Rugby

The World Cup winners meet the reigning champions in this epic Johannesburg encounter The Springboks and All Blacks meet for the first time since the 2023 World Cup final. (Photo: World Rugby via Getty Images) The Springboks facing the All Blacks is always one of the hottest tickets in rugby. Kick-off is less than an

WRU 4 hours ago Wales’ national teams will wear differing kits next season for the first time following consultation with the women’s squad over period anxiety. Captain Hannah Jones’ side will wear the traditional red shirt but with red shorts and white socks, while the men will wear red shirts, white shorts and red socks.

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 29, 2024, 10:45 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Louis Rees-Zammit has been added to the

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 27, 2024, 12:04 PM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions David Nucifora has joined Scottish Rugby in an advisory capacity. Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images Scottish Rugby

Getty Images 26 August 2024 Former England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the start of the Top 14 season for new club Bayonne after breaking his hand. Tuilagi, 33, brought his international career to an end by leaving Sale Sharks at the conclusion of the Premiership season. The Samoa-born star had made 60 international appearances

Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterAug 25, 2024, 10:03 AM Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions England’s men’s team suffered further upheaval after defence coach Felix Jones resigned from the job in

Getty Images Chris Jones Rugby union correspondent 53 minutes ago England defence coach Felix Jones has become the latest key figure to quit Steve Borthwick’s set-up. It comes after strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters left to join Ireland. It is understood Jones has a 12-month notice period in his Rugby Football Union contract. But

Issue 302 (October 2024) includes a team guide on every single Premiership and URC side The Rugby World Season Preview issue for the 2024-25 campaign is available to buy in shops now! Subscribers will already have a copy of our latest issue which includes a comprehensive team guide for every single Gallagher Premiership and United

Premiership clubs have announced what their players will be wearing for the 2024/25 season Gloucester and Northampton have new shirts for this season (Gloucester/Northampton) The 2024-25 Premiership rugby shirts have been revealed by clubs ahead of the season start on 20 September. A new season means a new jersey for the clubs, who all will

SNS 20 August 2024 Having gone head-to-head with Owen Farrell over the years, Finn Russell would relish the chance to team up with the England star on the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia. Farrell’s departure for Racing 92 means the former captain, 32, will not be eligible for international duty for the

We explain the role of ‘kaea’ for the All Blacks TJ Perenara leading the haka (Getty Images) Who leads the haka is a question asked by many fans. The All Blacks have a leader when they perform the haka before their Test matches and that has exchanged hands recently because of a retirement. Aaron Smith

The diminutive Welsh-native has made her mark in England colours Megan Jones looks on during England’s game with Scotland during the 2021 Women’s Six Nations (Getty Images) Megan Jones is an influential figure on and off the pitch. Cardiff-born but an England international, she has won silverware in sevens and XVs. Ten things you should

Aug 18, 2024, 12:15 PM Open Extended Reactions Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit made his home debut for the Kansas City Chiefs in a preseason game on Saturday. The reigning Super Bowl champions hosted the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in their penultimate preseason game ahead of their season opener against the Baltimore Ravens

Getty Images 17 August 2024 2024 Rugby Championship New Zealand (35) 42 Tries: McKenzie, Savea, Clarke, Jordan 2, B Barrett Cons: McKenzie 6 Argentina (3) 10 Try: Mallia Con: Albornoz Pen: Carreras New Zealand thrashed Argentina 42-10 to avenge the defeat by the Pumas in their opening match of the 2024 Rugby Championship. The All

Can a new-look Springboks side make it two out of two against the Wallabies? The Springboks are making big changes after thrashing the Wallabies last weekend. (PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP /AFP via Getty Images) Can a new-look Springboks side continue their winning start to the tournament? You’ll have to watch an Australia v South Africa live stream

Getty Images 14 August 2024 Gloucester-Hartpury will open their title defence at home to Leicester Tigers on the opening weekend of the Premiership Women’s Rugby 2024-25 season. Sean Lynn’s Gloucester side beat Bristol Bears in last season’s final to secure back-to-back Premiership triumphs. Their bid for a third straight title starts on 6 October, but

A first-hand account of what it’s like to become an Olympian with Team GB’s Ellie Kildunne Ellie Kildunne’s Paris 2024 Olympic Games diary The Paris 2024 Olympic Games saw the sport of rugby sevens capture the imagination of new fans around the world. From Ilona Maher’s social sensation to Ireland women’s viral heroics, it finally

Getty Images 10 August 2024 2024 Rugby Championship New Zealand (20) 30 Tries: Darry, Lienert-Brown, Telea Cons: McKenzie (3) Pens: McKenzie (3) Argentina (15) 38 Tries: Cinti, Carreras, Molina, Creevy Cons: Carreras (3) Pens: Carreras (4) Veteran hooker Agustin Creevy scored the decisive try as Argentina stunned New Zealand in Wellington as the All Blacks