14+ hour, 41+ min ago   (583+ words) Former All Blacks wing Mark Tele’a could become a shock Springboks international after reports confirmed he will be eligible to represent South Africa under World Rugby’s nationality regulations. The explosive outside back, who won 19 Test caps for New Zealand, is…...

20+ hour, 26+ min ago   (488+ words) The Sharks have reportedly secured one of rugby’s greatest-ever centres, with head coach JP Pietersen bringing Ma’a Nonu to Durban ahead of the new season. According to Rapport, the former All Blacks star will primarily take on a mentorship role,…...

17+ hour, 35+ min ago   (448+ words) The expanded 24-team tournament introduces a Round of 16, meaning the champions must now win seven matches instead of six. Here’s how we think Ireland’s road to the final could unfold. Ireland should open their campaign with a comfortable victory over…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (194+ words) The bracket reveals the first major obstacle on New Zealand’s path. Should the All Blacks win Pool A and progress through the Round of 16, they are likely to face the winner of Pool B in the quarter-finals. Defending champions South…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (147+ words) Should New Zealand reach the final, several heavyweight nations could await. The opposite half of the draw is expected to be led by: England’s route appears favourable if they top Pool F, while Ireland and Scotland will again meet in…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (212+ words) The All Blacks have been handed a potentially brutal route to the 2027 Rugby World Cup final after being drawn alongside hosts Australia in one of the tournament’s toughest pools. With the competition expanding to 24 teams and introducing a Round of…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (329+ words) Etzebeth’s View: He speaks highly of Itoje’s athleticism—his ability to disrupt breakdowns, put pressure on scrum-halves, and dominate loose play. Bio: Maro Itoje has been a mainstay of England rugby since his Test debut in 2016, rising through the Saracens…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (240+ words) Bio: Alun Wyn Jones is rugby’s most-capped international player, with 170 appearances for Wales and a further 12 for the British & Irish Lions. Born in Swansea, he spent his club career with the Ospreys, becoming a symbol of loyalty and leadership. His…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (367+ words) England rugby legend Jason Leonard has tied the knot for the second time last year, marrying his long-term partner Amanda in an intimate private ceremony. The couple recently shared a series of stunning images from their May wedding on his…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (355+ words) Steve Borthwick is increasingly likely to leave his role as England head coach after the 2027 Rugby World Cup – regardless of how England perform in Australia. The 46-year-old is contracted through to the end of the tournament, and unlike previous England…...