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Alex Mitchell was one of the try scorer for Northampton

Northampton Saints overcome red card to beat Newcastle 36-19

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears outgun Gloucester in 83-point thriller at Kingsholm

Scott Robertson says SA’s Super Rugby exit made All Blacks 2026 tour possible.

South Africa's exit from Super Rugby opened tour door - Scott Robertson

Blues appoint Karl Budge as CEO, starting early 2026 with strong sports leadership.

Blues announce Karl Budge as new CEO

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Ollie Hassell-Collins: ‘You see their tries but the focus is on doing my job and what's best for Leicester'

Ollie Hassell-Collins: ‘You see their tries but the focus is on doing my job and what's best for Leicester'

United Rugby Championship Round 2: Welsh teams seek victories after mixed opener

United Rugby Championship Round 2: Welsh teams seek victories after mixed opener

Redefining Women's Rugby - Transformative World Cup will help game go to next level

Redefining Women's Rugby - Transformative World Cup will help game go to next level

United Rugby Championship recap: Cardiff shine but Welsh regions endure tough start

United Rugby Championship recap: Cardiff shine but Welsh regions endure tough start

 

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Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Winless Welsh regions eye URC breakthrough while Cardiff look to build on positives

Winless Welsh regions eye URC breakthrough while Cardiff look to build on positives

England among rugby nations planning sanctions for players in R360 breakaway league

England among rugby nations planning sanctions for players in R360 breakaway league

Champ Rugby and National League Rugby

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion and Macclesfield vs Fylde already feel like big matches.

National League Rugby Round Four: Final September fixtures bring opportunities to many

National League Rugby Round Four: Final September fixtures bring opportunities to many

And just like that, September is almost over, but Round Four offers plenty of clubs the chance to head into October with a spring in their step.

National League Rugby Preview: Title contenders tested, unbeaten runs to protect and first wins up for grabs

National League Rugby Preview: Title contenders tested, unbeaten runs to protect and first wins up for grabs

From Plymouth Albion’s test at Bishop’s Stortford to Havant v Esher and Camborne’s Midlands trip, here’s your Round Three preview.

Joe Makin Interview: 'I don’t quite know how I’ve got to 400 games but I have!'

Joe Makin Interview: 'I don’t quite know how I’ve got to 400 games but I have!'

The Hull Ionians captain will play his 400th game for the club on Saturday and the ever-present, who has had a special career, is showing no signs of slowing down.

Encouraging attendances expected as derby weekend lights up National Leagues

Encouraging attendances expected as derby weekend lights up National Leagues

From the North-East down to Cornwall, derby fever grips National League Rugby this weekend, with some bumper crowds expected across the country.

National League Rugby Returns: Friday Night lights kicks off opening weekend

National League Rugby Returns: Friday Night lights kicks off opening weekend

After a summer of preparation, the 2025/26 National League Rugby season kicks off on Friday night, with Taunton hosting Exeter University.

Cinderford unveil “one of the best pitches in the country” as new era begins

Cinderford unveil “one of the best pitches in the country” as new era begins

Cinderford have entered a new chapter with the unveiling of their state-of-the-art 3G pitch, which has been hailed by club president Peter Bell as “one of the best in the country”.

Play-off introduced as fixtures confirmed for 2025/26 National League Rugby season

Play-off introduced as fixtures confirmed for 2025/26 National League Rugby season

Due to the expansion of 'Champ Rugby', a play-off and 'Access Final' has been introduced to National One.

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Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

Scotland's Francesca McGhie aims to make her mark at Women’s World Cup

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

Olamide Sodeke Interview: 'What we make of World U20s will be a good metric of where we are as people'

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

 

Women's Rugby

England forward Bryony Cleall retires after final Saracens game.

Bryony Cleall announces rugby retirement

Ellie Kildunne wants her win to show the path to world champion status.

Ellie Kildunne hopes to inspire next generation

 
Red Roses lift the Rugby World Cup Trophy

England win the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

England’s John Mitchell open to coaching first women’s Lions while leading Red Roses.

John Mitchell eyes Women's Lions role after World Cup triumph with Red Rose

Ellie Kildunne says England are now the team everyone wants to beat after World Cup win.

Ellie Kildunne: England now the benchmark following World Cup glory

England are crowned Women's Rugby World Cup Champions

England 33-13 Canada: Red Roses put on a show to be crowned world champions

University Rugby

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

Scottish Rugby

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Scotland’s World Cup exit signals change but also opportunity

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

Rhona Lloyd: 'Six months ago, I didn’t know if I’d go to the World Cup - Now I have a smile on my face again'

Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

Flag day for Molly Wright: Scotland star celebrated for 'hard work' and 'enthusiasm'

Scotland World Cup star Emma Orr inspires next generation at Biggar RFC

Scotland World Cup star Emma Orr inspires next generation at Biggar RFC

 
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United Rugby Championship 2025/26: What defines a strong campaign for the Welsh regions?

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New Zealand to lock horns with South Africa in 2026

All Blacks to tour South Africa in 2026

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the appointment of Huw Bevan as their new Head of Rugby Operations.

