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Georgia, Spain, Romania and Portugal unite in IV Nations Alliance to accelerate rugby growth
The four leading European rugby development nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Tbilisi on 29 September, forming the IV Nations Alliance to collaborate on high performance, commercial development, and competitive calendar reform.
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Sharks defence coach hails Nienaber as 'godfather' ahead of Leinster URC clash at Kings Park
Joey Mongalo has spoken of his deep respect for Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber ahead of the Sharks' United Rugby Championship Round Two meeting at Kings Park on Saturday, calling the two-time World Cup winner the 'godfather of defence'.
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Sheedy's instinctive header goes viral as Cardiff edge Scarlets in URC opener
Cardiff Rugby fly-half Callum Sheedy has reflected on the moment he headed the ball during a 21-15 URC win over the Scarlets in Llanelli, with clips of the unusual incident watched more than 800,000 times on social media.
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Harlequins tie down Junior World Cup winner Friday and two England U20 teammates on long-term deals
Harlequins have confirmed the re-signings of scrum-half Lucas Friday, lock Elliott Williams and No.8 Tate Williams, all England U20 internationals, on long-term contracts as head coach Jason Gilmore doubles down on a homegrown development model.
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Gallagher Premiership TV audiences double in opening round as 52-try record fuels optimism
Early viewing figures for the new Gallagher Premiership season show cumulative audiences across four televised matches exceeded 795,000 — more than double the 390,000 recorded at the same stage last season. A record 52 tries in round one has added to the upbeat mood, though ground attendances are down 5.6% on comparable fixtures.
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Mo'unga warns All Blacks face a dangerous Wallabies side buoyed by Springboks scalp
Richie Mo'unga has praised Australia's 42-38 victory over South Africa and cautioned that the Wallabies will arrive at Eden Park for the Bledisloe Cup opener brimming with confidence after five straight wins under Les Kiss.
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Ardie Savea signs with the Blues in self-described 'last dance' Super Rugby move
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea has confirmed he will join the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, ending months of speculation and describing the move as his final club in New Zealand rugby.
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Kiss names 34-man Wallabies squad to chase seven-match unbeaten run at Eden Park
Les Kiss has selected a 34-man Australia squad for the October 10 Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, where the All Blacks have not lost in 53 matches. A win would give the Wallabies their longest unbeaten run in nearly a decade.
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New All Black Ta'eiloa signs two-year deal with reigning Super Rugby champions Hurricanes
Semisi Ta'eiloa, fresh from his All Blacks debut in South Africa, has joined the Hurricanes on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old No. 8 was among the most sought-after players following Moana Pasifika's collapse, with all five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises understood to have made approaches.
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Frawley handed Connacht debut at fly-half for URC trip to Benetton
Ciaran Frawley will make his Connacht debut on Friday after being named at fly-half for the URC clash against Benetton in Treviso, the 28-year-old's first appearance since his high-profile move from Leinster.
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Bosch leaves Sharks comfort zone behind to reinvent himself at the Bulls
Curwin Bosch has joined the Vodacom Bulls from Brive after seven years with the Sharks, crediting two seasons in France with restoring his freedom and sharpening his game ahead of URC competition.
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Siya Kolisi starts for Stormers against Edinburgh in first appearance for six years
Siya Kolisi has been named in the Stormers starting XV for Friday's URC clash against Edinburgh at The Hive Stadium — his first appearance for the Cape Town side in six years and just three weeks after the Rugby's Great Rivalry series finale.
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Ellis Genge ruled out two to three weeks with wrist injury suffered against Sale
Bristol Bears will be without England and Lions loosehead Ellis Genge for Saturday's Premiership clash against champions Northampton Saints. Genge sprained his wrist in the opening tackle of last weekend's win over Sale Sharks and played on for over an hour before signalling to come off.
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Harlequins' Chisholm forced to retire as Smith nears return from finger injury
Back-rower James Chisholm has retired after failing to recover from an Achilles rupture, while Marcus Smith edges closer to a comeback and George Furbank is set to make his Harlequins debut against Gloucester.
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Van der Flier recalled as Leinster make five changes to face Sharks in Durban
Leo Cullen has reshuffled his Leinster side for Saturday's URC Round 2 trip to Kings Park, recalling Josh van der Flier and restoring Rónan Kelleher as captain after last weekend's bonus-point defeat to the Lions.
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Muncaster faces 10-week absence as teenager Blyth-Lafferty eyes Scotland RWC spot
Edinburgh flanker Ben Muncaster will miss at least five club games and Scotland's November Nations Championship matches after ankle surgery, his third serious injury in 12 months. His misfortune opens the door for 20-year-old tighthead Ollie Blyth-Lafferty to strengthen his Scotland World Cup credentials.
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Munster CEO Ian Flanagan steps down after six years at the province
Ian Flanagan is leaving his role as Munster Rugby chief executive at the end of October after six years in the post. An interim CEO will be appointed in the coming weeks while a permanent recruitment process gets underway.
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Charlie Atkinson commits to Gloucester until 2029 after sweeping club's end-of-season awards
Gloucester have secured the future of fly-half Charlie Atkinson, who has signed a contract extension keeping him at Kingsholm until at least 2029. The 24-year-old swept the club's end-of-season awards after a standout 2025/26 campaign that also earned him his first senior England cap.
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Sandy Park to host first men's England A fixture since 2012 during Six Nations
The RFU and Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Sandy Park will host England A against an Ireland XV on 20 February 2027, marking the ground's first men's representative fixture in 13 years.
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Gustard earns two-year Stade Français extension after steering club from relegation to semi-finals
Paul Gustard has signed a two-year contract extension at Stade Français, keeping him at the Paris club until at least 2029. The former Harlequins and Leicester Tigers head coach transformed Stade from relegation candidates to Top 14 semi-finalists since taking charge in October 2024.
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