Rugby World Cup
Quadrennial world rugby championship.
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Horan urges Wallabies to keep Suaalii on the wing ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027
Two-time Rugby World Cup winner Tim Horan has called for Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to get more games on the wing before the 2027 tournament, after the 23-year-old impressed in Australia's 42-38 victory over South Africa.
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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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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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Barnes defends Barrett's All Blacks recall as 'next best player' ahead of Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks senior assistant coach Neil Barnes has backed the selection of 145-cap Beauden Barrett in New Zealand's 34-man Bledisloe Cup squad, insisting the veteran playmaker earned his place on merit rather than reputation.
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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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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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Wallabies schedule Bledisloe, Pumas and Ireland Tests on road to home World Cup
Rugby Australia has confirmed a packed 2027 home Test schedule for the Wallabies, including two matches against Argentina, an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand, and a centenary fixture against Ireland in Canberra.
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Fineanganofo stays with Hurricanes until 2027 in reworked Red Bulls deal to chase World Cup dream
Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo has signed a one-year NZR contract extension keeping him in New Zealand through 2027, after Newcastle Red Bulls agreed to rework their existing agreement to give the All Blacks debutant a shot at Rugby World Cup selection.
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Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup final run to be revisited in four-part documentary series
A four-part documentary titled 'All Heart: A Rugby Story' will chronicle Canada's run to the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, where they lost 33-13 to England, with award-winning filmmaker Kathleen Jayme directing and Jay Baruchel among the executive producers.
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Erasmus reveals mass bench gamble at 47 minutes was pure reaction as Wallabies stun Springboks 42-38
Rassie Erasmus has explained why he sent on all eight replacements simultaneously in the 47th minute against Australia in Perth, insisting the move was a response to match conditions rather than a pre-match plan. South Africa ultimately fell 42-38 despite a late fightback.
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Kitshoff backs Springboks to win third straight World Cup even with 15 injuries
Former Springbok flanker Steven Kitshoff says South Africa's squad depth is so formidable that Rassie Erasmus could lose 15 players to injury before the 2025 Rugby World Cup and still defend the Webb Ellis Cup.
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Anton Segner commits to Blues and All Blacks through 2031 Rugby World Cup
German-born loose-forward Anton Segner has signed a long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby, the Blues, and Auckland Rugby, securing his future through the 2031 Rugby World Cup. All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie hailed the 'great signing' for New Zealand Rugby.
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Rouet takes accountability after Canada's 21-5 defeat to France in La Rochelle
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet admitted his side failed to perform after a 21-5 loss to France in La Rochelle, a result that stands in stark contrast to their draw with England and a 10-try win over Scotland earlier this autumn.
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Erasmus clarifies Etzebeth's confusing double exit in Springboks' 42-38 loss to Australia
Rassie Erasmus has explained the chaotic sequence that saw Eben Etzebeth leave the field twice in South Africa's 42-38 defeat to Australia in Perth, admitting confusion over whether the lock was undergoing a head injury assessment.
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One year on, England's World Cup triumph reshapes the women's rugby landscape
A year after England's Red Roses beat Canada in front of a world-record crowd of 81,885 at Allianz Stadium, women's rugby has expanded its global competition structure, grown grassroots participation and drawn 68 unions into a pledge to double player numbers by 2029.
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Willemse warns Springboks are the team everyone wants to beat at Rugby World Cup 2027
Damian Willemse has acknowledged South Africa carry a target on their backs as back-to-back world champions heading into Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, where the Springboks are chasing an unprecedented third consecutive title.
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Outgoing coach Gilbert says Netherlands have 'a lot of potential' after WXV Challenger run
Gareth Gilbert, who ends a 16-year association with Rugby Nederland after Saturday's final, says back-to-back wins over Samoa and Brazil have lifted the Netherlands two places in the world rankings and set the programme up for long-term growth.
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Black Ferns hail historic Lions Women's tour as 'new pinnacle' for players
With exactly one year until the third Test of the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's tour in New Zealand, Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant has described the inaugural series as a career-defining milestone for players on both sides.
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Suaalii handed first wing start as Wallabies face world-champion Springboks in Perth
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start on the wing for Australia against South Africa in Perth this weekend — a position he has never occupied at Test or Super Rugby Pacific level since switching from the NRL two years ago.
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