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# Rugby Union

Matera 'deeply ashamed' after Argentina strip captaincy for past racist posts

Matera called his nine-year-old tweets ‘barbarisms’.

16.6k

Dec 1st 2020, 7:47 AM

# Have your say

'I think as a coach, you'd prefer this way' - Would you be in favour of an orange-card rule in rugby?

The rule would see players effectively sin-binned for 15 minutes while an independent review into their illegal challenge takes place as play continues.

6.7k

May 28th 2020, 4:28 PM

# Money matters

USA Rugby files for bankruptcy due to 'insurmountable financial constraints'

Their men’s and women’s senior national teams will continue to compete as normal when rugby returns.

6.9k

Mar 31st 2020, 8:06 AM

# response

England lock Ewels slams report suggesting Bath players revolted over pay cuts

Sunday’s edition of The Rugby Paper suggested Bath players were planning to reject the request.

7.2k

Mar 29th 2020, 5:05 PM

# Bull Run

World Cup-winning coach Jake White takes charge of Super Rugby strugglers

His mission is for the Bulls to ‘re-invent and re-mould the face of rugby’ in South Africa.

3.9k

Mar 25th 2020, 5:51 PM

# Until next time

Brumbies trounce Aussie rivals in final Super Rugby game before hiatus

Tom Wright and Solomone Kata scored two tries apiece to help the Brumbies overcome the Waratahs.

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Mar 15th 2020, 9:14 AM

# Legend

South African World Cup winner to retire

Francois Louw is into his ninth season with Bath but has revealed this will be his final year at the Recreation Ground.

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Mar 12th 2020, 11:13 PM

# Coronavirus

Italy-wide sporting suspension leaves Serie A title race in chaos

With all sporting activity in Italy shelved until 3 April at the earliest, Serie A has been left in chaos with Euro 2020 on the horizon.

9.0k

Mar 9th 2020, 8:58 PM

# Boost

Biggar and Liam Williams set to be fit for Wales' England clash

The experienced duo are expected to be fit for a daunting trip to Twickenham.

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Mar 3rd 2020, 10:13 PM

# ruled out

England without Vunipola due to coronavirus precaution as Wales' Amos prepares for surgery

The prop recently flew back to England from Tonga, via Hong Kong.

6.8k

Mar 3rd 2020, 3:31 PM

# Hope

Finn Russell holds 'positive discussions' over Scotland return

The Racing 92 playmaker was disciplined for a ‘breach of team protocol’.

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Mar 1st 2020, 10:47 PM

# Super Rugby

Brumbies break New Zealand duck to end Chiefs' winning start, Reds up and running in style

Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.

4.3k

Feb 22nd 2020, 12:33 PM

# Business As Usual

First-half blitz sends Crusaders to top of Super Rugby standings

Four tries in the first half helped the champions to see off the Highlanders today in Christchurch.

4.8k

Feb 21st 2020, 11:08 AM

# pro14

Ruan Pienaar comes on to kick winning points as Cheetahs stage remarkable comeback

Rhyno Smith scored twice in the closing stages against Southern Kings to again secure the bragging rights for the Cheetahs.

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Jan 25th 2020, 9:47 PM

# Cutbacks

Saracens prepare to tell stars if players must be offloaded

The club’s interim CEO has also said he is not giving any thought to the prospect of relegation.

14.4k

Jan 7th 2020, 12:22 PM

# Update

Worcester second row Fatialofa to undergo surgery on neck injury

The New Zealander was injured against Saracens on Sunday.

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Jan 6th 2020, 6:30 PM

# Super Rugby

Brumbies relocate training base as bushfires ravage Australia

With hazardous air quality in Canberra, the Brumbies have temporarily relocated to Newcastle.

6.8k

Jan 5th 2020, 9:32 AM

# Rout

10-try Sarries crush Worcester, Gloucester claim derby win over Bath

Five tries in each half saw Premiership basement side Saracens make light work of the Warriors.

11.3k

Jan 4th 2020, 8:43 PM

# Update

Henry Slade emerges as a Six Nations concern for England

An injury sustained last weekend is expected to sideline the Exeter Chiefs centre for up to two months.

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Dec 29th 2019, 9:17 PM

# Across the water

Exeter Chiefs win thrilling clash with Saracens to regain Premiership top spot

Sarries mounted a late push but were unable to avoid losing to Rob Baxter’s side at Sandy Park this afternoon.

