Rugby news

Stewart returns from Achilles injury to bolster Wallaroos squad for Scotland home series

Maya Stewart has recovered from the Achilles injury that ruled her out of Australia's recent European tour and is back in a 30-player Wallaroos squad to face Scotland in consecutive home Tests in Sydney.

Bradley Slater earns All Blacks call-up and admits he is not the best hooker in the squad

Bradley Slater woke to missed calls and a frantic dash from New Plymouth to Cape Town after George Bell's injury opened the door to his All Blacks debut. The hooker is candid about his place in a deep squad but backs his work rate to keep him there.

AFL returnee Grace Brooker recalled to Black Ferns squad for France three-Test series

Grace Brooker returns to the Black Ferns for the first time since her AFL stint, as New Zealand name a 30-player squad for next week's three-Test series against France. Ruahei Demant and Mia Anderson are also included despite recent calf injuries.

Major League Rugby extends ESPN deal through 2027 as U.S. rugby builds toward World Cup

McFarland demands more physicality as winless Newcastle face Exeter in Premiership survival test

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has admitted his side's physicality is 'not close' to where it needs to be, ahead of a Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs — a team also without a win after two rounds.

MacGinty targets 2027 World Cup redemption after USA's heartbreaking France exit

Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty, 36, has set his sights on a third Rugby World Cup appearance with the USA in Australia in 2027, driven by the pain of missing France 2023 after Portugal's last-minute draw ended the Eagles' qualification hopes.

Leinster open €52m Laya Arena era against second-placed Cardiff in URC landmark

Leinster return to their redeveloped RDS home, the Laya Arena, for their first URC match at the €52m venue on Saturday, welcoming a Cardiff side that beat them twice last season and currently sits second in the table.

Six Nations winner Gill Bourke joins Leicester Tigers as lead forwards coach for 2026/27

Two-time Women's Six Nations champion Gill Bourke has been appointed lead forwards coach at Leicester Tigers, joining a heavily overhauled backroom staff as the club rebuilds after a winless 2025/26 Premiership Women's Rugby season.

Vermeulen handed four-match ban after red card in Sale's win over Saracens

Sale Sharks back rower Jacques Vermeulen has been suspended for four matches after receiving a 20-minute red card for a dangerous clear-out on Saracens scrum-half Tomos Williams during Sunday's 21-17 Gallagher Premiership victory at the StoneX Stadium.

Mapletoft names England A coaching staff for Argentina XV clash in Bath

Mark Mapletoft has confirmed the coaching team for England A's match against Argentina XV at The Rec on November 6, retaining the core staff from last season's programme.

Sale Sharks vow to keep Christ Tshiunza despite Welsh regions' interest ahead of 2027 World Cup

Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson has declared his intention to retain Wales international Christ Tshiunza beyond his current one-year deal, even as Welsh regions circle the 24-year-old lock and flanker with an eye on his 2027 Rugby World Cup eligibility.

Exeter Chiefs sign free-agent No.8 Tuipulotu to cover Capstick injury

Exeter Chiefs have snapped up former Scarlets and Pau back-row Carwyn Tuipulotu as a free agent, with the 24-year-old immediately available for selection after Rob Baxter used an injury dispensation slot to fill the void left by the long-term absence of Richard Capstick.

Trailfinders bolster Women's Premiership squad with Netherlands back-row Isa Prins

Trailfinders Women have signed 23-year-old Netherlands international Isa Prins ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The versatile back-row joins a growing roster that already includes Ruby Tui, Bo Westcombe-Evans, Helen Nelson, and Canada's Laetitia Royer.

Glasgow Warriors in talks to extend Scotstoun lease to 2032 with stadium expansion plans

Glasgow Warriors are negotiating a new four-year lease extension at Scotstoun with Glasgow Life, keeping them at the 7,261-capacity venue until at least 2032, while plans to relocate the running track could unlock significant stadium redevelopment.

Swys de Bruin takes head of coaching role at Paarl Boys' High after SA Rugby split

Swys de Bruin has landed his first coaching position since his abrupt departure as Springbok Women head coach, joining Paarl Boys' High School — the same role his son Neil held before moving to the Blue Bulls in the URC.

Pollock confirms LA28 Olympic ambition but Great Britain face qualification battle

Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock has openly declared his desire to represent Great Britain Sevens at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, citing Antoine Dupont's Paris gold as inspiration — though GB men must first fight their way back onto the main SVNS circuit after relegation.

Scotland name 32-player squad for two-Test tour of Australia amid search for form

Interim head coach Dave Butcher has selected a 32-player squad for Scotland's two-Test series against the Wallaroos in Sydney and Canberra, with captain Rachel Malcolm leading a side still searching for just their second win of the calendar year.

Premiership Women's Rugby locks in The Stoop as Final venue through 2029

JAECOO Premiership Women's Rugby has confirmed The Stoop will host the PWR Final in 2027, 2028 and 2029, with the first of those fixtures set for Sunday, June 27, 2027. The deal follows a record-breaking 2025/26 season that drew more than 8,000 fans to the Harlequins ground.

Cheetahs secure Swansea base for EPCR Challenge Cup campaign with Ospreys partnership

The Toyota Cheetahs will use Ospreys' St Helen's as their European base this season, hosting EPCR Challenge Cup pool fixtures against Dragons on December 13 and Perpignan on January 17 as part of double-header weekends in Swansea.

Mignoni quits as Toulon head coach after one win in five Top 14 matches

Pierre Mignoni has resigned as Toulon head coach with immediate effect after a dismal start to the Top 14 season left the three-time European champions 13th with one win from five games. Assistant Franck Azéma steps up to replace him.