Dave Rennie’s new-look All Blacks face Rassie Erasmus’ world champions in a fascinating clash of rugby philosophies. Mark Ashcroft previews an intriguing opening Test in 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry'.
New Zealand have shown enough over the last fortnight to trouble the world champions, but injury concerns and a fired-up South Africa still highlight the scale of the task.
Eddie Jones is using geese flying in formation to teach Japan support play, echoing Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous lessons on leadership and teamwork.
WRU board rejects calls to resign and defends its plan to reduce Welsh professional rugby from four teams to three from 2028.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players who will receive enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts for the 2026/27 season, providing a clear indication of the core group he intends to build around ahead of another crucial year of international rugby.
Rotherham Titans’ return to tier two reshapes the Champ’s rugby map, creating new Yorkshire dynamics with Doncaster and renewing focus on travel, rivalry and survival.
National League Rugby clubs have returned to pre-season training, with squads rebuilding fitness, systems and belief.
A sharp look at National League rugby pre-season, from bleep tests and hill reps to smarter training, contact conditioning and injury prevention.
Tarleton RUFC’s 2026/27 fixtures offer a reminder of what makes grassroots rugby special.
After relegation from National One, Sedgley Park reset for another promotion push with continuity, experience and history on their side.
Lancashire captain Chris Johnson reflects on their return to the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 final as well as Heath's historic promotion to National Two North.
A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle for a place in National One.
The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country, with Blackheath taking on Plymouth Albion.
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.jpg "John Mitchell names a 40-player Red Roses squad as England begin preparations for the WXV Global Series.")
