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Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
June 9, 2026Departing players have been 'a big motivator' - Doris
Leinster captain Caelan Doris says the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motivation before their 20-11 URC semi-final win against the Stormers.
June 6, 2026Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.
June 6, 2026Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign
Exeter beat bitter rivals Saracens 32-12 to ensure a Prem play-off semi-final and end the reign of long-serving Sarries boss Mark McCall.
June 6, 2026Champions Bath edge past Leicester to secure home semi-final
Bath hold on to beat Leicester Tigers to secure second place and seal a Prem home semi-final against Exeter Chiefs next week.
June 6, 2026New South Wales fightback stuns Queensland in epic
A late try from James Tedesco, converted by Nathan Cleary, completes New South Wales' comeback from 20-0 down to beat 12-man Queensland.
May 27, 2026Catalans score six tries in win at York
New head coach John Cartwright watches Catalans Dragons score six tries in a 36-22 win against York Knights in Super League.
May 23, 2026Champions Hull KR thrash Cas to extend fine run
Reigning champions Hull KR complete a 100% winning run in April by demolishing Castleford 50-6 at Craven Park to cut the gap on leaders Leeds to two points.
April 30, 2026Seven-try Northampton pass stern Castres test to reach last eight
Northampton are given a stern examination of their Champions Cup credentials by impressive Castres but win an engrossing contest to reach the quarter-finals.
April 3, 2026Leeds beat Bradford to go top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos move to the top of Super League as they earn a derby victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal.
April 3, 2026Most impactful debut ever? Loanee Leyland's stunning Saints show
St Helens loanee Bill Leyland talks about his stunning two-try show to seal victory over Wigan in what is likely to be his one and only Saints appearance.
April 3, 2026Saints relish 'finals vibe' at Tottenham Stadium
Northampton Saints will treat playing Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as if it was a cup final, according to prop Manny Iyogun.
March 26, 2026France take title with thrilling last-gasp win over England
France claim a third Six Nations title in the past five years as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick decides a 94-point thriller against England in Paris.
March 14, 2026Rugby Union Weekly
Chris Jones and Matt Dawson reflect on an extraordinary day in the Six Nations.
March 7, 2026Cardiff coach Van Zyl holds talks with Benetton
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.
February 24, 2026'Wonderfully different' Pollock ready to fire up England
"Wonderfully different" Henry Pollock will start his first England Test in Saturday's must-win Six Nations game against Ireland.
February 20, 2026Four-try Wales U20s beat Scotland in Cardiff
Wales enjoy first success of the 2026 U20 Six Nations with a bonus-point win against Scotland at Cardiff Arms Park.
February 20, 2026Lions tour 'no excuse' for loss of form - Furlong
Ireland tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong feels it is "much of an excuse" for players to use last summer's the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia as a reason for any dip in form.
February 20, 2026Hull KR beat Brisbane to win World Club Challenge
Hull Kingston Rovers withstand a fierce comeback from Brisbane Broncos to win the World Club Challenge.
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Air miles, altitude & Springboks - Scotland's arduous summer
Scotland take on Argentina, South Africa and Fiji in July When it comes to challenges in rugby union, it does not get much tougher than the first half of Scotland's Nations Championship campaign. Tw
Departing players have been 'a big motivator' - Doris
Doris said it is a massive privilege to reach another final Leinster captain Caelan Doris said that the prospect of several players leaving the province at the end of the season provided extra motiva
Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out
Exeter secured a place in English Prem rugby's semi-finals at the expense of Saracens after beating the London side 32-12 on the last day of the regular season. Saturday's defeat brought down the cur
Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign
Henry Slade's 10th try of the season put Exeter in control early in the second half The Prem Exeter (8) 32 Tries: Norey, Slade, Zambonin, Varney Cons: Slade 3 Pens: Slade 2 Saracens (5) 12 Tries:
Exeter power past Saracens to book playoff semi-final spot as McCall era comes to an end
Prem Rugby: Exeter 32-12 Saracens Chiefs to visit Bath in next Saturday’s semi-final Not since 2021 have Exeter finished in the Prem top four, hence the heartfelt Devon roar at the final whistle. To
Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Jamison Gibson-Park scored a late try as Leinster came out on top in a physical semi-final URC play-off semi-final Leinster (13) 20 Tries: Ioane, Gibson-Park Cons: Prendergast, Byrne Pens: Prenderg
Lions tour 'no excuse' for loss of form - Furlong
Furlong won his 83rd cap for Ireland in last week's victory over Italy Ireland tight-head prop Tadhg Furlong feels it is "not much of an excuse" for players to use last summer's the British and Irish