EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes

EPCR confirms Champions Cup Tier 1 clubs, Challenge Cup invitees and competition rule changes

Ahead of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pool Draws for the 2026/27 season, EPCR has confirmed the Tier 1 clubs for the Investec Champions Cup draw, the invitee clubs for the EPCR Challenge...

Louw called up to Springboks’ Nations Championship squad

Louw called up to Springboks’ Nations Championship squad

Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has been called up to the national squad for the Nations Championship as additional forward cover and will join his team-mates in Johannesburg on Tuesday.   Louw...

The 11 players in danger of being cut from the Wales squad within 24 hours

The 11 players in danger of being cut from the Wales squad within 24 hours

Steve Tandy will cut at least 11 players from his squad for the inaugural Nations Championship this week. The Wales head coach initially named an extended squad of 48 players because the English and French-based...

Bok Women to bank on training intensity and team synergy against USA

Bok Women to bank on training intensity and team synergy against USA

The Springbok Women may not have played any Test rugby against the top 20 sides in the world since returning from the Women's Rugby World Cup in September last year, but for Franzel September (assistant...

Ethan Lewis signs new deal at Ospreys

Ethan Lewis signs new deal at Ospreys

The Ospreys announced today that hooker Ethan Lewis had signed a new deal with the club. Lewis has made 13 appearances for the Ospreys since making his debut against Connacht in the 23/24 season. Prior...

Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach

Scarlets appoint Aaron Dundon as Lead Forwards Coach

Scarlets are delighted to announce the appointment of Aaron Dundon as the club's Lead Forwards Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.   Widely respected as one of Irish rugby's brightest forward coaches,...