RARE PHOTOS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

Ellis Genge relishing New Zealand meeting after England’s win over Fiji

England go into the All Blacks clash on a run of nine successive victories.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

England survive Fiji fright – but improvements required as All Blacks loom

England 38-18 Fiji: Home sides’ bench was again to the fore as they saw off talented opponents to extend their winning run

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Sione Tuipulotu ‘gutted’ as Scotland fightback not enough to see off New Zealand

The Scots had trailed 17-0 at the interval but pulled level in the second half before the All Blacks sneaked a win.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

Scotland primed for another crack at history as All Blacks return to Murrayfield

Having not beaten New Zealand in 32 attempts spanning 120 years, Scotland sense an opportunity despite the surprise absence of Duhan van der Merwe

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Welsh rugby is overstretched, underfunded and falling apart again

As Wales prepare to face the Pumas, the only thing uniting anyone is a lack of trust in the WRU to sort the game out

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025

Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow

The 32-year-old centre has been selected as part of eight changes to Ireland’s starting XV.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Tom Farrell handed Ireland debut at 32 against Japan

The Munster centre is among eight changes to Andy Farrell’s starting XV.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical — and ruled out of Scotland clash

Barrett’s sabbatical means he will miss most of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Gregor Townsend admires ‘excellent’ Liam McConnell Scotland debut against USA

The 21-year-old flanker made a big impact with his carries in the 85-0 rout.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025