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All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand retain the Bledisloe Cup for a 23rd straight year as they power past Australia to extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park.
October 10, 2026Glasgow overpower Connacht to maintain unbeaten start
Glasgow Warriors run in five tries to beat Connacht 36-19 and continue their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.
October 9, 2026Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester
Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.
October 9, 2026Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach
Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
October 9, 2026Faletau to start Cardiff comeback against Leinster
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
October 8, 2026Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027
The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with Grand Final winners Wakefield Trinity topping the IMG ratings.
October 8, 2026Compulsory media duties like something in an autocracy - Venter
Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference.
October 7, 2026Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence
Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
October 7, 2026NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending time with French second tier side Provence.
October 6, 2026Scott returns for Scotland's WXV Tests in Australia
Lucia Scott returns to the Scotland women squad for this month's WXV Global Series fixtures with Australia in Sydney and Canberra.
October 6, 2026Saracens management letting players down - Care
Former England scrum-half Danny Care says "some of the powers that be" at Saracens have "let the players down".
October 5, 2026Metcalfe back in Wales WXV reckoning for Japan
Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.
October 5, 2026Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.
October 5, 2026Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.
October 4, 2026Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
Mark Nawaqanitawase scores two tries in his last match before switching back to rugby union to help Sydney Roosters beat Newcastle Knights 19-18 in the NRL Grand Final.
October 4, 2026The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
October 4, 2026Wakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968
Two years on from relegation, Wakefield Trinity are crowned Super League Grand Final champions after beating Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford and win their first title since 1968.
October 3, 2026Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win
Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.
October 3, 2026Gloucester thrash sorry Quins to go top of the Prem
Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.
October 3, 2026Glasgow and Ulster play out thrilling draw in URC
George Horne's late penalty hits the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster play out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the United Rugby Championship.
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All Blacks power past Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup
New Zealand have not lost at Eden Park in 32 years Bledisloe Cup - First Test New Zealand (17) 50 Tries: Lakai, Vaai, Roigard, Taylor, Carter, Moorby, Jordan Cons: McKenzie (6) Pens: McKenzie Aust
Leicester battle back to beat Gloucester
Joe Heyes went over in the first half as the home side recovered from a slow start The Prem Leicester Tigers (21) 38 Tries: Carnduff, Heyes, Blamire, Wainwright, Hassell-Collins Cons: Searle 5 Pens
Glasgow overpower Connacht to maintain unbeaten start
Four of Glasgow's five tries came from their rolling maul United Rugby Championship Glasgow Warriors (19) 36 Tries: Hiddleston 2, Darge, McKay, Stephen Cons: Horne 4 Pens: Lancaster Connacht (7) 1
Edwards joins Argentina as defence coach
Shaun Edwards previously helped Wales win four Six Nations titles Defence coach Shaun Edwards has joined Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Au
Wakefield top as all 14 Super League clubs stay for 2027
Wakefield have had two consecutive seasons in Super League following promotion in 2024 All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition next season after the release of the yearly gradings, w
Faletau primed for return from six-month injury
Taulupe Faletau signed a new one-year contract with Cardiff in the summer of 2026 Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will make his first appearance since March when starting for Cardiff at Leinster i
Compulsory media duties like something in an autocracy - Venter
Brendan Venter appeared alongside head coach Joe Shaw (left) to preview Saracens' game against Bristol on Saturday Saracens' Brendan Venter compared Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from
Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence
Scarlets have lost their opening two games in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship You pass the first reminder of Llanelli's rugby identity before you even reach the town. In Felinfoel stands a sta
Scott returns for Scotland's WXV Tests in Australia
Lucia Scott has 12 Scotland caps Lucia Scott returns to the Scotland women squad for this month's WXV Global Series fixtures with Australia in Sydney and Canberra, while uncapped Nicole Flynn and Imo
NBA star Wembanyama trains with French rugby club
Wembanyama is known for hunting out training inspiration from unlikely places NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama says he was inspired by the unity and camaraderie of rugby after spending part of his sum
Saracens management letting players down - Care
Saracens lost to Sale despite having numerical superiority for 27 minutes of the first half Former England scrum-half Danny Care says "some of the powers that be" at Saracens have "let the players do
Salty celebrations, questionable signings and Test bolters - Prem talking points
Only three teams - Gloucester, Bristol and Bath - have won both their games after the opening two rounds of the Prem The stats piled up after a car-crash performance by Harlequins in a 48-0 shellacki
Metcalfe back in Wales WXV reckoning for Japan
Nel Metcalfe shone for Wales despite their disappointment at the 2025 World Cup in England Full-back Nel Metcalfe has a chance to resurrect her Wales career after being named in Sean Lynn's squad for
Sale hold on to beat Saracens despite Vermeulen red
Ben Bamber touches down for Sale's decisive third try The Prem Saracens (5) 17 Tries: Mawi, Va'enuku, C Bracken Cons: Burke Sale (7) 21 Tries: Jibulu, O'Flaherty, Bamber Cons: Ford 2, Lozowski S
Dual-code winger Nawaqanitawase stars as Roosters win NRL Final
Mark Nawaqanitawase has 11 caps for Australia in rugby union and three in rugby league Australian National Rugby League Grand Final Sydney Roosters (6) 19 Tries: Nawaqanitawase 2, Smith Goals: Walk
The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
Cardiff and Dragons are unbeaten in the URC but Scarlets and Ospreys are winless Only two rounds of the United Rugby Championship (URC) have been completed but it is Cardiff and Dragons who are the e
Leicester hold off Newcastle for first Prem win
Adam Radwan moved to Leicester Tigers in January 2025 after eight and a half seasons at Newcastle The Prem Newcastle (5) 19 Tries: Ene, McGuigan, Jordan Cons: Connon, Henry Leicester (17) 24 Trie
Wakefield beat Warrington to become champions for first time since 1968
There was an error Two years on from relegation, Wakefield Trinity beat Warrington Wolves 23-10 at Old Trafford to win the Grand Final and become champions of England for the first time since 1968, l
Rees-Zammit stars as Bristol power past Northampton
Louis Rees-Zammit scored a try in each half for Bears The Prem Bristol (15) 41 Tries: Oghre, Rees-Zammit 2, Jordan, Randall, Penalty Cons: Williams 3 Pens: Williams Northampton (14) 26 Tries: Hen
Glasgow and Ulster play out thrilling draw in URC
Both Glasgow and Ulster were reduced to 13 players in a chaotic second half Glasgow Warriors (14) 33 Tries: McKay, Rowe 2, Dobie,Talakai Cons: Horne 4 Ulster (19) 33 Tries: B Ward, McIlroy, Murphy