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Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall

Saracens sign Corne Weilbach for 2026/27 season

Tadhg Furlong is part of Leinster's front row

Leinster name team for Lions quarter-Final

Bristol Bears director of rugby Pat Lam

Bristol Bears confirm three new contract deals

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has been ruled out for up to five months after back surgery, missing key 2026 Tests.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett ruled out for five months

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England in control again - but defensive cracks a work-on ahead of Grand Slam decider with France

England in control again - but defensive cracks a work-on ahead of Grand Slam decider with France

Delaney Burns looks to build on Red Roses comeback after three-year wait

Delaney Burns looks to build on Red Roses comeback after three-year wait

BUCS Super Rugby pathway proves its worth (again) after Bath success and exciting England Students squad

BUCS Super Rugby pathway proves its worth (again) after Bath success and exciting England Students squad

Third time's a charm for Loughborough and Williams in Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final

Third time's a charm for Loughborough and Williams in Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final

 

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John Mitchell said the Red Roses are close to being one of England’s greatest sporting teams after winning another Grand Slam.

John Mitchell says Red Roses are among England's best

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

'Explosive' Kane James named in extended Wales Nations Championship squad

'Explosive' Kane James named in extended Wales Nations Championship squad

National League Rugby

National One Play-Off Preview: Blackheath and Plymouth Albion lock horns for shot at Champ Rugby

National One Play-Off Preview: Blackheath and Plymouth Albion lock horns for shot at Champ Rugby

The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country this weekend, with Blackheath taking on Plymouth Albion.

National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier as the National Two Promotion Play-Offs begin.

Promotion, play-offs and survival all on the line as National League Rugby season reaches crescendo

Promotion, play-offs and survival all on the line as National League Rugby season reaches crescendo

TRU and National League Rugby take a look at what is still to play for on one of the most fascinating final weekends in recent times.

National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

A tense penultimate Saturday of the regular season in National One and National Two should bring high stakes, high drama, and major jeopardy.

Round 24 Preview: ClubberTV returns to cover National One title race as gripping finale begins

Round 24 Preview: ClubberTV returns to cover National One title race as gripping finale begins

The ClubberTV cameras will be at The Utilita for Blackheath vs Sale FC in National One, while across tiers three and four, jeopardy is everywhere.

Sheffield head coach Anthony Posa: 'This special group is on the precipice of history'

Sheffield head coach Anthony Posa: 'This special group is on the precipice of history'

Interview: Sheffield have won all 21 of their National Two North matches this season, and after back-to-back record-breaking campaigns, the Yorkshire club stand on the brink of promotion and another slice of history.

Round 23 Preview: Title race showdowns take centre stage as remarkable National League run-in heats up

Round 23 Preview: Title race showdowns take centre stage as remarkable National League run-in heats up

Rotherham Titans vs Plymouth Albion and Sheffield vs Tynedale may grab the headlines, but other clashes will also shape final month.

Blackheath's Billy Harding: 'I’d love to tell you what the secret sauce is for my try-scoring!'

Blackheath's Billy Harding: 'I’d love to tell you what the secret sauce is for my try-scoring!'

According to England Rugby's stats, Blackheath hooker Billy Harding is the top try-scorer across the 12 levels of English club rugby this season.

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Emerging Talent

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

“I’ve got a smile on my face every time I play” - Harlequins rising star Sarah Parry

“I’ve got a smile on my face every time I play” - Harlequins rising star Sarah Parry

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

'I’ve absolutely loved it': Former Ulster wing Rory Telfer on his time in BUCS Super Rugby

'I’ve absolutely loved it': Former Ulster wing Rory Telfer on his time in BUCS Super Rugby

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty is the 'exceptional prospect' who Scotland fans can be excited about

 

Women's Rugby

Ireland have made one change for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations clash with France

Ireland make one change for France clash

England lose Hunt And Talling for Six Nations

England lose Hunt And Talling for Six Nations

England head coach John Mitchell

Holly Aitchison starts in Red Roses opener

Linde van der Velden: The experienced Exeter lock with big goals in her sights

Linde van der Velden: The experienced Exeter lock with big goals in her sights

Fresh energy, same aim - England begin 'new cycle' bidding for an eighth successive Women's Six Nations title

Fresh energy, same aim - England begin 'new cycle' bidding for an eighth successive Women's Six Nations title

England will host Australia, Canada and New Zealand in September as part of the WXV Global Series in a major home Test schedule.

Red Roses to host New Zealand and Canada

University Rugby

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

'This is the gold medal - this is the one' - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

'This is the gold medal - this is the one' - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

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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Injury concerns for England after ‘special’ winning start for Red Roses

Injury concerns for England after ‘special’ winning start for Red Roses

Tom Shanklin Interview: Stopping Benetton at source, ‘world-class’ Morgan key for Ospreys, Dragons face tough French tes

Tom Shanklin Interview: Stopping Benetton at source, ‘world-class’ Morgan key for Ospreys, Dragons face tough French tes

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

Manuel Vareiro Interview: From social media criticism to climbing to the top

Manuel Vareiro Interview: From social media criticism to climbing to the top

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The Women's Six Nations Championship: History, Top Winners & 2026 Best Moments

The Women's Six Nations Championship: History, Top Winners & 2026 Best Moments

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Nations Championship 2026 Rugby Format Betting Strategy Summer Tests Analysis

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Munster have confirmed that forwards coach Alex Codling will leave the province this summer

Alex Codling to leave Munster for Top 14 role

Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the remainder of season with a hamstring injury.

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell sidelined by hamstring injury

Crusaders fullback Will Jordan has been ruled out of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with a calf injury setback.

