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Munster: Ian Flanagan set to step down as chief executive after recent criticism
David Skippers
01 Oct 2026

Munster: Ian Flanagan set to step down as chief executive after recent criticism

Ian Flanagan is set to step down from his position as Munster Rugby's chief executive.

Munster
Siya Kolisi to make second Stormers debut as John Dobson shifts his pack to make room for the Springboks captain
Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

Siya Kolisi to make second Stormers debut as John Dobson shifts his pack to make room for the Springboks captain

Siya Kolisi will make his second Stormers debut on Friday night against Edinburgh.

Stormers
Bulls star ‘100%’ on return to Springboks as ‘best’ good enough for Rassie Erasmus’ team
Simon Thomas
01 Oct 2026

Bulls star ‘100%’ on return to Springboks as ‘best’ good enough for Rassie Erasmus’ team

After two years in French fields, Bulls fly-half Curwin Bosch is back on South African soil and already receiving rave reviews.

South Africa
URC, Round Two: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments
Adam Kyriacou,David Skippers&Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

URC, Round Two: Predictions, teams, kick-off times, how to watch and referee appointments

Check out the weekend's teamsheets, broadcast details, kick-off times and more.

United Rugby Championship
PREM Rugby: The six measures that decided a record-breaking opening round
James While
01 Oct 2026

PREM Rugby: The six measures that decided a record-breaking opening round

After a record-breaking opening weekend of the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season, we ran all five games through the six measures elite coaches use to read a match, and the winners took almost every one.

Premiership
Bath v Exeter: Scotland star edges England international for jersey while Chief returns after 16 months out
Adam Kyriacou
01 Oct 2026

Bath v Exeter: Scotland star edges England international for jersey while Chief returns after 16 months out

Johann van Graan's Bath side look to build on their momentum from their victory in round one when they host Exeter Chiefs.

Premiership
Former Wallabies international vows to ‘create memories’ after being diagnosed with MND at just 37
Jack Tunney
01 Oct 2026

Former Wallabies international vows to ‘create memories’ after being diagnosed with MND at just 37

Former Wallabies international Nathan Charles has sadly been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at just 37 years of age.

Australia
Wallabies: Les Kiss gives circumspect verdict on Hunter Paisami’s suspension for Bledisloe Cup Tests
David Skippers
01 Oct 2026

Wallabies: Les Kiss gives circumspect verdict on Hunter Paisami’s suspension for Bledisloe Cup Tests

Les Kiss has given his verdict on Hunter Paisami's four-match ban which rules him out of the Wallabies' upcoming Bledisloe Cup Tests against the All Blacks.

Australia
Ex-Springboks coach: Why Wallabies defeat is a ‘good thing’ and won’t ‘worry’ Rassie Erasmus
Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

Ex-Springboks coach: Why Wallabies defeat is a ‘good thing’ and won’t ‘worry’ Rassie Erasmus

Former Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold says that Rassie Erasmus won't be worried about the defeat to Australia in Perth.

South Africa
Dave Rennie lets slip where the All Blacks will face the Springboks in 2027 as Rassie Erasmus’ men mark 11-year first
Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

Dave Rennie lets slip where the All Blacks will face the Springboks in 2027 as Rassie Erasmus’ men mark 11-year first

Dave Rennie has let slip where the All Blacks will host the Springboks during next's year Rugby Championship.

Rugby Championship
Wallabies centre banned after dangerous tackle on Springboks fly-half and misses All Blacks Tests
Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

Wallabies centre banned after dangerous tackle on Springboks fly-half and misses All Blacks Tests

Wallabies centre Hunter Paisami has been banned after failing to successfully appeal his initial ban for a dangerous tackle.

Australia
Ardie Savea decides Super Rugby future while Hurricanes snap up six-time champion
Jared Wright
01 Oct 2026

Ardie Savea decides Super Rugby future while Hurricanes snap up six-time champion

Ardie Savea has reportedly decided which Super Rugby Pacific club he will be playing for next season.

Blues
Wallabies squad: Winners and losers as Les Kiss makes ‘shock selection’ and snubs experienced playmakers
David Skippers
30 Sep 2026

Wallabies squad: Winners and losers as Les Kiss makes ‘shock selection’ and snubs experienced playmakers

Our winners and losers from Les Kiss' 34-man Wallabies squad for their Bledisloe Cup Tests against New Zealand.

