Western Force break the shackles with Super win in NZ The Western Force have opened their Super Rugby Pacific season account with a much-needed win over Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe. AAP · Feb 27
Lonergan guarded after Brumbies' blistering start Brumbies stand-in captain Ryan Lonergan has warned his team against complacency after their rousing start to the Super Rugby season. AAP · Feb 27
Force to unleash X-factor, Pietsch still sidelined One-Test Wallaby Darby Lancaster will make his Western Force debut on Friday night, but star winger Dylan Pietsch remains sidelined with a foot injury. AAP · Feb 26
'It's only February': table-topping Tahs yet to peak Consistency is the NSW Waratahs' new buzzword as they strive to push for Super Rugby Pacific title glory in 2026. AAP · Feb 26
Wilson's injury silver lining as Gordon returns a man Harry Wilson has opened up on the knee injury that prompted pre-season surgery and dared opponents to run at Carter Gordon when the pair return for the Reds. AAP · Feb 26
Debt ridden to 'best in world': Reds' grand ambition They plan to become "the best rugby province in the world" by 2030, as Queensland Rugby Union supremo David Hanham says now is the time to be ambitious. AAP · Feb 25
MPs back UK broadcasters in push to expand sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’ Public service broadcasters are making renewed attempts to persuade the government to expand the list of televised sport’s free-to-air ‘crown jewels’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Test quintet bolster Reds for crunch Super clash The Queensland Reds will be bolstered by the return of five Wallabies to face the Highlanders, including Test skipper Harry Wilson and flyhalf Carter Gordon. AAP · Feb 25
'Ongoing discussions:' Larkham swats All Blacks rumours Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham says he is in ongoing discussions to stay at the ACT club after speculation circulated about a possible move to the All Blacks. AAP · Feb 25
Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed The Guardian - UK · Feb 24
Reds out to keep wins rolling after Brumbies stampede Reds skipper Fraser McReight admits he feels a sense of responsibility to keep the wins coming for Australian rugby after the Brumbies' victory in Christchurch. AAP · Feb 24
England expected to field second-string XV against Fiji due to travel schedule chaos England have been handed a gruelling 25,000-mile travel itinerary for their inaugural Nations Championship fixtures in July The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
2026 Six Nations: France's Grand Slam hopefuls turn focus towards Scotland France's top rugby union players on Monday turned their focus towards Scotland after beating Italy 33-8 to maintain their quest for a clean sweep of victories - the Grand Slam - in the 2026 Six Nations. Radio France Internationale · Feb 23
England’s zombies have rapidly descended into collective brain fog in Six Nations After their poorest pair of tournament performances in years, Steve Borthwick’s project is inevitably under scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
AAP · Feb 23 Locked-in Red Brial joins queue for Test backrow chance Joe Brial, fresh off signing a two-year extension at the Queensland Reds, is relishing the competition among a deep group of backrowers in Australian rugby.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 England to conduct ‘uncomfortable’ review of Six Nations defeat by Ireland George Ford says the team ‘want to get to the root of the problems’ after a second consecutive defeat destroyed England’s championship hopes
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 France 33-8 Italy: Six Nations rugby union – as it happened France score five tries to blow Italy away and take comfortable lead at the top of the Six Nations table.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22 Ospreys fans dismayed as club faces axe amid crisis in Welsh rugby Welsh Rugby Union is to cut number of professional teams from four to three, with Ospreys the likely choice
AAP · Feb 22 Brumbies end 26-year hoodoo, Slipper scores in game 200 The ACT Brumbies have celebrated James Slipper's 200th game with a victory as they ended a 26-year losing streak against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Russell inspires Scotland to thrilling Six Nations comeback win against Wales Finn Russell scored 11 points in the second half as Scotland overturned a 17-5 deficit at the break to beat Wales 26-23 in Cardiff
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Borthwick ‘bitterly disappointed’ by latest Six Nations setback against Ireland Steve Bothwick said England ‘have given the opposition too many points’ as he reflected on their 42-21 loss to Ireland in the Six Nations
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Borthwick’s plans in shreds as ruthless Ireland heap more misery on England A whole haberdasher’s worth of experience, led by the peerless Gibson-Park, fairly tormented their younger and more hopeful hosts
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 England 21-42 Ireland: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham Jamison Gibson-Park led the way for Ireland with his kicking and creativity while George Ford’s lack of accuracy was costly for England
The Guardian - UK · Feb 21 Record-breaking Ireland humble woeful England in Twickenham demolition job Ireland crushed England’s Six Nations hopes with a stunning 42-21 bonus-point victory as they scored their most points at Twickenham
Evening Standard · Feb 21 Rugby player, 20, killed in crash with lorry while heading to training as tributes paid & police launch probe Jacob Hardwick, 20, died on Tuesday, February 17, while heading to a training session