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Chiefs winger Coombes-Fabling seals two-year move to French Pro D2 side Oyonnax
Liam Coombes-Fabling will leave the Chiefs after the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing a two-year deal with French Pro D2 club Oyonnax. The 27-year-old outside back enjoyed his best Super Rugby campaign in 2026, starting 10 games and scoring four tries.
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Newell returns from MCL injury to start Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against Chiefs
Fletcher Newell has recovered from an MCL injury sustained just two weeks ago to reclaim his tighthead prop berth for the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Braydon Ennor also comes back into the starting backline to replace the injured Dallas McLeod.
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Injured Barrett returns at fullback as Blues make five changes for Hurricanes semi-final
Beauden Barrett ends a three-week absence from a quad injury to start at fullback for the Blues against the Hurricanes on Saturday, with Stephen Perofeta retained at fly-half and four further changes forced by injury and suspension.
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Chiefs make two concussion-enforced changes as McKenzie reaches 150-game milestone against Crusaders
Jono Gibbes has reshaped his Chiefs squad for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders after Wallace Sititi and Kyle Brown were ruled out with concussions, with Lalakai Foketi stepping into the starting XV at centre. Damian McKenzie will mark his 150th Chiefs appearance in the process.
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Christchurch Super Round doubles projected spend as 73,000 fans pack new stadium
An economic impact report has found that Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural New Zealand Super Round generated $13.1 million in visitor spend in Christchurch — more than double the $6.1 million organisers had forecast — across three sold-out days and five matches.
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Ospreys sign former Wallabies captain Liam Wright to replace departing Jac Morgan
The Ospreys have recruited Australia international Liam Wright, 28, from the Queensland Reds to fill the back-row void left by Wales captain Jac Morgan, who is joining Gloucester this summer.
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Jo Yapp makes history as first Women's Lions coach ahead of 2027 New Zealand tour
Jo Yapp has been appointed the first-ever Women's British & Irish Lions head coach, taking up the role full-time in January. She has already begun scouting potential squad members for the 2027 tour of New Zealand.
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England retrospectively cap 47 players for matches spanning 1971 to 1993
Forty-seven former players, including ex-Leicester flanker and England forwards coach John Wells, have been awarded retrospective England caps at a ceremony held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, recognising previously uncapped post-war internationals.
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Former Lions star Jared Payne joins Munster as defence coach on two-year deal
Munster have completed their coaching staff for next season by appointing former Ulster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back Jared Payne as defence coach. Mossy Lawler has also signed a two-year contract extension to work alongside Payne in overseeing the backline and attack.
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Philip Browne, IRFU chief executive who shaped modern Irish rugby, dies aged 66
Philip Browne, who served as IRFU chief executive for 23 years and oversaw four Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams, and the redevelopment of the Aviva Stadium, has died at the age of 66.
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Saracens target first PWR title since 2022 as Blacklock eyes life beyond rugby
Saracens host Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Women's Rugby semi-final this Sunday, chasing a first league title since 2021/22. Centre Beth Blacklock, who retired from Scotland duty earlier this year, is balancing her push for a place in the matchday squad with two new roles in the tech industry.
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Baxter hands England final say on Feyi-Waboso return with South Africa tour looming
Exeter head coach Rob Baxter says Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will not be rushed back after jaw surgery, with England holding final authority over the winger's availability ahead of the July 4 Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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Townsend confirms Japan-bound Dempsey is '100 per cent' in Scotland's World Cup plans
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has moved to dispel doubts over Jack Dempsey's international future, confirming the number eight will remain available despite his move to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo — and is firmly in his plans for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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James Lowe to leave Leinster after nine years and 101 appearances
Leinster have confirmed James Lowe will depart at the end of the season after nine years and 101 appearances, with the Ireland wing set to join Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan's Rugby League One. His exit also ends his international career.
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Perenara returns to Barbarians jersey 13 years on as van der Merwe earns first call-up
TJ Perenara, 34, will pull on the Barbarians' black and white for the first time since a 43-19 win over Fiji at Twickenham in 2012, while Edinburgh winger Duhan van der Merwe receives his maiden invitation to the famous invitational side.
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Itoje omitted from England training squad as Nations Championship rest looms
Maro Itoje has been left out of England's 26-man training camp squad, deepening uncertainty over the captain's involvement in July's Nations Championship tour to South Africa, Fiji and Argentina.
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From Willis to Hogg: the 19 British and Irish players shaping the Top 14 play-offs
The Top 14 play-offs are set, and 19 British and Irish players are poised to influence who lifts the Bouclier de Brennus. From Jack Willis's barnstorming displays for Toulouse to Ali Price's cerebral control at Montpellier, the Home Nations contingent is central to the title race.
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Scotland rest two Lions for inaugural Nations Championship fixtures against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji
Scotland have named their squad for three consecutive Nations Championship Tests in July, giving two British & Irish Lions a summer rest. Scott Cummings, Pierre Schoeman and Rory Sutherland are each within reach of 50 caps.
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ECB issues statement on alleged incident involving Stokes, Atkinson and Saracens player
The England and Wales Cricket Board have released an official statement after an alleged incident involving Test captain Ben Stokes and opening bowler Gus Atkinson with a Saracens rugby player came to light.
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NZR CEO Lancaster insists Tony Brown's 2028 deal poses no threat to Rennie's coaching group
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster has moved to reassure fans that Tony Brown's appointment as an All Blacks assistant coach from 2028 will not displace Dave Rennie or his staff, who remain on 18-month contracts through the Rugby World Cup.
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