SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031

SA Rugby extends Erasmus’ contract until 2031

SA Rugby announced on Friday that the contract of double Rugby World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus’ had been extended for a further four years. It means Erasmus is contracted for six years until...

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview

Japan Rugby League One 2025-26 Season Preview

The Stories within ‘The Story’ Richie Mo’unga for the title hattrick? Is this Dave Rennie’s time? A new boss at the Wild Knights? Will Mark Teleabe the new Joseph Manu? Can Valynce...

Club stalwart Lewis Ludlow signs new Gloucester Rugby deal

Club stalwart Lewis Ludlow signs new Gloucester Rugby deal

Gloucester Rugby is delighted to announce a contract extension for Club stalwart Lewis Ludlow. Since making his debut against Bath Rugby in 2015, the flanker has cemented his status as one of the Club’s...

World Rugby Executive Board recommends that a lower tackle height be written into community game law

World Rugby Executive Board recommends that a lower tackle height be written into community game law

The World Rugby Executive Board has recommended that a lower legal tackle height at the sternum is made a full law of the community game.  The move was proposed by the 11 unions who have been participating...

Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge

Eben Etzebeth, South Africa's double World Cup-winning second row, has been banned for 12 weeks for an eye gouge against Wales. The 34-year-old was seen to make contact with the left eye of Alex Mann...

Doris and McCarthy return, Ioane set for debut as team named for Champions Cup opener against Harlequins

Doris and McCarthy return, Ioane set for debut as team named for Champions Cup opener against Harlequins

The Leinster Rugby team, proudly sponsored by Bank of Ireland, to take on Harlequins in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (KO: 5.30pm, live on Premier Sports 1) has been...