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GB Sevens back Josh Radcliffe joins Cornish Pirates after Chiefs and NZ Universities stints
Josh Radcliffe, who represented the Waikato Chiefs, New Zealand Universities and Team GB Sevens, has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Cornish Pirates. Welsh URC club Ospreys have also secured scrumhalf Harri Williams on a contract extension.
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Scotland and Wales edge through to fifth-place final as Australia stumble at Junior World Championship
Scotland defeated Argentina 44-26 and Wales survived a late scare to beat Australia 38-36 in Tbilisi, setting up an all-British Isles fifth-place final at the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia.
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Erasmus targets Argentina Test for Feinberg-Mngomezulu's Springbok comeback
Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu could return to the Springbok squad in time for the August 8 Test against Argentina, giving the flyhalf one match to prove his fitness before the All Blacks arrive for the Greatest Rivalry Tour.
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Schmidt names three fresh faces for Italy farewell as winless Wallabies chase history
Joe Schmidt has made three changes to his Australia squad for next Saturday's Test against Italy in Perth, his final match in charge, as the Wallabies look to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss record of any Wallabies head coach.
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Quirke called up to replace injury-plagued Mitchell for England's Argentina finale
Raffi Quirke has been summoned to Steve Borthwick's England squad after Alex Mitchell suffered a hamstring injury — his third of the season — during the 73-8 win over Fiji, ruling him out of Saturday's Nations Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago del Estero.
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Tuipulotu hails Scotland's resilience after first Springboks away test ahead of World Cup
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu drew strong encouragement from his side's performance in a 42-28 Nations Championship defeat to South Africa in Pretoria, calling it vital preparation for the 2026 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Noah Caluori scores on debut and targets England starting spot after Fiji rout
The 19-year-old Saracens winger marked his first England cap with a try and an assist as England hammered Fiji 73-8, and he has already set his sights on breaking into Steve Borthwick's starting XV.
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Lions seal JP du Preez return as Stormers chase De Allende and Petaia heads to Japan
The Lions have agreed a deal to re-sign towering lock JP du Preez from Japan's Red Hurricanes, while the Stormers are in talks to bring Springbok centre Damian de Allende back to Cape Town. Former Wallaby Jordan Petaia is also set for a move to Urayasu D-Rocks in Japan.
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England climb to fifth as record Fiji rout reshuffles World Rugby Men's Rankings
England's record 73-8 demolition of Fiji lifts them above Scotland to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, while Spain surge four places to 16th after beating Tonga in the Nations Cup.
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Georgia and Chile lead the way as Europe dominates Rugby World Cup qualifying Nations Cup
Georgia and Chile sit top of their respective pools after two rounds of the World Rugby Nations Cup, with European nations Romania, Spain and Portugal all delivering strong results in round two.
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USA captain Damm embraces pressure after Eagles overturn deficit to beat Zimbabwe 31-15
Jason Damm says the USA are 'happy to be under pressure' after the Eagles came from behind to defeat Zimbabwe 31-15 in Denver, keeping their unbeaten record intact at the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Rennie hails Segner and Moorby after injury-forced All Blacks debuts in Italy rout
Dave Rennie praised both Anton Segner and Josh Moorby after the pair made earlier-than-planned All Blacks debuts in a 30-point Nations Championship win over Italy in Wellington, with injuries to Leroy Carter and Luke Jacobson accelerating their introductions.
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USA stun Zimbabwe for historic first win to stay unbeaten in Nations Cup
The USA Men's Eagles beat Zimbabwe 31-15 in Charlotte to move to 2-0 in the World Rugby Nations Cup, recording their first-ever victory over the Sables in a match that saw the Eagles reduced to 14 men for much of the first half.
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La Rochelle target Chiefs tighthead Sione Ahio to fill void left by retired Uini Atonio
French club La Rochelle are reportedly closing in on a two-year deal for Chiefs tighthead Sione Ahio, 25, as they seek a successor to Uini Atonio, who retired following a heart attack in January.
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New Zealand U20 restore captain Wiseman and Muliaina for Junior World Championship semi-final against France
New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has named two key changes for Tuesday's Junior World Championship semi-final against France in Tbilisi, restoring captain Haki Wiseman and first-five Mika Muliaina to the starting side.
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Schmidt needs Italy win to avoid worst Wallabies win-rate as France expose flyhalf crisis
Australia's 42-26 defeat to France in Brisbane — their sixth straight loss — leaves outgoing coach Joe Schmidt needing a victory over Italy in Perth to avoid finishing with the worst win-loss ratio of any Wallabies head coach.
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Quesada warns All Blacks are 'amazingly coached' after Italy's 30-point Wellington defeat
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada admitted he is 'worried' about the All Blacks under new coach Dave Rennie after his side were beaten 47-17 in Wellington, praising the quality of Rennie's staff and the 'new energy' building within the squad.
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Brisbane schoolboy Moses Alo-Emile debuts for France against his home nation Wallabies
Moses Alo-Emile, a product of Brisbane State High School and the Queensland Schoolboys pathway, made his France debut as a loosehead prop in a 42-26 Nations Championship win over the Wallabies at Suncorp Stadium — just three kilometres from his old school.
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France overrun 10-man Wallabies with 30-point second half to win Brisbane Test 42-26
Australia led 21-12 at half-time in Brisbane but capitulated after Tom Wright's yellow card, conceding 30 unanswered points as France sealed a commanding 42-26 victory. Captain Harry Wilson admitted the Wallabies' ninth loss in ten Tests was a "very disappointing second half".
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Rennie confirms Carter's AC shoulder injury and Jacobson cramp scare after All Blacks defeat Italy
Dave Rennie revealed that winger Leroy Carter sustained an AC shoulder injury and flanker Luke Jacobson was withdrawn as a precaution with calf cramp during New Zealand's win over Italy, with both players' availability now uncertain.
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