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Gloucesterback-row forward Will Trenholm has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Kingsholm until 2029.

Will Trenholm signs new Gloucester deal until 2029

All Blacks winger Will Jordan faces a Nations Championship injury setback after suffering a hamstring tear against Scotland.

Will Jordan doubtful for rest of Nations Championship

France captain Antoine Dupont will start at fly-half against South Africa as Fabien Galthie reshuffles his team following injuries.

Antoine Dupont to start at fly-half against Springboks

Ali Price has joined Scotland's training squad ahead of Sunday's Nations Championship clash against Australia

Ali Price recalled to Scotland squad for Australia

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Last-gasp Hartpury heroics and Loughborough statement win headline BUCS Super Rugby action

Last-gasp Hartpury heroics and Loughborough statement win headline BUCS Super Rugby action

Spain and Portugal face South American tests in Nations Cup

Spain and Portugal face South American tests in Nations Cup

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Ireland face Argentina before a packed Saturday in the Nations Championship

Ireland face Argentina before a packed Saturday in the Nations Championship

National League Rugby

'A really tight-knit group': Jack Walsh on Tonbridge Juddians' flying start in National One

'A really tight-knit group': Jack Walsh on Tonbridge Juddians' flying start in National One

Winger Jack Walsh discusses TJs impressive National One start, his five-try display against Sale and the freedom behind his attacking form.

Wolfpack Country: A National One weekend at the Haberden

Wolfpack Country: A National One weekend at the Haberden

Mark Ashcroft headed to Suffolk to watch Bury St Edmunds take on Rosslyn Park in their first season at Level 3.

Unbeaten runs end as National League Rugby delivers late drama

Unbeaten runs end as National League Rugby delivers late drama

Tonbridge Juddians and Redruth suffered their first defeats of the season, while Sedgley Park came from 13 points down to preserve their perfect start in Round Eight.

NLR Preview: Halloween treats await as National League Rugby returns with top-of-the-table battles

NLR Preview: Halloween treats await as National League Rugby returns with top-of-the-table battles

National League Rugby returns with top-of-the-table treats and plenty of gripping storylines.

TRU welcomes new chapter for National League Rugby coverage

TRU welcomes new chapter for National League Rugby coverage

TRU welcomes new partnership between National League Rugby (NLR) and Clubber TV.

TRU's NLR Focus: Late drama and big wins close National League Rugby's opening block

TRU's NLR Focus: Late drama and big wins close National League Rugby's opening block

Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians, Sedgley Park, Oundle and Redruth remain unbeaten as NLR pauses after Round Seven.

NLR Preview: Different goals and plenty to play for as the opening block draws to a close

NLR Preview: Different goals and plenty to play for as the opening block draws to a close

We reach the final weekend of the opening block of the National League Rugby season, with sides across the divisions looking to maintain momentum.

TRU's NLR Focus: Camborne make statement as Cambridge seek a response

TRU's NLR Focus: Camborne make statement as Cambridge seek a response

Camborne delivered the weekend’s most emphatic result in National One, while Plymouth Albion maintained their perfect start with a 31-21 victory away to Sale FC.

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BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama, big wins and a huge Round Six clash ahead

BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama, big wins and a huge Round Six clash ahead

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Champions Loughborough make their entrance as Hartpury, Brunel and Met impress

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Champions Loughborough make their entrance as Hartpury, Brunel and Met impress

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama at Cyncoed and Hartpury make winning start

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama at Cyncoed and Hartpury make winning start

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Surrey make dream start, and wins for Brunel and Cardiff Met

Women's BUCS Super Rugby: Surrey make dream start, and wins for Brunel and Cardiff Met

BUCS Super Rugby: Bath bounce back in style with Hartpury setting the early season pace

BUCS Super Rugby: Bath bounce back in style with Hartpury setting the early season pace

New dynamic adds fresh excitement to Women’s BUCS Super Rugby season

New dynamic adds fresh excitement to Women’s BUCS Super Rugby season

 

Women's Rugby

Red Roses face growing challenge as Canada defeats raise questions over England's dominance

Red Roses face growing challenge as Canada defeats raise questions over England's dominance

Ellie Kildunne drops to the bench as England make four changes for their WXV Global Series rematch with Canada in Ottawa.

