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All Blacks forwards coach admits Springboks own the world's best scrum ahead of first Test
Jason Ryan has candidly acknowledged that the Springboks possess the best scrum in the world, while insisting the All Blacks have made meaningful progress at set-piece ahead of their first Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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Mo'unga joins All Blacks tour via injury exemption after NZR eligibility rules create needless chaos
Richie Mo'unga has been called up to the All Blacks' tour of South Africa through an injury exemption after midfielder Billy Proctor fractured his shoulder. The saga has exposed a significant flaw in New Zealand Rugby's overseas-player eligibility framework.
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Mitchell calls uncapped McQueen and Hibbert-Jones into Red Roses camp ahead of WXV series
England head coach John Mitchell has added back-row pair Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen to the Red Roses' training camp at the University of Nottingham as preparations for the WXV Global Series enter their third week.
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Springboks Louw and Grobbelaar drafted into Bulls bench to face All Blacks in Pretoria
The Bulls have bolstered their squad with two Springbok forwards ahead of Saturday's clash against the All Blacks in Pretoria. Elrigh Louw and Johan Grobbelaar, fresh from last weekend's Test win over Argentina, will feature off the bench.
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Willis Halaholo retires at 36 after injury-ravaged dual international career
Former Wales and Tonga centre Willis Halaholo has announced his retirement at 36, citing a series of major injuries including a ruptured Achilles. The Auckland-born back plans to move into coaching after earning his certificates during Covid.
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Uncapped Ma'u called up as All Blacks absorb fifth injury blow of Rivalry tour
Highlanders prop Saula Ma'u has been flown in to replace Ollie Norris, who faces six weeks out with a knee injury. Coach Dave Rennie says Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected to be fit for Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg.
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Three-time Champions Cup winner Jocelino Suta joins Toulon women's coaching staff
Jocelino Suta, who made 233 appearances and won three Champions Cup titles with Toulon, has joined the coaching staff of Rugby Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée ahead of the 2026/27 Élite 1 Féminine season.
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Scarlets secure Eddie James on new deal amid WRU West Wales licence battle
Wales centre Eddie James has extended his contract with the Scarlets, with Director of Rugby Nigel Davies describing the retention of the 24-year-old as a significant moment for a club fighting to preserve its WRU West Wales regional licence against the Ospreys.
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Djougang returns to Ireland's central contracts as four Six Nations debutants earn first deals
Prop Linda Djougang has rejoined Ireland Women's centrally contracted programme for 2026/27 after a year away, while Sophie Barrett, Kate Jordan, Aoibheann McGrath and Eilís Cahill — all Six Nations debutants this season — have earned their first national contracts.
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Halse targets place in history as Wallaroos chase maiden Black Ferns win in 100th Test
Caitlyn Halse has spoken of her ambition to be part of the Wallaroos side that faces New Zealand's Black Ferns next week — a match that would be Australia's 100th Test and their first opportunity to beat the Black Ferns in that milestone game.
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NBA giant Victor Wembanyama trains with Pro D2 side Provence Rugby during summer break
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, the 7ft 4in two-time NBA All-Star, spent the week training with French second-division club Provence Rugby at the Maurice-David Stadium, joined by Spurs teammate Harrison Barnes.
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Sale Sharks revive Papier pursuit as Jantjies eyes Stormers escape from Bayonne
Sale Sharks have renewed their bid to sign Bulls scrum-half Embrose Papier in the final year of his contract, while Herschel Jantjies could be offered a route back to South Africa as Bayonne's director of rugby signals he is open to letting the Springbok leave.
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Twelve Portuguese clubs seize control of Super XV to launch new rugby era
Twelve of Portugal's leading clubs have formed the 'Associação Super XV – Rugby Portugal', signing a formal agreement with the Portuguese Rugby Union to take over the running of the country's premier club competition for the first time.
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Caleb Clarke ruled out of South Africa tour after shoulder surgery confirms third All Blacks injury
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been forced off New Zealand's South Africa tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon sustained during the 54-0 win over the Sharks in Durban. Surgery is required, though a return timeline remains unknown until after the procedure.
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Debut hat-trick hero Joe Mano returns to USA XV for Argentina clash in Miami
Joe Mano, who made history by scoring a hat-trick on his USA Eagles debut in a 48-3 win over Brazil in November 2023, has been named on the wing for the USA XV's non-Test match against an Argentina XV in Miami, 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Townsville to host four Rugby World Cup 2027 pool games plus three Wallabies Tests through 2030
Queensland has secured four Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 pool matches at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium, alongside three additional Wallabies fixtures against Argentina and Georgia scheduled between 2027 and 2030.
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Tupou's two-try haul powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout as Jones quips about free pizza
Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou scored twice to help Australia dismantle Japan 56-17 in Townsville, with all three starting front-rowers crossing the try line — only the second time that has happened in Wallabies history.
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USA Rugby adopts T1 non-contact format to build grassroots base before 2031 and 2033 World Cups
USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby have formally adopted T1 Rugby as the country's official non-contact format, aiming to drive mass participation ahead of the men's and women's Rugby World Cups on American soil in 2031 and 2033.
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Segner's 12-carry, 13-tackle masterclass drives Blues to 50-19 demolition of Bulls
Anton Segner claimed man of the match as the Blues routed the URC runners-up Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Dave Rennie hailing the 25-year-old loose-forward as 'massive' in a performance that piles pressure on All Blacks selectors.
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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie fitness ahead of Springboks first Test in Johannesburg
Dave Rennie says he is confident Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard will be fit for next week's first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, but admits New Zealand are 'sweating a tad' over Damian McKenzie's ankle injury.
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