International
Opinion
Top 5 players of 2025: Australia Women
2025 saw some stand out moments of remarkable skill and plenty of entertaining moments led by a handful of players. As we approach…
PWR
PWR and Elite 1: what are the differences between the two competitions?
The year is 2017, and the kick-off of Premier 15s marked the start of a revolution in women’s club rugby in England.
Francisco Isaac 18 Dec 2025, 4:49 
United Rugby Championship
Getting his kicks: Callum Sheedy revelling in Leigh Halfpenny alliance
Having kicked Cardiff to victory in Europe, Callum Sheedy now has his sights set on another big night at the Arms Park.
Simon Thomas 18 Dec 2025, 4:09 
Gallagher Premiership
Nick Tompkins has a different take on the Welsh player exodus
The Wales international and Saracens star believes playing in the PREM will only improve the players who’ve crossed the border.
Neil Squires 18 Dec 2025, 3:40 
Sevens
Interview
A century-long wait ends: Clarke puts the Chatham Islands back in black
With a population of just 600, this archipelago, located 800 km east of New Zealand’s South Island, doesn’t produce many internati…
Adam Julian 17 Dec 2025, 23:55 
Super Rugby Pacific
‘We’re chasing success’: Gordon on Reds’ ‘stacked’ fly-half battle
Carter Gordon is embracing the fierce battle for the starting spot at the Queensland Reds ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific se…
Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 20:19
Super Rugby Pacific
Vern Cotter: Blues ‘open’ to player swaps during All Black sabbaticals
Rieko Ioane has started his Leinster career just as the Blues begin preseason for their 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. While t…
Ned Lester 17 Dec 2025, 19:14 Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Next Gen unveiled as Australia’s elite U20 pathway
Rugby Australia has announced the launch of Super Rugby Next Gen, an all-new competition featuring the best under-20s talent.
Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 18:32
Super Rugby Pacific
Pita Ahki reflects on Blues return after eight years abroad
“I’ve come back a lot older, with a few grey hairs, but I come back with experience. I’m not here to change too much, but gi…
Henry Lee 17 Dec 2025, 18:08 Major League Rugby
Anthem RC sign experienced ex-England U20 lock in major MLR move
Anthem Rugby Carolina have made a key signing ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season.
Finn Morton 17 Dec 2025, 17:43 
International
Analysis
All Blacks: Five possible targets for the vacant assistant coach role
Here are a few of the options, whether they are directly available or not, that could fill the current void in the All Black coach…
Gallagher Premiership
Confirmed: Marco Bortolami leaves Sale Sharks
The Gallagher PREM club say the Italian’s contract was terminated by mutual agreement ‘due to unforeseen circumstances.’
Jon Newcombe 17 Dec 2025, 13:51
Gallagher Premiership
England and Sale Sharks come to the same conclusion over George Ford
Punters are set to miss out on a box-office duel, following an update on the fitness of the star playmaker.
Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 12:00 
Pro D2
Springbok Botha agrees Pro D2 move
Former South Africa flanker Arno Botha has signed for Pro D2 outfit Nevers ahead of next season.
Josh Raisey 17 Dec 2025, 11:44
Sevens
Interview
Shilton van Wyk: ‘I have to approach every tournament like it’s my last’
Coming into the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series season Shilton van Wyk had a set of simple objectives.
Joe Harvey 17 Dec 2025, 10:57 Gallagher Premiership
Sarries receive festive blow as Maro Itoje is ruled out until the new year
The England and Lions captain is currently sidelined with a knee injury, but there’s good news on Jamie George.
Neil Squires 17 Dec 2025, 10:54
United Rugby Championship
Glasgow ramp up intensity ahead of clash with ‘enemies’
Glasgow’s Jack Dempsey is relishing the chance to lock horns with his Scotland “brothers” when Warriors begin their defence …
PA 17 Dec 2025, 9:03 International
‘I probably handled it pretty badly at the start. I played the victim’
England and Leicester Tigers full-back Freddie Steward has credited Michael Cheika with helping rebuild his confidence after “easi…
United Rugby Championship
LONG READ Josh Macleod: Scarlets captain ‘cracking on’ as D-day looms for his region
With one Welsh region set to be culled, the four sides do battle over the festive period with their very futures at stake.
