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Four forwards battle for Gallagher Premiership Player of the Month as Hicks earns England A call
New Zealand-born loose forward Max Hicks, fresh from joining from Perpignan and earning an England A squad call-up, is among four forwards shortlisted for the Gallagher Premiership's October Player of the Month award alongside Jac Morgan, Ollie Chessum, and Alex Coles.
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Ex-Maori All Black Max Hicks named in 30-man England A squad to face Argentina XV
New Zealand-born flanker Max Hicks, who qualifies for England through his Cornish mother, is among six uncapped debutants in Mark Mapletoft's 30-man England A squad for Friday's clash with Argentina XV at The Rec in Bath.
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Erasmus dismisses Springbok ageing squad concerns with one year to Rugby World Cup
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has pushed back on growing scrutiny over his squad's age, pointing out that a handful of selection changes can drop the average age from 32 to 27 — and insisting experienced players keep their places as long as they perform.
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Northampton Saints post record £26.9m turnover in Premiership title-winning season
Northampton Saints have reported record turnover of £26.9m for the year ending 30 June 2026, up £3.4m on the previous season, driven by strong ticket sales, commercial growth, and the hosting of Women's Rugby World Cup fixtures at Franklin's Gardens.
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McNamara confirmed as Leinster head coach, replacing Cullen in 2027
Leinster have appointed Bordeaux Bèglès attack coach Noel McNamara as Leo Cullen's successor, with the 43-year-old set to take charge next summer after helping Bordeaux win back-to-back Champions Cups.
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Zimbabwe face Samoa in Wakefield's first-ever Test rugby union match at Belle Vue
Wakefield's DIY Kitchens Stadium hosts Test rugby union for the first time on Saturday when Zimbabwe meet Samoa in the World Rugby Nations Cup — the 12th international union fixture ever staged in Yorkshire.
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Sillari reaches 100 Italy caps but insists her place in the Azzurre is never guaranteed
Michela Sillari became one of only four Italy players to earn a century of international caps during the WXV match against the USA Eagles in Nashville. The 33-year-old centre, capped since 2012, says she still works to earn every selection.
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Pritchard seals Rugby Australia Rookie of the Year after breakout Reds season
Queensland Reds teenager Treyvon Pritchard has been named Santos Men's Rookie of the Year at the 2026 Rugby Australia Awards, capping a debut Super Rugby Pacific campaign in which he made 12 appearances and represented Australia U20 at the Junior World Championship.
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Mo'unga returns to All Blacks with Rugby World Cup 2027 redemption as his sole target
Richie Mo'unga has rejoined the All Blacks after three years in Japan, driven by the memory of the 2023 World Cup final defeat to South Africa. The fly-half has signed an 18-month deal through to the 2027 tournament in Australia.
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Laharrague inspires France to Youth Olympics sevens gold as South Africa's late comeback falls short
France claimed men's rugby sevens gold at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, defeating a previously unbeaten South Africa 26-19. Simon Laharrague scored 16 points, including two tries, to power the French to victory despite a nervy finish.
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Holland's 24-tackle masterclass earns All Blacks coaching staff praise after omission
Lock Fabian Holland responded to being dropped for the first Bledisloe Cup Test with a game-high 24 tackles in the All Blacks' second-Test victory over the Wallabies in Sydney, drawing strong praise from assistant coach Jason Ryan ahead of the Northern Tour.
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Olsen-Baker crowned World Rugby Women's Player of the Year to join Black Ferns' roll of honour
Kaipo Olsen-Baker, who topped 100 carries and 136 tackles in Super Rugby Aupiki, has been named World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year, becoming the latest Black Fern to claim the award following Monique Hirovanaa, Dame Farah Palmer and five others.
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Springbok Women slip to 10th in world rankings after second defeat to Ireland
South Africa have dropped back to 10th in the World Rugby women's rankings after a 38-17 loss to Ireland at Athlone Stadium, their second defeat to the Irish side during the WXV Global Series campaign.
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All Blacks mourn long-serving head of security Logan Cadwallader after Edinburgh hotel death
New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks have paid tribute to Logan Cadwallader, their head of security for over a decade, who died following a medical incident at the team's Edinburgh hotel. Head coach Dave Rennie led the tributes, calling Cadwallader "a big part of the All Blacks family".
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Salary cap loophole could hand Tshiunza a route back into Wales squad for 2025 World Cup
Sale Sharks head coach Alex Sanderson says he is working to keep Christ Tshiunza at the club beyond this season while simultaneously exploring a regulatory pathway that could restore the flanker's Wales eligibility in time for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Mitchell and McParland injuries force Borthwick into double scrum-half reshuffle for Australia clash
Steve Borthwick has called up Ben Spencer and Harry Randall after Northampton pair Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland were ruled out of England's Nations Championship opener against Australia with hamstring and calf injuries respectively.
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Six England stars lead World Rugby Women's Dream Team of the Year for 2026
England dominate World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2026, claiming six of the 15 spots. New Zealand contribute five players, including Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker, while Canada and France also earn representation.
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Scotland lose Ritchie and Millar Mills to knee injuries before Nations Championship opener against All Blacks
Scotland have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of their Nations Championship opener against New Zealand on Saturday, with flanker Jamie Ritchie and prop Elliot Millar Mills both ruled out with knee injuries. Edinburgh's Ollie Blyth-Lafferty, Freddy Douglas and D'arcy Rae have been called up as replacements.
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Erasmus names experienced Springboks side to face Italy in Turin after Wallabies defeat
Rassie Erasmus has selected a settled, experienced lineup for South Africa's Nations Championship clash against Italy at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday, with Siya Kolisi captaining the side as the Springboks look to bounce back from their loss to Australia.
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Jordie Barrett linked with Lyon move as all three Barrett brothers eye post-2027 World Cup exits
Jordie Barrett's CV has reportedly landed on Lyon's desk as the Top 14 club explore a post-2027 Rugby World Cup signing. The 29-year-old All Blacks centre would follow brothers Beauden and Scott, both linked with Bristol Bears.
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