Inside Scarlets and their struggle for existence
Scarlets are ready to fight for their existence as the Welsh Rugby Union presses on with controversial plans to cut a west Wales club.
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England hit by slump in Twickenham ticket sales for Nations Championship finals
Demand for Springboks and All Blacks outstrips hostsEngland lost 42-21 to Ireland in last Twickenham gameEngland have been outstripped by South Africa and New Zealand in demand for tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend at their own stadium in an embarrassing snub for Steve…
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France’s Emmanuel Meafou signs huge deal
France lock Emmanuel Meafou has signed a five-year contract extension with Toulouse, keeping him at the Top 14 champions until 2032.
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World Rugby announces major law change for autumn matches as teams raise issue
The so-called ‘hip-drop’ tackle is a technique that sees a tackler drop their body weight onto the legs of the ball carrier. The tackle has previously been banned in rugby league, with rugby union now following suit after the issue was raised by a number of nations.
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Ex-Ireland rugby star reveals cancer diagnosis forced retirement ‘year or two earlier than I would have planned’
FORMER Ireland international Shannon Ikahihifo opened up on retiring "a year or two earlier than I would have planned" after being diagnosed with cancer. Ikahihifo learned that she had breast cancer in August 2025 while in the midst of getting ready for the Rugby World Cup.
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Young England international’s career ended immediately in devastating statement
Finn Theobald-Thomas, 23 said it was "incredibly difficult to accept" having to retire on medical grounds
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Hip drop and knee drop tackles banned
Law guideline and law amend made to clarify dangerous tackles
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McReight claims All Blacks under pressure
Wallabies star Fraser McReight claims it is the All Blacks under pressure ahead of the Bledisloe Cup.
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Stormers lose Junior World Champion to fellow SA team
TRANSFER NEWS: The Cheetahs bolstered their outside backs stock after securing the signature of a former Junior Springbok speedster.
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Returning AFL star headlines Black Ferns squad update for France series
The Black Ferns have welcomed Grace Brooker back into the squad for the first time since the midfielder’s AFL excursion last year, and announced two additional changes to their squad for the three-Test series against France kicking off next week.
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Prop Van der Flier signs new Tigers contract
Leicester Tigers prop Archie van der Flier signs a new contract with the Prem club.
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Club nights back on agenda as Leinster return to their true home
The league champions will welcome second-placed Cardiff Rugby to their new-look home at the Royal Dublin Society site on Saturday evening, with a bumper crowd expected for the landmark fixture.
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Former All Black, Counties Manukau great Robert Kururangi dies aged 69
A key figure in Counties’ sole first-division NPC title win has died aged 69.
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Sale Sharks enforcer Jacques Vermeulen learns his fate after red card
The South African has been ruled out for the remainder of October after being hit with a four-match ban.
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Exeter sign former Pau back-row forward Tuipulotu
Exeter Chiefs sign former Scarlets and Pau number eight Carwyn Tuipulotu for the remainder of the season.
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