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Brumbies sign teenage backrower TJ Talaileva on two-year deal after Junior World Championship
ACT Brumbies have secured Australia U20 flanker TJ Talaileva on a two-year deal, rewarding a breakout Shute Shield season with Hunter Wildfires and five appearances at the Junior World Championship in Georgia.
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Kiss rests skipper Wilson for Argentina clash as Alaalatoa takes Wallabies captaincy
Wallabies coach Les Kiss has rotated Harry Wilson out of the matchday 23 for Sunday's Test against Los Pumas in San Salvador de Jujuy, with Allan Alaalatoa set to captain Australia for the seventh time and Rob Valetini starting at No. 8.
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Cole's dummy try steers Hawke's Bay to fifth straight NPC win over Southland
Former New Zealand U20 playmaker Will Cole delivered an 11-point performance at first five-eighth as Hawke's Bay beat Southland 36-21 in Invercargill, keeping the Magpies unbeaten through five NPC matches.
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Old Glory DC draft USA Eagles hopeful Logan Ballinger first overall in 2026 MLR College Draft
Old Glory DC selected loose forward Logan Ballinger with the first pick in the 2026 Major League Rugby College Draft on Thursday. The Life University flanker, known for his breakdown work, is a USA Eagles hopeful and was joined by teammates when the announcement was made.
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Suaalii returns from bench as Wallabies name unchanged backline to face Argentina
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is back in the Wallabies squad after missing the Japan win through injury, but will start on the bench for the first time in over 645 days as Australia travel to San Salvador de Jujuy to face Los Pumas.
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Calf injury forces Pollard out of second Springboks Test against All Blacks
Handre Pollard has been ruled out of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town with a calf injury, leaving Mannie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to contest the No.10 jersey.
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Sophie De Goede reclaims Canada captaincy for WXV after 13-month ACL absence
Sophie De Goede has been reinstated as Canada captain ahead of the WXV Global Series, retaking the armband from Alexandra Tessier following a 13-month ACL injury layoff. Head coach Kévin Rouet has named a 36-player squad for September fixtures against Scotland, England and France.
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Canada set to break North American women's rugby attendance record against England's Red Roses
Ticket sales for Canada's BMO Field clash with England's Red Roses on 16 October have already surpassed the 11,453 record for a standalone women's rugby match in North America, with vice-captain Alexandra Tessier crediting World Cup momentum for the surge in support.
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Rennie hands Parker starting role against Springboks as Lord injury reshapes All Blacks pack
Simon Parker replaces the injured Josh Lord in New Zealand's starting lineup for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Tupou Vaa'i shifting back to lock and Rennie citing Parker's physicality as a deliberate tactical match-up against the Springboks.
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Rennie names fresh All Blacks XV for Cape Town Test as injured duo force two changes
Dave Rennie has made three changes to his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Cape Town Test against South Africa, with injuries to Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord forcing two of them and a defensive concern prompting a wing swap.
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French rugby's €126.5m windfall: Toulouse lead the way as LNR redistributes record funds
The Ligue Nationale de Rugby has distributed €126.5m across the 30 clubs in the Top 14 and Pro D2, with Toulouse collecting the largest single share on the back of their title win and national team contributions.
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Rennie warns All Blacks of Springbok bounce-back ahead of Cape Town decider
Scotland coach Dave Rennie has urged the All Blacks to raise their level significantly in Cape Town on Saturday, citing South Africa's historic 43-10 Wellington demolition as a stark reminder of what a wounded Springbok side can deliver.
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Du Toit warns All Blacks scrum will bounce back despite Ellis Park battering
South Africa tighthead Thomas du Toit expects New Zealand's scrum to respond sharply in the second Test in Cape Town, pointing to the All Blacks' mid-week performance against the Lions as evidence of their improvement.
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Matt Campbell named Loughborough Lightning backs coach after Scarratt's Red Roses move
Loughborough Lightning have appointed Matt Campbell as assistant backs and attack coach following Emily Scarratt's departure to the Red Roses setup. Campbell led Loughborough University to their first Women's BUCS Super Rugby title in 21 years earlier this year.
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Jack Crowley ruled out until 2027 as vascular injury clouds Ireland's World Cup plans
Munster have confirmed fly-half Jack Crowley will not return until the new year after specialists ruled him out of the opening months of the 2026/27 season with a lower-limb vascular injury, raising serious questions about his place in Ireland's World Cup squad.
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Toulouse flanker Francois Cros set to end 18-year association with move to Lyon
France international Francois Cros is reportedly heading to Lyon on a three-year deal after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, ending a career-long stint at Toulouse where he started all eight of the club's finals since 2019.
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Italy Women promote Sciamanna to head coach ahead of demanding autumn schedule
The Italian Rugby Federation have appointed Plinio Sciamanna as permanent head coach of Italy Women. The former assistant, who previously served as interim boss, takes charge ahead of autumn Tests against Japan, South Africa, and the USA.
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All Blacks make three changes for Springboks rematch as head injuries force reshuffle
Dave Rennie has named his All Blacks side for the second Test against South Africa, making three changes from the team that won in Johannesburg — two of them forced by head-collision stand-downs.
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PWR attendances surge 23% as Women's World Cup legacy fuels record-breaking season
Premiership Women's Rugby recorded a 23.4 per cent rise in average attendances during the 2024/25 campaign, with social media views up 174 per cent, as the league looks to build further on a Women's Rugby World Cup-driven boom.
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Harlequins sign Zimbabwe winger Edward Sigauke after back-to-back Africa Cup titles
Harlequins have completed the signing of Zimbabwe international winger Edward Sigauke ahead of the new Premiership season. The 12-cap flyer, a two-time Africa Cup winner, will join the club at the Twickenham Stoop next week.
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