The All Blacks are back on top of the rugby world. After four years away from the number one spot, New Zealand reclaimed the crown with a 41-24 victory over Argentina in the opening round of the Rugby Championship. It was a performance that combined clinical first-half dominance with some nervy mome...

Red Bull’s Newcastle Takeover Brings Excitement – But Caution Too Newcastle Falcons fans are buzzing after Red Bull’s takeover was confirmed, but former club star Jamie Noon warns that instant transformation may be unrealistic. “I just can’t imagine Red Bull doing a half-arsed job,” Noon...

British and Irish Lions make changes for final Test in Sydney as Farrell’s men eye 3-0 whitewash As the British and Irish Lions prepare to face Australia in the third and final Test in Sydney, coach Andy Farrell has made two notable changes to the starting XV. Blair Kinghorn replaces James Lowe on...

Valetini out, Tupou and White in as Wallabies plot comeback at Accor Stadium Sydney is set to host the third and final Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions this Saturday, and all eyes will be on a reshuffled Wallabies side. Most notably, influential flanker Rob Valetini is absent, ...

Wales eye double over Australia as Lynn tests squad depth ahead of Rugby World Cup Jasmine Joyce-Butchers will earn her 50th international cap this weekend as Wales prepare for their final warm-up fixture before the Women’s Rugby World Cup — and they’re aiming to make it a memorable one by sea...

Warrior Itoje adds his name to the pantheon of British & Irish Lions captains In the sun-drenched city of Sydney and the quiet corners of Ballyclare, two very different voices spoke of a shared experience—one fresh, one a half-century old, but united by a singular honour: captaining the Britis...

England’s rugby players were subjected to racial abuse during their second Test victory over Argentina in San Juan on 12 July, officials have confirmed. The incident occurred as England’s replacements warmed up in the first half. A complaint was lodged to governing body World Rugby, which invest...

Lions veteran reflects on South Africa memories, Test selection nerves, and the challenge of Australia For Jack Conan, the days before a Lions Test are always accompanied by a familiar nervous energy. The waiting. The wondering. The silent hope that your name will be read out. This week, in the lead...

World Cup Draw Complications Loom After Painful Defeat Against Ruthless Hosts Scotland’s summer tour took a painful turn in Suva as they suffered a bruising and damaging 32-17 loss to Fiji, a defeat that could have major ramifications for their hopes at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. What began with pr...

Kieran Hardy and Dan Edwards star as Wales secure first victory in 644 days to level series For the first time in 21 months, Wales tasted victory. After 644 long days and 18 consecutive Test defeats, Matt Sherratt’s side finally ended their drought with a hard-fought 28-26 win over Japan in Ko...