Super Rugby Pacific: Ardie Savea confirms Blues move for 2027 season
The All Blacks captain took to his YouTube channel to tell fans about his move.
NZ Herald
Superbru: Stormers edge Edinburgh, Sharks sink Leinster
The Stormers make it two wins from two on tour, while the Sharks beat Leinster in Durban, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
SA Rugby Mag
‘Godfather of defence’: Sharks ready for Leinster and the Jacques Nienaber effect
As the Sharks gear up to face the formidable Leinster this Saturday at Kings Park during Round Two of the URC, the spotlight will inevitably shift from the athletes on the pitch to the strategic minds guiding them.
rugbypass
‘They said I ran away from rucks’: Emmanuel Iyogun on going from reluctant prop to England debut
Northampton star on his tenacious rise to the international ranks – and eating ‘massive cakes’ with Springbok colossus Ox NchéSome people are destined from day one to play international rugby for England. Others owe their selection to an injury crisis or simply get lucky.
The Guardian
Dobson’s Springbok balancing act revealed as Siya returns
SPOTLIGHT: Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has revealed how he is managing his Springbok stars with Siya Kolisi’s presence already making a positive impact both on and off the field.
Rugby365
The history on the line in Wallabies’ ‘formidable’ All Blacks challenge
Coach Les Kiss has named a 34-man Wallabies squad that’s bracing for a “formidable challenge” across the ditch.
Rugby Pass
New role for hat-trick man Tommy Freeman as Saints visit Bear country
Northampton, who are without a win at Ashton Gate in their last five outings there, have made two changes to their starting XV vs Bristol.
Rugby Pass
Wade closes in on record as tries dominate Prem
Christian Wade sits four away from Chris Ashton’s all-time record of 101 as tries dominate Prem Rugby.
BBC
All Black legend’s World Cup advice to the Wallabies? Embrace your 2023 disaster
Dan Carter, Richie McCaw and George Gregan have played in a combined 12 World Cups, and won five. They’ve shared some insights into fast-approaching 2027 tournament in Australia.
Sydney Morning Herald
Welsh rugby giant was told he had two years to live in terrifying health ordeal
New Scarlets signing Alex Groves has overcome significant hurdles in his rugby career
Wales Online
Gloucester winger Cokanasiga out until January
Gloucester winger Phil Cokanasiga is ruled out until January after undergoing surgery on a foot injury suffered against Exeter.
BBC
‘Bigger and stronger’: European rugby nations form IV Nations Alliance in bid for growth
Georgia, Spain, Romania, and Portugal have signed a memorandum of understanding and established the IV Nations Alliance, an initiative focused on shared sustainable growth and a more ambitious future.
rugbypass
Junior World Cup winner headlines trio of Harlequins re-signings
Harlequins have confirmed that highly-rated scrum-half Lucas Friday is among three top youngsters to pledge their futures to the club by signing long-term contracts to remain at The Stoop.
Rugby Pass
Wales wing Adams targets third World Cup
Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.
BBC
Saracens exile was ‘bewildering’, says returning Lozowski
Sale centre Alex Lozowski says the end of his decade-long stint at Saracens was an anti-climax after being reduced to a fringe player for his farewell campaign.
BBC
