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From Montevideo to Australia: What the Nations Cup Numbers Mean for RWC 2027

From Montevideo to Australia: What the Nations Cup Numbers Mean for RWC 2027

Iberian Contrast: Why Portugal’s Numbers Have The Edge On Spain Ahead Of The Autumn

Iberian Contrast: Why Portugal’s Numbers Have The Edge On Spain Ahead Of The Autumn

Numbers Don’t Lie: What the Stats Sheet Tells Us About the Inaugural Nations Cup

Numbers Don’t Lie: What the Stats Sheet Tells Us About the Inaugural Nations Cup

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Fiji squad

Newcastle sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama

Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama from Fijian Drua on an initial one-year contract ahead of the new season.

World Rugby confirms the referees and match officials for the 2026 Springboks-All Blacks series in South Africa and Baltimore.

Referees named for Springboks-All Blacks series

World Rugby confirms the referees and match officials for the 2026 Springboks-All Blacks series in South Africa and Baltimore.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie

New Zealand lose George Bell to injury

All Blacks hooker George Bell is ruled out of the South Africa tour with a calf strain, with Bradley Slater called up.

John Mitchell names a 40-player Red Roses squad as England begin preparations for the WXV Global Series.

Red Roses name 40-Player WXV squad

John Mitchell names a 40-player Red Roses squad as England begin preparations for the WXV Global Series.

 
Dane Coles confirmed as player representative on New Zealand Rugby panel for All Blacks coach role.

Dane Coles joins New Zealand Rugby Panel to select next All Blacks Coach

Dane Coles confirmed as player representative on New Zealand Rugby panel for All Blacks coach role.

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.

Ben Donnell to leave Cardiff for Ulster move

Cardiff Rugby confirm Ben Donnell will join Ulster at end of 2025–26 season.

Andy Farrell urges Ireland’s Six Nations debutants to play fearlessly against France.

Andy Farrell urges Ireland rookies to be ffearless in Paris

Andy Farrell urges Ireland’s Six Nations debutants to play fearlessly against France.

Harlequins add four short-term loanees to boost squad depth for PREM Cup games.

Harlequins add four short-term loan players for PREM Cup block

Harlequins add four short-term loanees to boost squad depth for PREM Cup games.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Fylde at Kirkby Lonsdale in August 2018

The Long Road Starts Here: National League Rugby Clubs Are Back To Work

Wales show effort but Steve Tandy still has plenty to fix

Wales show effort but Steve Tandy still has plenty to fix

South Africa to further display strength in depth against Wales

South Africa to further display strength in depth against Wales

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

Me, My WHOOP and a Weekend of Test Rugby

Me, My WHOOP and a Weekend of Test Rugby

‘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

Dewi Lake: 'A massive honour' to captain Wales in summer internationals

Dewi Lake: 'A massive honour' to captain Wales in summer internationals

Leinster face Bulls once more as familiar final carries new undertones

Leinster face Bulls once more as familiar final carries new undertones

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

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

Johnson relishing Twickenham return as Lancashire reignite county fire

Johnson relishing Twickenham return as Lancashire reignite county fire

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

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'

Trophy on the line as St Mary’s Old Boys bid for perfect farewell on Community Cup finals day

Trophy on the line as St Mary’s Old Boys bid for perfect farewell on Community Cup finals day

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?

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

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

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

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

Delaney Burns looks to build on Red Roses comeback after three-year wait

Delaney Burns looks to build on Red Roses comeback after three-year wait

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linde van der Velden: The experienced Exeter lock with big goals in her sights

Linde van der Velden: The experienced Exeter lock with big goals in her sights

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

Tom Shanklin Interview: Stopping Benetton at source, ‘world-class’ Morgan key for Ospreys, Dragons face tough French tes

Tom Shanklin Interview: Stopping Benetton at source, ‘world-class’ Morgan key for Ospreys, Dragons face tough French tes

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'

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

Manuel Vareiro Interview: From social media criticism to climbing to the top

Manuel Vareiro Interview: From social media criticism to climbing to the top

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

Welsh clubs aim to feed off promising Six Nations campaign as URC clicks back into gear

Welsh clubs aim to feed off promising Six Nations campaign as URC clicks back into gear

Round 23 Preview: Title race showdowns take centre stage as remarkable National League run-in heats up

Round 23 Preview: Title race showdowns take centre stage as remarkable National League run-in heats up

Blackheath's Billy Harding: 'I’d love to tell you what the secret sauce is for my try-scoring!'

Blackheath's Billy Harding: 'I’d love to tell you what the secret sauce is for my try-scoring!'

