World Rugby has announced a new-look Pacific Nations Cup tournament will launch this August in a bid to “level up” the global game ahead of the expanded 2027 World Cup…
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Two high-profile England internationals called-up by Barbarians for game on same day as Steve Borthwick’s side take on Japan
Zach Mercer and Ben Youngs have been called up to play for the Barbarians against Fiji on June 22 at Twickenham, the same day England are due to take on…
How a long-running sevens tournament kickstarted rugby on the tiny Caribbean island of Grenada
When Kirani James raced home to win Grenada’s first-ever Olympic medal with gold in the 400m at London 2012, an instant legacy was forged – that much was clear. What…
What it’s like to see the Antoine Dupont SVNS circus in all its glory
The Antoine Dupont train has left the station: Next stop, Los Angeles. You knew Dupont’s arrival on the sevens stage was going to be big, but in this world of…
Secret Ref: Should Paolo Garbisi have been able to retake Italy kick against France in the 2024 Six Nations?
The Secret Ref weighs in on the debate – to retake or not to retake? Read his thoughts
Wasps confirm they have stadium and funding to return with just one condition remaining
The club are searching for an elite competition in line with their values
Gregor Townsend questions mouthguard tech after second player taken off for HIA
Scotland won their fourth Calcutta Cup match in a row, and we were left in awe of a Duhan van der Merwe hat-trick. But there was another hot topic at…
Late drama sees France and Italy draw in Six Nations 2024
It was so close to history – Italy had never, ever beaten France in France in the Six Nations. And with the scores tied at 13-13 and a final penalty…
Is this the greatest rugby try of all time? Watch Stade Français star Peniasi Dakuwaqa score unbelievable solo try in Top 14
Did Stade Français star Peniasi Dakuwaqa just score one of the greatest tries ever, in the Top 14? This one needs to be seen to be believed. In a Paris…
Italy U20s celebrated in style after defeating France
A bit of Nessun Dorma never goes down badly, does it, and after the Italy U20s defeated France in the men’s U20s Six Nations for the first time ever, you…