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Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson

Nathan Jibulu signs long-term Sale deal

Western Force re-sign utility back Taj Annan on a two-year deal after his first season with the Super Rugby club.

Western Force re-sign Taj Annan

Kieran Read says young All Blacks players face a tough challenge on New Zealand’s traditional South Africa tour.

Kieran Read warns young All Blacks ahead of South African tour

The Welsh Rugby Union confirms one men’s professional team will be cut from 2028/29

WRU to cut one Welsh team from 2028/29

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Me, My WHOOP and the Box Kick

Tomás Albornoz is under scrutiny after Argentina’s 31-24 loss to England

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National League Rugby

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A sharp look at National League rugby pre-season, from bleep tests and hill reps to smarter training, contact conditioning and injury prevention.

Opinion: Tarleton RUFC’s 2026/27 season is the kind of fixture list that makes grassroots rugby worth following

Opinion: Tarleton RUFC’s 2026/27 season is the kind of fixture list that makes grassroots rugby worth following

Tarleton RUFC’s 2026/27 fixtures offer a reminder of what makes grassroots rugby special.

Opinion: Sedgley Park's relegation hurts, but the foundations for a quick return are already there

Opinion: Sedgley Park's relegation hurts, but the foundations for a quick return are already there

After relegation from National One, Sedgley Park reset for another promotion push with continuity, experience and history on their side.

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.

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Jimmy Staples and England ready for physically demanding semi-final against hard-edged South Africa

Jimmy Staples and England ready for physically demanding semi-final against hard-edged South Africa

‘Time to put our best foot forward’: Nick Lilley on England's U20 hopes, different environments and Exeter's shift in mentality

‘Time to put our best foot forward’: Nick Lilley on England's U20 hopes, different environments and Exeter's shift in mentality

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

 

Women's Rugby

Emily Scarratt commits to Red Roses as Red Roses Attack Coach for the next Rugby World Cup cycle

Emily Scarratt takes full-time England role

Springbok Women confirm 2026 Tests against USA, New Zealand, Italy and Ireland

Springbok Women confirm Test schedule

JAECOO becomes title partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby, with the league rebranded as JAECOO PWR from 2026/27.

JAECOO named Premiership Women's Rugby title partner

?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

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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Samoa rugby faces a major crisis after the government withdrew support for Lakapi Samoa

Samoa Rugby plunged into governance crisis

Scottish Rugby dismisses CEO Alex Williamson after an independent investigation found his conduct fell below expected standards.

Scottish Rugby sacks chief executive Alex Williamson

The Recreation Ground

Will Roue signs first Bath contract

Rassie Erasmus refuses to reveal Springboks tactics for the All Blacks series as South Africa weigh kicking and running options.

Rassie Erasmus keeps All Blacks plans under wraps

Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as Coach Development Advisor, supporting coaching pathways across academy, schools, clubs and province.

Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Coaching Pathway

Joe Schmidt is set to join Ulster Rugby in a consultancy role focused on supporting age-grade coach development.

Joe Schmidt set for Ulster consultancy role

Scarlets have confirmed that experienced tight-head prop Henry Thomas has extended his contract

Henry Thomas extends Scarlets contract

Northampton Saints will kick-start the PREM campaign with a clash against Newcastle Red Bulls

Gallagher PREM 2026/27 fixtures revealed

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Exeter Chiefs sign Archie McArthur

Brad Mooar will leave the Crusaders to become Fijian Drua head coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Brad Mooar to join Fijian Drua as Head Coach

Ardie Savea will miss the early non-Test matches of New Zealand’s South Africa tour

Ardie Savea to miss early All Blacks Tour Games

Brave Lupus have confirmed a coaching change ahead of the new Japan Rugby League One season

Brave Lupus replace Todd Blackadder as head coach

Ma’a Nonu joins the Sharks in a mentorship role to help develop the Durban club’s young players.