Australia
All Blacks squad: Five takeaways as Eden Park record in ‘serious threat’ as Dave Rennie ignores Greatest Rivalry ‘failings’
Jared Wright
30 Sep 2026

All Blacks squad: Five takeaways as Eden Park record in ‘serious threat’ as Dave Rennie ignores Greatest Rivalry ‘failings’

Five takeaways from Dave Rennie's All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe Cup matches against Australia.

New Zealand
England star Tom Curry makes decision on future as long-term deal confirmed
Louis Chapman Coombe
30 Sep 2026

England star Tom Curry makes decision on future as long-term deal confirmed

The back-rower has spent the entirety of his career at Sale Sharks, after progressing through their academy system.

Sale Sharks
Experienced PREM coach in Red Roses move as Harlequins add ex-England forward to staff
Louis Chapman Coombe
30 Sep 2026

Experienced PREM coach in Red Roses move as Harlequins add ex-England forward to staff

A coaching merry-go-round in England.

England
Sam Underhill OUT: Ranking 11 England back-row options for November Tests as Steve Borthwick faces latest big call
Louis Chapman Coombe
30 Sep 2026

Sam Underhill OUT: Ranking 11 England back-row options for November Tests as Steve Borthwick faces latest big call

England face a major injury concern in the back-row ahead of the Nations Championship.

England
Peter O’Mahony reveals the coach he would choose over ‘different animal’ Rassie Erasmus
Jack Tunney
30 Sep 2026

Peter O’Mahony reveals the coach he would choose over ‘different animal’ Rassie Erasmus

Former Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony has revealed who he would choose between Andy Farrell and Rassie Erasmus, naming the former as the greatest rugby coach he has played under.

Ireland
Ex-Irish ref boss: Australia and New Zealand’s officiating ‘virus’ cannot be ‘allowed to spread’
Jared Wright
30 Sep 2026

Ex-Irish ref boss: Australia and New Zealand’s officiating ‘virus’ cannot be ‘allowed to spread’

Owen Doyle has slammed the split in how the game is refereed.

Internationals
Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter addresses Springbok’s omission while Test star ‘getting close’ to PREM return
Louis Chapman Coombe
30 Sep 2026

Exeter Chiefs: Rob Baxter addresses Springbok’s omission while Test star ‘getting close’ to PREM return

The Springbok has yet to play for Exeter Chiefs this season.

Exeter Chiefs
Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test
Louis Chapman Coombe
30 Sep 2026

Exeter Chiefs benefit from World Rugby regulation as Wallabies lose star forward for All Blacks Test

The 25-year-old was released from the Wallabies squad ahead of their Bledisloe Cup Tests against the All Blacks.

Exeter Chiefs
Loose Pass: Try bonus points are too cheap in England and a law discussion worth having
Danny Stephens
30 Sep 2026

Loose Pass: Try bonus points are too cheap in England and a law discussion worth having

This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with the outbreak of big scores, peculiar kit decisions and a law discussion moment…

News
Michael Hooper hides referee bias accusation behind call for World Rugby to protect Andrea Piardi
Jared Wright
30 Sep 2026

Michael Hooper hides referee bias accusation behind call for World Rugby to protect Andrea Piardi

Michael Hooper effectively pleas to World Rugby to ban Andrea Piardi from officiating matches involving Australia.

Australia
Wallabies squad: Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper released for All Blacks Tests as Les Kiss recalls snubbed forward
Jared Wright
30 Sep 2026

Wallabies squad: Taniela Tupou and Tom Hooper released for All Blacks Tests as Les Kiss recalls snubbed forward

Les Kiss has named his Wallabies squad for the two Bledisloe Cup Test matches against the All Blacks.

Australia
‘No one is equal to Ox Nche’ – Nick Mallett’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selections and Springboks depth
Jared Wright
30 Sep 2026

‘No one is equal to Ox Nche’ – Nick Mallett’s verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selections and Springboks depth

Nick Mallett says that the Springboks have players who are irreplaceable.

