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Sevens star Trevithick poised for Spain 15s debut at inaugural Nations Cup
Jeremy Trevithick, named in the SVNS Team of the Year, is set to earn his first 15s cap after head coach Pablo Bouza included him in Spain's 31-man squad for the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup in North America this July.
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Harlequins hire Hurricanes attack coach Cooper days after Super Rugby title triumph
Harlequins have appointed Brad Cooper as their new attack coach, with the New Zealander joining the Stoop just days after guiding the Hurricanes to the Super Rugby Pacific title with a 60-5 demolition of the Chiefs in the final.
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MacGinty handed summer rest as USA name Nations Cup squad without injured fly-half
Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty has been left out of the USA's Nations Cup squad as the 43-cap veteran continues his recovery from an Achilles injury that wiped out most of his 2024-25 season. Jack Walsh, a potential future Eagles option, is also listed among the unavailable players.
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Abi Burton targets Lions call-up after breakthrough season with Trailfinders
Abi Burton has emerged as one of Premiership Women's Rugby's most influential No.8s this season, racking up seven tries and 160 carries for Trailfinders as they prepare to face Saracens in the PWR Final — a win that would complete a remarkable clean sweep.
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1999 World Cup winner Nathan Grey joins USA coaching staff for Nations Cup
Australia's Nathan Grey, a World Cup winner with the Wallabies in 1999, has been appointed as USA's defence coach for the upcoming World Rugby Nations Cup, joining head coach Scott Lawrence's five-man assistant team.
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Walsh steps up to lead Wallaroos into historic 2029 home World Cup after sevens golden era
Tim Walsh has been appointed Rugby Australia's Director of Women's High Performance, tasked with elevating the Wallaroos ahead of the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil — a role he takes on fresh from guiding the Sevens side to back-to-back World Championship titles.
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All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes signals shift away from collision rugby ahead of 2026 squad
New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Dave Rennie-led regime is deliberately moving away from collision-based rugby, with Monday's squad announcement designed to identify players who can execute a skill-and-evasion style.
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Barnes reveals weight of axing 80-cap Ioane from first All Blacks squad of 2026
All Blacks lead assistant coach Neil Barnes has opened up on the toughest calls in New Zealand's first squad of 2026, explaining why established stars Rieko Ioane and Du'Plessis Kirifi were left out in favour of players who "pushed the barrel higher" all season.
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Blair admits Kirifi omission was tough as impressive rivals block All Blacks recall
Du'Plessis Kirifi co-captained the Hurricanes to a Super Rugby Pacific title and delivered his best personal season, yet All Blacks assistant Mike Blair confirmed the eight-Test flanker was edged out by stronger competition for loose-forward spots in Dave Rennie's 34-man squad.
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Crusaders captain David Havili departs for Japan after 155 caps and eight titles
David Havili has confirmed he will leave the Crusaders after 15 years, 155 caps, and eight Super Rugby titles, taking up a contract in Japan. The 31-year-old, who served two seasons as captain, is the third Crusaders midfielder to announce an offshore move following the 2026 season.
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Black Ferns lock Maia Roos signs two-year extension ahead of Lions Tour
Maiakawanakaulani Roos has committed to New Zealand Rugby for a further two years, securing her place with the Black Ferns and NIB Blues as the historic British and Irish Lions Tour approaches.
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Wales captain Lewis ends eight-year Gloucester Hartpury stint to join Bristol Bears
Bethan Lewis, a 65-cap Wales flanker who captained Gloucester Hartpury for much of the 2026 Women's Six Nations, has signed with Bristol Bears for the 2026/27 PWR season after 96 appearances across eight years at the three-time champions.
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Georgia's Junior Lelos stun New Zealand U20s for first time in history with late try
Georgia's Junior Lelos defeated the New Zealand Junior All Blacks 22-19 at the Kharebi Arena in Rustavi, ending a run of four consecutive losses to the All Blacks at U20 level with a match-winning try in the final minute.
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Dombrandt tears ACL on England XV duty to miss most of Harlequins' 2026/27 season
Harlequins captain Alex Dombrandt has suffered an ACL injury while playing for England XV against France XV in Vannes, ruling him out for a prolonged period of the 2026/27 season and ending his hopes of featuring in England's Nations Championship squad.
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Ted Hill earns England Nations Championship call-up after impressing against France XV
Bath flanker Ted Hill has been added to Steve Borthwick's 36-man squad for the inaugural Nations Championship after a strong performance against France XV, replacing Chandler Cunningham-South. The squad includes five uncapped players and opens its campaign against South Africa at Ellis Park on 4 July.
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Leicester Tigers release 10 women's players including USA Eagles trio after bottom-place PWR finish
Leicester Tigers have confirmed the exits of 10 players at the end of the Premiership Women's Rugby season, headlined by USA internationals Emily Henrich, Kristin Bitter and Emerson Allen — all three of whom featured at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Maxwell comes out of retirement to give Scotland great one final Barbarians send-off
Jenny Maxwell, who retired from Leicester Tigers and Scotland duty in March after a 40-cap international career, has been called up by the Barbarians women's side to face Wales at Twickenham on 27 June — a surprise farewell she describes as the perfect end to her rugby life.
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Huw Jones leaves Glasgow for Toulon after Scotland teammate White seals his decision
Scotland centre Huw Jones has confirmed he will join Top 14 giants Toulon next season, admitting that Ben White's glowing account of life at the club made the decision straightforward despite the wrench of leaving Glasgow.
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Firefighter and Wales prop Jenni Scoble retires from Test rugby after eight caps
Jenni Scoble, a full-time firefighter and Wales prop, will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Barbarians fixture at Allianz Stadium, citing the growing demands of balancing two careers. The 33-year-old earned eight caps and scored against England in the 2025 Women's Six Nations.
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Erasmus backs Pollard after 'worst player on the pitch' verdict from Zebo
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has defended Handré Pollard following sharp criticism from pundit Simon Zebo, who labelled the fly-half the worst player on the pitch in the Bulls' 36-7 URC final defeat to Leinster.
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