Rassie Erasmus: We had to persuade Frans Malherbe not to retire

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that veteran prop Frans Malherbe came close to retiring last year due to persistent back...

NEWS: RFU back Steve Borthwick despite England’s poor form in the Six Nations

England came into the Championship as one of the leading contenders for the title, but have since slumped to three successive...

NEWS: Italy leaders staying grounded after historical victory over England

Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada and captain Michele Lamaro aren't getting ahead of themselves in the wake of thier first ever Rugby...

“We have enough time before the World Cup,” says All Black Jordie Barrett

All Blacks superstar Jordie Barrett believes that despite the 2027 Rugby World Cup kicking off in 18 months, new coach Dave...

NEWS: All Black boss Dave Rennie ready to hop in the cauldron of Springbok rugby on epic tour

New All Black coach Dave Rennie is relishing the chance to be tested against the best when his charges arrive in...

NEWS: Rugby World Cup fever hits early as 750,000 tickets vanish in a flash

Tickets for Rugby World Cup 2027 are flying off the shelves, with more than 750,000 already snapped up in the opening...

NEWS: Andy Farrell shuffles Ireland team for Wales as Ulster contingent handed starts

The Irish head coach has opted to leave Josh van der Flier out of the XV for the upcoming clash, with...

PREVIEW: 2026 Six Nations – Round 4 – Scotland v France

Grand Slam-chasing France will be hoping to avoid a potential banana peel in the form of Scotland when they travel to...

PREVIEW: 2026 Six Nations – Round 4 – Ireland v Wales

Ireland will be aiming to keep the pressure on leaders France by securing a big win over Wales at the Aviva...

No decisions, just gin and tonic: Eddie Jones slams World Rugby meeting

200 key rugby figures from around the globe met in London last week to discuss the future of the sport, but...