Rugby Union

Leicester Tigers back row Emeka Ilione has been ruled out until “at least” the end of 2026. The 24-year-old has not played since January because of a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, lock Harry Palmer, 20, will not feature until November after undergoing a knee operation. “Unfortunately, Emeka’s shoulder injury is complex …

Ospreys finished 11th in the URC last season and were knocked out in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup. Mark Jones’ side were impacted by uncertainty, with fans protesting against the WRU and Y11 at fixtures in Bridgend. The unsettling situation was a factor in Wales captains Dewi Lake …

While George and his team-mates are not short of experience, with hundreds of international caps and English Prem games between them, on the cricket pitch it is, of course, a different story compared to their opponents. However, the rugby squad do have some experience to call upon. Daly represented Surrey …

Nathan Jibulu has signed a new contract with Sale Sharks aiming to keep him at the club until 2030. The 23-year-old hooker, whose performances for the Sharks in his first season earned him a call-up to the England training squad in June, played 23 games with Sale after joining from …

Anscombe was limited to just five appearances for Bayonne in the Top 14 because of injury but believes he can make an impact in west Wales. “I still have a huge desire to compete and to contribute on the field and help the team win matches,” he said. “Competition brings …

Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath have confirmed the signing of former Ireland and Leinster wing James Lowe on a two-year deal. Lowe departed Irish rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season after failing to agree a contract extension with Leinster, for whom he scored a record 71 tries. The 34-year-old won …

Exeter Chiefs have signed loosehead prop Archie McArthur from Gloucester for the 2026-27 season. McArthur made 20 appearances for the Cherry and Whites during three campaigns while being dual-registered with Champ side Hartpury, who he also played 25 games for. The 23-year-old began his career in Wasps’ academy and has …

ITV will show next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia, extending the broadcaster’s coverage of the tournament to a 10th successive edition. All 52 matches from the event, which features 24 teams and a last-16 knockout round, will be shown live. “This is much more than a new agreement with …

The Channel Islands rugby union team beat Poland 38-27 in their second annual “international” match. Jack McFarlane crossed in the left corner to give the hosts a ninth-minute lead, but two Dan Tomanek penalties saw Poland go 6-5 up after 16 minutes. Anthony Armstrong went over on the right wing …

Gloucester chief executive officer Alex Brown says there are “talks ongoing” about new investment in the Prem club. The Cherry and Whites’ most recent set of accounts, for the year to June 2025, showed an increase in losses from £516,355 to £2.91m. “There is interest in Gloucester Rugby but our …

Prem Rugby side Saracens have appointed former Sharks and Bayonne prop Ed Coetzee as the club’s new chief executive officer. The 46-year-old made more than 300 appearances in professional rugby, playing four seasons for the Sharks in South Africa, before six years in France at Bayonne and Biarritz. He then …

England’s record points-scorer Emily Scarratt has committed her long-term future to the Red Roses coaching team. The 36-year-old joined John Mitchell’s side on an interim basis as the lead attack and backs coach for this year’s Women’s Six Nations. Following England clinching their eighth successive Women’s Six Nations title in …

Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl believes Halfpenny’s achievements, including scoring 801 points while winning101 Wales caps and being a highly respected three-time Lions tourist, are invaluable attributes. Van Zyl said: “It is clear and evident from last year’s work that all of our kickers improved. He is so professional …

Saracens have re-signed Samoa international prop Tietie Tuimauga for the 2026-27 season. The 32-year-old joined the Premiership club from French side US Montauban ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and made his debut in a Premiership Rugby Cup match against Leicester Tigers. “Stay humble. Work hard. Trust God,” Tuimauga told the …

Available for over a year It’s a full house on the pod this week as Ugo, Danny, Ashy and Chris bring the curtain down on the summer window of the Nation’s Championship. There is plenty of fallout from England’s victory over Argentina. Ugo and Danny have their say on Felipe …

Sale full-back Joe Carpenter has extended his contract with the Sharks until 2029 with the aim of landing the silverware that has proved so elusive in recent seasons. The 24-year-old, who made his England debut last July against the USA, had one year remaining on his deal but has signed …

Available for over a year Sara, Ashy and Matt Dawson bring you reaction to crazy night Santiago del Estero as England hang on to beat Argentina. But should Bautista Delguy’s last-minute try have stood? Was Henry Slade’s covering tackle legal? A combined seven yellow cards were shown on Saturday, with …

In addition to their four yellow cards, England gave away 14 penalties to Argentina’s six, taking their tally for the Nations Championship to 34 conceded in three matches. Former England wing Chris Ashton believes this pattern of ill-discipline is a weakness opposition teams will look to exploit. “If you are …

Watch highlights as a dominant New Zealand beat Ireland 40-21 in the Nations Championship in Eden Park. BBC News

Watch highlights as South Africa secure an emphatic 43-0 victory over Wales in the Nations Championship. BBC News