Neil Squires 17 Dec 2025, 8:01
Sevens
Great Britain Sevens Women’s stars back in 15-a-side action
A fortnight on from HSBC SVNS’ stop in Cape Town a number of the Great Britain Sevens Women’s stars are getting back to grips …
International
LONG READ ‘We won’t ever forget it’: Inside the rise of Portugal’s wolf cubs
The seeds of Os Lobos’ remarkable Rugby World Cup 2023 were sewn many years ago by a domestic programme which continues to deliver…
Francisco Isaac 17 Dec 2025, 7:14
Gallagher Premiership
Tigers send Titcombe on loan to sharpen up against ‘world-class players’
Leicester Tigers boss Geoff Parling admits that fly-half Charlie Titcombe will have a great chance to develop his game after joini…
Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 7:07
Sevens
One month until HSBC SVNS 3 comes to Dubai
There is one month to go until Dubai’s iconic Sevens Stadium hosts HSBC SVNS 3 between 17-18 January 2026.
Investec Champions Cup
Wallaby Jordan Uelese banned for striking while England star is cleared
Saracens hooker Theo Dan has been cleared to play following a disciplinary hearing for his high tackle against the Sharks on Satur…
United Rugby Championship
In-form Adam Hastings opens up on coming through three years of injury hell
After everything he has been through over the past few years, Glasgow fly-half Adam Hastings has good reason to savour the special…
Simon Thomas 17 Dec 2025, 6:11
International
‘A symbol of courage’: tributes paid to Springbok captain Lusanda Dumke
Former Springbok Women captain, Lusanda Dumke, has died age 29 after a battle with a rare gastric cancer.
International
Sione Fukofuka named new Scotland head coach
Scottish Rugby has confirmed that Sione Fukofuka will be the new Scotland women’s national team head coach from the start of 2026.
International
Opinion
Top 5 players of 2025: Ireland Women
There are plenty to chose from when compiling a list of who had the biggest impact in green across 2025. Here are Ireland’s top …
Nathan Johns 17 Dec 2025, 4:00
United Rugby Championship
‘There’s a lot for us to prove’: James Lowe
James Lowe says delivering an “awesome” attack is the goal for Leinster over the “extremely exciting” block of games that …
Simon Thomas 17 Dec 2025, 3:48
Gallagher Premiership
Rob Baxter on Sarries rivalry and the battle for top four
Rob Baxter admits that one of the fiercest rivalries in English rugby remains very much alive as his Exeter Chiefs side prepares t…
Neil Fissler 17 Dec 2025, 3:25
International
Desiree Miller among five World Cup Wallaroos re-signed for 2026
Rugby Australia have announced another five key re-signings, including new deals for try-scoring machines Desiree Miller and Maya …
Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 23:24
International
Opinion
Dupont the GOAT, Roigard and Pollock rise: Bold Top 100 2026 predictions
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was crowned the world’s best by RugbyPass journalists in the 2025 Top 100.
Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 22:33
International
‘He is the most respected individual I’ve ever seen inside the All Blacks’
Former All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka made room in his recent book, ‘Become Unstoppable’, for a special tribute to A…
International
Tony Johnson weighs in on Jordie Barrett’s position in 2026
“There’s been six different midfield combinations this year now, part of that was because was because of injury, because the one t…
Major League Rugby
Namibian international re-signs with Seattle after All-MLR First XV season
Divan Rossouw is all set for a third season in Major League Rugby, with the Seattle Seawolves re-signing a key member of their ros…
Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 19:02 
Major League Rugby
Hounds loan out highly-rated 2025 first round pick to Anthem RC
The Chicago Hounds have loaned 2025 first round draft pick Elias Garza to another Major League Rugby side for the 2026 season.
Finn Morton 16 Dec 2025, 18:09
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