Articles by Colin Newboult

Eben Etzebeth’s savage put-down on Siya Kolisi after Springboks captain’s move to Racing 92

Springboks second-row Eben Etzebeth is evidently unhappy with Siya Kolisi signing for Racing 92!

All Blacks captain Sam Cane reveals ‘long chat’ with Scott Robertson before leaving New Zealand

Sam Cane is looking to put himself in the frame for an All Blacks call-up in 2024 after having a “long chat” with new head coach Scott Robertson.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Springboks’ World Cup heroes make the difference, Leinster win derby and another Rugby Australia blunder

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

Maro Itoje warned over his future as England lock prepares to make ‘difficult’ decision

The future of England and Saracens star Maro Itoje has been discussed with the lock being linked with a move to France ahead of next season.

Mastermind behind Fiji’s incredible Rugby World Cup run gets surprising new job

World Rugby have hired Simon Raiwalui, who recently guided Fiji to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, as their high performance manager.

WATCH: Courtney Lawes proves tough-guy image in scuffle with Springboks’ Andre Esterhuizen

England flanker Courtney Lawes and Springboks centre Andre Esterhuizen squared up during the Northampton v Harlequins Premiership match.

Ireland forward opens up on ‘absolutely miserable’ post-Rugby World Cup experience

Jack Conan has revealed how he got back on track at United Rugby Championship side Leinster following Ireland's Rugby World Cup exit.

Wallabies playmaker comes out to bat for ‘unreal’ Eddie Jones

Wallabies fly-half Carter Gordon had nothing but good things to say about former Australia head coach Eddie Jones, despite their poor World Cup.

Rugby World Cup ‘injustice’ still taking its toll on Antoine Dupont

Antoine Dupont has revealed that the disappointment of France’s elimination by South Africa in the quarter-finals of the World Cup still lingers.

Munster’s boss makes bold claim after derby defeat to arch-rivals Leinster

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has made a confident claim after they went down 21-16 to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship.

France star Antoine Dupont ‘being put in danger’ by switching to sevens

France’s superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont has discussed his switch to sevens for the Paris Olympics and what it means to him.

‘This broke me’ – Lovely moment as Ireland stars surprise passionate young fan on TV show

Young rugby fan Stevie Mulrooney was shocked when he was joined on stage by Peter O’Mahony and Bundee Aki while singing Ireland’s Call.

Owen Farrell backed despite setting unwanted record in Premiership win

England skipper Owen Farrell has been backed to improve by his club boss, Mark McCall, after struggling in Saturday’s Premiership encounter.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi details sobering stabbing incident from ‘violent’ teen years

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has revealed some harrowing incidents from his teenage years in an interview with ex-Wales fly-half Dan Biggar.