11.4k

Dec 29th 2019, 6:43 PM

# Back Home

Scarlets confirm return of Liam Williams from Saracens

The Wales and Lions full-back is returning home after a trophy-laden spell in London.

9.3k

Dec 26th 2019, 12:45 PM

# Spending

Premiership Rugby could revamp salary rules after Saracens breach

The European champions were severely sanctioned for breaching spending rules that will now be subject to a review.

11.8k

Dec 19th 2019, 8:30 PM

# stepping away

Scotland wing Seymour calls time on international career

After making 55 appearances over a six-year period, the Glasgow Warriors player has retired from Scotland duty.

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Dec 11th 2019, 4:35 PM

# Taking Charge

Foster named new All Blacks head coach

New Zealand appoint Ian Foster as he replaces Steve Hansen on a two-year deal.

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Dec 11th 2019, 7:12 AM

# draw a line

Israel Folau and Rugby Australia settle legal dispute

Negotiations over Israel Folau’s claim to recoup 14 million Australian dollars from Rugby Australia have reached a conclusion.

11.9k

Dec 4th 2019, 8:13 AM

# best built

Steve Hansen confirms move to Japanese outfit

The former New Zealand boss has accepted a role at Toyota Verblitz.

11.4k

Dec 2nd 2019, 7:59 AM

# Premiership

Lam's Bristol held by Kidney's 14-man Irish in thrilling finish

London Irish battled to claim a draw at Bristol Bears despite seeing Ollie Hoskins sent off on the stroke of half-time.

15.2k

Dec 1st 2019, 7:31 PM

# Tribute

Wales re-name entrance at Principality Stadium in honour of ex-coach Gatland

The main entrance into the ground will be called ‘Gatland’s Gate.’

9.5k

Nov 29th 2019, 5:41 PM

# Back in Blue

Franco Smith to take over as Italy's interim head coach for Six Nations

The South African will take over from Conor O’Shea, who stood down over the weekend.

6.1k

Nov 21st 2019, 7:47 PM

# voluntary defence

Scotland to get first crack at newly crowned world champions South Africa

Georgia will also face South Africa for only the second time following two Springboks Tests against the Scots.

6.3k

Nov 20th 2019, 3:21 PM

# Punishment

Saracens fined for Champions Cup launch no-show

After opting not to appeal against a huge fine for breaching the salary cap, the club have forked out for another sanction breach.

11.6k

Nov 19th 2019, 4:14 PM

# Skipper

Best to captain Barbarians in final game at Twickenham before retiring from rugby

The former Ulster and Ireland captain will lead the side when they take to the field against Fiji.

7.9k

Nov 13th 2019, 7:17 PM

# Time to say goodbye

South Africa great 'The Beast' retires from international rugby after World Cup triumph

Tendai Mtawarira picked up 117 caps throughout his career.

33.6k

Nov 6th 2019, 9:35 PM

# asterisk

Saracens could face EPCR action for snubbing Champions Cup launch

The European and English champions were yesterday docked 35 Premiership points and fined £5.36million.

11.3k

Nov 6th 2019, 10:18 AM

# salary cap

'Shocked and disappointed by heavy-handed sanctions' - Saracens to appeal 35-point deduction

The Premiership club have also been ordered to pay €6.2m, but insist they are not guilty of any wrongdoing.

16.4k

Nov 5th 2019, 12:46 PM

# continuity

Beauden Barrett backs Foster for All Blacks job

The New Zealand playmaker has suggested they should promote from within to replace Steve Hansen.

9.5k

Nov 5th 2019, 10:27 AM

# Goode grief

Saracens to face Munster without the European Player of the Year

Injury will rule Alex Goode out of the December double-header against Johann van Graan’s side.

13.6k

Oct 25th 2019, 7:13 PM

# back from exile

Kidney's London Irish make winning Premiership return at Wasps

Wasps fell just short in their comeback bid as Declan Kidney and Les Kiss’ men made a winning start in their return to the top flight.

16.4k

Oct 20th 2019, 7:08 PM

# Feeling Bleu

France coach Brunel disappointed by contentious Welsh try

Ross Moriarty’s late score was awarded by the TMO as Wales advanced through to the semis.

17.7k

Oct 20th 2019, 2:08 PM

# Exit strategy

Cheika requests 'compassion' as he objects to question over his future

The Wallabies boss said he did not appreciate the topic of his future being raised so soon after the World Cup exit.

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Oct 19th 2019, 2:47 PM