Courtney Lawes: 'It's certainly something I will treasure forever'
Lawes’ final home game on Friday could hardly be a bigger one – a Gallagher Premiership play-off against reigning champions Sa…
PA
31 May 2024, 3:43
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All Blacks pursue offshore stars to bolster experience deficit
Scott Robertson hopes to lure the likes of Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell home to cope with a demanding schedule.
Gregor Paul
31 May 2024, 3:14
Exclusive
Versatile former Sale back signs for Newcastle
Jack Metcalf is set for a return to the Premiership next season after signing for the Falcons from Doncaster Knights.
Jon Newcombe
31 May 2024, 3:11
Exclusive
Ruan Ackermann to quit Gloucester despite signing contract extension
Fissler Confidential exclusive revealed last Saturday, just hours after the EPCR Challenge Cup final defeat at the hands of the Sh…
Neil Fissler
31 May 2024, 2:05
One playoff dream survives as Crusaders thrash Moana Pasifika
Both the Crusaders and Moana Pasifika entered their round 15 matchup needing a bonus point win to keep their slim hopes of a quart…
Ned Lester
31 May 2024, 1:57
14 names on the Cardiff leavers list, including Halaholo and Timani
A statement read: “Cardiff Rugby can confirm 14 players will depart the club following the culmination of the 2023/24 season at …
Liam Heagney
31 May 2024, 1:33
Opinion
Mick Cleary: 'One thing is for sure – Saracens will not go gently into the night.'
It's one last dance for some Saracens legends and Northampton will be wary of the dangerous but ailing North Londoner's
Mick Cleary
31 May 2024, 0:30
Interview
Tom Dunn: ‘Bath was a massive ship facing the wrong way.'
The piratical hooker has been at the coalface through a turbulent 12 years and wants to leave a tangible legacy.
Neil Squires
30 May 2024, 13:56
Glasgow confirm five-strong leavers list, including George Turner
The 31-year-old front-rower has spent seven years at Scotstoun and accumulated all of his 45 international caps in that time.
PA
30 May 2024, 10:29
Interview
The sliding doors moment that changed Wales' Aaron Wainwright
From the age of 10 to 15, he was part of the Cardiff City FC academy, with another Aaron – Ramsey – the player he admired most…
Simon Thomas
30 May 2024, 10:11
Exclusive
Move to France still on for Curwin Bosch despite Montpellier snub
The 26-year-old was due to be under contract to the Sharks until 2026, but he was in advanced talks over a move to Montpellier unt…
Neil Fissler
30 May 2024, 9:43
Exclusive
'Superb' short-term signing Hyron Andrews lands new deal with Sale
The 28-year-old joined the Manchester-based Sharks in March from their United Rugby Championship Durban-based namesakes on a short…
Neil Fissler
30 May 2024, 9:02
Harlequins quintet to retire at the end of the season
Harlequins Women have announced a series of retirements ahead of their final Premiership Women’s Rugby match of the season this …
Imogen Ainsworth
30 May 2024, 6:44
Interview
‘Here to take it out’: Black Ferns Sevens not burdened by Grand Final pressure
Captain Risaleaana ‘Risi’ Pouri-Lane appeared quite calm before, during and after the captain’s photo at the Royal Palace on…
Finn Morton
30 May 2024, 5:48
Three changes for Saracens, including a recall for Billy Vunipola
The Montpellier-bound No8 hasn’t been in the starting team since the April 6 Investec Champions Cup hammering at Bordeaux, inste…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2024, 5:38
Northampton make 13 changes for semi-final, also name six/two bench
The table-topping Saints sent an understrength side to The Rec knowing they already had a semi-final fixture guaranteed for Frankl…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2024, 5:05
Australia captain Charlotte Caslick seeks dream final against New Zealand
SVNS Series veteran and Australia captain Charlotte Caslick is hoping to take on League winners New Zealand in the final of SVNS M…
Finn Morton
30 May 2024, 4:21
Interview
City fan Sam James aiming for a silver-lined send-off
Sale Sharks' long-serving back hopes to be celebrating another trophy win before his time in English rugby ends.
