2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (735+ words) South Africa Rugby was forced to apologise to the All Blacks following their 2024 clash at Ellis Park after a series of events was perceived as showing a lack of respect for the Haka. The closing moments of the traditional challenge…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (376+ words) Joe Marler has weighed into the growing debate around England’s overseas selection policy with a typically blunt six-word message. The former England prop was responding to comments from Courtney Lawes, who has questioned why Steve Borthwick should be prevented from…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (160+ words) Renowned for his fierce leadership and unyielding determination, Johnson captained England to Rugby World Cup glory in 2003. A towering figure both on and off the field, his uncompromising style made him a symbol of rugby excellence. He wrote: “I think…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1137+ words) Hailing from Gloucester, Fiona Brunt has eight years of refereeing under her belt and first spoke to us in November 2022 when she took part in the Inspire campaign as part of a wider initiative by the RFU to bring more…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (222+ words) This is where things could get brutal. If New Zealand win Pool A and South Africa win Pool B, then both successfully navigate the round of 16, the Springboks and All Blacks will meet in the quarter-finals. That would be a…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (394+ words) Steve Borthwick is set to be handed a new England contract that will take him beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport reports that the RFU plans to extend Borthwick’s current deal beyond the 2028 Six Nations, giving the England head…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (242+ words) Few players caused the All Blacks more problems on the biggest stage than Thierry Dusautoir. McCaw said: “Over the years I’ve played him a few times and you always know he’s there. He was always pretty big defensively and in…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (276+ words) Dan Carter and Richie McCaw faced some of the greatest players rugby has ever produced during their glittering careers – but they were firmly in agreement when it came to one legendary number 10. The iconic All Blacks duo were asked to…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (762+ words) “Four more years, boys.” Those words alone secured Gregan a place in rugby folklore, but there was considerably more to the Wallabies legend than his ability to irritate opponents. Gregan won 139 caps for Australia, captaining his country 59 times and playing…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (580+ words) Scrum-half might just be the most demanding position on a rugby pitch. The very best No.9s have to dictate tempo, organise forwards, provide lightning-quick service and make huge decisions while some of the biggest players on the field are trying…...