3+ hour, 15+ min ago   (204+ words) A proposed inaugural Club World Cup, slated to launch just weeks before the next tour, has sparked fears of unprecedented disruption for rugby’s elite. According to a report by The Times, this scheduling clash threatens to derail crucial preparation time…...

7+ hour, 38+ min ago   (245+ words) Italy’s promising ascent in world rugby has stalled after the Azzurri officially slipped out of the top ten in the global standings. Following recent autumn test results, Italy has fallen to 11th place, with Australia leapfrogging them to reclaim 10th. The shift…...

11+ hour, 23+ min ago   (256+ words) According to World Rugby’s official announcement, South Africa have now won 11 consecutive matches on the Junior World Championship stage — a record that stands alone in the tournament’s history. For South African rugby supporters, the message is crystalline: this is not…...

20+ hour, 34+ min ago   (254+ words) Standing still in international sport invites chaos. England learnt this lesson the hard way in Santiago del Estero on Friday night, where a dramatic 31-24 Nations Championship victory came wrapped in controversy that now has World Rugby reaching for the investigation…...

23+ hour, 36+ min ago   (404+ words) Standing atop the international rugby hierarchy is the quickest way to invite complacency; the Springboks, at 11 consecutive Test wins and unbeaten across three Nations Championship fixtures, faced no such temptation against Wales in Durban. South Africa delivered a statement win....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (305+ words) The All Blacks have secured a unique sporting title with their victory over Ireland. They are now the Raeburn Shield holders and the title will again be on the line when the All Blacks meet the Springboks in the Rugby’s…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (265+ words) Fiji vs Scotland in round three of the Rugby Nations Championship at Murrayfield. The match is classed as Fiji’s home game despite being played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh. Fiji have lost both of their games, while Scotland won their opener,…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (351+ words) Ardie Savea has been formally named All Blacks captain as head coach Dave Rennie unveiled his 34-player squad for the inaugural Nations Championship, with the 32-year-old blindside flanker assuming full leadership of New Zealand’s test team. Savea succeeds Scott Barrett…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (278+ words) Wallabies vs Italy preview as the sides meet in round three of the Rugby Nations Championship. The sides meet at HBF Park in Perth. These sides are both still waiting on their first rounds of the competition. Australia have picked…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (191+ words) Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players in his starting XV to face Wales in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash in Durban, including two teenagers stepping into Test rugby for the first time. Tighthead prop Carlu Sadie and…...