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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is a two-time Olympic champion in rugby sevens

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Returns to International Rugby with Eyes on 2025 World Cup

Ospreys Rugby announces that Wales international lock Adam Beard will leave the club at the conclusion of the 2024/25 season

Adam Beard to depart Ospreys at end of 2024/25 season

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Len Ikitau signs with Exeter Chiefs for 2025/26 season

Dragons RFC sign Australian lock Max Douglas ahead of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season

Max Douglas joins Dragons RFC for 2025/26 season

University Rugby

England Students appoint Loughborough’s Martin Webdale as head coach

England Students appoint Loughborough’s Martin Webdale as head coach

“We’re proud of the relationship between Bath and the university - It’s such as successful avenue”

“We’re proud of the relationship between Bath and the university - It’s such as successful avenue”

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

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

 

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Poolman proud after “whirlwind” start to her international rugby journey with Scotland

Poolman proud after “whirlwind” start to her international rugby journey with Scotland

BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: Loughborough target double and Hartpury back at the big dance

BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: Loughborough target double and Hartpury back at the big dance

Women’s BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: A new queen of university rugby is ready to be crowned

Women’s BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: A new queen of university rugby is ready to be crowned

RFU Championship and National League Rugby

Relegation battles in sharp focus, Tonbridge Juddians close in on National Two East glory and one final dance for Riley

Relegation battles in sharp focus, Tonbridge Juddians close in on National Two East glory and one final dance for Riley

On the penultimate weekend of the season, the fight to avoid the drop in National One and National Two North comes under the microscope.

April is here - It's time for titles to be decided and relegation scraps to be resolved

April is here - It's time for titles to be decided and relegation scraps to be resolved

The final month of another superb National League Rugby season is upon us, with plenty to be decided over the coming weeks.

Worcester Warriors confirmed for return to expanded Championship

Worcester Warriors confirmed for return to expanded Championship

Worcester Warriors to rejoin Championship in 2025-26 after financial guarantees and debt settlement commitments.

A time for calmness and composure as pressure cooker of National League Rugby season goes up a notch

A time for calmness and composure as pressure cooker of National League Rugby season goes up a notch

The tension of title races and relegation battles will be on full display across National One and National Two in Round 23.

Super Saturday? Look no further than a National League Rugby season which is reaching a crescendo

Super Saturday? Look no further than a National League Rugby season which is reaching a crescendo

It might be 'Super Saturday' in the Six Nations this weekend, but the same label can be applied to Round 22 in National League Rugby.

A season-defining weekend? Title battles and survival ambitions littered across Round 21 in National League Rugby

A season-defining weekend? Title battles and survival ambitions littered across Round 21 in National League Rugby

With just six games to go, Round 21 feels hugely significant for those fighting at either end of their respective tables.

The run-in is here and Round 20 is full of fixtures which highlight the importance of March

The run-in is here and Round 20 is full of fixtures which highlight the importance of March

As February turns into March, the penultimate month in the National League Rugby calendar is upon us and, as ever, there is still plenty left to play for.

Fiercely contested title race ready for crucial showdown as Leeds Tykes and Sheffield headline Round 19

Fiercely contested title race ready for crucial showdown as Leeds Tykes and Sheffield headline Round 19

For the second season running, the National Two North promotion battle looks set to go the distance.

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England U20s miss out on Six Nations title and Grand Slam after inspired Wales performance

England U20s miss out on Six Nations title and Grand Slam after inspired Wales performance

Scotland U20s' Nairn Moncrieff: Darcy is someone I have always admired - I love the way he plays

Scotland U20s' Nairn Moncrieff: Darcy is someone I have always admired - I love the way he plays

'Experiencing different routes' has readied George Pearson for Under-20s bow

'Experiencing different routes' has readied George Pearson for Under-20s bow

The return, and continued rise, of Scotland's Freddy Douglas

The return, and continued rise, of Scotland's Freddy Douglas

Ralph McEachran and Tye Raymont Interview: The latest Sale props ready to make a name for themselves

Ralph McEachran and Tye Raymont Interview: The latest Sale props ready to make a name for themselves

Johnny Ventisei Interview: How learning from Sione Tuipulotu has prepared the new Scotland Under-20s skipper

Johnny Ventisei Interview: How learning from Sione Tuipulotu has prepared the new Scotland Under-20s skipper

 

Women's Rugby

Captain Edel McMahon returns as Ireland make five changes for Six Nations clash

McMahon returns as Ireland make five changes for Wales clash

Erin King sidelined with knee injury, missing Six Nations and World Cup.

