) will start at fly-half for Australia

Quade Cooper to start for Australia against Argentina

Tuaina Taii Tualima will join Rebels after being part of Queensland Reds

Tuaina Taii Tualima signs with Melbourne Rebels until 2024

Both Alex Ellis and Donna Rose have committed another year with Saracens

Saracens props Alex Ellis and Donna Rose sign new deals for 2022/23 season

Director of Rugby Phil Dowson will lead a group of 60 players in total for his first season

Northampton Saints confirm squad for 2022/23 season

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs secure signing of Tongan international Solomone Kata

Sam Cane will be leading New Zealand in the Rugby Championship

Sam Cane confident New Zealand will bounce back from series defeat against Ireland

Grant Stewart made a solitary Test appearance for Scotland during the 2019 World Cup

Connacht sign Scottish hooker Grant Stewart on short-term contract

Franco Smith will replace Danny Wilson at Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors appoint Franco Smith as head coach

Samu Kerevi (centre) ruptured his ACL during the Commonwealth games

Samu Kerevi set to miss remainder of 2022 season

Reiko Ioane is excited about the South African challenge

New Zealand excited about South African challenge - Reiko Ioane

Tolu Latu has played 21 Tests for Australia

Waratahs sign Wallabies hooker Tolu Latu for 2023 season

Willie le Roux wants South Africa to be prepared for the clashes against New Zealand

South Africa's Willie le Roux wary of wounded New Zealand

Ian Foster has received criticism following New Zealand's series defeat against Ireland

Ian Foster's future could depend on games against South Africa hints New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson

Beauden Barrett is looking forward to the clash against the Springboks

Beauden Barrett relishes opportunity to face South Africa

The RFU's council voted on Friday to pass its new policy for the 2022-23 season

RFU, RFL ban transgender women from playing female rugby

Andy Farrell recently guided Ireland to series win in New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signs two-year contract extension

Ieuan Evans appointed new chairman of British & Irish Lions

Ieuan Evans appointed new chairman of British & Irish Lions

The law trial was also in place during the 2021 Rugby Championship

SANZAAR to retain 20-minute red card law in Rugby Championship