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World Rugby change reduces number of foreign-born players in Ireland and Scotland squads
World Rugby have quietly tweaked a key rule — and it could seriously shake up Test squads, especially in Ireland and Scotland. In 2024, the residency qualificat

Bristol sign Davies as cover for hooker Oghre
Bristol hooker Garbiel Oghre will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, with Doncaster's Fred Davies joining on a temporary deal.

Ireland must be 'more clinical' in final two games
Assistant coach Alan O'Connor admits Ireland must be "more clinical" as they attempt to turn the page on last month's Women's Six Nations loss to France.
Super Rugby: Team News for Round 13 – George Bower makes 100th Crusaders cap
The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season continues to roll on at a frantic pace, with Round 13 set to commence this Friday night down in the Southern Hemisphere. Joi
Adam Hastings banned from rugby with immediate effect
Glasgow Warriors will be without experienced playmaker Adam Hastings until the United Rugby Championship play-offs after the fly-half was handed a two-match ban

'It's like Boca v River' - how Argentine Moro was sold East Midlands derby
Leicester's Argentine flanker Joaquin Moro says their East Midlands derby meeting with Northampton Saints has been compared to the Superclasico between River Pl
Gallagher PREM Rugby unveil HUGE new Trophy – It’s Twice as Heavy as before!
Gallagher PREM Rugby have unveiled a huge new trophy, that will be presented to the winners of the 2025/26 season. With the league set to culminate on Saturday,
Legendary racing trainer Andrew Balding’s 18-year-old son is a 6ft 10 future Gloucester lock
Whilst some of the world’s accomplished sporting families stick to a singular on-field event, be it a solo or team sport – the Baldings are steadily bucking tha
Scarlets confirm signing of Welsh-Qualified lock from Bath – former England U18s star
Scarlets have announced the signing of Welsh-qualified second row Harvey Cuckson from Bath. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent
Every ‘Foreign born’ Player in 2026 Women’s Six Nations – Australian talent set for England debut
The 2026 Women’s Six Nations returns this weekend, with England travelling out to face Italy in Parma. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell has named his side, an
“Hates them” – England centre Mike Tindall explains his medals
Mike Tindall, a former professional rugby player and member of the royal family, has received three medals since marrying Zara in 2011. The first of these, an M

New investment could boost Exeter squad - Baxter
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says fresh investment in the club could allow some new players to join this summer.

Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable There’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super
Best Uncapped Player from EVERY Tier One Rugby Nation
Making the senior test debut for your country, is one of the golden career milestones that all professional rugby players strive to achieve. Pulling on your nat
Transfer News: Ben Earl could make shock cross-code switch
Rugby league’s biggest clubs are beginning to circle Ben Earl after the England international admitted he has considered switching codes. According to City AM,
Warren Gatland emerges as shock content for new international coaching job
Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has been spotted in the stands at an international clash — and it’s already sparked fresh talk about his next move in the

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid | Robert Kitson
If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team There has been a lot of fuss in recent days about

Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever' - Harrison
England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".
“Didn’t Deliver” – 5 Worst All Blacks Players of All Time [Ranked]
It’s always worth stressing that calling any All Black “worst” is really shorthand for least impactful at Test level relative to opportunity. Every player here

'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.
5 Rugby Players Who Had The SHORTEST Primes
Some players don’t fade slowly—they arrive at the top, look like they’re about to dominate for years, and then injuries or circumstance cut the story short. The
Dan Carter Named Five Players Who ‘Scared’ him on the Pitch
Dan Carter, widely considered one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, has revealed his top five players of all time in a candid interview with Mail Onl
Joe Marler reveals he hasn’t spoken to his parents ‘for years’
There’s always been more to Joe Marler than the beard, the bulk, and the headlines. Right now, the England prop is enjoying a fresh wave of popularity — thanks
80-cap England forward stood down with immediate effect
England have been rocked by another major injury setback with Alex Matthews ruled out of the final two rounds of the Women’s Six Nations. The Red Roses No.8 wil
Greatest Front Row Trios in Rugby History (Ranked 10-1)
From bone-crunching scrums to the subtle dark arts of the set piece, the front row has always been rugby’s ultimate proving ground. While backs grab the headlin
British & Irish Lion announces retirement from rugby
Leigh Halfpenny has confirmed his retirement from rugby, after a storied career that saw him tour three times with the British & Irish Lions, including being aw

New four-year contract for Sale forward Bamber
Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.

Wales great Halfpenny to retire from rugby
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire at the end of the season.
The biggest rugby nations in the world (Ranked 10-1)
History, trophies, and legends all matter — but true greatness goes beyond silverware. It’s defined by how a team transforms the game and leaves its mark on gen
Is George North one of Wales’ greatest rugby players ever? I certainly think so: Paul Williams column
George North is a modern great of Welsh rugby (Getty Images) The giant back retires with 121 caps, multiple Six Nations titles and as one of the best to ever pl
