Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy

Sale Sharks sign hooker McElroy

Sale Sharks have signed former Saracens, Leinster and Connacht hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of the 24/25 season.  The 27-year-old had joined Ulster on a short-term deal in September...

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

Four RWC winners return as Boks name squad for November tour

Four Rugby World Cup winners, Damian Willemse (utility back), Andre Esterhuizen (centre), RG Snyman and Franco Mostert (both locks), will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager...

Sensational Stockdale staking his claim for Ireland recall

Sensational Stockdale staking his claim for Ireland recall

For Jacob Stockdale, the dream is to pull on the green jersey of Ireland once again and he couldn’t be doing much more to stake his claim.   The Ulster winger has made more metres (317) and...

Springbok Women to open RWC campaign against Brazil

Springbok Women to open RWC campaign against Brazil

The Springbok Women will play Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, facing their Pool D opponents for the first time at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday...

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed

The biggest celebration of women’s rugby will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August 2025. The match schedule has been...

All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off

All Blacks wary of Japan 'flair' as tour kicks off

The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on...