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O'Connor and Beale headline Western Force squad for Super Rugby AUS Grand Final
James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale are among four capped Wallabies named in Western Force's 25-man squad for Saturday's Super Rugby AUS Grand Final at Scotch College Playing Fields in Perth, where the Force seek to go one better than last season's decider.
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Waratahs make seven changes to chase back-to-back Super Rugby AUS titles in Perth
NSW Waratahs coach Lachlan McCaffrey has overhauled his starting XV for the 2026 Super Rugby AUS Grand Final against the Western Force in Perth, recalling scrum-half Teddy Wilson among seven changes after last weekend's 17-12 defeat to the same opponents.
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Australia U18 name squad to face New Zealand Barbarians in Hamilton
Captain Justice Taumoepeau leads an Australia U18 side that includes three changes from the team that beat Australian Schoolboys 62-19 last week, with debutant scrum-half Flynn Farrell promoted after a try-scoring cameo.
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Ruben Love ruled out of Bledisloe Cup opener as ankle injury worsens
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has confirmed Ruben Love will miss the first Test against the Wallabies at Eden Park on October 10, revealing the Hurricanes first-five has been managing a persistent ankle injury since Super Rugby. Richie Mo'unga or Josh Jacomb are now the leading options at No.10.
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Dwayne Johnson to produce documentary on Black Ferns GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions will co-produce Undeniable: Portia Woodman, a documentary on the Black Ferns wing who holds the all-time try-scoring record at Rugby World Cups across both men's and women's competitions.
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Parsons breaks Ireland women's all-time try-scoring record in win over Japan
Béibhinn Parsons became Ireland women's all-time leading try-scorer on Sunday, crossing twice in a 31-24 WXV Global Series victory over Japan in Galway to move to 24 tries in 37 caps, surpassing Alison Miller's previous record.
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Ford-Robinson faces months on sideline after hamstring surgery extends injury nightmare
Gloucester prop Jamal Ford-Robinson has undergone surgery on a hamstring injury sustained in a training game against Bristol Bears, head coach George Skivington has confirmed. The 33-year-old, who managed just four appearances last season due to knee problems, faces another two months out.
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Craig Dods leaves Scottish Rugby to head Canada's men's sevens programme
Craig Dods, son of Scotland 1984 Grand Slam hero Peter Dods, has been appointed head coach of Canada's men's sevens team and assistant coach of the men's 15s side after being selected from a field of 70 applicants.
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Khuzwayo says Springbok Women own their underdog status ahead of Spain test in Seville
Prop Xoliswa Khuzwayo insists South Africa are comfortable being ranked outsiders in the global top ten, as the Springbok Women prepare to face Spain in Seville on Sunday following a defeat to Wales and a win over Italy this autumn.
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Sam Underhill faces three months out after torn bicep confirmed by Bath head coach
Bath and England flanker Sam Underhill will undergo surgery on Thursday after scans confirmed a torn bicep sustained in last Friday's 33-17 win over Harlequins, ruling him out for approximately three months.
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Bevan Rodd faces 12 weeks out with scaphoid injury, ruling him out of England's autumn internationals
Sale Sharks loosehead Bevan Rodd has undergone a fourth operation in two years after fracturing his scaphoid against Bristol Bears, ruling him out for eight to 12 weeks and ending his hopes of featuring in England's November Tests against Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
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Casey and Loughman return to bolster Munster before Bulls test at Thomond Park
Munster have been handed a double boost ahead of their URC home clash with the Bulls, with Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman returning to contention after Ireland duty. Four more players are also set to rejoin training, though Mike Haley remains sidelined with a knee injury.
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Evans and Rose commit to Saracens after PWR title triumph
Premiership Women's Rugby champions Saracens have secured the futures of Wales internationals Georgia Evans and Donna Rose. Evans, who recently earned her 50th Test cap, and converted prop Rose both extend their stays at StoneX Stadium.
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Saracens rename Brendan Venter 'wine consultant' to dodge media-duty fines
Saracens have rebranded director of rugby Brendan Venter as 'head of rugby culture and wine consultant' in an attempt to sidestep Premiership regulations requiring him to speak to the press, after fines for his media absences reached £8,000.
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Willis wins back-to-back Top 14 Player of the Year but England recall stays out of reach
Jack Willis has claimed the Top 14 Player of the Year award for a second consecutive season after starring in Toulouse's title win over Montpellier, yet the flanker remains blocked from England selection under the RFU's overseas policy — even as Irish eligibility through heritage edges closer.
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Grayson marks Edinburgh debut with six goals in bonus-point win over Ulster
James Grayson delivered an assured display on his Edinburgh debut, kicking six goals as the Scottish club edged Ulster 34-29 in Belfast to open their URC campaign with a bonus-point victory.
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Northampton lock in Tom Pearson on new deal after back-to-back Premiership titles
Back-rower Tom Pearson has committed his future to Northampton Saints after playing a key role in the club's second Premiership title in three seasons, signing a contract extension that Director of Rugby Phil Dowson called a 'huge priority'.
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Red Roses return to Stadium of Light for Six Nations clash with Scotland in April 2027
England Women will play Scotland at Sunderland's 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light on 17 April 2027, marking their first appearance at the venue outside a Rugby World Cup following a record-breaking 2025 opener there.
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Exeter Chiefs lose tighthead Iosefa-Scott to French Pro D2 side Provence at season's end
Josh Iosefa-Scott, a standout performer in Exeter's run to last season's Gallagher Premiership Final, will join Pro D2 promotion chasers Provence when his contract expires. The 30-year-old tighthead could reach 100 Chiefs appearances before he departs.
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Jack Willis retains Top 14 Player of the Year to match Dupont's back-to-back feat
Jack Willis has been named Top 14 Player of the Season for the second consecutive year at La Nuit du Rugby, matching Antoine Dupont's achievement of winning the award in back-to-back seasons. The Stade Toulousain back-rower scored six tries, won 19 jackals, and made 173 tackles across the campaign.
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