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Australia and New Zealand to meet in first-ever Under-21 women's rugby international
Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed a historic Under-21 women's fixture at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium on October 31, marking the first time either nation has fielded a women's age-grade side against the other.
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Kiss hands Donaldson first Wallabies fly-half start in two years ahead of second Argentina Test
Ben Donaldson will start at fly-half for Australia in Mendoza this weekend, ending a 13-match run off the bench. Coach Les Kiss says the switch from Carter Gordon is about giving all three tens Test-match experience as the Wallabies begin narrowing their options.
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USA U20 captain Spencer Huntley steps up to Eagles squad 14 months before World Cup
Scrum-half Spencer Huntley, who captained the USA at the Junior World Championship in Georgia, has been named in a 31-man USA XV squad facing Argentina XV — a call-up the 20-year-old described as what he had been working toward his whole life.
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Ikitau ends injury absence as Wallabies ring changes for second Los Pumas Test
Len Ikitau returns to the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday's Test against Argentina in Mendoza, ending an absence stretching back to July 18. Coach Les Kiss has made several changes after last week's 27-21 win, with Harry Wilson, Taniela Tupou and Ben Donaldson also coming into the side.
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Rennie shuts down scrum saga ahead of decisive All Blacks-Springboks third Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has drawn a line under the scrum controversy that dominated the build-up to the third Test against South Africa, saying he moved on after the second Test and has left the matter to the referee.
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USA Women's Eagles name co-captains as WXV Global Series squad targets world-class standards
Georgie Perris-Redding and Erica Jarrell-Searcy will share the captaincy as the USA Women's Eagles prepare for WXV Global Series fixtures against Ireland, Wales, Italy and England across September and October.
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Springbok Women name experience-heavy XV to face Black Ferns under new co-coaches
South Africa have retained 11 starters from their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand as they prepare to face the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium in Soweto, with assistant coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September taking charge after head coach Swys de Bruin's departure.
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Rennie drops Taylor from All Blacks squad entirely for series-deciding Soweto Test
Dave Rennie has made sweeping forward changes for the All Blacks' third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with Asafo Aumua starting ahead of centurion Codie Taylor, who misses the matchday 23 altogether. Sam Darry and Peter Lakai also earn starting berths.
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Swys de Bruin quits as Springbok Women head coach two days before Black Ferns clash
Swys de Bruin has stepped down as Springbok Women head coach amid reported disputes with SA Rugby, with assistant coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September named co-head coaches ahead of Saturday's match against the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium.
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O'Gara in talks to extend La Rochelle contract until 2031 and end Leinster speculation
Ronan O'Gara is in negotiations to extend his La Rochelle deal until 2031, according to French outlet Sud Ouest. A new contract would effectively end speculation linking the 49-year-old with the vacant Leinster head coach role.
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Gloucester confirm Ross Byrne is staying despite links to French move
Gloucester head coach George Skivington has confirmed that Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne will remain at Kingsholm this season, dismissing speculation over a move to France after a difficult debut campaign in the Premiership.
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Newcastle Red Bulls table £1m-a-year offer to prise Pollock from Northampton Saints
Newcastle Red Bulls have made a backloaded three-year offer to Northampton Saints and England flanker Henry Pollock worth up to £1 million per year — directly challenging Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson's public confidence that the 13-cap star would stay at Franklin's Gardens.
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Springbok Women draft breast-cancer-stricken referee Barrett-Theron to sharpen scrum ahead of Black Ferns clash
South Africa's women have brought world-leading referee Aimee Barrett-Theron onto the training field to refine their scrum work before Saturday's historic first home meeting with the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium in Soweto.
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Rennie makes three forward changes as All Blacks seek series win over Springboks in Soweto
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks forward pack for the decisive third Test against South Africa in Soweto, with Asafo Aumua, Sam Darry and Peter Lakai all promoted to the starting XV. Tupou Vaa'i will earn his 50th Test cap in the series decider.
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Airlink withdraws third Test flyover request as South African aviation authority investigates Cape Town stunt
South African airline Airlink has pulled its flyover request for the third Springboks vs All Blacks Test after its two Embraer jets passed within roughly 46 feet of DHL Stadium's roof, prompting a compliance investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
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Jenkins set to return for Premiership opener as Zambonin faces extended absence after shoulder surgery
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Dafydd Jenkins should be fit for the Premiership opener against Gloucester on September 26, while fellow lock Andrea Zambonin will miss the first block of the season following his own shoulder operation.
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Mallett accuses All Blacks of 'basically cheating' in scrum row with Springboks
Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett has waded into the scrum controversy surrounding Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, accusing the All Blacks of deliberately collapsing scrums to avoid conceding penalties.
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Injury-hit Black Ferns hand rookie King starting role for historic Johannesburg double-header
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has named her squad for the Black Ferns' double-header against South Africa at FNB Stadium, with 2024 Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker ruled out by a shoulder injury. Test rookie Elinor-Plum King retains her starting spot after impressing on debut against the Wallaroos.
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Kemara leaves Crusaders to sign with Chiefs and fulfil childhood dream
First five-eighth Taha Kemara has signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs for the 2027 Super Rugby season, departing the Crusaders to return to Hamilton — the city where he grew up dreaming of playing for his home franchise.
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Reilly to captain First Nations & Pasifika XV in inaugural Kaume'a Ofi Trophy clash with Tonga
ACT Brumbies recruit Triston Reilly will lead the First Nations & Pasifika XV against a Tonga President's XV at Teufaiva Stadium, with the match marking the first-ever contest for the Kaume'a Ofi Trophy.
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