David Skippers 10 Mar 2023

South Africa: Springboks invite eight new players to training camp in Cape Town

The Springboks have announced that they will continue to host their alignment sessions in Cape Town with eight new players this weekend.

South Africa

Colin Newboult 10 Mar 2023

Premiership: Ollie Hassell-Collins set to bring up London Irish century while George Ford starts for Sale Sharks

Check out the Premiership team news and predictions ahead of this weekend’s games.

Premiership

Dylan Coetzee 10 Mar 2023

WATCH: Lachie Anderson’s ACROBATIC finish in Rebels win over Waratahs

Watch highlights of the Rebels 34-27 win over the Waratahs in Melbourne.

Super Rugby

David Skippers 10 Mar 2023

WATCH: Shaun Stevenson try sets up impressive Chiefs win over Highlanders

A well-taken try from Shaun Stevenson paved the way to a deserved 28-7 victory for the Chiefs over the Highlanders in Hamilton on Friday.

Super Rugby

Adam Kyriacou 09 Mar 2023

England: Marcus Smith at fly-half as captain Owen Farrell on bench for France clash

England will start Marcus Smith at fly-half as captain Owen Farrell has been dropped to bench duty for their Six Nations clash with France on Saturday.

England

Adam Kyriacou 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Rhys Webb one of six changes to Wales team for Italy clash

Rhys Webb has been recalled to the Wales starting line-up for their crucial Six Nations clash with Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday.

Wales

Adam Kyriacou 09 Mar 2023

Owen Farrell: England head coach Steve Borthwick explains why he opted for Marcus Smith against France

England head coach Steve Borthwick has explained his decision to drop Owen Farrell to bench duty and selecting Marcus Smith in his place at 10.

England

Colin Newboult 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Jonathan Danty returns from injury as France make three changes for Le Crunch

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named his 23-man squad to take on England in the Six Nations encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.

France

Jared Wright 09 Mar 2023

Warren Gatland: Wales head coach reveals the impact of strike threat on his squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland explains what impact the threat of strike action had on his squad ahead of the Six Nations Test against England.

Wales

Dylan Coetzee 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Josh van der Flier insists it would be ‘naive’ to think of the Grand Slam now

Josh van der Flier prefers to focus on the battle with Scotland at Murrayfield rather than being caught up in the Grand Slam proclamations.

Ireland

Jared Wright 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Tommy Allan replaces Ange Capuozzo in Italy’s team to face Wales

Italy head coach has named Tommy Allan at full-back for the Six Nations clash with Wales.

Italy

Jared Wright 09 Mar 2023

Premiership: Trio to celebrate milestones for Northampton Saints while Bath make eight changes

Round 20 of the Premiership season kicks off on Friday when fourth-place Northampton Saints face off with bottom side Bath at Franklin's Gardens.

Premiership

Dylan Coetzee 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: England to use last two rounds to measure progress under Steve Borthwick

England prop Ellis Genge sees the final two rounds of the Six Nations as an opportunity to gauge how far the team has come under Steve Borthwick.

England

Dylan Coetzee 09 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Praise heaped on ‘special’ Stuart Hogg ahead of Scotland century

Scotland coach Steve Tandy heaped praise on Stuart Hogg before the veteran full-back runs out for his 100th cap for his country this weekend.

Scotland

David Skippers 09 Mar 2023

Scott Barrett: All Blacks utility forward signs new Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby deal

Scott Barrett has extended his stay with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Taranaki after signing a new deal through to 2025.

Crusaders

Dylan Coetzee 09 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific: Veteran TJ Perenara could make his injury return this season

Hurricanes coach Jason Holland suggested TJ Perenara could make his return from injury this season after making impressive progress with his recovery.

Hurricanes

David Skippers 09 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific: Jed Holloway recommits to Waratahs and Wallabies

Utility forward Jed Holloway has extended his stay with the Waratahs after signing a new contract with the Sydneysiders and Rugby Australia.

Waratahs

Colin Newboult 08 Mar 2023

Sir Clive Woodward: Owen Farrell has to start at fly-half if England are to win the World Cup

Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward insists that Owen Farrell is the fly-half Steve Borthwick should place his trust in ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

England

Jared Wright 08 Mar 2023

Springboks: Rassie Erasmus admits to ‘some errors’ with World Rugby and confirms talks with Nigel Owens

South Africa director or rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that he is in talks with former international referee Nigel Owens.

South Africa

Jared Wright 08 Mar 2023

England: Jonny Wilkinson working with Owen Farrell and why Marcus Smith returns at George Ford’s expense

Jonny Wilkinson is aiding Owen Farrell with his goal-kicking while Kevin Sinfield has explained why Marcus Smith replaced George Ford in England's squad.

England

Jared Wright 08 Mar 2023

Rugby World Cup: Sean O’Brien backs Ireland to get past the quarter-finals

Former flanker Sean O’Brien thinks that Ireland will break their Rugby World Cup semi-final duck this year.

Ireland

Colin Newboult 08 Mar 2023

Wallabies: Eddie Jones slips up as he reveals first choice fly-half for the World Cup

Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has spoken about the fly-half position and who fits into his plans ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Australia

Colin Newboult 08 Mar 2023

Ardie Savea: All Blacks and Hurricanes star ‘accepts’ ban for throat-slitting gesture

Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland has discussed Ardie Savea’s suspension after the All Black was banned for one week following a throat-slit gesture.