Ireland's Erin King ruled out of Six Nations and World Cup

Jade Shekells earns first England start as John Mitchell makes nine changes for Six Nations clash vs Scotland

Shekells to start as England make nine changes for Scotland clash

Ireland's women's rugby team will host Scotland and Canada in August

Ireland to host Scotland and Canada ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup

Ireland's women's rugby team announces three lineup changes for the Six Nations match against England in Cork

Ireland Women make strategic changes ahead of Six Nations clash with England

Matthews returns as Dow hits 50 for England in crucial Ireland clash

Matthews returns as Dow hits 50 for England in crucial Ireland clash

Scottish Rugby

Scotland looking to scale new heights as Women's Six Nations prepares for lift-off

Scotland looking to scale new heights as Women's Six Nations prepares for lift-off

Scots keen to block out external noise and party atmosphere in Paris as they aim to cause a shock

Scots keen to block out external noise and party atmosphere in Paris as they aim to cause a shock

The family connection for Gregor Brown and the desire for further success over England

The family connection for Gregor Brown and the desire for further success over England

Scotland’s Pierre Schoeman: ‘We can use our scrum as a weapon in the Six Nations - We need to deliver in the big moments’

Scotland’s Pierre Schoeman: ‘We can use our scrum as a weapon in the Six Nations - We need to deliver in the big moments’

TRU Xtra

“Today was another step” - England finally display attacking endeavour but positive intent needs to stay

“Today was another step” - England finally display attacking endeavour but positive intent needs to stay

Mark McCall: “You have to choose whether it’s going be the Premiership or Europe you compromise”

Mark McCall: “You have to choose whether it’s going be the Premiership or Europe you compromise”

Joe Carpenter Exclusive: Toulouse challenge, England ambitions and a burning desire to go to the next level

Joe Carpenter Exclusive: Toulouse challenge, England ambitions and a burning desire to go to the next level

England eventually overpower Ireland 49-5 in Women's Six Nations

England eventually overpower Ireland 49-5 in Women's Six Nations

 

 
 
 
 
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New England defence coach has an 'astute rugby brain' and 'lives, sleeps, breathes and eats rugby'

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Scotland lock Alex Craig signs for Glasgow Warriors ahead of the 2025/26 season

Scotland lock Alex Craig joins Glasgow Warriors for 2025/26 season

Ulster announces exit of eight players including veterans Alan O'Connor and Andrew Warwick

Ulster confirms exit of eight players including O'Connor and Warwick

Cheetahs bolster front row by signing Bulls prop Tielman Nieuwoudt for the 2025 Currie Cup season.

Cheetahs strengthen front row with Tielman Nieuwoudt signing

Fly-half Russell Bennett extends his stay with Doncaster Knights for the 2025/26 season

Russell Bennett re-signs with Doncaster Knights for 2025/26

Ollie Chessum reflects on Leicester Tigers' win over Bristol and their Premiership playoff pursuit.

Chessum reflects on Bristol win and Tigers' playoff push

South Africa were the winners of the 2019 and 2023 World Cups

Saudi Arabia eyes hosting 2035 Rugby World Cup

Finn Russell was part of the winning Bath side

Bath edge past Exeter in tight Premiership battle

Hurricanes and Western Force played out a 17–17 draw in Perth

Hurricanes and Western Force battle to 17–17 draw in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

Damian McKenzie kicked five conversions and two penalties

Chiefs dominate Highlanders 46–10 to reclaim top spot

Brett Connon was part of the losing Newcastle side

Northampton Saints edge Newcastle Falcons 35-34 in Premiership thriller

Will Jordan was one of the try scorer for Crusaders

Crusaders stun Blues 25–22 with last-minute penalty in Christchurch

Duncan Munn signs first professional contract with Glasgow Warriors

Duncan Munn signs first pro contract with Glasgow Warriors

Johnny Sexton appointed assistant coach for 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia

Johnny Sexton appointed assistant coach for 2025 Lions Tour

Centre Zach Kerr commits to a second season with Doncaster Knights

Zach Kerr commits to second season with Doncaster Knights

Pete Wilkins has officially stepped down as head coach of Connacht Rugby

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht head coach

All Blacks' Rieko Ioane to join Leinster on a six-month sabbatical

Rieko Ioane joins Leinster on sabbatical amid past tensions

Scotland lock Max Williamson extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

Max Williamson extends contract with Glasgow Warriors

Newcastle Falcons' Steve Diamond suspended for six weeks

Steve Diamond receives six-week ban for verbal abuse of Match Officials

Fly-half Jamie Benson signs a new contract with Harlequins

Jamie Benson extends contract with Harlequins

Back-rower Thom Smith extends his contract with Doncaster Knights

Thom Smith commits to Doncaster Knights for another season

Declan Meredith signs a new two-year deal with the Brumbies

Declan Meredith commits to Brumbies until 2027

Connacht Rugby announces key player injuries ahead of URC tour in South Africa

Connacht faces injury setbacks ahead of South Africa tour

Magnus Bradbury was one of the try scorer for Edinburgh

Edinburgh triumph over Bulls 34–28 to secure home semi-final

Damian Penaud was one of the try scorer for Bordeaux

Bordeaux end Munster's Champions Cup run with 47-29 quarter-final win

Highlanders ended a four-game losing streak with a dominant 43-20 win over Fijian Drua

Highlanders secure 43-20 victory over Fijian Drua in Dunedin

Blues defeated Moana Pasifika 36-17 at Eden Park in Round 9

Blues beat Moana Pasifika 36-17 in Auckland showdown

James Lowe was one of the try scorer for Leinster

Leinster crush Glasgow Warriors 52-0 to storm into Champions Cup semis

Edinburgh Rugby announces the departures of Jamie Ritchie and Dave Cherry

Edinburgh Rugby confirms departures of Ritchie and Cherry to French clubs

Scotland fly-half Ben Healy signs one-year extension to stay with Edinburgh

Ben Healy signs one-year extension with Edinburgh

Tomos Williams named Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month

Tomos Williams named Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Charlie Chapman signs with Exeter Chiefs for 2025/26

Bath Rugby's appeal against Sam Underhill's suspension has been rejected

Bath Rugby's Sam Underhill suspension appeal unsuccessful

Connacht expect Cian Prendergast to return for the Challenge Cup quarter-final clash

Connacht hopeful of Prendergast return vs Racing 92

Glasgow's Henco Venter suspended for six weeks for eye-gouging Leicester prop Dan Cole

Henco Venter banned six weeks for eye-gouging incident

Cardiff Rugby may enter administration due to financial challenges

Cardiff Rugby faces potential administration amid financial struggles

Bristol Bears Women head coach Dave Ward to step down at season's end

Dave Ward to leave Bristol Bears Women this summer

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar retires after 18 years

Dan Biggar retires after 18-Year rugby career

Beauden Barrett contribtued with 14 points

Blues edge Hurricanes 19-18 in physical encounter at Eden Park

Sevu Reece was part of the winning Crusaders side

Crusaders secure 31-14 victory over Fijian Drua in Suva

Josh van der Flier was one of the try scorer for Leinster

Leinster overwhelm Harlequins with 10-try display at Croke Park

Kyle Sinckler was part of the winning Toulon side

Toulon stun Saracens 72-42 in Champions Cup

Saints cruised to a 46-24 win over Clermont Auvergne to reach the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals

Northampton Saints triumph over Clermont Auvergne 46-24 in Champions Cup

Luke Jacobson scored a try for Chiefs

Chiefs see off Reds 27-15 in rain-soaked battle in Hamilton

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend

Scotland announces 2025 Summer Tour Fixtures

Cornish Pirates sign Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Will Becconsall on loan

Cornish Pirates secure scrum-half Will Becconsall on loan

Dragons RFC re-sign Wales U20 internationals Nick Thomas and Evan Minto

Dragons re-sign U20 stars Thomas & Minto

Taine Plumtree signs new contract, extending stay with Scarlets

Taine Plumtree commits future to Scarlets with new contract

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Julian Heaven signs with Exeter Chiefs for 2025