BIZARRE: 18 | Mind Blowing Facts

Steve Borthwick backs Henry Pollock to make an impact with the Lions this summer

The 20-year-old Northampton flanker won his only England cap against Wales in the final match of the Six Nations.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Matt Sherratt hopes Wales can ‘lay foundation’ against Japan and end losing run

Wales have suffered 17 successive Test match defeats since the 2023 World Cup.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Matt Sherratt returns as interim coach as Wales confirm squad for Japan tour

Cardiff coach Sherratt oversaw the final three games of the Six Nations and will resume duties as the search for Warren Gatland’s permanent successor goes on

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Henry Pollock’s rapid rise continues with British and Irish Lions selection

The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut in March.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

British & Irish Lions squad 2025: the chosen 38 players

We profile each player from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland who will compete for places in Andy Farrell’s Test match squads to take on Australia this summer

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

The timing is right: Wales and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen announces retirement

The 35-year-old won 77 caps for his country and played for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Wallabies eye crucial World Cup seeding amid nasty run

The Wallabies are well aware of the importance of their gruelling 2025 Test program as they chase a crucial top-six seeding for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

AAP · May 1, 2025

‘Let UK-wide smacking ban be murdered 10-year-old Sara Sharif’s legacy’

Smacking is illegal in Wales and Scotland but there remains a legal defence in England and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Wales unveil World Cup winner as new director of rugby in key appointment after Six Nations woe

Dave Reddin was part of England’s staff in 2003 and has also worked with the Football Association

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

There had been a general expectation that this year’s tour of Australia would include the largest contingent of Scots ever selected for Lions duty.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025