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Ulster Run Riot With Six Tries to Down Zebre in Parma
Ulster crossed for six tries in a 40-21 bonus-point win over Zebre, launching their European Challenge Cup campaign in style.
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Desiree Miller makes history as Wallaroos demolish Scotland 56-12
Desiree Miller becomes the first Wallaroo to reach 20 Test tries as Australia run in eight scores against Scotland in Sydney.
All Blacks Rout Wallabies 43-21 for 13th Straight Bledisloe Win
New Zealand kept their stranglehold on the Wallabies with a 43-21 win in Sydney, powered by two tries each from Barrett and Moorby.
Canada stun England 24-21 to end Red Roses' 41-match unbeaten run
Canada edged England 24-21 in a WXV thriller, ending the Red Roses' four-year unbeaten run and settling a score from last year's World Cup.
Canada stun England, end 41-match unbeaten run with late Seumanutafa try
Shoshanah Seumanutafa's late try sealed a 24-21 win in Toronto and snapped England's 41-match unbeaten streak.
Stormers Ambush Bristol as Roche and Zas Bag Doubles in Champions Cup
South Africa's Stormers opened their Champions Cup campaign with a statement win over Bristol Bears, with Jonathan Roche and Leolin Zas each scoring twice.
Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies in tragic hotel accident at 31
South African rugby is in mourning after Johannesburg Lions lock Hyron Andrews died at the team hotel on the eve of their Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle.
Champions Cup Honors Hyron Andrews After Springbok Lock's Death at 31
Lions, Sale Sharks and other clubs will pay tribute to South African lock Hyron Andrews at Saturday's Champions Cup matches after his death aged 31.
Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle, aged 31
South African rugby mourns Lions lock Hyron Andrews, 31, who died at the team hotel ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup clash in La Rochelle.
Lions fall to La Rochelle as rugby mourns Hyron Andrews
Johannesburg's Lions lost 31-14 in France on an emotional Champions Cup debut, with both sides honouring the late Hyron Andrews.
Wallabies Chase Bledisloe Redemption as Sydney Hosts Rugby Quadruple Header
After a painful Auckland loss, Les Kiss's Wallabies get a shot at redemption in Sydney on a historic four-match day of rugby at Accor Stadium.
Kolbe Leads Stormers' Charge as Europe's Rugby Stars Gear Up
Cheslin Kolbe spearheads South Africa's push in Europe, with Toulouse, Northampton and Glasgow all boasting talents to watch this season.
Apps: Canada Ready to Snap Red Roses' Four-Year Unbeaten Streak
Canada scrum-half Olivia Apps says the moment has arrived to end England's four-year unbeaten run when the sides clash on Friday.
Spain Eyes Rugby World Cup 2035 With Nou Camp Final Plan
Spain wants to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup, with Barcelona's Nou Camp pitched as the final venue and Madrid and Valencia's grounds also in the frame.
Tom Willis Is Making England Wish They Could Pick Him
Bordeaux's No 8 faces Gloucester in the Champions Cup, and he's in the kind of form that makes Steve Borthwick's selection rules look painful.
Cokayne Returns as England's 41-Match Unbeaten Run Faces Canada Test
Amy Cokayne is back at hooker, but England's 41-game unbeaten streak faces a stern examination on Canadian soil in Toronto.
Jenkins: Wales Stars in English Prem Can Lift the Game Back Home
Exeter Chiefs lock Dafydd Jenkins believes the growing Welsh presence in the English Premiership could end up strengthening rugby in Wales.
Wallabies Hand Meredith No 10 Shirt as Injuries Bite Before Bledisloe 2
Les Kiss turns to Declan Meredith at flyhalf after Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson drop out, with uncapped Harry McLaughlin-Phillips on the bench.
Proteas Recall Breetzke to Hit Back After Heavy Test Loss to Australia
South Africa answer a crushing first-Test defeat by Australia with a bold recall of combative batter Matthew Breetzke, the so-called 'Aussie agitator'.
Champions Cup Is Back: Conan, Skelton and Hughes Fire Up the Launch
Big names, bigger frames and plenty of banter as Jack Conan, Will Skelton and Nathan Hughes set the tone for another Champions Cup campaign.
Leicester Tigers Lock Down Back-Row Samuel Williams on New Deal
Leicester Tigers have tied back-row forward Samuel Williams to a contract extension, though the length of the new deal is under wraps.
Wales centre Ben Thomas sidelined for Nations Championship opener
Ben Thomas will miss Wales' opening Nations Championship games, but Taulupe Faletau is on course to return before November.
Nigeria-Qualified Feyi-Waboso Eyes England Return After Hamstring Scare
Manny Feyi-Waboso's hamstring tweak looks minor, keeping the Nigeria-qualified flyer on course for England's Nations Championship opener against Australia.
Lions women to open history-making era against France in Cardiff
The first-ever British and Irish Lions women's side will meet France at the Principality Stadium before heading to New Zealand in 2027.
Nigerian-Heritage Star Feyi-Waboso Set to Light Up England's Nations Championship
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, England's Nigerian-heritage flyer, is on course to be fit for next month's Nations Championship fixtures.
Dragons flanker Woodman faces surgery, misses Wales Nations Championship
Ryan Woodman's bicep injury needs surgery, ending his hopes of a spot in Wales' Nations Championship squad and denying the Dragons a key back-rower.
Jack Singleton Signs for Glasgow a Year After Cardiac Scare in Training
Former England hooker Jack Singleton is back in pro rugby, joining Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal twelve months after a cardiac event in training.
Leicester Tigers land Samoa hooker Richie Asiata from Queensland Reds
Leicester Tigers have signed Samoa international Richie Asiata, bringing the Queensland Reds hooker to Welford Road.
Dallaglio's 2003 World Cup winner's medal fetches £54,000 at auction
A piece of rugby history has changed hands: Lawrence Dallaglio's 2003 World Cup winner's medal has sold for £54,000.
Rees-Zammit Slams Astroturf After Brutal Leg Burns at Saracens
Bristol's Louis Rees-Zammit shared a graphic photo of his torn-up leg and wants artificial pitches gone from the Premiership.
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa after two red cards and two punch-ups
A chaotic 14 months of violence on and off the pitch has ended with Saracens cutting ties with young talent Totoa Auvaa.
Stormers Are Africa's Hope as French Giants Tighten Champions Cup Grip
Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles are 13-5 favourites, and South Africa's Stormers may be the best African shot at breaking a six-year French stranglehold.
Stockdale hits 150 for Ulster and opens up on tears, family and Ireland
Jacob Stockdale marked his 150th Ulster appearance on Saturday, and he's getting honest about the emotion, his family and why he's 'boring' on Ireland.
Rees-Zammit Wants Artificial Pitches Banned From Top-Flight Rugby
Wales and Bristol flyer Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the push to scrap synthetic playing surfaces at the elite level of rugby.
Nigerian-heritage prop Manny Iyogun commits to Northampton Saints
England loosehead Manny Iyogun, a Nigerian-heritage talent, extends his stay with Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
Prem Points Frenzy: How High Can Scoreboard Inflation Climb?
A try-heavy round in the Premiership has fans asking whether big scores are the new normal, while Saracens won with an old-school edge.
Saracens axe academy player Totoa Auvaa after fresh incident
Saracens have sacked academy player Totoa Auvaa, who was previously linked to a nightclub incident involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.
Saracens sack Totoa Auvaa after fresh alcohol-related incident
Saracens have dismissed 21-year-old forward Totoa Auvaa after an internal probe into a St Albans incident, ending his stay at the Premiership club.
Christian Wade Sparks Debate as Rugby's Weekly Panel Dissects Tries and Tactics
From Wade's diaspora-linked story to Shaun Edwards' defensive genius, this rugby roundtable covers tries, tactics and the perfect steak.
Lyndon Faulkner Named New WRU Chair, Set to Start at AGM
Businessman Lyndon Faulkner will take charge of Welsh rugby's governing body when the WRU holds its annual general meeting on 22 November.