Jon Newcombe
30 May 2024, 3:18
Opinion
'We’re so far behind England and France that we can’t even see how far we’ve fallen'
Last weekend, in the final match of the Pac Four, in what was New Zealand’s last of just three home tests this season, a crowd o…
Rikki Swannell
30 May 2024, 3:15
Opinion
Final-round curveball may open door to Brumbies top-two finish
Eleven sides are still in top-eight contention heading into the final round of Super Rugby Pacific games.
Brett McKay
30 May 2024, 2:17
Kolisi, Carter, Wilkinson help launch Global Rugby Players Foundation
Supported by both World Rugby and International Rugby Players, former Wallabies captain George Gregan will chair the new independe…
Liam Heagney
30 May 2024, 2:00
Ex-Wallaby calls on Brumbies to show they’re ‘the premier Australian team’
Both the Brumbies and Western Force will likely carry a must-win attitude into their final regular season match of the year.
Finn Morton
30 May 2024, 1:38
Exclusive
Alex Matthews: 'Letting dad be a part of it all, that’s what means most'
The RPA England Women’s Player of the Year opens up about her stellar season and celebrating her achievements following her fath…
Martyn Thomas
30 May 2024, 1:03
The returning All Black who could have big say in Blues’ clash with Chiefs
Former All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina believes the return of Dalton Papali’i will be a big boost for the Blues.
Finn Morton
30 May 2024, 0:43
‘We could have sold out The Rec a few times over’
Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan is in awe at the level of support his title-chasing team continues to receive.
Jon Newcombe
30 May 2024, 0:15
Each Australian side's playoff chances with one round of Super Rugby Pacific left
Led by the benchmark ACT Brumbies, Australia have their best chance in a decade of winning the Super Rugby Pacific title after fin…
AAP
29 May 2024, 23:30
Ex-Wallaby tips Crusaders to move into playoff spot for ‘less than 24 hours’
Wallabies legend Tim Horan believes the Crusaders will move into the top eight for “less than 24 hours” during a blockbuster f…
Finn Morton
29 May 2024, 22:58
Interview
Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima on how he fares in All Black race
Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima didn't incur the wrath of officialdom in either match but was right in the heart of the battle.
Adam Julian
29 May 2024, 21:55
Opinion
The game in this country is about more than just the All Blacks
Either way, if the NZR chief executive can’t rally the provincial delegates, then what place does he have running the outfit at …
Hamish Bidwell
29 May 2024, 21:47
Brumbies hit with injury to Wallaby prop Slipper
The ACT Brumbies' best Super Rugby season in more than a decade has been dealt a blow with Wallabies prop James Slipper unlikely t…
AAP
29 May 2024, 21:09
Melbourne Rebels officially axed from Super Rugby over financial woes
Players and staff were told before flying to Fiji for their final regular-season match.
PA
29 May 2024, 20:52
New Zealand rugby set for conflict as provincial unions reject NZR's recommendations
The provincial unions have rejected NZR's 'Proposal 1' governance changes, instead voting in 'Proposal 2' at the New Zealand Rugby…
Ben Smith
29 May 2024, 16:26
Interview
‘More pressure will be on…’: All Blacks Sevens ready for SVNS Grand Final
New Zealand captain Dylan Collier has pinned “more pressure” on League winners Argentina ahead of a historic SVNS Series Grand…
Finn Morton
29 May 2024, 14:03
Wallabies power rankings position-by-position ahead of final round
The standout players are consistently making their mark on the competition, and the time for Joe Schmidt’s first ever Wallaby sq…
John Ferguson
29 May 2024, 13:41
The silver lining Jack van Poortvliet grasped from World Cup tears
Destined to travel to France as first-choice scrum-half, van Poortvliet instead suffered an ankle injury in a warm-up game against…
PA
29 May 2024, 13:27
'Not a good enough wordsmith' Dowson pays tribute to Courtney Lawes
Lawes will bid farewell to Franklin’s Gardens on Friday when Northampton tackle Gallagher Premiership play-off opponents Saracen…
PA
29 May 2024, 8:46
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