Rugby played at all levels is covered by the team at TalkingRugbyUnion, from the international game, to women’s rugby and right the way through to the grass roots of the game. We are proud of the relationships we have built directly with clubs and universities. As a result we provide in-depth analysis every week and exhaustive round ups of all the action. If rugby is happening, we want you to know and we want you to be able to access that information easily and for free. This section gives players and their clubs a voice.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has taken the sabbatical option in his contract to play for Japanese Rugby League One club Suntory Sungoliath for the 2024 season.
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has backtracked from his retirement as he heads to Japan to continue his professional rugby career.
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will miss the upcoming Japan Rugby League One season for Kubota Spears following an injury.
Japanese second-division side NEC Green Rockets have confirmed the appointment of Wayne Pivac as the head coach ahead of the new season.
Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the signing of Wales playmaker Gareth Anscombe.
Edinburgh have confirmed that former head coach Mike Blair will be joining the backroom staff of Japan Rugby League One side Kobelco Kobe Steelers.
Sharks coach Joey Mongalo has taken the blame on himself for his side's semi-final defeat against the Pumas in the ongoing Currie Cup.
Chiefs first five-eighth Bryn Gatland will be heading to Japan for a stint with Kobelco Kobe Steelers in 2024.
World Cup winning South Africa international Cheslin Kolbe will be heading for a Japan stint after being signed by Suntory Sungoliath.
Former Scotland scrum-half Greig Laidlaw has announced that he will be retiring from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing season.
Ahead of playing his second game for Mitsubishi Sagamihara DynaBoars in Japan, former Worcester Warriors back Jamie Shillcock spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about leaving the West Midlands, his new challenge and hopes for Sixways.
All Blacks duo Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell will be the heading to Japan at the end of next year's World Cup.
Japanese club Kobe Steelers have announced the signing of South Africa international and Bulls skipper Marcell Coetzee ahead of the upcoming season of Japan League One campaign.
After leaving Leicester Tigers for US Carcassonne at the end of last season, Johnny McPhillips spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his move to Pro D2 and reflects on working with Steve Borthwick and his time at Mattioli Welford Road.
England coach Eddie Jones has resumed hos consultancy role with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath following a disappointing Six Nations campaign.
Jersey Reds tighthead prop Steven Longwell spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about his route to the Championship via America, Italy and his native Scotland.
South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit will be heading to Japan next season after signing a contract with Toyota Verblitz.
Wales international Jake Ball becomes the latest player to head to Japan after signed by NEC Green Rockets Tokatsu.
Wales international Cory Hill will be heading to Japan next season after signing a contract with Japanese club Yokohama Canon Eagles.
Marika Koroibete will become the latest Australian player to head to Japan after signing a contract with Saitama Wild Knights.
Rugby Europe has unveiled their first-ever club competition The Super Cup that will kick-start from September.
Former Australia international Israel Folau will make a return to rugby union after signing a contract with Japanese club NTT Communications Shining Arcs.