Disciplinary: Willgriff John, Sale Sharks

Disciplinary: Willgriff John, Sale Sharks

The case of Willgriff John, Sale Sharks, was chaired by Sam Hillas KC sitting with Harry Gaunt and Serena Stirling. John was cited for dangerous play in a ruck, contrary to World Rugby Law 9.20(a),...

Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster

Joe’s joy at learning with Lancaster

Joe Joyce is living proof that you really can teach an old dog new tricks.   The Connacht Rugby second row has been a pro for more than a decade now, having moved to the west of Ireland in 2023...

Andy Rhys Jones to join Scotland as Head of Women's Performance and Pathways in December

Andy Rhys Jones to join Scotland as Head of Women's Performance and Pathways in December

Harlequins confirmed that Head of Women’s Rugby, Andy Rhys Jones will be departing the Club at the end of December, to take up an exciting opportunity as Head of Women’s Performance and...

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

Seven All Blacks to represent their Provincial Unions in NPC quarter-finals

Seven members of the All Blacks Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship quarter-finals this weekend. Anton...

Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach

Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach

The Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach. The former prop will complete the Force’s...

Force duo Watts & Sevele set to depart

Force duo Watts & Sevele set to depart

The Western Force thanks Mitch Watts and Papillon Sevele for their service to the Club, with the pair departing following the conclusion of 2025 Super Rugby AUS. The Club acknowledges their contributions,...