Rugby Union

Cardiff have boosted their pack by signing once-capped England lock Josh McNally from Bath. The 33-year-old, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, arrives after five years with the English Premiership club. McNally started his career at Henley Hawks in 2012 before spells at London Welsh and London Irish. “Having …

Ireland made seven changes from their opening game, with Max Flynn and Ruben Moloney making their Under-20 debuts. They made a bright start to the game as Hugh Gavin scored an early try on 11 minutes with Sean Naughton adding the extras. Molony then had another try chalked off after …

World champions South Africa will hold a training camp in Jersey ahead of this year’s autumn internationals. The Springboks will base themselves at Jersey RFC and the adjoining Strive health club in October in preparation for their games in Europe. They follow the England team and the British and Irish …

When England last toured New Zealand 10 years ago, the All Blacks were on top of the rugby world. After winning the World Cup in 2011, Steve Hansen’s side were on an extraordinary run that would culminate in back-to-back glory in 2015. A new crop of future All Blacks stars …

In the other big selection call, Craig Casey has been chosen to take the place of the injured Jamison Gibson-Park at scrum-half. The 25-year-old Munster player has 14 caps for the side, but only four of those have come in starts. The experienced Conor Murray has been named among the …

Fly-half Lloyd Evans has left Gloucester to join an unnamed United Rugby Championship club. The 28-year-old, who can also operate at full-back, was born in Gloucester, is a product of the club’s academy and has made almost 100 senior appearances for the Cherry and Whites. He made 11 appearances last …

England believe it could be “a very special week” as they chase a first Test series win in New Zealand, says captain Jamie George. The first match of the two-Test series against the new-look All Blacks takes place on Saturday in Dunedin. The men’s team have only won two Tests …

Exeter Chiefs have re-signed utility back Liv McGoverne for next season’s Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign. The 27-year-old spent the 2022-23 season at Sandy Park before heading back home to New Zealand to play for Matatu. She played 26 games for Exeter, scoring five tries and kicking 204 points to help …

This episode is all about the All Blacks as Scott Robertson announces his first team. Source link

The matchday squad selection is Robertson’s first since taking charge of the team. He was appointed in November and replaced Ian Foster who steered the team to the 2023 World Cup final against South Africa. New Zealand lost by a single point to the Springboks. “This was a very tough …

“I love the team and the people at this club,” he told the club website. “I can’t wait for the future and to see what we can achieve as a team.” Director of rugby George Skivington added: “Mati is a very humble, hard-working rugby player and a big leader too. …

Gregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in Scotland’s line-up to face Canada in Saturday’s summer tour opener. Edinburgh centre Matt Currie, Sale Sharks duo, wing Arron Reed and scrum-half Gus Warr, and lock Max Williamson and flanker Gregor Brown – both of Glasgow Warriors – will start at TD …

Former England and Bath head coach Jack Rowell has died at the age of 87. Rowell took charge of England from 1994 to 1997, winning 21 of his 29 Tests. They won the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1995 and 1996 and reached the World Cup semi-final in 1995. “We …

Toulon have been fined €500,000 (£425,000) by French Top 14 rugby bosses over the signing of former Wales captain Dan Biggar from English side Northampton Saints in November 2022. The three-time European Cup winners are accused of a lack of transparency by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby, following a disciplinary …

Etzebeth was speaking after being named in a strong South Africa side that includes 12 World Cup winners for the first Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. While South Africa are back-to-back World Cup winners, they have lost their past three encounters with Ireland. Ireland, however, have …

There will be a strong Welsh expat presence in the Allianz Stadium in Sydney this Saturday when Warren Gatland’s side take on Australia. Among them will be former Wales prop Ben Evans, who has made Australia his home for the last decade. Evans, now 48, made 27 international appearances between …

Chris, Tom and GRO battle time zones and technical issues as the Nations pod returns. Source link

O’Connell explains that Ireland’s preparations for the meetings with the Boks have been much as they would be for series of matches at other times of the year. “We’ve just being a little bit careful with the travel. We arrived in two groups and at different times and we were …

Former England prop Mako Vunipola has joined newly promoted French Top 14 side Vannes on a two-year deal. Saracens already announced the departure of both Vunipola brothers at the end of last season, with Billy also linked to the Top 14 to join Montpellier. Mako, 33, spent 13 years at …

Champions Cup draw: Pool One: Toulouse, Bordeaux Begles, Sharks, Exeter Chiefs, Leicester Tigers, Ulster Pool Two: Leinster, Clermont Auvergne, La Rochelle, Bristol Bears, Benetton, Bath Pool Three: Northampton Saints, Munster, Bulls, Stade Francais, Saracens, Castres Pool Four: Glasgow Warriors, Racing 92, Sale Sharks, Stormers, RC Toulon, Harlequins Challenge Cup draw: …