Today's rugby news as superstar arrested overnight amid police investigation into alleged sexual assault The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023
How Bristol Bears' points deduction impacts the battle for a home Challenge Cup knockout game A closer look at the intricacies of Pool A in the Challenge Cup with one round of games to go Bristol Post · Jan 19, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Gatland reveals Wales exile may now return and one player changed his mind at last minute The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023
Bristol docked five points by Challenge Cup organisers over ineligible player The Bears picked lock Elliott Stooke as a replacement in their matchday squads for two fixtures last month. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
'Administrative error' over Stooke contract sees Bristol Bears deducted Challenge Cup points Bristol Bears have still qualified for the knock-out rounds after winning their first three games in the tournament Bristol Post · Jan 18, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as new Louis Rees-Zammit update delivers blow to Gatland The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond today as Six Nations squad announcements close Wales Online · Jan 10, 2023
Ulster rugby fans vent over late call to move huge European Cup game to Dublin behind closed doors EPCR made the call this evening after the province had used frost covers and heaters during the week to thaw out the frozen Kingspan Stadium pitch Belfast Live · Dec 16, 2022
Ulster fans left dismayed by late decision to move Champions Cup tie to Dublin EPCR made the call this evening after the province had used frost covers and heaters during the week to thaw out the frozen Kingspan Stadium pitch Irish Mirror · Dec 16, 2022
Ulster's Andy Warwick cited for Manu Tuilagi as Sale star ruled out of Toulouse clash The Ulster man escaped punishment at the time but could now be hit with a suspension. Tuilagi will miss this weekend's Heineken Cup clash with Toulouse and will follow World Rugby's return to play concussion protocols. Irish Mirror · Dec 15, 2022
Rugby coach faces lengthy ban after grabbing referee during Challenge Cup clash Pau coach Sebastien Piqueronies faces a minimum ban of 24 weeks after being charged with “physically abusing” Scottish referee Sam Grove-White after a Challenge Cup defeat Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022
Champions Cup’s success story eroded by model of free-market economics Something feels out of joint with the European competition after introduction of South African teams and the unwieldy format The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as WRU plead for witnesses after incident and Rio Dyer caught off guard by tears The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond after the weekend's autumn internationals Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022
Stephen Ferris leads the tributes to former Ireland star Paul McNaughton The Wicklow man, who has died at 69, played rugby, soccer and Gaelic Football to a high level before becoming influential behind the scenes in rugby administration Belfast Live · Nov 7, 2022
Belfast Live · Oct 25, 2022 Ulster Rugby match rescheduling thrown in doubt as forfeit fears arise Dan McFarland's squad were struck down by illness in Durban last week and their game against Sharks was called off
Irish Mirror · Oct 25, 2022 URC boss admits bug victims Ulster and Glasgow may forfeit games in South Africa 'Ideally there's a slot where we can replay the game,' said chief executive Martin Anayi. 'If there's not a slot then the sporting committee will decide what happens next'.
Irish Mirror · Oct 7, 2022 Euro fixtures published: Racing-Leinster venue switch and date for O'Gara's champs Belfast trip EPCR have released the schedule for their Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures for the group stages
Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022 RTÉ to show Heineken Champions Cup games free to air - including the final - for the next two years It's all part of a new broadcasting deal that will see ITV and S4C also come on board, with BT Sport remaining the lead broadcaster in Ireland and the UK
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022 England Rugby back Club World Cup in hope to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry English Rugby has offered its public support for a proposed Club World Cup, with RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney describing it as a “very good idea”, and hoping it can encourage a rivalry reminiscent of the Ryder Cup between the two hemispheres.
Wales Online · Jun 2, 2022 FIVE South African teams join Champions and Challenge Cups as face of European rugby transformed European rugby will look very different from next season with no fewer than five South African sides taking part
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 South African teams to play in Heineken Champions Cup for first time The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers will be introduced from next season
Dublin Live · May 19, 2022 Aviva Stadium to host 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals The two showpiece matches will take place at the Dublin 4 venue on Friday 19 May and Saturday 20 May 2023
Irish Mirror · May 19, 2022 2023 Heineken Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium The two showpiece matches on the 2023 European club calendar will take place in Dublin
Wales Online · Apr 21, 2022 URC set for more change as referees chief hints at red card law change to 'protect' rugby amid despair over officials South African former Test referee Tappe Henning has been at the helm of the URC officials' team since December
Wales Online · Apr 20, 2022 Rugby evening headlines as Dan Biggar banned for incident that sparked clash with fan The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond