England head coach Steve Borthwick has named the 25 players who will receive enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts for the 2026/27 season, providing a clear indication of the core group he intends to build around ahead of another crucial year of international rugby.
Former Northampton and Ealing winger on swapping the top levels of the English game for National Two, balancing rugby with business and why the ambition of Oundle made his decision an easy one.
Australia survived a red card and late Japan fightback to beat the Brave Blossoms 35-32 in Les Kiss’ first match as Wallabies coach.
The recent inaugural Nations Championship showcased the top level of our sport, but we always need to keep in mind that the international game is built on the foundations beneath it.
Henry Pollock’s potential £1m contract could reshape Premiership Rugby, testing salary-cap rules and rewards for home-grown stars.
National League Rugby clubs have returned to pre-season training, with squads rebuilding fitness, systems and belief.
A sharp look at National League rugby pre-season, from bleep tests and hill reps to smarter training, contact conditioning and injury prevention.
Tarleton RUFC’s 2026/27 fixtures offer a reminder of what makes grassroots rugby special.
After relegation from National One, Sedgley Park reset for another promotion push with continuity, experience and history on their side.
Lancashire captain Chris Johnson reflects on their return to the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 final as well as Heath's historic promotion to National Two North.
A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle for a place in National One.
The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country, with Blackheath taking on Plymouth Albion.
Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier.
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