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

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

Wales focused on 'performance' rather than outcome ahead of Italy test

Wales focused on 'performance' rather than outcome ahead of Italy test

Game-changing weekend kicks off gripping National League Rugby run-in

Game-changing weekend kicks off gripping National League Rugby run-in

National League Rugby Preview: 'Rest' weekend full of importance as final two months of regular season begins

National League Rugby Preview: 'Rest' weekend full of importance as final two months of regular season begins

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

Lingering questions will only grow if Borthwick’s sweeping selections don’t pay off

Lingering questions will only grow if Borthwick’s sweeping selections don’t pay off

Jorn Vögtli and Switzerland eager to build on 'massive moments' in Rugby Europe Championship

Jorn Vögtli and Switzerland eager to build on 'massive moments' in Rugby Europe Championship

'Bring large parts of what we did against Scotland and we'll be in the game' - Wales aiming to build in Dublin

'Bring large parts of what we did against Scotland and we'll be in the game' - Wales aiming to build in Dublin

'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

National League Rugby Preview: Season-defining weekend for some as February finale provides crucial clashes

National League Rugby Preview: Season-defining weekend for some as February finale provides crucial clashes

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

Why Murchie's Glasgow blueprint can aid Wales' defensive philosophy

Why Murchie's Glasgow blueprint can aid Wales' defensive philosophy

Marijn Huis Interview: Champ, National 1 and BUCS Super Rugby have all helped my development

Marijn Huis Interview: Champ, National 1 and BUCS Super Rugby have all helped my development

'Time to create memories with Wales' as Tandy makes four changes for Scotland

'Time to create memories with Wales' as Tandy makes four changes for Scotland

National League Rugby: Anticipation surrounds title races as expectation swirls around survival battles

National League Rugby: Anticipation surrounds title races as expectation swirls around survival battles

Jonathon Dawe Interview: Guernsey’s German star

Jonathon Dawe Interview: Guernsey’s German star

National League Rugby Preview: February set to sharpen the minds of many as intensity rises

National League Rugby Preview: February set to sharpen the minds of many as intensity rises

Holly Aitchison Exclusive: It’s massively important to me to hit new heights with Sale

Holly Aitchison Exclusive: It’s massively important to me to hit new heights with Sale

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

'We've got to be smarter and better' - Wales looking to summon a reaction against France

'We've got to be smarter and better' - Wales looking to summon a reaction against France

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

Lucien Richardis Interview: Toulouse, Spain and World Cup dreams

Lucien Richardis Interview: Toulouse, Spain and World Cup dreams

Steve Borthwick: Scots should support Gregor Townsend

Steve Borthwick: Scots should support Gregor Townsend

100 tries in 100 games - Sheffield's Christian Hooper on putting his best foot forward

100 tries in 100 games - Sheffield's Christian Hooper on putting his best foot forward

Wales 'excited' rather than 'intimidated' ahead of England opener

Wales 'excited' rather than 'intimidated' ahead of England opener

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

Vikas Meijer Interview: “BUCS Super Rugby allows players to keep all doors open”

Vikas Meijer Interview: “BUCS Super Rugby allows players to keep all doors open”

Chaos at Welsh derby overshadows exciting BUCS Super Rugby return

Chaos at Welsh derby overshadows exciting BUCS Super Rugby return

National League Rugby Preview: Crucial contests for survival bids as promotion contenders look to take another step

National League Rugby Preview: Crucial contests for survival bids as promotion contenders look to take another step

'All of us have been left in the dark' - WRU have taken the easy decision

'All of us have been left in the dark' - WRU have taken the easy decision

Jamie George: We have to set a new standard and play with a new intensity

Jamie George: We have to set a new standard and play with a new intensity

National League Rugby Preview: Round 17 could inspire aspirations as final third of season comes into view

National League Rugby Preview: Round 17 could inspire aspirations as final third of season comes into view

Tandy names Wales Six Nations squad amid latest developments in the pro game

Tandy names Wales Six Nations squad amid latest developments in the pro game

National League Rugby Preview: A key weekend for those towards the bottom and some tasty ties at the top

National League Rugby Preview: A key weekend for those towards the bottom and some tasty ties at the top

Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Welsh hopes and qualification stakes in Champions Cup and Challenge Cup

Welsh quartet eyeing European knockouts as off-field discontent rumbles on

Welsh quartet eyeing European knockouts as off-field discontent rumbles on

Round 15 Preview: Wild weather won’t wash out return of National League Rugby

Round 15 Preview: Wild weather won’t wash out return of National League Rugby

Friday night festivities kick off 'Derby Weekend' in National League Rugby

Friday night festivities kick off 'Derby Weekend' in National League Rugby