Will Jordan ruled out of Crusaders playoffs

Ireland winger Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the summer tour as he continues recovery from foot surgery.

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland summer tour

Riley Higgins has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury.

Hurricanes confirm Riley Higgins injury blow

Munster out-half Jack Crowley has been ruled out of the URC quarter-final against the Bulls in Pretoria due to injury.

Munster lose Jack Crowley for Bulls quarter-final

Damian Penaud was part of the winning Bordeaux side

Bordeaux retain Champions Cup title with 41-19 win over Leinster

Western Force beat Fijian Drua 19-15 but miss the finals.

Western Force beat Drua but miss finals

Filipo Daugunu was part of the winning Reds side

Queensland Reds beat Moana Pasifika 33-31

Sevu Reece was part of the winning Crusaders side

Crusaders beat Chiefs 36-32 in late thriller

Garry Ringrose was part of the starting Leinster side

Leinster name unchanged XV for Champions Cup final against Bordeaux

Ospreys have confirmed that 10 players will leave the club at the end of the season

Ospreys confirm 10 players will leave at end of season

Ally Miller has signed a new contract with Glasgow Warriors

Ally Miller signs new Glasgow Warriors contract

Dragons have confirmed the signing of Samoa international scrum-half Ere Enari this summer

Ere Enari signs for Dragons RFC ahead of new season

Tommy Freeman has been shortlisted for both the PREM Player of the Season award and England men’s Player of the Year.

Tommy Freeman nominated for two major Rugby Awards

Byron McGuigan will join Steve Borthwick’s England coaching staff full-time from June

Byron McGuigan joins England coaching team full-time

Theo Dan was one of the try scorer for Saracens

Saracens beat Gloucester to boost play-off push

Six-try Harlequins beat Exeter Chiefs 41-24

Six-try Harlequins beat Exeter Chiefs 41-24

Henry Arundell scored four tries for Bath

Bath dominate Newcastle Red Bulls with 69-12 victory

George Furbank was one of the try scorer for Northampton

Northampton Saints thrash Bristol Bears 94-33

Scarlets scrum-half Gareth Davies has signed a contract extension that will keep him at his home club for a 19th season.

Gareth Davies signs new Scarlets contract for 19th season

England will begin their Nations Championship campaign with a major test against South Africa in Johannesburg on 4 July

England to open Nations Championship against South Africa

Doncaster Knights have confirmed the signing of fly-half Kieran Wilkinson from Caldy ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Kieran Wilkinson signs for Doncaster Knights

Springboks prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been banned for 18 months in a doping case

South African prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye banned for 18 Months

Ulster captain Iain Henderson has been handed a three-match suspension after the red card incident

Iain Henderson banned for three matches after red card upgrade

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Fin Smith wins Gallagher Player of The Month for April

The RFU wants Richmond Council to allow up to 15 non-sporting event days a year at Allianz Stadium to help fund rugby investment.

RFU pushes for more concerts at Allianz Stadium

Eddie Jones has been suspended by Japan Rugby for six weeks and will miss four matches after verbally abusing officials on tour.

Eddie Jones handed ban by Japan RFU over official abuse

Former Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has received an 11-year ban after a World Rugby anti-doping investigation into urine sample tampering.

Merab Sharikadze banned 11 Years in doping case

Hurricanes have confirmed that assistant coach Cory Jane has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.

Cory Jane signs new Hurricanes deal until 2028

Wales have named captain Jac Morgan in an extended 48-man squad for this summer’s fixtures

Jac Morgan returns in expanded Wales squad

Jona Nareki receives a two-week Super Rugby Pacific ban for a dangerous tackle in the Highlanders’ match against Waratahs.

Jona Nareki gets two-week Super Rugby ban

Richie Mo’unga remains ineligible for All Blacks selection against South Africa

Richie Mo’unga ruled out of Springboks Tests

Alex Dombrandt was one of the try scorer for Harlequins

Harlequins thrash Newcastle Red Bulls 76-17

Brumbies beat Western Force 32-15 as Ryan Lonergan stars

Brumbies secure 32-15 win against Western Force

Highlanders hold off Waratahs 31-26 in crucial Super Rugby win

Highlanders edge out Waratahs with 31-26 victory

Kingsholm Stadium

Gloucester beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm

Damian McKenzie kicked four conversions and a penalty goal

Chiefs defeat Reds 31-21 at Suncorp Stadium

Sevu Reece was one of the try scorer for Crusaders

Crusaders beat Blues 36-20 at One NZ Stadium

Susie Appleby and Sarah Hunter will coach the Barbarians Women’s team against Wales in a Twickenham double-header on 27 June.

Susie Appleby and Sarah Hunter to coach Barbarians

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

Jack Yeandle signs new Exeter Chiefs contract

Cornish Pirates have secured landmark US investment in a deal described as the first direct American backing of an English pro rugby club.

Cornish Pirates secure landmark US investment

Bristol Bears have brought hooker Fred Davies back to the club on a short-term loan from Doncaster Knights

Fred Davies rejoins Bristol Bears as cover for Gabriel Oghre

England face Italy this saturday

Helena Rowland set for 50th England cap against Italy

Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, bringing Scotland and Lions experience back to Kingston Park.

Chris Harris set for Newcastle Red Bulls return

Doncaster Knights have confirmed that experienced back Telusa Veainu has signed a new deal to stay with the club

Telusa Veainu re-signs with Doncaster Knights

Steve Borthwick will remain England head coach through the 2027 World Cup after the RFU review

RFU backs Steve Borthwick after Six Nations review

Robbie Henshaw will miss Leinster’s URC clash with the Lions, while several other key players remain injury doubts this week.

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Leinster's clash against Lions