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Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
July 15, 2026From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage
Kane James' first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny Pacific island of Niue.
July 15, 2026Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria
Scotland have had enough of praise without results, says forwards coach John Dalziel, as they prepare for a Fiji backlash at Murrayfield.
July 14, 2026The 'small 1%' that could help Ireland at Eden Park
Conor Murray says Eden Park is a "daunting" venue, but says there is a "small 1%" that may help Ireland against the All Blacks on Saturday.
July 14, 2026Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - Rennie
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie says his side is "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Championship match in Auckland.
July 13, 2026Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test
Dewi Lake is set to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales face the world champions in the Nations Championship on Saturday.
July 13, 2026The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams says Wales face the toughest test of their progress under Steve Tandy when facing South Africa in the Nations Championship.
July 13, 2026Faatili double helps Wakefield end Hull KR's home run
Wakefield Trinity end Super League champions Hull KR's 11-game home winning run.
July 11, 2026Ireland hold off spirited Japan for bonus-point win
Sean Jansen marks his international debut with a try as a much-changed Ireland wore Japan to make it two bonus-point wins from two in the Nations Championship.
July 11, 2026Wigan youngsters impress in win over Warrington
Four Wigan Warriors youngsters score their first senior tries as they beat Warrington Wolves and go clear in second place in Super League.
July 10, 2026First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel
Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a "special, special moment" when he captains Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan.
July 10, 2026Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won as Stve Tandy's side aim to tame the Pumas.
July 10, 2026York come from behind to beat Hull
York Knights secure a third consecutive Super League victory for the first time in their history - as Hull FC's poor away form continues.
July 9, 2026Slade back in England XV for must-win game with Fiji
Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to the starting line-up to face Fiji.
July 9, 2026The footballing Fiji wing outscoring Bielle-Biarrey and zeroing in on England
Jiuta Wainiqolo may be the best wing on earth. On Saturday, he is aiming to inflict some of his scorching, stepping magic on a wobbling England.
July 9, 2026Wales drop Rees-Zammit to bench as Costelow starts
Wing Louis Rees-Zammit drops to the bench and Sam Costelow starts at 10 as Wales make three changes to face Argentina on Saturday.
July 9, 2026Four set for debuts as Ireland make nine changes
Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game against Japan.
July 9, 2026Exeter's James in mix for Wales debut in Argentina
Exeter forward Kane James in contention for a first Wales cap in the Nations Championship fixture against Argentina in San Juan.
July 8, 2026Wales fly-half Evans returns to Cardiff from Quins
Cardiff bring fly-half Jarrod Evans back to the Arms Park after three seasons in England with Harlequins.
July 8, 2026'All-court' Janse van Rensburg backed to make Test impact
Benhard Janse van Rensburg's ability to make hits in defence and plays in attack will add to England's midfield says senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth.
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Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
'I'm not mad, just really disappointed' - rugby ref reprimands captains Aimee Barrett-Theron, one of the world's leading female referees, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with br
From Niue to new Wales cap - James' Pacific heritage
Kane James made his Wales debut in Saturday's loss to Argentina in San Juan Kane James' first Wales cap is rooted in a family story that stretches from Pembrokeshire to the tiny island of Niue in the
Scotland braced for Fiji backlash after learning lessons in Pretoria
Scotland have beaten Fiji eight times in 11 previous meetings In the wake of South Africa's win over Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday, head coach Rassie Erasmus, in full tummy-tickling mode, praised
The 'small 1%' that could help Ireland at Eden Park
Ireland's last attempt to topple New Zealand at Eden Park in July 2022 ended in defeat Unbeaten in 52 Tests across 32 years. To say Eden Park is a fortress for New Zealand is an understatement. Ire
Wales captain Lake set to miss South Africa Test
Dewi Lake has started all of Steve Tandy's 11 Tests in charge of Wales Wales captain Dewi Lake is set to miss the Nations Championship fixture against South Africa on Saturday with a groin injury. R
Ireland genuinely believe they can beat us - Rennie
New Zealand are unbeaten at Eden Park in 52 games New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie said his players are "well aware of Ireland's ability" as the two teams prepare to meet in Saturday's Nations Cham
The hardest test - Wales need reaction in South Africa
Josh Adams faced South Africa with the Lions in 2021 Josh Adams believes Wales' daunting Nations Championship fixture against South Africa will be the litmus test of their progress under Steve Tandy.
Faatili double helps Wakefield end Hull KR's home run
Caius Faatali made a huge impact from the bench for Trinity Betfred Super League Hull KR (6) 6 Goals: Martin (3) Wakefield (6) 20 Tries: Smith, Faatili (2) Goals: Smoothy (3) Wakefield Trinity e
Ireland hold off spirited Japan for bonus-point win
Highlights: Ireland secure bonus point win over Japan Nations Championship round two Japan (13) 20 Tries: Taira, Era Cons: Matsunaga 2 Pens: Matsunaga 2 Ireland (19) 36 Tries: Timoney, O'Toole, H
Wigan youngsters impress in win over Warrington
Wigan Warriors players rush to congratulate Taylor Kerr on his first senior try Betfred Super League Wigan (6) 30 Tries: Cartwright, Kerr, Eckersley, McDermott, Daniel Goals: Keighran 5 Warrington
First-time captain Beirne expects high-tempo Japan duel
Beirne (centre) will lead Ireland out for the first time in Saturday's game Tadhg Beirne says he is looking forward to a "special, special moment" when he captains Ireland for the first time in Satur
Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Adam Beard has played in two World Cups Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won. Indeed, he is a player who has been to San Juan before and triumphed - starting in Wa
Knights come from behind to beat Hull
Betfred Super League York (8) 20 Tries: Nofoaluma, Bennison, Balmforth, Williams Goals: Bennison 2 Hull FC (16) 16 Tries: Sezer, Briscoe, Batchelor Goals: Hardaker 2 York Knights have won three S
Wales drop Rees-Zammit to bench as Costelow starts
Louis Rees-Zammit and Sam Costelow were both part of the Wales squad in the 2023 World Cup Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has dropped to the bench for the Nations Championship match against Argentina o
The footballing Fiji wing outscoring Bielle-Biarrey and zeroing in on England
Despite Fiji being beaten by Wales last weekend Wainiqolo was in sensational form, making 173 metres ball in hand and beating 19 tacklers in the process "I was a striker - a good header, like Harry K
Slade back in England XV for must-win game with Fiji
Slade's most recent England start came in November's 27-23 win over Argentina Centre Henry Slade, who did not play a minute of England's Six Nations campaign earlier this year, has been recalled to t
Four set for debuts as Ireland make nine changes
Sean Jansen starts at number eight following an impressive season with Connacht Four players are set to make their debuts for a much-changed Ireland side in Saturday's Nations Championship game again
Exeter's James in mix for Wales debut in Argentina
Kane James made his Exeter debut in March 2025 Wales are considering giving Exeter back-row forward Kane James a Test debut against Argentina in the Nations Championship. The 21-year-old is in conte
Wales fly-half Evans returns to Cardiff from Quins
Fly-half Jarrod Evans made his Wales debut in October 2018 Wales fly-half Jarrod Evans has returned to Cardiff after three seasons with Harlequins. The 29-year-old will play for the United Rugby Cha
'All-court' Janse van Rensburg backed to make Test impact
Janse van Rensburg first arrived in England to play for London Irish, before signing for Bristol in the wake of the Exiles going bust Benhard Janse van Rensburg's ability to make hits in defence and