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app.buzzsumo.comsports6 days ago
Prem Rugby Cup opens 5 September with Leicester Tigers at Harlequins and Bristol at Gloucester
Leicester Tigers will begin defending their Prem Rugby Cup title with an away match against Harlequins on 5 September. The competition divides 10 teams into two pools of five, with the first two rounds played before the main Premiership season starts.
bbc.co.uksports15 days ago
Scotland Defeats Argentina 47-38 in Nations Championship Opener
Scotland scored seven tries to defeat Argentina 47-38 in Cordoba. The visitors led 19-10 at halftime and added four more scores after the break.
theconversation.comsports17 days ago
Ireland Hooker Neve Jones Re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury for 2026-27 Season
Neve Jones has agreed to remain at Gloucester-Hartpury through the 2026-27 campaign. The 28-year-old joined the club in 2022 and earned 46 Ireland caps.
citizen.co.zasports21 days ago
Saracens Defeat Trailfinders 52-14 to Win Fourth Premiership Women's Rugby Title
Saracens scored eight tries in a 52-14 victory over Trailfinders at Twickenham Stoop on 28 June 2026. The win gave the north London club a record fourth league title.
thesouthafrican.comsports25 days ago
Five uncapped players named for Wales women's team against Barbarians
Wales will field five players making their senior debuts when they face the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium on Saturday at 17:00 BST. The match is the second half of a double-header that begins with the Wales men's team at 14:00 BST.
bbc.co.uksports25 days ago
Jac Morgan Returns to Wales Starting XV Against Barbarians
Open-side flanker Jac Morgan starts for Wales in Saturday's uncapped match at Allianz Stadium. The selection includes eight changes from the March lineup and four potential debutants on the bench.
rte.iesports27 days ago
Ulster Centre Stuart McCloskey Signs One-Year Contract Extension
The 33-year-old midfielder will remain with the province through the 2027-28 season after a standout campaign that included helping Ireland claim the Triple Crown. He also reached 217 appearances for Ulster before a hamstring injury ended his year.
thesouthafrican.comsports30 days ago
Leinster defeats Bulls 36-7 to claim back-to-back United Rugby Championship titles
Caelan Doris left the field with a foot injury seven minutes into the final at Croke Park. Leinster scored five tries and retained the United Rugby Championship crown.
thesouthafrican.comsports31 days agoUpdated
South African-born forward named on England bench for France XV match after five-year residency qualification
The 29-year-old South Africa-born forward qualifies for England in July after five years in the country. He will make his non-cap debut from the bench in Vannes on Friday.
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citizen.co.zasports35 days ago
Wales Call Up Alex Callender for Barbarians Match at Twickenham
The 25-year-old returns from injury for the 27 June fixture. Head coach Sean Lynn named a 33-player squad that includes 14 uncapped players.
bbc.co.uksports38 days ago
Tom Willis Named Premiership Player of the Year, to Join Bordeaux Next Season
The 27-year-old Saracens number eight won the award after beating three other nominees. He will rejoin Bordeaux next season after three years at the StoneX stadium.
rnz.co.nzsports40 days ago
Munster Appoint Jared Payne as Attack Coach After Roger Randle Deal Collapsed Over 1997 Allegation
The 40-year-old former Ireland international replaces a prior appointment that was withdrawn. He will share attack duties with Mossy Lawler, who extended his contract to 2028.
citizen.co.zasports41 days ago
Leinster confirms Ireland wing Lowe will leave at end of season
Ireland winger James Lowe will leave Leinster after nine years when his contract expires this summer. The 33-year-old has scored 71 tries in 101 appearances for the province and earned 45 caps for Ireland.
thesouthafrican.comsports43 days ago
Leinster Defeats Stormers 20-11 to Reach United Rugby Championship Final
Leinster scored two tries and four kicks to beat the Stormers in a URC semi-final at Aviva Stadium. The Irish province will face the Bulls in the final for the second consecutive year.
bbc.co.uksports43 days ago
Exeter Defeat Saracens 32-12 to Reach Premiership Semi-Finals as McCall Era Ends
Exeter ended Mark McCall's 17-year tenure at Saracens with a 32-12 win at Sandy Park on 6 June 2026, securing third place and a home semi-final berth for Bath.
nippon.comsports53 days ago
Bath Spent Most Among Premiership Clubs in 2024-25 Season
A Prem Rugby report states Bath spent the highest amount of any club during the 2024-25 season. The club invested around £8.5 million in its squad while winning the league title, Premiership Rugby Cup, and European Challenge Cup.
bbc.co.ukworld69 days ago
Former Georgia Rugby Captain and Five Players Receive Bans for Urine Substitution Scheme
Merab Sharikadze admitted providing 'clean' urine to teammates as part of a sample substitution scheme dating to 2019. Five other players received bans ranging from nine months to six years after a World Anti-Doping Agency investigation. World Rugby flagged anomalies ahead of the…
business70 days ago
New Zealand Rugby to Discuss Possible Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test
New Zealand Rugby is scheduled to discuss a proposed Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test at a board meeting on Thursday. The AFL and NRL Anzac Day matches draw massive crowds and strong TV audiences while a Wallaroos versus Black Ferns Test this year reached 887,000 viewers.
BBC Newsworld85 days ago
England Defeats Wales 62-24 in Women's Six Nations Match at Ashton Gate
England secured a 62-24 victory over Wales in the Women's Six Nations, scoring 10 tries and extending their unbeaten run to 36 Tests. The match at Ashton Gate in Bristol drew a record crowd, marking England's third consecutive game with such attendance. Despite the win, the team…