One week more, that’s it – the Rugby Football Union (RFU) have given London Irish an extension of a week to complete their takeover. In the event the club is…
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And now Rhys Webb retires from Wales
Scrum-half Rhys Webb has retired from Wales duty to move abroad having initially been named in Warren Gatland’s World Cup training squad. The 34-year-old could still represent the national side…
Alun Wyn Jones to play for Barbarians AND Swansea
Baa-Baas coach John Mulvihill has revealed that Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones is very likely to play for both the Barbarians and Swansea when the sides meet at St Helen’s…
Clermont cancel Haouas contract after domestic abuse conviction
Clermont have cancelled the contract of Mohamed Haouas after the France prop was handed a one-year prison sentence for domestic violence. Montpellier tighthead Haouas, 29, had signed a three-year deal…
July 2023
In the Rugby World July Issue, we assess the chances of 12 players who are fighting to make their respective Rugby World Cup squads. There are young guns, those coming…
World Cup wannabes feature on cover of Rugby World July issue
We run the rule over 12 players with a point to prove ahead of the World Cup
“Cannon arm technique definitely very dangerous” says Secret Ref
It has been dubbed the “Cannon arm” by SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin, as he described a tactic he believes Munster and others in Ireland have utilised – explaining the…
Marseille to host Six Nations opener between Ireland and France
It will be Friday night lights with Marseille to host the Six Nations opener between Ireland and France in 2024. France will not play at the Stade de France in…
Barbarians live stream: How to watch Barbarians v World XV
It’s Eddie Jones’ Barbarians versus Steve Hansen’s World XV at Twickenham and there both sides have named star-studded squads. All that’s left is to find out how to watch Barbarians…
Saracens win Premiership for first title since 2019
Mark McCall's men held off a spirited Sale Sharks at Twickenham