Ma'a Nonu joins Sharks in mentorship role

Lyon sign South African playmaker Sanele Nohamba from Shizuoka Blue Revs on a two-year deal

Lyon sign Sanele Nohamba on two-year deal

Queensland Reds sign 16-year-old lock Kaiya Tafea on a three-year development deal

Reds sign teenage lock Kaiya Tafea

Hundreds of former rugby players face a major setback in a brain injury legal case as the High Court considers striking out claims.

Rugby brain injury case faces major setback

Matthew Dalton has joined Japanese League One side Kobelco Kobe Steelers after ending his stint with the Irish province.

Matthew Dalton joins Kobe Steelers

Taufa Funaki signs a new Blues deal through 2028

Taufa Funaki re-signs with Blues

Hunter Paisami is part of the Australian squad

Les Kiss names first Wallabies squad

Noah Caluori is set to miss the start of the new PREM season after wrist surgery

Noah Caluori set to miss PREM start

Joe Carpenter commits to Sale Sharks until 2029, strengthening Alex Sanderson’s long-term project

Sale Sharks Secure Another Piece Of The Puzzle

Saracens have confirmed that Samoan international prop Tietie Tuimauga has re-signed with the club for the 2026/27 season.

Saracens re-sign Tietie Tuimauga

Leigh Halfpenny joins Cardiff Rugby full-time as kicking coach

Leigh Halfpenny joins Cardiff coaching staff

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa are building Springboks squad depth for the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Rassie Erasmus focused on building Springboks depth

Ben Earl questions the Nations Championship format after England complete a brutal three-continent July rugby schedule.

Ben Earl calls for Nations Championship format rethink

Andy Farrell says Ireland must become the best team in the world to challenge top sides

Andy Farrell says Ireland must become World's best

Izaia Perese returns to Queensland Reds and Australian rugby on a deal through 2028

Izaia Perese returns to Queensland Reds

Newcastle Red Bulls have confirmed that Fiji international Joji Nasova will not join the club for the 2026/27 season

"Personal reasons" - Newcastle Red Bulls confirm major signing will no longer join club

Ben Earl scored twice for England

England survive late Argentina fightback with 31-24 win

Australia ended Joe Schmidt’s time as head coach with a commanding 57-10 win over Italy in Perth

Australia end Schmidt era with Italy rout

Romain Ntamack was part of the winning France side

Lamothe and Jalibert star as France beat Japan

Will Jordan was one of the try scorer for New Zealand

New Zealand see off Ireland in Auckland

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Sam Prendergast backed to deliver against All Blacks

Richie Mo’unga will not be selected for the All Blacks’series against South Africa.

Richie Mo'unga to miss New Zealand's series against South Africa

Tadhg Furlong is part of Ireland's front row

Ireland restore stars for All Blacks Test

Jamie George captains the side and will earn his 113th England cap

England unchanged for Argentina clash

Rassie Erasmus explains World Rugby’s new referee protocols after Italy raised concerns over officiating against New Zealand.

Rassie Erasmus reflects on new referee protocols

England crushed Fiji 73-8 in the second round of the Nations Championship at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool

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England: First, they have to get there

Italy lock Niccolo Cannone receives a four-match ban after his red card against New Zealand in the Nations Championship.

Niccolo Cannone banned for four matches

Saracens sign Tongan midfielder Sione Va'enuku from Ampthill ahead of the 2026/27 season

Saracens sign Sione Va'enuku ahead of 2026/27 season

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus

South Africa name four uncapped players for Wales clash

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Benhard Janse van Rensburg scored on debut

England thrash Fiji 73-8 in Liverpool

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Ireland defeat Japan to stay unbeaten

Romain Ntamack was one of the try scorer for France

Australia lose to France after second-half collapse

Will Jordan scored a hatrick for New Zealand

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From Camborne to Everton: Sam Matavesi's remarkable summer reaches the England stage