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Tuipulotu urges Scotland to outlast All Blacks and end long Murrayfield hoodoo
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu believes the side that stays 'tougher for longer' will decide Saturday's Test at Murrayfield, where Scotland came agonisingly close to a first win over New Zealand last year before conceding a late try.
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Wainwright credits Leicester move for raising his standards ahead of Wales' World Cup push
Aaron Wainwright says the physicality of the Gallagher Premiership has been a step up since his summer move from Dragons to Leicester, and the Wales back-rower believes the experience is sharpening him ahead of a crucial Nations Championship run.
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George, Itoje and Genge rally behind Borthwick as England players reject toxic camp claims
England's senior players have publicly backed head coach Steve Borthwick after a newspaper report alleged squad unrest, a training-ground bust-up with Ellis Genge, and a request for RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney to hear player grievances during the summer tour of Argentina.
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Stick warns Springboks not to underestimate Italy despite Brex and Menoncello absences
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has cautioned his side against complacency ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Italy in Turin, insisting the Azzurri remain dangerous despite losing their world-class centre partnership to injury.
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Mitchell hails Jones as 'authentic' leader after England's Six Nations and World Cup double
England head coach John Mitchell has praised Meg Jones for her captaincy debut in 2026, a year in which the Red Roses claimed an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and the Women's Rugby World Cup. Jones played every minute of England's 11-Test campaign.
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All Blacks captain Taylor vows to honour fallen security chief Cadwallader at Murrayfield
Codie Taylor says New Zealand's squad has channelled grief into preparation after the sudden death of long-time All Blacks head of security Logan Cadwallader, with the team set to wear black armbands and perform the Ka Mate haka in his memory against Scotland.
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New Zealand-raised Jones starts at fly-half as Canada name squad to face Georgia in Nations Cup
Canada head coach Stephen Meehan has named a 23-man squad to open the inaugural Nations Cup window against Georgia in Tbilisi, with New Zealand-raised Spencer Jones starting at fly-half and Nic Benn earning a first cap since 2025 on the wing.
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Faf de Klerk ruled out until January after ankle injury leaves Cheetahs short-handed
The double Rugby World Cup winner will miss eight weeks of action after sustaining an ankle injury against Bayonne on 18 October, with the Toyota Cheetahs confirming he is not expected to return until early January.
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Rennie rules out Blair as Scotland head coach while praising All Blacks assistant
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie joked there is 'no chance' of assistant Mike Blair ever taking the Scotland job, while crediting the former Scotland halfback with driving the All Blacks' attacking evolution ahead of Saturday's Test at Murrayfield.
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Bath sign Argentina youth prop Camerlinckx to shore up depleted tight-head options
Bath Rugby have signed 22-year-old Argentinian tight-head Marcos Camerlinckx from Pampas XV, with the prop set to make his club debut off the bench against Exeter Chiefs in the PREM Rugby Cup.
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Ben Earl chasing scratch golf handicap before England's World Cup departure to Australia
England No.8 Ben Earl has set himself a target of reaching scratch golf by September 16 — the day Steve Borthwick's squad fly to Australia for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 28-year-old, currently playing off 4.6, admits the goal is looking "unlikely" but says it gives him extra motivation to practise through the winter.
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Nathan Hughes ends seven-year Test exile with Fiji debut against France
Nathan Hughes, who won his last England cap in 2019, will make his Fiji debut against France on Saturday. Head coach Jake White says the 115kg No.8 from Racing complements a back-row that can also call on Peceli Yato from the bench.
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Jade Betsen reaches PWR Next Gen Cup final after four matches with Trailfinders Women
Jade Betsen has started all four of Trailfinders Women's matches on their run to the PWR Next Gen Cup final, including a 33-14 semi-final win over Sale Sharks. The 23-year-old flanker only joined from Championship side Richmond in the summer.
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Du Toit leaves Toyota Verblitz early to return home as third Bok to quit Japan
Two-time World Cup winner Pieter-Steph du Toit has reached a mutual agreement with Toyota Verblitz to be released from his contract after five years in Japan, citing a desire to keep his family together in South Africa. His next club is expected to be announced after the Nations Championship.
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Three teams could break into rugby's top three as Nations Championship resumes this weekend
France, England and Australia all have a realistic path to third in the World Rugby Rankings this weekend, while Scotland could match their all-time high of fifth with a historic win over New Zealand at Murrayfield.
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Ex-All Black Jeremy Thrush joins Hurricanes coaching staff ahead of 2027 season
The Hurricanes have completed their coaching group for 2027, appointing former All Black and 110-cap Hurricane Jeremy Thrush alongside young assistant Sam McNicol under head coach Clark Laidlaw.
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Injured All Black Jacobson takes on coaching role during Chiefs' Japan tour
Luke Jacobson, sidelined with an elbow injury sustained during the Greatest Rivalry series, will serve in a mentoring and coaching capacity as the Chiefs travel to Japan for a pre-season match against Sam Cane's Suntory Sungoliath.
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Jake White names Nathan Hughes and teenage debutant Rabitu in bold Fiji XV to face France
Jake White has made three eye-catching selections for Fiji's Nations Championship clash with France, handing a first cap to 19-year-old fly-half Isikeli Rabitu, a debut to 35-year-old Nathan Hughes, and a rare start to Vinaya Habosi at inside centre.
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Record-breaking Rogers still chasing greatness at 69 caps for USA Eagles
Hope Rogers has broken the USA Women's Eagles all-time caps record, reaching 69 appearances as a loosehead prop. Head coach Jack Hanratty says the 33-year-old remains driven to be the best in the world, with another Rugby World Cup in her sights.
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Ex-All Blacks Stevenson and Ioane among four debutants as Manu Samoa face Zimbabwe
Manu Samoa head coach Lemalu Tusi Pisi has named four debutants in his matchday 23 to face Zimbabwe in England, including former All Blacks Shaun Stevenson and Josh Ioane, as well as AJ Lam and Castres lock Chris Gabriel.
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