Ellie Kildunne benched for England's Canada rematch

British & Irish Lions Women will face France in Cardiff on August 27, 2027, before their inaugural tour to New Zealand.

Lions Women to face France in historic Cardiff clash

The Stoop will host the JAECOO PWR Final in 2027, 2028 and 2029 after Harlequins agreed a new three-year deal.

The Stoop to host JAECOO PWR Final until 2029

TRU's 'Ones to Watch' as Red Roses prepare for Black Ferns test

TRU's 'Ones to Watch' as Red Roses prepare for Black Ferns test

Sarah Bern is included in England line up for the game against New Zealand

Red Roses make three changes for New Zealand

Emerging Talent

BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff become 'Clash Kings' as Hartpury stun the champions

BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff become 'Clash Kings' as Hartpury stun the champions

BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama at Hollow Drift and Bath bruise Brunel

BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama at Hollow Drift and Bath bruise Brunel

Big scorelines, a debut win and a statement from the champions - BUCS Super Rugby is back

Big scorelines, a debut win and a statement from the champions - BUCS Super Rugby is back

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Brisbane 2027: Six pool matches, six rugby stories and a city at the heart of the World Cup

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With the fans, for the fans: Join TRU on the road to Rugby World Cup 2027

Shaun Edwards will join Argentina as defence coach through the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Shaun Edwards and Mario Ledesma joins Argentina for 2027 World Cup

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Argentina back Juan Cruz Mallía is expected to miss the remainder of the Nations Championship after suffering a right-knee sprain

Juan Cruz Mallia faces Nations Championship absence

Springboks recall Eben Etzebeth ahead of the France Nations Championship Test

South Africa recall Eben Etzebeth ahead of France Test

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces ankle injury tests after the 45-22 Australia victory

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces injury tests after Australia win

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie

All Blacks close gap on Springboks in World Rankings

Henry Pollock scored two tries for England

England beat Australia 45-22 as Pollock shines

Malcolm Marx scored two tries for South Africa

South Africa thrash Italy 66-7 in nine-try rout

Rory Best has been inducted into the Heineken Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame in recognition of his distinguished career.

Rory Best enters Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame

Hugo Keenan scored a hat-trick for Ireland

Hugo Keenan hat-trick powers Ireland past Argentina

Fin Smith will start at fly-half for England

Maro Itoje returns as England name team for Australia

Bath Rugby have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Argentine tighthead prop Marcos Camerlinckx

Bath Rugby sign Argentine prop Marcos Camerlinckx

Harlequins hooker Sam Riley signs a new contract after scoring three tries this season

Sam Riley signs new contract with Harlequins

Eddie Jones selects uncapped fly-half Riku Kitahara for Japan's Nations Championship clash against Wales in Cardiff

Riku Kitahara to make Japan debut against Wales

England head coach Steve Borthwick has received the Rugby Football Union's backing to lead the team into the 2027 Rugby World Cup

RFU backs Steve Borthwick for 2027 Rugby World Cup

Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok signs a multi-year Sharks deal starting July 2027

Manie Libbok to rejoin Sharks in July 2027

ations Championship Trophy and Hemisphere Shield showcased at Tower of London ahead of the inaugural Finals Weekend at Twickenham.

Nations Championship trophies reach Tower of London

Cardiff sign Wales Under-20s lock Jonny Green from Harlequins on a long-term deal

Cardiff sign Jonny Green from Harlequins

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont on a three-month injury-cover contract to strengthen their front row in the French Top 14.

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont

George Nott announces his retirement at the end of December 2026 to pursue a career in medical sales after a decade in rugby.

George Nott announces retirement from rugby

Alex Mitchell will miss all four Nations Championship autumn Tests after suffering another hamstring injury playing for Northampton.

