18+ hour, 32+ min ago  (278+ words) South Africa have learned their pool opponents and potential route to the final of the Rugby World Cup 2027 following the draw held in Sydney in December 2025. Now, with it being April 2026, Rassie Erasmus" Springboks are already deep into planning for…...

18+ hour, 38+ min ago  (563+ words) April may have featured only two rounds of Gallagher PREM action, but it delivered enough decisive moments to sharpen the picture at both ends of the table. As the run-in takes shape, four players have stood out above the rest....

13+ hour, 50+ min ago  (409+ words) At 6ft 7in and weighing in at 150kg, JJ van der Mescht cuts an imposing figure even by elite rugby standards. But while most professional players follow meticulously structured, multi-meal nutrition plans, the Northampton Saints lock has taken a very different route " fuelling…...

16+ hour, 53+ min ago  (394+ words) Toulon have been handed a timely boost ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster, with two key players returning to training this week. Join RUCK's Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Leinster…...

16+ hour, 26+ min ago  (379+ words) Lewis Noon, son of former England and Newcastle Falcons legend Jamie Noon, is making a name for himself in French rugby. The 21-year-old fullback, currently part of Brive CA's academy, has his sights set on a future in international rugby'but…...

17+ hour, 35+ min ago  (901+ words) Leinster coach Robin Mc Bryde spoke to the media ahead of Leinster's clash with RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday. Join'RUCK's Instagram broadcast channel'and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. While Leinster fell to defeat…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (146+ words) Ruck. co. uk Akira Ioane " New Zealand to Samoa The 30-year-old has not played for New Zealand since 2022 and could follow his father by representing Samoa if he remains out of All Blacks contention. Hoskins Sotutu " New Zealand to England…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (257+ words) Rugby does not operate in the same financial stratosphere as football, where transfer fees and valuations regularly reach eye-watering levels. But what if the sport's biggest stars were placed in that market? Here, we rank the five most valuable players…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1460+ words) The first "Super Round" of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has come to a close, with all eyes on Christchurch this past weekend for Round 11. The new home of the Crusaders hosted all five Super Rugby clashes at the One…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (1403+ words) Another gripping round of the United Rugby Championship has come and gone, with the battle for play-off places intensifying as the regular season edges towards its conclusion. A heavyweight showdown at the top delivered a major shift in momentum, as…...