Rugby Union

The company behind R360, the controversial all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or face being dissolved. R360 originally had a launch date of October 2026, but has postponed its inaugural edition until 2028 after a concerted move against it by eight leading Test nations and the …

Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury. Wafer is sidelined for the Galway game after sustaining a minor injury in training. Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made six changes following the shock 40-36 defeat …

In sporting terms, the challenge is unique. This version of Newcastle Red Bulls have recruited more than a matchday 23 in new players. But they are in a league with teams who are well-established with their own styles of play and largely settled squads. Newcastle do not have that and …

Bristol Bears hooker Gabriel Oghre has signed a new contract with the Prem club. Oghre has played 63 games for Bristol since his debut in 2023, scoring 26 tries. The 28-year-old has also been capped once by England against the USA in July 2025. “Gabs has developed into one of …

Available for over a year Ugo and Sara are inside the Red Roses camp ahead of their showdown with the Black Ferns at Twickenham. What makes this the biggest rivalry in the women’s game? They chat to head coach about this and the appointment of legendary defence coach Shaun Edwards. …

Tigers have reached the Prem semi-finals in four of the past five seasons under different head coaches. The run started with them claiming their 11th English crown in 2021-22 under Steve Borthwick and included Tigers being beaten by Bath in the 2024-25 decider in what was Michael Cheika’s final match …

Bath are set to be without new signing Jamie Bhatti for a number of months due to a forearm injury. The Scotland international was one of two new players brought to Bath this summer, along with number eight Dan du Preez. Bhatti played in Bath’s pre-season friendly win against Glasgow …

New Bristol Bears signing Ethan Staddon and back Noah Heward have both suffered anterior cruciate ligament injuries and face long spells on the sidelines. Staddon was Bristol’s most high-profile signing this summer, with the versatile back-row forward making the move from neighbours Bath. However he has already undergone surgery, as …

Henry Pollock is set to make his 50th appearance for Northampton having signed a new contract with the club earlier this week. The 21-year-old starts alongside Josh Kemeny and Callum Chick, with a second row of Alex Coles and Ed Prowse ahead of them in the pack. Phil Dowson has …

Hannah Ramsay (Edinburgh), Rhona Lloyd (Sale Sharks), Evie Wills (Glasgow Warriors), Meryl Smith (Bristol Bears), Shona Campbell (Sale Sharks); Helen Nelson (Trailfindersn), Ceitidh Ainsworth (Glasgow Warriors); Anne Young (Glasgow Warriors), Lana Skeldon (Bristol Bears), Elliann Clarke (Glasgow Warriors), Holland Bogan (Glasgow Warriors), Sarah Bonar (Harlequins), Rachel Malcolm, capt (Trailfinders), Rachel …

“We’re moving forward in the right direction whilst building depth in our cover,” said head coach John Mitchell. “New Zealand are playing good rugby at the moment and it’s no surprise to see them raise their standards. “Test matches against the best teams in the world are what we relish …

Ins: Eduardo Bello (Newcastle), Keynan Knox (Nevers), Eli Snyman (Benetton), Ben Donnell (Cardiff), Martin Moloney (Exeter), Matthew Devine (Connacht), Jamie Benson (Harlequins), Chay Mullins (Connacht) Outs: Bryan O’Connor, Angus Bell (Waratahs), Rory McGuire, John Andrew, Matthew Dalton (Kobelco Steelers), Marcus Rea, Sean Reffell, Lorcan McLoughlin, Dave Shanahan, Werner Kok (Newcastle), …

Baxter’s side begin their season at home to Gloucester on Saturday – the start of a five-game block of league matches and one European Champions Cup game before the Autumn internationals. Baxter said it was crucial for any side with title ambitions to get off to a good start with …

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says there is “no doubt” the club will perform better in the Prem this season. Quins endured a disappointing 2025-26 campaign and finished ninth in the table – their lowest position for eight years. But Gilmore says the club have been working hard behind the …

Feyi-Waboso played 28 games for club and country last season, the most since he burst onto the scene in the 2023-24 campaign. His 2024-25 season was blighted by a shoulder injury he suffered just before Christmas which kept him out until the summer of 2025. But he returned last season …

Samiuela Moli is particular about the boots he wears. There is nothing necessarily special about the pair that the Leicester Tigers hooker puts on when he plays, but they are a constant reminder of the path it took, through vineyards and building sites, to establish a professional rugby career. Just …

It is all change at Newcastle Red Bulls as they prepare for the new Prem season, but they plan to tackle it with the sort of fearless approach for which their owners are renowned. With Red Bull taking over at Kingston Park in August 2025, it was a scramble to …

The WRU has stated the process to decide the framework for the final decision will begin in December and finish before the end of the 2026-27 season. So eyes will be on the results and attendances of Ospreys and Scarlets in this campaign, with the latter opening their United Rugby …

Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately “a very easy decision” to sign an extension with the defending Prem champions. “I am very, very happy to sign here,” Pollock told BBC Radio Northampton. “I have been here my whole career so …

Available for over a year Who will be crowned champions? Who will be the four teams in the play-offs? Who will be named player of the season? Who was voted the best finisher in the league? These are just some of the questions put to the 10 Prem DORs in …