'It still hurts': Brumbies set for Super revenge Allan Alaalatoa says the Brumbies have been re-watching video of their round seven loss to NSW, determined to down their arch-rivals in his milestone match. AAP · May 18
Resolve of Red Roses in Six Nations glory should not be overlooked Concern that England’s women are not being challenged fails to acknowledge what it takes for consistent excellence The Guardian - UK · May 17
Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61 The star announced in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Evening Standard · May 17
Kurtley Beale becomes Force's 'Mr Spark' The Western Force are starting to find their form, and Kurtley Beale's energetic performances haven't gone unnoticed. AAP · May 17
Leicester set sights on top two after running riot at Sale to seal Prem playoff place Leicester sealed a Prem playoff place with a 47-33 win at Sale that was a forcible reminder to the other title contenders The Guardian - UK · May 17
No regrets: Les Kiss backs decision to rest Reds stars The Queensland Reds have been left clinging to sixth spot after resting a host of stars in their 19-14 loss to the Western Force in Perth. AAP · May 17
Free-flowing Harlequins dent Exeter’s playoff hopes with comeback win Exeter remain fourth, but they could have put themselves out of reach of the chasing pack had they not fallen away as Harlequins won 41-24 at Allianz Stadium The Guardian - UK · May 16
Reds suffer late heartache as Force snare thrilling win The Western Force have kept their slim finals hopes alive after surviving some nervy late moments to post a 19-14 win over the Queensland Reds at HBF Park. AAP · May 16
RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London Evening Standard · May 16
France plot England’s downfall but Marlie Packer and co defiant in final crunch In Bordeaux on Sunday the Red Roses chase an eighth straight Women’s Six Nations title, with Les Bleues seeking a slam too The Guardian - UK · May 16
Slick Waratahs demolish Drua, keep top six hopes alive The NSW Waratahs have snapped a 15-game losing streak when playing outside of Australia by defeating the Fijian Drua in Suva. AAP · May 16
'Special plays and big moments': Staggs backed for NSW Kotoni Staggs has been backed to provide "special plays'' for NSW if selected after an injury scare to Latrell Mitchell, who limped off at Magic Round. AAP · May 16
‘It’s hard to let go of this club’: Nick Evans on 18 years of life and lessons at Harlequins Quins’ resident New Zealander tells Robert Kitson some of his fascinating and forthright views, not least regarding England’s World Cup prospects The Guardian - UK · May 15
Waratahs playmaker Bowen eyeing rare chance to impress Jack Bowen is looking to make the most of a late claim on the No.10 jersey as the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby season goes on the line in Fiji. AAP · May 15
AAP · May 14 Time for stability: Force back in coach Cron for 2027 The Western Force's finals drought has already hit 20 years, but the club is confident coach Simon Cron has put the foundations in place to finally end the rut.
AAP · May 14 NSW hero 'would've walked home' if clutch play failed NSW's newest State of Origin hero Teagan Berry has opened up on the moment that sealed a game-two win, and series victory, for the Blues.
AAP · May 14 Maroons back youth policy despite Origin series loss Queensland coach Nathan Cross will retain selection faith in his young team despite NSW taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Women's State of Origin series.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Liz Crake goes from dentist chair to grand slam decider as England look for bite Dentist and lecturer Liz Crake has been named on the bench for England’s grand slam decider against France on Sunday as Kelsey Clifford has been ruled out with injury.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Ultimate Sevens to launch in September as rugby union’s £2m answer to the Hundred A rugby union version of the Hundred aimed at attracting younger fans to the sport is to be launched in September
The Guardian - AU · May 14 NSW survive nail-biting finish to claim second straight Women’s State of Origin series Queensland go down 10-14 to New South Wales in game 2 after stunning try-savers deny Maroons’ Jasmine Peters twice
AAP · May 14 What Wallabies coach Schmidt told Force star Zac Lomax Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has arrived in Perth and will closely monitor prized Western Force recruit Zac Lomax in Saturday night's crunch Super Rugby clash.
AAP · May 13 'I'd be ready': Jojo takes 'Rat' line to Origin dream Gold Coast centre Jojo Fifita has thrived under the tutelage of coach Josh Hannay as he enters the frame for a Queensland debut in State of Origin.
The Guardian - UK · May 13 Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the men’s three-Test series against New Zealand
AAP · May 13 McKellar wields the axe as Waratahs fight for survival A classy young winger and a playmaker are the two biggest casualties in eight team changes for the under-performing NSW Waratahs' clash with the Fijian Drua.
AAP · May 13 Reds roll changes for trip west, Force dealt big blows A quartet of rested Reds and Wallabies stars, including captain Fraser McReight, won't head west to face the Force, but there's a big addition in the forwards.