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Martin Gleeson leaves Bath role

RFU confirms new Red Roses contract framework to 2030, boosting salaries, full-time deals and support for England women’s rugby.

RFU agrees new Red Roses contract framework

Vincent Koch is part of the Barbarians squad

Barbarians name strong squad for Wales clash

Leo Cullen will leave Leinster at the end of the 2026/27 season after 12 years as head coach and major title success.

Leo Cullen to leave Leinster in 2027

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Ardie Savea’s final mission in Japan: Win the title and leave a lasting legacy

Ardie Savea’s final mission in Japan: Win the title and leave a lasting legacy

Kubota’s Shaun Stevenson relishing Chiefs reunion in League One final

Kubota’s Shaun Stevenson relishing Chiefs reunion in League One final

What Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons can take from a season overshadowed by uncertainty

What Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets and Dragons can take from a season overshadowed by uncertainty

Champ Rugby Accession Final: Brilliant Blackheath down London Scottish to clinch promotion

Champ Rugby Accession Final: Brilliant Blackheath down London Scottish to clinch promotion

 

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Maro Itoje is left out of England’s training squad as Steve Borthwick weighs up resting his captain this summer.

Maro Itoje left out of England squad

Josh and Sam Matavesi eye Cornwall glory as family story comes full circle

Josh and Sam Matavesi eye Cornwall glory as family story comes full circle

Amelia Williams Exclusive: Why the Loughborough pathway is helping the promising prop scale new heights

Amelia Williams Exclusive: Why the Loughborough pathway is helping the promising prop scale new heights

National League Rugby

Johnson relishing Twickenham return as Lancashire reignite county fire

Johnson relishing Twickenham return as Lancashire reignite county fire

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.

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle for a place in National One.

National One Play-Off Preview: Blackheath and Plymouth Albion lock horns for shot at Champ Rugby

National One Play-Off Preview: Blackheath and Plymouth Albion lock horns for shot at Champ Rugby

The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country, with Blackheath taking on Plymouth Albion.

National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier.

Promotion, play-offs and survival all on the line as National League Rugby season reaches crescendo

Promotion, play-offs and survival all on the line as National League Rugby season reaches crescendo

TRU and National League Rugby take a look at what is still to play for on one of the most fascinating final weekends in recent times.

National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

A tense penultimate Saturday of the regular season in National One and National Two should bring high stakes.

Round 24 Preview: ClubberTV returns to cover National One title race as gripping finale begins

Round 24 Preview: ClubberTV returns to cover National One title race as gripping finale begins

The ClubberTV cameras will be at The Utilita for Blackheath vs Sale FC in National One.

Sheffield head coach Anthony Posa: 'This special group is on the precipice of history'

Sheffield head coach Anthony Posa: 'This special group is on the precipice of history'

Interview: Sheffield have won all 21 of their National Two North matches this season, and now stand on the brink of promotion and another slice of history.

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Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

“I’ve got a smile on my face every time I play” - Harlequins rising star Sarah Parry

“I’ve got a smile on my face every time I play” - Harlequins rising star Sarah Parry

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

'I’ve absolutely loved it': Former Ulster wing Rory Telfer on his time in BUCS Super Rugby

'I’ve absolutely loved it': Former Ulster wing Rory Telfer on his time in BUCS Super Rugby

 

Women's Rugby

?Barbarians Women finalise their squad to face Wales at Allianz Stadium to be played on 27th June

Barbarians Women complete squad to face Wales

Saracens have confirmed that England second row Rosie Galligan will leave the club at the end of the season.

Rosie Galligan to leave Saracens

Harlequins Women sign England back-row Marlie Packer from Saracens ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.

Harlequins sign Marlie Packer

Jo Yapp has been named head coach of the first British & Irish Lions Women’s Team for the 2027 New Zealand tour.

Jo Yapp named first Lions Women's head coach

John Mitchell said the Red Roses are close to being one of England’s greatest sporting teams after winning another Grand Slam.

John Mitchell says Red Roses are among England's best

England in control again - but defensive cracks a work-on ahead of Grand Slam decider with France

England in control again - but defensive cracks a work-on ahead of Grand Slam decider with France

University Rugby

BUCS Super Rugby pathway proves its worth (again) after Bath success and exciting England Students squad

BUCS Super Rugby pathway proves its worth (again) after Bath success and exciting England Students squad

Third time's a charm for Loughborough and Williams in Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final

Third time's a charm for Loughborough and Williams in Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

'This is the gold medal - this is the one' - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

'This is the gold medal - this is the one' - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

Scottish Rugby

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

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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Russell Ticehurst Interview: 'We’ve got a shot at it - and everyone at Blackheath is embracing that'

Russell Ticehurst Interview: 'We’ve got a shot at it - and everyone at Blackheath is embracing that'

'Explosive' Kane James named in extended Wales Nations Championship squad

'Explosive' Kane James named in extended Wales Nations Championship squad

Injury concerns for England after ‘special’ winning start for Red Roses

Injury concerns for England after ‘special’ winning start for Red Roses

Fresh energy, same aim - England begin 'new cycle' bidding for an eighth successive Women's Six Nations title

Fresh energy, same aim - England begin 'new cycle' bidding for an eighth successive Women's Six Nations title

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Jamie George will captain England in the Nations Championship as Maro Itoje is rested and five uncapped players are selected.

Jamie George to captain England this summer

Munster prop Oli Jager has announced his immediate retirement from professional rugby on medical advice

Oli Jager retires from rugby

Jordie Barrett was one of the try scorer for Hurricanes

Hurricanes crush Chiefs 60-5 to clinch Super Rugby Pacific title

Reiko Ioane was one of the try scorer for Leinster

Leinster crush Bulls to retain URC Title

Bristol Bears Women sign Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne ahead of the 2026/27 season in a major boost for their squad.

Bristol Bears sign Ellie Kildunne ahead of 2026/27 season

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Exeter receive Immanuel Feyi-Waboso boost ahead of Prem final

Marcus Smith starts at fullback for England XV

Janse Van Rensburg set for England XV chance

TJ Perenara will captain Barbarian F.C. against South Africa in the YesPlay Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

TJ Perenara To lead Barbarians against South Africa

Nations Championship Trophy revealed as 12 leading rugby teams prepare for the new global tournament starting on July 4.

Nations Championship Trophy unveiled

Rugby Australia have confirmed that John Ulugia will continue as Wallabies scrum coach after signing a new agreement through to the end of 2028.

John Ulugia extends Wallabies role

Fabien Galthie names France squad for England A clash in Vannes, with nine Bordeaux-Begles players included.

France name squad For England A clash

Western Force have confirmed that utility back Boston Fakafanua has signed a new two-year deal with the club.

Western Force re-sign Boston Fakafanua

Maro Itoje has again been left out of England’s enlarged training squad

Maro Itoje missing from England squad

Jordie Barrett scored the opening try for Hurricanes

Hurricanes reach Super Rugby Final with 57-21 win over Blues

Ospreys sign Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi ahead of the 2026/27 season, adding Super Rugby and Test experience.

Ospreys sign Lalakai Foketi ahead of 2026/27 season

Damian McKenzie was part of the winning Chiefs side

Chiefs storm into Final with 49-12 win over Crusaders

Handre Pollard says Bulls never lost belief as they prepare to face Leinster in the URC Grand Final at Croke Park.

Handre Pollard backs Bulls before URC Final

Saracens number eight Tom Willis has been named Gallagher Prem Player of the Season for 2025/26 ahead of his move to Bordeaux.

Tom Willis wins Prem Player Award

Beauden Barrett starts at fullback for Blues

Blues make changes for Hurricanes semi-final

Worcester Warriors sign experienced forward Tom Savage ahead of the 2026/27 season

Worcester Warriors sign Tom Savage ahead of 2026/27 season

Gregor Townsend names Scotland’s 36-player Nations Championship squad

Scotland name Nations Championship squad

Ospreys have announced the signing of Australia international Liam Wright from Queensland Reds ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Ospreys sign Liam Wright from Reds

Tony Brown will leave the Springboks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join New Zealand as All Blacks assistant coach.

Tony Brown to join All Blacks

Worcester Warriors sign Monty Oliver, Zach Armstrong, Lochie Glackin and Jack Hopson as the club builds for the future.

Worcester Warriors sign four young players

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting 51-man squad

Springboks name 51-man squad

Alex Dombrandt scored two tries for Harlequins

Harlequins win thriller at The Stoop

Henry Slade contributed with 17 points for Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs beat Saracens to reach play-offs

Joe Cokanasiga was one of the try scorer for Bath

Bath secure home play-off by narrow margin

Andy Farrell signs Ireland contract extension until 2031

Andy Farrell extends Ireland contract until 2031 Rugby World Cup

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie

Tyrel Lomax re-signs until 2029

Scarlets sign Welsh-qualified full-back Isaac Murray-Macgregor from the Canterbury and Crusaders rugby pathway in New Zealand.

Scarlets sign Isaac Murray-Macgregor

Gloucester have confirmed that a number of first-team and academy players will leave the club at the end of the 2025/26 season.

Gloucester confirm player departures

England full-back Ellie Kildunne will leave Harlequins after five years

Ellie Kildunne to leave Harlequins

Leicester Tigers centre Will Wand wins Gallagher Player of the Month for May

Will Wand wins Gallagher Player of the Month

Jacques Nienaber says he is unsure about his Leinster future amid media pressure, fan criticism and Champions Cup scrutiny.

Jacques Nienaber casts doubt on Leinster future

Dragons trio Fetuli Paea, Fine Inisi and Anzelo Tuitavuki named in Tonga squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup.

Dragons trio named in Tonga squad

Plymouth Albion have confirmed Jake Clemson has re-signed for the 2026/27 season, adding experience to the forward pack.

Jake Clemson re-signs with Plymouth Albion

Stormers out-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will miss the URC semi-final against Leinster after suffering an ankle injury.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ruled out of Leinster clash

Leicester Tigers Women have signed Wallaroos forward Tabua Tuinakauvadra ahead of the 2026/27 PWR season.

Leicester Tigers sign Tabua Tuinakauvadra ahead of 2026/27 season

Northampton Saints beat Gloucester with last-gasp try

Northampton Saints beat Gloucester with last-gasp try

Owen Farrell was part of the winning Saracens side

Saracens see off Harlequins with 26-12 win

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears hold off Bath at Ashton Gate

Filipo Daugunu was one of the try scorer for Reds

Reds beat Drua after Mataele hat-trick scare

Sevu Reece scored a double for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Hurricanes to boost home final hopes

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Saracens sign Corne Weilbach for 2026/27 season

Tadhg Furlong is part of Leinster's front row

Leinster name team for Lions quarter-Final

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears confirm three new contract deals

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months after back surgery, missing key 2026 Tests.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett ruled out for five months