Alex Mitchell ruled out of England Autumn Tests

Leinster appoint Noel McNamara as head coach from July 2027, replacing Leo Cullen (in picture) after his successful tenure with the Irish province.

Noel McNamara to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster

Rassie Erasmus names his Springboks squad for the Italy Nations Championship Test

South Africa name experienced squad for Italy Test

Ben Spencer is part of the England squad

England name 36-man squad for Australia Test

Gregor Townsend has made three injury-enforced additions to his Nations Championship squad ahead of Saturday's clash against New Zealand at Murrayfiel

Scotland add three players ahead of All Blacks clash

Paul O'Connell defends support for Tadhg Furlong after his URC disciplinary case and discusses his coaching future.

Paul O'Connell defends coaches backing Tadhg Furlong

Fabien Galthié makes five more squad changes ahead of Nations Championship matches against Fiji, South Africa and Argentina.

France add five players to Nations Championship squad

Jack Singleton was one of the try scorer for Glasgow

Glasgow Warriors edge out Lions 29-20

Joey Carbery contributed with 20 points for Leinster

Leinster thrash Connacht 50-5 in seven-try rout

Freddie Steward scored the opening try for Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers move top with 22-16 win over Bristol

Wales winger Ellis Mee signs a new Scarlets contract extension after impressive URC and Challenge Cup performances, strengthening the squad.

Ellis Mee signs new contract extension with Scarlets

Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has signed a new contract extension, committing his future to the Gallagher PREM club.

Ollie Chessum signs new Leicester Tigers contract

England international Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract with Gloucester Rugby, committing his future to the Gallagher PREM club until at least 20

Seb Atkinson extends Gloucester stay until 2029

New Zealand Rugby backs Super Rugby Pacific and the NPC while planning major structural and commercial reforms from 2028.

New Zealand Rugby backs Super Rugby Pacific and NPC future

Benhard Janse van Rensburg will miss England’s November Nations Championship fixtures after suffering two recent concussions.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg ruled out of November Tests

Flo Robinson handed first Red Roses start for USA clash

Flo Robinson handed first Red Roses start for USA clash

Ulster secure Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes on new contracts

Ulster secure Baloucoune, McNabney and Hopes until 2029

Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie signs a two-year contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2028/29 season.

Tom Christie signs new deal with Newcastle Red Bulls

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus

Deon Fourie injury adds to Springbok concerns

Northampton Saints sign Jordan Els until the end of the 2026/27 season after the loosehead prop impresses during a successful trial.

Jordan Els extends Northampton Saints stay

Fin Smith faces further assessment on a calf injury as England prepare for their Nations Championship opener against Australia.

Fin Smith injury concern for England ahead of Australia Test

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Jack Crowley ruled out until new year

Chandler Cunningham-South and Benhard Janse van Rensburg miss England’s training camp as Steve Borthwick names a 36-player squad.

England lose Cunningham-South for training Camp

Leicester beat Northampton Saints 28-7 at Welford Road after scoring four second-half tries to secure a Gallagher PREM bonus-point win.

Leicester beat Northampton 28-7 in Derby victory

Christian Wade equalled Chris Ashton's record of 101 Premiership tries as Newcastle beat Sale Sharks 17-3 at Kingston Park.

Newcastle beat Sale 17-3 as Wade equals PREM try record

Gloucester beat Bath 23-5 at Kingsholm despite three yellow cards, with Freddie Thomas and Max Llewellyn scoring in a hard-fought derby.

Gloucester beat Bath 23-5 In West Country Derby

Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Ireland’s Nations Championship opener against Argentina after suffering a wrist injury in Leinster training.

Sam Prendergast doubtful for Ireland’s Argentina opener

London Irish target a 2027 return to professional rugby after Gamechanger Investments acquires the club’s brand and intellectual property.

London Irish target 2027 return after takeover

Hurricanes hooker Jacob Devery signs a one-year extension after helping the club win the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title.

Jacob Devery extends Hurricanes stay through 2027

Stormers hooker JJ Kotze received a three-week suspension after an independent committee upholds his red card against Bristol Bears.

JJ Kotze handed three-week ban after red card