2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (1266+ words) It's a given that rugby union is a brutal sport, but even by its own unforgiving standards, the number of teams racking up eye-wateringly long injury lists is reaching unprecedented levels. Henry Robertson crossed for two tries as the Western…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (734+ words) Having battled a persistent calf injury throughout this season, Stephen Perofeta has been named to return to the Blues' matchday 23 for the team's Super Round clash with the Reds. The French Rugby Federation have confirmed that Gabrielle Vernier will miss…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (950+ words) "Guys working really hard, and we had a difficult week that didn't go exactly to plan but I think you saw tonight, the guys that got called on answered the call." When the'Sky Sport'broadcast panned to the Chiefs coaching box…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1886+ words) The Italian legend will the Azzurri as an assistant coach at the end of the season. Leicester Fainga'anuku's ability to shift from centre to the back row opens up a world of possibility for New Zealand. But as a player…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1066+ words) Home advantage ruled as the Round of 16 concluded, confirming the eight sides that will contest the quarter-finals of this season's Investec Champions Cup. Proceedings began in Northampton, where Saints moved past Castres Olympique with a relatively controlled performance at Franklin's…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (540+ words) Munster saw their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes dented after being edged out 34-31 by the Bulls despite a spirited display in Pretoria. Leicester boss Geoff Parling says he was protecting his players when he was involved in a heated exchange…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (724+ words) Stephen Jones played over 100 times for Wales and the British and Irish Lions during a long-playing career, but now he faces his biggest challenge, picking up some points for Newcastle Red Bulls. On Monday, Jones, a Grand Slam winner 20 years…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (687+ words) Loughborough Lightning wing Bo Westcombe Evans has told people to expect more from her after a Round 14 hat-trick against Harlequins. Wallabies star Fraser Mc Reight has delivered a telling endorsement of returning fly-half Carter Gordon after the playmaker produced a…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (160+ words) I don't know if they realise there's two professional rugby teams in this city, but we do know they don't want us here," Umaga told reporters ahead of Sunday's clash between Moana Pasifika and the Blues. Jack Crowley has shown…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (719+ words) Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa was born and raised in Mangere, South Auckland and is of Tongan and Samoan heritage. Yet he made his professional rugby breakthrough in Southland via the Otago Boys' High School First XV between 2018 and 2020. Treble winners Bath…...