McFarland Backs Christian Wade to Rewrite the Premiership Try Record
Newcastle boss Dan McFarland is certain Christian Wade will break the Premiership's all-time try-scoring record. It's a question of when, not if.
Baldwin wants Davies to ditch retirement and chase Wales World Cup glory
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin says 36-year-old Davies still has the big-tournament nous to power Wales' push at the World Cup in Australia.
Feyi-Waboso Hamstring Scare: Nigerian-British Star Faces Scan
England's Nigerian-British flyer Immanuel Feyi-Waboso heads for a scan on a hamstring problem, and Six Nations plans hang in the balance.
Murphy Fumes as Ulster Treat Munster Clash Like a Training Run
Richie Murphy wasn't happy after Ulster's 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast, saying his side approached the match like a practice session.
Sale snatch late penalty try to stretch Harlequins' losing run to three
Harlequins' sluggish Premiership start worsens as a late penalty try hands Sale victory at CorpAcq Stadium and a third straight defeat.
Wade hits 100 Premiership tries, but Exeter hold off Newcastle 34-28
Christian Wade's hat-trick made him only the second man to 100 top-flight tries, yet Exeter survived a wild contest to finally bag their first win of the season.
Wade hits 100 Prem tries with a hat-trick as Newcastle fall at Exeter
British-Jamaican flyer Christian Wade joins an elite club with his 100th Premiership try, but Newcastle still lose a thriller 34-28 at Exeter.
Ospreys and Scarlets bag first URC wins as Wales race heats up
Two Welsh regions with their futures under a cloud finally get on the board in URC round three, and Wales boss Steve Tandy is watching closely.
Harlequins have lost their swagger, and the problems run deep
Marcus Smith's return from injury lifts spirits, but a fragile Harlequins side is wrestling with problems far bigger than one fly-half.
Ospreys finally get off the mark with 10-try derby win over Dragons
Ospreys claimed their first win of the season, edging Dragons in a ten-try Welsh derby shootout at Rodney Parade.
Glasgow Warriors storm past Connacht to stay perfect in URC
Five tries power Glasgow to a 36-19 win over Connacht, keeping their unbeaten run alive in the United Rugby Championship.
All Blacks Crush Wallabies 50-19 to Keep Bledisloe Cup for 24th Year
New Zealand ran away in the second half at Eden Park, extending Australia's Bledisloe Cup drought and a fortress run now in its fifth decade.
Tigers Roar Back to Beat Gloucester for First Home Win
Leicester shrugged off a disastrous opening to overcome Gloucester and finally secure their first home victory of the season.
Northampton win wild 18-try shootout with Bath at home
Northampton beat Bath in a 119-point try-fest, the second highest-scoring match in English top-flight rugby history.
Fitz Harding: From Durham's Fourth XV to Bristol Captain With England in His Sights
Bristol skipper Fitz Harding has gone from university fourth-team rugby to leading a Prem side, and he is not stopping until he plays for England.
Freeman and Sleightholme light up Northampton's 11-try demolition of Bath
Tommy Freeman, who has Jamaican heritage, bagged a brace as champions Northampton ran in 11 tries in a 71-48 shootout with Bath.
All Blacks Crush Aussie Hopes, Keep Bledisloe Cup for 23rd Straight Year
The All Blacks tighten their Bledisloe grip at Eden Park, and the Springboks, Africa's lone giants in the Rugby Championship, are watching.
Edwards Takes Defensive Mastermind Role With Argentina Through 2027 World Cup
Shaun Edwards, one of rugby's most sought-after defence minds, links up with Los Pumas on a deal running to the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Edinburgh Climb to URC Summit With Bonus-Point Win at Zebre
Edinburgh made it three from three and seized the United Rugby Championship lead, with a bonus-point win on the road against Zebre.
Leinster Run Riot With Five Tries to Sink Cardiff in Dublin
Champions Leinster dotted down five times in Dublin to bag their first 2026-27 URC win against a Cardiff side with African diaspora roots.
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