HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

Louis Rees-Zammit demands end to artificial Prem pitches after leg burns at Saracens

The Bristol winger Louis Rees-Zammit wrote on social media: ‘Someone do something about it!’ and their coach, Pat Lam, left three players out because of the pitch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Prince Harry's Brand Reportedly Looks 'Quite Tainted' Following Recent Booing Incident in the UK

Prince Harry was booed by some spectators at a Leicester rugby match, prompting commentary about his public image and commercial appeal, although broader reputational damage remains unproven.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Champions Cup has a jeopardy problem: can anyone stop the Top 14 giants?

A seventh consecutive French title looks likely with lopsided odds again favouring Toulouse and Bordeaux-Bègles

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Passion play: Twal captains Lebanon under dream team

Lebanon have assembled a cross-code coaching dream team that includes Michael Cheika, Matt King, Nick Davis, Will Genia and Robbie Farah for the World Cup.

AAP · Oct 13

The guns were loaded: Wallabies digest what went wrong

The Wallabies haven't beaten New Zealand since 2020, but star fullback Tom Wright feels that could change in Saturday's blockbuster clash in Sydney.

AAP · Oct 12

Exeter finally find first win despite Christian Wade’s hat-trick for Newcastle

Exeter register first Prem win of the season by beating Newcastle 34-28 while Wade becomes only the second player to score 100 top-tier tries

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Wallabies' injuries pile up after Bledisloe loss

Jordan Petaia's hopes of a Test return have been dashed after he joined fellow centre Len Ikitau on the Wallabies' injury list ahead of their Sydney Bledisloe.

AAP · Oct 11

Wallabies mugged at their own game to leave coach Kiss mulling hard lessons

Old habits resurface as Australia fritter away advantage and allow All Blacks to mount aerial assault at Eden Park

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10

Eden Park humbling to test Wallabies' resolve

Proud Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto insists the side's belief won't ebb and flow with results after a 31-point thumping ended Les Kiss's winning start.

AAP · Oct 10

Sleightholme hat-trick fires up Northampton in 11-try blast of Bath

Ollie Sleightholme helped himself to a hat-trick and Tommy Freeman two of Northampton’s 11 aginst Bath in the second-highest scoring match in the league’s history

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10