Rugby World Cup
Quadrennial world rugby championship.
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Murley targets outside centre switch to secure spot in England's 2027 World Cup squad
Harlequins vice-captain Cadan Murley believes developing as an outside centre alongside his natural wing game will strengthen his case for England's 2027 Rugby World Cup squad, with head coach Steve Borthwick actively encouraging the positional shift.
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Townsend confirms Japan-bound Dempsey is '100 per cent' in Scotland's World Cup plans
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has moved to dispel doubts over Jack Dempsey's international future, confirming the number eight will remain available despite his move to Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo — and is firmly in his plans for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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NZR CEO Lancaster insists Tony Brown's 2028 deal poses no threat to Rennie's coaching group
New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster has moved to reassure fans that Tony Brown's appointment as an All Blacks assistant coach from 2028 will not displace Dave Rennie or his staff, who remain on 18-month contracts through the Rugby World Cup.
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Tony Brown confirms All Blacks return in 2027 as Erasmus hails his 'remarkable difference'
Springboks attack coach Tony Brown has signed a two-year deal with New Zealand Rugby set to begin in 2028, confirming he will leave SA Rugby after next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia with Rassie Erasmus' full blessing.
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Matfield unconcerned by Springbok IP loss as Tony Brown heads to All Blacks after World Cup
Springbok legend Victor Matfield says Tony Brown's post-World Cup move to the All Blacks will only intensify the rivalry between the two nations, and that he has few concerns about the attack coach carrying Springbok secrets to New Zealand.
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All Blacks Sevens duo headline New Zealand's 30-man Junior World Championship squad
New Zealand U20 head coach Kane Jury has named his squad for the World Rugby Junior Championship in Georgia, with SVNS Rookie of the Year Kele Lasaqa and Bradley Tocker called up from the Sevens programme among eight changes from the Rugby Championship U20 side.
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Black Ferns midfielder Amy Du'Plessis extends NZR deal to 2029 ahead of Lions tour
Amy Du'Plessis has committed her future to New Zealand Rugby, signing a contract extension through to 2029. The 26-year-old Black Ferns midfielder will be in line for the British and Irish Lions tour and the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Marlie Packer to leave Saracens after nine years and three Premiership titles
England flanker Marlie Packer will depart Saracens at the end of the current season, ending a nine-year spell that brought three Premiership Women's Rugby titles and the 2023 World Rugby Women's Player of the Year award.
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World Cup winners Feaunati and Talling headline RPA Women's Under-23 Team of the Season
England internationals Maddie Feaunati and Morwenna Talling, both Rugby World Cup 2025 winners, are among five Red Roses named in the Rugby Players' Association's Under-23 Team of the Season, chosen by public vote from Premiership Women's Rugby.
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Jeff Wilson says Tony Brown will restore the All Blacks' lost freedom to play
Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes Tony Brown's return to New Zealand rugby from 2028 will revive the fundamental skills and player freedom that the All Blacks have lacked in recent years. Brown joins as assistant coach after three years working under Rassie Erasmus with the Springboks.
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Former All Blacks back Tony Brown signing but question timing of 2028 announcement
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks coaching setup in 2028 after completing his Springboks commitments. Former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Aaron Donald and James Parsons have welcomed the appointment but raised eyebrows at its timing.
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Tony Brown to leave Springboks and join All Blacks coaching staff from 2028
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Tony Brown will depart the Springboks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup to join the All Blacks on a two-year deal, formalising a high-profile return to his home nation.
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Nienaber's Leinster exit could trigger early Springboks return ahead of World Cup
Rassie Erasmus is monitoring Jacques Nienaber's situation at Leinster after the defence coach said he does not feel valued in Dublin. Sources indicate Nienaber's planned return to the Springboks ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup could be accelerated if he departs this summer.
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Tom Clarkson emerges as Leinster's tighthead future as Furlong faces World Cup fitness race
Thomas Clarkson's breakthrough 2024/25 season — 19 Leinster appearances, a URC title, eight Ireland caps and a Lions call-up — has positioned the 26-year-old as the province's long-term answer at tighthead, with Tadhg Furlong's availability for the Rugby World Cup now in doubt.
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Ponsonby credits belief and World Cup hunger for Trailfinders' historic semi-final place
New Zealand hooker Georgia Ponsonby scored twice as Trailfinders Women beat defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester Hartpury 41-39, booking the London club's first-ever semi-final berth and ending the champions' winning run stretching back to November 2024.
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Brown backs Yapp as ideal Lions Women's head coach ahead of 2027 New Zealand tour
Shaunagh Brown has endorsed Jo Yapp as the right choice to lead the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's Team, citing the former England scrum-half's breadth of coaching experience and ability to unite players from four nations for the 2027 tour of New Zealand.
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