South Africa
‘Never write them off’ – Martin Johnson issues stark Australia warning ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Alex Spink
30 Sep 2026

‘Never write them off’ – Martin Johnson issues stark Australia warning ahead of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Martin Johnson has warned of dismissing Australia’s chances next year, when the Rugby World Cup returns Down Under for the first time since his England team broke Wallaby hearts.

Australia
All Blacks squad: Winners and losers as Dave Rennie ‘backs’ Codie Taylor over ex-captain while ‘rising star’ misses out
David Skippers
29 Sep 2026

All Blacks squad: Winners and losers as Dave Rennie ‘backs’ Codie Taylor over ex-captain while ‘rising star’ misses out

Our winners and losers from Dave Rennie's 34-man All Blacks squad for their eagerly anticipated Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies.

New Zealand
England star Sam Underhill OUT of Nations Championship Tests as Bath issue injury update
Louis Chapman Coombe
29 Sep 2026

England star Sam Underhill OUT of Nations Championship Tests as Bath issue injury update

Bath and England star Sam Underhill will miss November's Nations Championship Tests, with the back-rower set to undergo surgery on a bicep injury. 

Bath
The ‘special’ reason why English fly-half couldn’t refuse his switch to Edinburgh, a team that ‘has a lot of respect for him’
Simon Thomas
29 Sep 2026

The ‘special’ reason why English fly-half couldn’t refuse his switch to Edinburgh, a team that ‘has a lot of respect for him’

After a whirlwind of a summer, James Grayson has made a storming start with Edinburgh.

Edinburgh
Springboks rookie makes bold prediction on response after ‘valuable outing’ against Wallabies
David Skippers
29 Sep 2026

Springboks rookie makes bold prediction on response after ‘valuable outing’ against Wallabies

Rookie Springboks flanker Paul de Villiers revealed that the world champions' recent defeat against the Wallabies would be used as inspiration to come back fighting when the Nations Championship resumes in November.

South Africa
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A two layered image of Gloucester players and Cadan Murley

PREM Rugby power rankings: ‘Reborn’ Gloucester top the pile as Harlequins under ‘huge pressure already’

05 Oct 2026
A two panel image of Gloucester players and Brendan Venter

Who’s hot and who’s not: Gloucester’s ‘mighty turnaround’, Saracens ‘sideshow’ and Munster saga’s ‘latest twist’

05 Oct 2026
A three panel image of Will Joseph, Louis Rees-Zammit and Tommy Reffell

PREM Rugby Team of the Week: England hopeful makes ‘statement of Test credentials’ as long-time injury concern sends ‘reminder’ to Steve Borthwick

05 Oct 2026
A two layered image of Sale Sharks players v Saracens in the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season

Saracens v Sale Sharks: Five takeaways as ‘defences rule’ in ‘arm-wrestle’ that leaves visitors heading for ‘wine-tasting’

04 Oct 2026
Bristol Bears wing Louis Rees-Zammit scored two tries.

Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints: Winners and losers as Louis Rees-Zammit ‘back to his best’ while England star ‘struggles’ in new position

03 Oct 2026

Test Rugby
Scrum between New Zealand and South Africa with an inset of All Blacks boss Dave Rennie.

Dave Rennie tight-lipped on World Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry officiating verdict as All Blacks boss hits out scrum law again

08 Oct 2026
Wallabies back Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and an inset of head coach Les Kiss.

Wallabies team: Five takeaways as Joseph Suaalii to lead ‘aerial assault’ but inexperience could cost Les Kiss against the All Blacks

08 Oct 2026
All Blacks Ethan Blackadder, Leroy Carter and head coach Dave Rennie.

All Blacks team: Winners and losers as Dave Rennie denies standout a ‘fair shot’ while ‘world-class’ forward pays the price for Springboks failings

08 Oct 2026
A two layered image of Akira Ioane and Josh Ioane

Ex-All Blacks trio make surprise Test allegiance switch for November

08 Oct 2026
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii of the Wallabies is tackled by Jan-Hendrik Wessels and an inset of head coach Les Kiss.

Wallabies team: Joseph Suaalii experiment continues as Les Kiss backs ‘consistency’ against All Blacks

08 Oct 2026

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