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Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘I see myself as part of a new core group of younger leaders at Harlequins’

Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘I see myself as part of a new core group of younger leaders at Harlequins’

Ale Loman Interview: ‘Playing in England is something I never imagined - It is a dream come true’

Ale Loman Interview: ‘Playing in England is something I never imagined - It is a dream come true’

Temperature of National League Rugby season set to rise in Round 11

Temperature of National League Rugby season set to rise in Round 11

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Ardie Savea is among the nominees

Nominees for All Black Player of the Year unveiled

New Zealand Rugby has officially announced the nominees for the prestigious All Black Player of the Year award, recognizing standout contributions during a memorable 2024 season.

Australia coach Joe Schmidt

Suaalii declared fit as Wallabies gear up for Ireland Test

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii fit to face Ireland as Wallabies make changes for final European tour match.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Ireland announce five changes for Autumn Nations Finale

Ireland makes five changes for the Autumn Nations Series finale against Australia as Sam Prendergast retains his spot.

Dave Ward and Tom Luke to remain with Bristol at least until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Bristol Bears Women extend coaching duo’s contracts

Bristol Bears Women extend contracts of Head Coach Dave Ward and Assistant Coach Tom Luke until 2026/27 season.

 
Marcus Smith makes a comeback to the England squad

Marcus Smith returns to England squad ahead of France clash

England head coach Steve Borthwick has recalled Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith in the squad ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations clash against France.

Julian Montoya scored two tries for Leicester Tigers

Match Centre: Leicester Tigers 48-27 Bath

Leicester Tigers have moved back into contention for play offs as they went on to defeat Bath Rugby 48-27 in the 19th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Saturday.

Cadan Murley scored the opening try for Harlequins

Match Centre: Harlequins 40-5 Exeter Chiefs

Harlequins came up with a six-try riot as they trounced Exeter Chiefs 40-5 in the in Big Game 14 of the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea was sin-binned in the game against Melbourne Rebels

Ardie Savea apologises for throat-slitting gesture

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea has apologised for a throat-slitting action made during his side's recently concluded Super Rugby game against Melbourne Rebels.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Scotland starlet Jack Brown “just wants to get better every day” and “brilliant” attitude can take him places

Scotland starlet Jack Brown “just wants to get better every day” and “brilliant” attitude can take him places

Despondent England beginning to test the patience of many after South Africa loss

Despondent England beginning to test the patience of many after South Africa loss

'We don't want to shy away from it being a big game' - Standout fixtures mean downplaying Round 10 isn't an option

'We don't want to shy away from it being a big game' - Standout fixtures mean downplaying Round 10 isn't an option

'It's a game we should have won' - Takeaways from another disappointing weekend for England

'It's a game we should have won' - Takeaways from another disappointing weekend for England

Jamie Roberts Interview: ‘It feels like it is time to win for Wales’

Jamie Roberts Interview: ‘It feels like it is time to win for Wales’

Kieran Marmion Interview: ‘You want to win as much as you can in your career - Bristol feels like a good place to do that’

Kieran Marmion Interview: ‘You want to win as much as you can in your career - Bristol feels like a good place to do that’

National League Rugby set to return with a bang with Round 9 serving up some significant contests

National League Rugby set to return with a bang with Round 9 serving up some significant contests

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'

Ben Spencer: Being with England felt like it was over before it had begun - Now I feel part of this group

Ben Spencer: Being with England felt like it was over before it had begun - Now I feel part of this group

“Classic Joe” - England captain Jamie George responds to Marler ‘haka’ comments

“Classic Joe” - England captain Jamie George responds to Marler ‘haka’ comments

John Barclay Interview: “Time for Scotland to take the next step”

John Barclay Interview: “Time for Scotland to take the next step”

Slade's start for Exeter gives Chiefs talisman a chance to impress ahead of New Zealand showdown

Slade's start for Exeter gives Chiefs talisman a chance to impress ahead of New Zealand showdown

National League Rugby: The pause button is about to be pressed - but don't expect any deceleration in Round Eight

National League Rugby: The pause button is about to be pressed - but don't expect any deceleration in Round Eight

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

“Calm, quiet individual” Freddy Douglas set to let his rugby do the talking as he bids to become a breakthrough star for Scotland

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

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

Harlequins vs Bath was one of the games of last season - but we may not get the same this time around

Harlequins vs Bath was one of the games of last season - but we may not get the same this time around

'It is going to be one humdinger of a game' - Are you ready for Round Seven in National League Rugby?

'It is going to be one humdinger of a game' - Are you ready for Round Seven in National League Rugby?

Diamond determined to keep fighting the good fight as Falcons aim to 'stay in touch'

Diamond determined to keep fighting the good fight as Falcons aim to 'stay in touch'

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

Stephan Lewies Interview: ‘In the past against Saracens, we’ve got the emotional bit wrong’

Stephan Lewies Interview: ‘In the past against Saracens, we’ve got the emotional bit wrong’

Gus Warr Interview: There is more to Sale's No.9 than “trying to be an annoying little player”

Gus Warr Interview: There is more to Sale's No.9 than “trying to be an annoying little player”

Searching for success, 'Friday Night Lights' and simmering rivalries stand out in Round Six

Searching for success, 'Friday Night Lights' and simmering rivalries stand out in Round Six

England looking to reinforce current defensive framework under new coach El-Abd

England looking to reinforce current defensive framework under new coach El-Abd

National League Rugby Preview: 'It is a great start but it is only a start': Can early high-flyers carry form into Round Five?

National League Rugby Preview: 'It is a great start but it is only a start': Can early high-flyers carry form into Round Five?

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

Debuts, competition for places and USA challenge - England ready for WXV defence

Pat Lam: 'I think Ellis’ passion for his hometown comes through'

Pat Lam: 'I think Ellis’ passion for his hometown comes through'

National League Preview: Clubs bid to end September by either maintaining or recapturing that winning feeling

National League Preview: Clubs bid to end September by either maintaining or recapturing that winning feeling

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

WXV 3: What to expect from Spain and the Netherlands?

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

Elliann Clarke Interview: Former University of Edinburgh prop feels 'a lot more confident' going into WXV 2

Can Exeter Chiefs reap the rewards of rebuild as Premiership returns

Can Exeter Chiefs reap the rewards of rebuild as Premiership returns

Big clashes keep coming in National League Rugby as season races into Round Three

Big clashes keep coming in National League Rugby as season races into Round Three

Red Roses only satisfied as wins over France and New Zealand provide valuable lessons

Red Roses only satisfied as wins over France and New Zealand provide valuable lessons

'You just have to play the game in front of you and not the name or person'

'You just have to play the game in front of you and not the name or person'

'Derby weekend' another prime opportunity for National League Rugby to show what it's all about

'Derby weekend' another prime opportunity for National League Rugby to show what it's all about

Review: Round One Takeaways - 'Outstanding' Rotherham, dream start for Havant and defeats for relegated duo

Review: Round One Takeaways - 'Outstanding' Rotherham, dream start for Havant and defeats for relegated duo

Here we go again - National League Rugby is back and bracing itself for another season of epic thrills and spills

Here we go again - National League Rugby is back and bracing itself for another season of epic thrills and spills

Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence

Home comforts for Muir and Heard as England begin ‘challenging but exciting’ preparations for WXV defence

Women's BUCS Super Rugby to launch this season as student game continues to evolve

Women's BUCS Super Rugby to launch this season as student game continues to evolve

TRU set for latest chapter with National League Rugby as 'Preview Show' launched

TRU set for latest chapter with National League Rugby as 'Preview Show' launched

Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream isn't over despite not making Kansas City Chiefs 53-man roster

Louis Rees-Zammit's NFL dream isn't over despite not making Kansas City Chiefs 53-man roster

More clubs flex their muscles in pre-season as countdown to new campaign continues

More clubs flex their muscles in pre-season as countdown to new campaign continues

James Linegar Interview: England's next exciting fly-half who has the ambition to match

James Linegar Interview: England's next exciting fly-half who has the ambition to match

Cluster of National League Rugby clubs begin pre-season action

Cluster of National League Rugby clubs begin pre-season action

Michael Cheika says Leicester are 'in it to win everything' ahead of new Tigers era

Michael Cheika says Leicester are 'in it to win everything' ahead of new Tigers era

Former Premiership star Ollie Devoto moves to National Two side Taunton

Former Premiership star Ollie Devoto moves to National Two side Taunton

Tier 2 Nations Assessed: Georgia (again) show their quality, fearless Portugal and notable wins for Spain and Romania

Tier 2 Nations Assessed: Georgia (again) show their quality, fearless Portugal and notable wins for Spain and Romania

Antoine Dupont once again waited for 'right moment' as France star keeps Olympic dream alive

Antoine Dupont once again waited for 'right moment' as France star keeps Olympic dream alive

Lilli Ives Campion Interview: The England leader with a bright future

Lilli Ives Campion Interview: The England leader with a bright future

Jimmy Halliwell Interview: 'Us forwards hang our hat on physicality and our set-piece brutality'

Jimmy Halliwell Interview: 'Us forwards hang our hat on physicality and our set-piece brutality'

Scotland U20s have 'been in some dark places' but Trophy win sets them on path to brighter future

Scotland U20s have 'been in some dark places' but Trophy win sets them on path to brighter future

England need to be more efficient at the breakdown if they are to end New Zealand’s unbeaten run at Eden Park

England need to be more efficient at the breakdown if they are to end New Zealand’s unbeaten run at Eden Park

Henry Pollock and Ollie Allan Interview: England’s ‘brotherhood theme’ fuelling pursuit of U20s glory

Henry Pollock and Ollie Allan Interview: England’s ‘brotherhood theme’ fuelling pursuit of U20s glory

England U20s display another way to win as they edge past South Africa and confirm semi-final spot

England U20s display another way to win as they edge past South Africa and confirm semi-final spot

From refusal to rugby stardom: The journey of Nicolás Martins

From refusal to rugby stardom: The journey of Nicolás Martins

New Zealand v England: Areas and head-to-heads that could dictate first Test

New Zealand v England: Areas and head-to-heads that could dictate first Test

From stocky centre to tough as teak hooker: The rise of Patrick Harrison into the Scotland squad

From stocky centre to tough as teak hooker: The rise of Patrick Harrison into the Scotland squad

England U20s' strength in depth will be on full show against Fiji as Six Nations champions look to build on opening win

England U20s' strength in depth will be on full show against Fiji as Six Nations champions look to build on opening win

Manex Ariceta Interview: Spain out to 'inspire' but also 'make something happen' ahead of Wales clash

Manex Ariceta Interview: Spain out to 'inspire' but also 'make something happen' ahead of Wales clash

Ben Redshaw Exclusive: “Coming out of school this year has been pretty special - I’ve been dreaming about this since I was five

Ben Redshaw Exclusive: “Coming out of school this year has been pretty special - I’ve been dreaming about this since I was five

Alisha Joyce-Butchers: Sometimes you need to step back and realise how far you've come

Alisha Joyce-Butchers: Sometimes you need to step back and realise how far you've come

Carmen Castellucci Exclusive: A Spanish gem in the Gloucester-Hartpury circus

Carmen Castellucci Exclusive: A Spanish gem in the Gloucester-Hartpury circus

England opt for Marcus Smith at fly-half for Japan Test

England opt for Marcus Smith at fly-half for Japan Test

Why three of England’s newest faces can gain a first Test cap in Japan and New Zealand

Why three of England’s newest faces can gain a first Test cap in Japan and New Zealand

'Diamonds' from 'incredibly interesting' National Two North season have pushed Yorkshire towards County Championship glory

'Diamonds' from 'incredibly interesting' National Two North season have pushed Yorkshire towards County Championship glory

“Opportunity is there to grab this team and take it forward” - Borthwick highlights exciting challenge for Marcus and Fin Smith

“Opportunity is there to grab this team and take it forward” - Borthwick highlights exciting challenge for Marcus and Fin Smith

Stevie Scott Exclusive: The gratitude, the environment and the belief that has led Bath's scrum coach to Twickenham

Stevie Scott Exclusive: The gratitude, the environment and the belief that has led Bath's scrum coach to Twickenham

How a man-of-the-match display and a ‘worldy’ try set Alex Mitchell on his way to possible Premiership glory

How a man-of-the-match display and a ‘worldy’ try set Alex Mitchell on his way to possible Premiership glory

Joe Byrnes Interview: University rugby is now baked into the rugby public psyche - Hopefully this amplifies its reputation'

Joe Byrnes Interview: University rugby is now baked into the rugby public psyche - Hopefully this amplifies its reputation'

George Furbank: We want to go and win it for the Northampton boys who are leaving

George Furbank: We want to go and win it for the Northampton boys who are leaving

Oh Canada! Exciting times ahead for de Goede internationally but for now, her focus is all on Saracens

Oh Canada! Exciting times ahead for de Goede internationally but for now, her focus is all on Saracens

Sophie Langford Interview: “This is a clean slate - We aim to get to the final no matter the opposition”

Sophie Langford Interview: “This is a clean slate - We aim to get to the final no matter the opposition”

No fairytale Premiership farewell for Manu Tuilagi but he has faith in possible successor

No fairytale Premiership farewell for Manu Tuilagi but he has faith in possible successor

National League Rugby fixtures for 2024/25 announced

National League Rugby fixtures for 2024/25 announced

Value of National League Rugby littered across latest England Under-20s squad

Value of National League Rugby littered across latest England Under-20s squad

Cobus Wiese: “I remember being shocked in the Co-op when the girl behind the counter called me ‘love’!”

Cobus Wiese: “I remember being shocked in the Co-op when the girl behind the counter called me ‘love’!”

Will Gloucester’s season hinge on Challenge Cup glory?

Will Gloucester’s season hinge on Challenge Cup glory?

Emmanuel Meafou Interview: ‘We haven’t played our best rugby against Leinster - but now we are super ready’

Emmanuel Meafou Interview: ‘We haven’t played our best rugby against Leinster - but now we are super ready’

Charlie Beckett Exclusive: 'Whatever happens, the second tier has to play an integral part in the overall game'

Charlie Beckett Exclusive: 'Whatever happens, the second tier has to play an integral part in the overall game'

Oscar Beard Exclusive: “The better we do as Quins will put me in the best place for England selection”

Oscar Beard Exclusive: “The better we do as Quins will put me in the best place for England selection”