Hurricanes

Jared Wright 08 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Henry Tuilagi’s son to make France U20s debut against England

Henry Tuilagi's son Posolo will make his France U20s debut against England in the age-grade Six Nations on Friday.

France

David Skippers 08 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders’ big guns return for derby with Chiefs

All Blacks trio Aaron Smith, Ethan de Groot and Shannon Frizell will start for the Highlanders in Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Highlanders

David Skippers 08 Mar 2023

United Rugby Championship: John Dobson delighted with Stormers’ second South African Shield win

Stormers boss John Dobson hailed his team after they won the United Rugby Championship's South African Shield for the second consecutive season.

Stormers

David Skippers 08 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific Team Tracker: Waratahs welcome back Ned Hanigan and Harry Johnson-Holmes

The teams ahead of the third round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Super Rugby

David Skippers 08 Mar 2023

South Africa: Louis Koen appointed as interim Springbok Women’s head coach

Former Springbok fly-half Louis Koen has been appointed as interim head coach of the Springbok Women’s team for their upcoming tour to Spain.

South Africa

Adam Kyriacou 07 Mar 2023

Marcus Smith: England pick Harlequins fly-half over George Ford while there’s no Courtney Lawes due to injury

Marcus Smith has been retained in the England squad ahead of their Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham, with George Ford left out.

England

Adam Kyriacou 07 Mar 2023

Wales: Taulupe Faletau says ‘it’s hard to give your all’ amid contract row

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has spoken of the turmoil in the regional game ahead of their Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Wales

Adam Kyriacou 07 Mar 2023

Johnny Sexton: Ireland captain one of four senior players in line to return for Six Nations clash with Scotland

Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong, Jamison Gibson-Park and Robbie Henshaw are edging closer to a return to Six Nations action against Scotland on Sunday.

Ireland

Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023

Six Nations: Rory Darge returns to Scotland squad ahead of Ireland clash

Rory Darge has been called up to the Scotland squad ahead of the Six Nations clash against Ireland at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Scotland

Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023

Top 14: Eight players inducted into Toulon Hall of Fame including Jonny Wilkinson

Toulon have revealed the first eight inductees into their newly former Hall of Fame.

Champions Cup

Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023

Ardie Savea: Hurricanes captain suspended after throat-slitting gesture

All Blacks number eight Ardie Savea has been suspended for his actions in the Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and Rebels.

Hurricanes

Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023

Eddie Jones: Fan leaks Wallabies boss’ draft starting line-ups

A fan has leaked details from Eddie Jones' notebook while the Wallabies boss was in attendance at the Melbourne Super Round.

Australia

Jared Wright 07 Mar 2023

Joe Schmidt: Former Ireland coach to join race for All Blacks top job

Former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt could throw his name into the mix for the All Blacks head coach role after the Rugby World Cup in France.

New Zealand

David Skippers 07 Mar 2023

Kurt-Lee Arendse: Springbok flyer signs new contract at the Bulls

Bulls and Springbok flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse has signed a new long-term deal which will keep him at the Pretoria-based outfit until 2026.

Bulls

David Skippers 07 Mar 2023

New Zealand: Rieko Ioane not fussed about who takes All Blacks coaching reins

Rieko Ioane is not fussed about who replaces Ian Foster as the All Blacks' head coach within the next few weeks.

New Zealand

David Skippers 07 Mar 2023

Australia: Mark Nawaqanitawase excited to work with Wallabies defence coach Brett Hodgson

Mark Nawaqanitawase has revealed that he is excited by the prospect of working with new Wallabies defensive coach Brett Hodgson later this year.

Australia

Adam Kyriacou 06 Mar 2023

Ange Capuozzo: Italy star out of the remainder of the Six Nations while Wales wing Alex Cuthbert also sidelined

Ahead of the clash in Rome, Italy full-back Ange Capuozzo and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert have been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations.

Italy

Adam Kyriacou 06 Mar 2023

Scotland: Grant Gilchrist ban rules him out of Six Nations run-in while Glasgow Warriors sign Exeter Chiefs wing

Scotland second-row Grant Gilchrist will miss the rest of the Six Nations after being handed a ban while Facundo Cordero signs for Glasgow Warriors.

Scotland

Adam Kyriacou 06 Mar 2023

Alex Wootton: Connacht wing to hang up his boots while Ulster finisher Jacob Stockdale reflects on ‘massive’ win

Connacht wing Alex Wootton has announced he will retire at the end of the season while Ulster finisher Jacob Stockdale reflects on his side's victory.

Connacht

Dylan Coetzee 06 Mar 2023

Premiership: Mark McCall feels tight calls went against Saracens in loss to Sale

Saracens boss Mark McCall believes tight calls going against his side contributed to a 35-24 loss to Sale Sharks at a sold-out AJ Bell Stadium.

Saracens

Dylan Coetzee 06 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific: Former All Black insist it’s time to move on from Ardie Savea saga

Former All Blacks wing Sir John Kirwan urged everyone to move on from the Ardie Savea saga after the number eight apologised for his gesture.

Hurricanes

Dylan Coetzee 06 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Pacific: Leon MacDonald frustrated with Blues loss to Brumbies in the Super Round

Blues head coach Leon MacDonald was left frustrated with his team's 25-20 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Brumbies in Melbourne on Sunday.

Blues