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Nations Championship countdown: Who could make England’s November squad?

Steve Borthwick will name his training squad for the November leg of the Nations Championship on Sunday, but which players could force their way into England contention?

Steve Tandy on winning, the importance of performances and his Wales selection

Steve Tandy insists consistent performances are the key to winning as he discusses his Wales squad selection, young prospects and plans to build cohesion ahead of the Nations Championship.

English Rugby’s Champions Cup reality check: One win, six defeats and some difficult questions

The opening round of the Champions Cup produced just one English victory from eight matches, so as the Prem returns for 'Derby Weekend', Mark Ashcroft asks whether the European struggles reveal a deeper problem.

Le Notebook: Did the French teams turn up in Europe? The old question gets a modern answer

From Montpellier's storming victory at Bath to Bordeaux's Kingsholm thriller, the opening weekend of the Champions Cup gave Mark Ashcroft plenty of evidence to revisit one of European rugby's oldest debates

TRU's NLR Focus: Late drama and big wins close National League Rugby's opening block

Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians, Sedgley Park, Oundle and Redruth remain unbeaten as National League Rugby pauses after Round Seven.

Latest Rugby News

Hurricanes hooker Jacob Devery signs a one-year extension after helping the club win the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title.

Jacob Devery extends Hurricanes stay through 2027

Stormers hooker JJ Kotze received a three-week suspension after an independent committee upholds his red card against Bristol Bears.

JJ Kotze handed three-week ban after red card

An autopsy has confirmed Lions lock Hyron Andrews died from an aortic dissection caused by natural causes in France.

Hyron Andrews died from Aortic Dissection, autopsy finds

Kwagga Smith is linked with a Bulls move after ending his eight-year spell with Shizuoka Blue Revs in Japan.

Kwagga Smith linked with Bulls move after Japan exit

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BUCS Super Rugby: Bath bounce back in style with Hartpury setting the early season pace

Le Notebook: Which French team will turn up? Willis, Bordeaux and the old European question

Pro D2 Notes: Brive fall at Sapiac as Oyonnax and Provence pull clear

URC Focus: Mindset shift and maul madness offer positives for Dragons ahead of Europe

National League Rugby

TRU's NLR Focus: Camborne make statement as Cambridge seek a response

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Rassie Has Seen Enough - Boks Change Course For Cape Town

University Rugby

New dynamic adds fresh excitement to Women’s BUCS Super Rugby season

Women's Rugby

Ellie Kildunne drops to the bench as England make four changes for their WXV Global Series rematch with Canada in Ottawa.

Emerging Talent

Rhode to Glory? Marcus Rhodes on his move to Coventry, Champ ambitions and his Premiership dream

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

RWC 2027

Brisbane 2027: Six pool matches, six rugby stories and a city at the heart of the World Cup

TRU Xtra

Back to grassroots: Two games, one afternoon at Tarleton

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