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Jordie Barrett hailed as world's best 12 after 16-tackle masterclass in All Blacks' 50-19 rout of Wallabies
Jordie Barrett produced a dominant defensive display — a game-high 16 tackles and three dominant hits — as the All Blacks crushed Australia 50-19 at Eden Park, prompting coach Dave Rennie and captain Codie Taylor to call him the best No.12 in the world.
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Leicester Tigers eye Munster centre O'Brien as Tigers hunt backline reinforcements
Leicester Tigers are weighing a move for Munster outside centre Sean O'Brien when his contract expires next summer, with the 28-year-old among several targets as the Gallagher Premiership club looks to strengthen its midfield.
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Roigard's kicking game unlocks All Blacks' high-ball dominance over Wallabies at Eden Park
New Zealand turned a glaring weakness into a strength against Australia at Eden Park, with coach Dave Rennie crediting halfback Cam Roigard's precise kicking as the key to winning the aerial battle and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.
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Australia Women's Sevens trio sign contract extensions targeting 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Kaitlin Shave, Kahli Henwood and Amahli Hala have all extended their contracts with the Australia Women's Sevens programme through to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Shave returning to form after missing Paris with a knee injury.
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Hiddleston double sends Glasgow top of URC as Morris rescues Ospreys in Welsh derby
Hooker Gregor Hiddleston crossed twice in the first half as Glasgow beat Connacht 36-19 at Scotstoun to climb to the top of the URC table, while Morgan Morris scored two late tries to hand Ospreys a 38-31 comeback win over Dragons at Rodney Parade.
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Shaun Edwards joins Argentina staff to coach at 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia
Shaun Edwards has been appointed to Felipe Contepomi's Argentina coaching staff, ending speculation over a potential England role. The 59-year-old defensive specialist will join the Pumas next month and remain through the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Ireland lose Six Nations Player of the Championship Wafer to surgery ahead of South Africa tour
Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's two-Test tour of South Africa after undergoing surgery, with Sam Monaghan also absent through an Achilles injury as Scott Bemand's squad prepares to face the Springbok Women in Cape Town.
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Smith returns as Harlequins ring eight changes after humiliating 48-0 Gloucester defeat
Marcus Smith makes his first appearance of the season as head coach Jason Gilmore overhauls the Harlequins lineup for Sunday's Gallagher Premiership trip to Sale Sharks, following a 48-0 thrashing by Gloucester that left the club bottom of the table.
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Hooper returns from Wallabies duty as Exeter seek first win against Newcastle
Tom Hooper comes off the bench as Exeter Chiefs make two changes for Sunday's Gallagher Premiership home clash with Newcastle Red Bulls at Sandy Park, with the hosts still searching for their first victory of the season.
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McParland eyes England debut after displacing Mitchell at Northampton
Archie McParland, 21, has emerged as the favourite for a first England cap this autumn after keeping Alex Mitchell out of the Northampton starting lineup. The scrum-half scored 14 tries in 25 games last season and is firmly on Steve Borthwick's radar ahead of the Nations Championship squad announcement on 2 November.
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Beirne returns from injury to captain Munster against Ulster in URC derby
Tadhg Beirne makes his first URC appearance since April when he starts for Munster against Ulster at Affidea Stadium on Saturday, with head coach Clayton McMillan making nine changes to the side that beat the Bulls last week.
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Otago's Sam Nemec-Vial carries a unique name and elite NPC stats into the playoffs
Otago fullback Sam Nemec-Vial, 22, holds the only hyphenated Nemec-Vial surname across 40,000 biographies in New Zealand's first-class rugby register. Now he is carrying that distinction into the NPC playoffs, where Otago host Hawke's Bay chasing their first title since 1998.
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Australia Men's Sevens re-sign four players ahead of Olympic-qualifying SVNS campaign
Ben Dalton and Beau Morrison have signed fresh 12-month contracts with Australia Men's Sevens, while development deals have been handed to teenagers Brody Folkes and Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer ahead of the Olympic-qualifying HSBC SVNS Series.
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Barrett returns to All Blacks starting XV as Taylor hails veteran's professionalism ahead of Bledisloe Cup Test
Beauden Barrett has been named at fullback for New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test at Eden Park, his first All Blacks start since the 2025 Autumn Nations Series. Captain Codie Taylor praised the 145-cap veteran's attitude despite limited opportunities this season.
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NPC playoffs and PREM Rugby: The sevens stars set to shape a big weekend
The New Zealand National Provincial Championship quarterfinals and England's PREM Rugby third round feature a host of sevens internationals, from All Blacks Sevens veteran Andrew Knewstubb to Fijian dual internationals at Sale Sharks.
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Kenya stun Blitzboks then edge Madagascar in extra time to claim 2026 Mauritius Sevens title
Kenya's Shujaa defeated defending champions Madagascar 15-12 in extra time to win the 2026 Mauritius Sevens in Cascaville, boosting their bid for HSBC SVNS Series qualification after also stunning South Africa 15-0 in the semi-finals.
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New Zealand Rugby sues NRL's PNG Chiefs over trademark clash with Super Rugby side
New Zealand Rugby has filed for an injunction in the High Court of New Zealand to stop the NRL's incoming PNG Chiefs franchise from using the 'Chiefs' name, citing 30 years of trademark ownership and the risk of serious brand confusion across overlapping markets.
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Kiss vows Wallabies will take the fight to All Blacks at Eden Park fortress
Australia head coach Les Kiss has declared the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park is 'not just another game', with the Wallabies chasing a first win at the Auckland ground since 1986 against an All Blacks side boasting more than 1,000 Test caps.
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Wilson keeps Wallabies tight-lipped on All Blacks' vulnerability ahead of Bledisloe opener at Eden Park
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson deflected questions about the All Blacks' recent three-game losing streak at his captain's run media session on Friday, insisting Australia must focus on their own game rather than exploit New Zealand's struggles.
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Nel Metcalfe returns to Wales squad after knee injury kept her out since Rugby World Cup
Wales full-back Nel Metcalfe has been named in Sean Lynn's squad for the WXV Global Series tour of Japan, ending a lengthy absence caused by a knee injury that ruled her out of the 2026 Women's Six Nations. The 21-year-old last played Test rugby in Wales' 28-25 loss to Fiji at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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