Rassie Erasmus provides update on Siya Kolisi’s fitness ahead of first Test against New Zealand Springboks skipper Kolisi is a doubt for the opening Test after sustaining a hamstring injury The Independent UK · Aug 17
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
Cards, chaos and carnage: How South Africa secured wild win over Ireland Ireland 13-24 South Africa: The Springboks survived a battling performance from the hosts as James Ryan saw red The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2025
South Africa make heavy weather of victory over indisciplined Ireland Ireland, who had five players banished to the sin-bin, ended the autumn with a 24-13 defeat by world champions South Africa The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Ireland vs Scotland referee: Who is Six Nations official Luke Pearce? The Englishman will take charge of the final round fixture The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025
Wales vs Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Christophe Ridley? The Englishman is in charge in Cardiff The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025
Ireland win back-to-back Six Nations titles with narrow win over valiant Scotland Ireland retained their Six Nations title with a gritty 17-13 win over Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on Saturday, March 16. France 24 · Mar 16, 2024
England exit Rugby World Cup with pride but need more than grit to woo public What is the wider purpose for Borthwick’s semi-finalists when so many supporters feel the team is still not speaking to them? The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
New Zealand vs Italy referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Matthew Carley The Englishman is one of the referees at this year’s tournament The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
South Africa v New Zealand referee: Who is first Test official Matthew Carley? The Englishman is one of the referees for this year’s series The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
‘Ruining this World Cup’: TV presenter slams ‘grotesque’ refereeing as Wales beat Fiji Matthew Carley’s refereeing came under scrutiny on an opening weekend of controversial decisions at the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
Referee controversy and Wales brilliance denies Fiji in Rugby World Cup thriller Wales 32-26 Fiji: A dramatic game came down to the final play but Warren Gatland’s Wales got off to the perfect start The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident New Zealand lock Barrett has been cleared of further sanction having been sent off for a second yellow card after dropping a shoulder on South Africa’s Malcolm Marx The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Today's rugby news as departing Wales international feels he deserved more from Gatland and Pivac The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world today Wales Online · May 11, 2023
Irish Mirror · May 10, 2023 Ireland's Joy Neville to make history by refereeing at men's World Cup The Irish woman will become the first female referee in men's Rugby World Cup history.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Joy Neville to make history as first woman to officiate at men’s Rugby World Cup The 39-year-old has been included among seven television match officials for the tournament.
Bristol Post · Mar 25, 2023 Leicester Tigers tame ill-disciplined Bristol Bears to end winning run Bristol Bears were beaten 46-24 by Leicester Tigers at Welford Road in Round 21 of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership