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NLR Preview: Explosive start moves into October - with Round Five aiming to set the tone

Over 1,100 tries were scored in a breathless September as the National League Rugby season got off to a flying start. Now, Round Five awaits.

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

With Bath leading the way, Loughborough bouncing back and Durham faltering, what did we learn from this week’s action at the top of the university game?

Pro D2 Notebook: Try-scoring Johnny Matthews and thoughts after Round Five

Four tries in two Pro D2 games have made Montauban’s new Scottish hooker one of the stories of the opening month. Talking Rugby Union has been watching Matthews do it for more than a decade.

What did we learn from the first Welsh derby of the URC season?

Cardiff began the URC season with a 21-15 derby victory over Scarlets, who showed their attacking threat, while an international pair impressed. Iestyn Rhys-Thomas analyses the contest.

Zoe Harrison converted try in added time wins thriller

Red Roses beat Black Ferns 26-19 to return to winning ways

England returned to winning ways in dramatic fashion as Zoe Harrison’s converted try with the clock in the red sealed a thrilling 26-19 victory over New Zealand at Allianz Stadium.

Latest Rugby News

Lucas Friday, Elliot Williams and Tate Williams have signed long-term Harlequins contracts after breaking into the first-team squad.

Harlequins trio sign long-term extensions

All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will join the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season following Moana Pasifika’s exit.

Ardie Savea signs with Blues for 2027

John Dobson praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership, energy and physical presence ahead of the Springbok captain’s Stormers return.

John Dobson hails Siya Kolisi's impact on Stormers return

Ian Flanagan will leave his role as Munster Rugby CEO at the end of October as the province continues an organisational review.

Ian Flanagan to step down as Munster CEO

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United Rugby Championship Preview: What lies ahead for Wales' four regions?

Pro D2 Notes: Four Rounds In, and This Week Could Tell Us Plenty

From BUCS to Wales: Sean Lynn’s side rediscover the winning habit

Springboks turn Perth Test into another examination of their extraordinary depth

National League Rugby

Mike Brown set to leave Esher for Loughborough role in 2027

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Podcasts & Video

Rassie Has Seen Enough - Boks Change Course For Cape Town

Emerging Talent

Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle Red Bulls - Striking the balance between ambition and realism

Jimmy Staples and England ready for physically demanding semi-final against hard-edged South Africa

‘Time to put our best foot forward’: Nick Lilley on England's U20 hopes, different environments and Exeter's shift in mentality

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

Women's Rugby

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

University Rugby

Bigger and bolder than ever before - BUCS Super Rugby returns

Scottish Rugby

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

TRU Xtra

Fiji and Hong Kong China meet in the WXV Global Series Challenger after remarkable opening-round comebacks

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Injury, Isolation and Identity: The Psychological Impact of Being Sidelined

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