Leicester Tigers appoint Huw Bevan as new Head of Rugby Operations

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol's Tom Jordan banned for three games

The Recreation Ground

Thomas du Toit to leave Bath for Sharks return

South Africa and New Zealand will be locking horns with each other in 2026 and 2030

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Leinster and Munster set for fierce derby clash

Leinster and Munster set for fierce derby clash

Ireland's Ronan Kelleher eyes redemption against New Zealand.

Ronan Kelleher eyes redemption against All Blacks

NRL threatens 10-year ban for stars joining R360.

NRL threatens 10-year ban over R360

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson

Patrick Tuipulotu ruled out as All Blacks suffer another injury blow

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter

Wallabies pair Ikitau and Hooper join Exeter Chiefs

Western Force confirm departure of utility back George Poolman.

Western Force confirm departure of George Poolman

Scrum-half Alex Mitchell commits to Northampton with new deal.

Alex Mitchell signs new deal to stay at Northampton

Carter Gordon rejoins rugby with Reds and Wallabies deal.

Les Kiss welcomes Carter Gordon's rugby return

Belgium women’s rugby coach Warren Abrahams dies at Safari Sevens.

Belgium Women's Sevens coach Warren Abrahams dies in Nairobi

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Scott Robertson names squad for All Blacks' Grand Slam bid

Carter Gordon back for Wallabies as Schmidt names squad for November Tests.

Carter Gordon set for Wallabies return as Joe Schmidt names squad

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Joseph Dweba admits family sacrifice in Exeter move

Northampton Saints secured a hard-fought 32-26 victory over local rivals Leicester Tigers in a pulsating Gallagher Prem derby

Northampton hold nerve to edge Leicester in Derby

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol edge Exeter in Derby thriller with 18-14 win

Dale MacLeod wants Dragons to build momentum vs Glasgow.

Dale MacLeod urges Dragons to keep building momentum

Cardiff change four for Connacht clash

Cardiff change four for Connacht clash

Tommy Freeman marks 100th Saints game v Tigers.

Tommy Freeman hits 100 as Saints face Tigers in derby

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears sign Argentina's Moroni on short-term deal

Steve Cummins rejoins Scarlets on loan amid injury crisis.

Steve Cummins returns to Scarlets on loan

Italy to face Chile in Genoa on 22 Nov in historic first Test.

Italy to face Chile in historic November Test

France star Antoine Dupont will miss November Tests, return expected in December.

Antonie Dupont set to miss France’s November Tests

Richie Mo’unga signs 18-month deal to rejoin Crusaders.

Richie Mo'unga set to make Crusaders return in 2027

Western Force thank Mitch Watts and Papillon Sevele for service.

Force bids farewell to Mitch Watts and Papillon Sevele

Rob du Preez to leave Sale Sharks at end of season

Rob du Preez to leave Sale Sharks at end of season

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Saracens' Nathan Michelow handed four-match ban after red card

Jack Crowley insists Munster, not Ireland, drives his strong start.

Jack Crowley focused on Munster, not Ireland No.10 battle

Liam Belcher praises Cardiff’s fight after narrow defeat to Munster.

Liam Belcher: Cardiff showed fight in Munster loss

Bath confirm Martin Gleeson as new backs and attack coach.

Bath appoint Martin Gleeson as new attack coach

Anthony Belleau’s late penalty hands Saints a 37-35 victory over Gloucester.

Anthony Belleau reflects on Northampton's thrilling win over Gloucester

Beauden Barrett set to return; Vaa’i, Lomax and others ruled out.

Beauden Barrett to return as All Blacks' Northern Tour hits injury roadblock

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody Diagnosed with MND

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody Diagnosed with MND

Northampton Saints escaped Kingsholm with a dramatic 37–35 victory over Gloucester in a rollercoaster Premiership contest.

Match Centre: Prem Rugby: Gloucester 35-37 Northampton

Owen Farrell kicked six conversions and a penalty for Saracens

Match Centre: Prem Rugby: Saracens 50-17 Bristol

Fly-half Fin Smith commits long-term future to Northampton Saints.

Fin Smith pens new long-term Saints deal

Malcolm Marx scored two tries for South Africa

Springboks edge Argentina to retain Rugby Championship

Damian McKenzie was part of the winning New Zealand side

New Zealand keep Rugby Championship hope alive with 28-14 win over Australia in Perth

Henry Arundell scored a try for Bath

First half performance guides Bath to 28-16 win over Sale Sharks

Siya Kolisi says Argentina’s fight makes Rugby Championship decider tough.

Siya Kolisi warns of Argentina's fight in Rugby Championship Finale

Storm Amy forces postponement of Edinburgh–Ulster URC clash.

Edinburgh v Ulster game postponed amid Storm Amy

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Exeter's Christ Tshiunza sidelined with broken foot

Northampton Saints add Italy hooker Marco Manfredi for 2025/26 season.

Northampton Saints sign Italy’s Marco Manfredi

Eddie Jones says Japan must top bigger nations to earn respect in world rugby.

Eddie Jones - Japan must beat big teams for respect

Julian Montoya will captain Argentina

Felipe Contepomi backs new playmakers for Pumas