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Highlights of the Greatest Rivalry tour match between the Bulls and New Zealand in Pretoria.

There were jubilant scenes at the full-time whistle as St Helens kept their play-off hopes alive with victory over Wakefield Trinity, with players and supporters celebrating together in the stands.

The decision follows weeks of dry weather across England, with concerns over player welfare and the condition of pitches forcing the RFU to push back competitive fixtures. The post RFU postpones start of the community ga...

Former Saracens prop Richard Barrington, below, talks to Ben Jaycock about his move into coaching, the next generation of front row talent, a new era at Saracens and why he expects one of the most competitive Premiership...

Paul Rees continues his summer series reviewing the Prem season, with the focus this week on Bath. The post Prem review: Champions Cup is the one Johann van Graan wants to add to his collection at Bath appeared first on ...

By SAM JACKSON President of the RFU, Sir Bill Beaumont, said: We know this decision will be disappointing for the clubs, schools and colleges, players, volunteers and fans looking forward to the start of the season, and ...

Chris Hewett asks whether rugby is losing something as the era of globe-trotting supercoaches gives way to a new generation of homegrown head coaches. The post Chris Hewett: Its too quiet! The decline of the supercoach a...

By HARRY ROBINSON NEW Zealand have been rocked by another tour casualty as they prepare for the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday. Blues wing Caleb Clarke, 27, will fly home after ...

FORMER Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies has joined the call for the WRU board to step down. Welsh business leaders and local Swansea politicians - including Cardiff board member and Welsh businesswoman Hayley Parsons - hav...

A NEW era in rugby has been launched in the North East after Newcastle Red Bulls teamed up with grassroots players to train and retain talent in the region. By IAN LAMMING Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle have joined...

BATH have had talks about playing their final two home games of next season at Reading FCs Select Car Leasing Stadium. Bath confirmed they will play their final two home games of the Prem season away from the Recreation ...

>Continued from front board fit for purpose. The economy and the game in Wales is suffering. It is time now for people to voice their opinions, ex-players, regions, and the clubs and the fans most importantly and say cha...

nBy BEN JAYCOCK New look: Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson have all been awarded central contracts by Borthwick STEVE Borthwick has reshaped Englands centrally contracted...

Joe Joyce is targeting a top-four finish with Gloucester after returning to the Premiership, with the lock enthused by the clubs new coaching set-up and summer recruitment. The post New Gloucester lock Joe Joyce wants to...

>Continued from front at the RFU, I would like to thank all those who have shared their views and contributed to discussions in recent days. Player welfare and readiness have been central to our thinking throughout, alon...

JOHN Mitchell has challenged his Red Roses to treat the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup as England begin plotting the next phase of their development. By BEN JAYCOCK The world champions ...

John Mitchell has challenged England to use the new WXV Global Series as an early audition for the 2029 World Cup, with the Red Roses set for a demanding block of Tests and travel. The post John Mitchell: WXV Global Seri...

WING Lisa Neumann returns for Wales in an extended 46-player training squad preparing for the WXV Series. The 32-year-old, who is unattached after leaving Harlequins in July, missed most of the Six Nations after injuring...

SCOTLAND INTERIM head coach Dave Butcher has named a 32-player squad for the upcoming WXV series, which features four uncapped players - Glasgow Warriors trio Imogen Spence, Ceitidh Ainsworth and Nicole Flynn, and Exeter...

IRELAND IRELAND have welcomed back 57-cap prop Linda Djougang into their centrally contracted programme as Scott Bemand continues to build depth following a record-breaking Six Nations campaign. Djougang stepped away fro...

By MICHAEL GREGORY FORMER Sale Sharks centre Mark Jennings has joined Preston Grasshoppers. Jennings arrives at Lightfoot Green with a wealth of top-level experience, having made almost 100 appearances for Sale and repre...

KIERAN Marmion is adamant Bristol Bears have enough growl and grunt to make a title bid this season despite the club taking a relative back seat in the transfer market. By GARY FITZGERALD Director of rugby Pat Lam has sh...