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“I don’t want to leave rugby when I’m clinging on” – Maro Itoje reveals retirement date
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Harlequins coaching target confirms next move
Chinnor have secured a major boost ahead of next season with the news that Nick Easter has agreed to extend his stay at the club, ending speculation about a potential… The post Harlequins coaching target confirms next move appeared first on Ruck.
Newcastle sign Edinburgh fly-half Healy on loan
Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Edinburgh fly-half Ben Healy on loan for the rest of the season.
“Absolute dogs***” – Format change confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Donncha O’Callaghan has ripped into the new-look 2027 Rugby World Cup format — even with Ireland handed what many see as their smoothest-ever path to the final. World Rugby’s expansion from… The post “Absolute dogs***” – Format change confirmed for 2027 Rugby World Cup appeared first on Ruck.
Newcastle Red Bulls sign Scotland international until end of the season
Edinburgh’s Ben Healy has completed a loan move to Newcastle Red Bulls, where he will remain until the end of the current season. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get… The post Newcastle Red Bulls sign Scotland international until end of the season appeared first on Ruck.
2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Five summary: Dogos avenge Peñarol defeat as Selknam bounce back
In round five of the 2026 Super Rugby Americas, Dogos avenged last season’s defeat in the final with a convincing 32-22 victory over Peñarol in Córdoba. The post 2026 Super Rugby Americas – Round Five summary: Dogos avenge Peñarol defeat as Selknam bounce back appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Quins feel pain, Russell prevails & Tigers tear it up - Prem talking points
The Prem returned with a bang as Leicester ran it from deep, Finn Russell goaded and glided his way to victory and Harlequins slipped deeper into the mire.
PREM Rugby: Team of the Week for Round 11
Round 11 of PREM Rugby marked a welcome return to domestic action after the Six Nations, and it did not disappoint. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest… The post PREM Rugby: Team of the Week for Round 11 appeared first on Ruck.
Saints won despite 'every error in the playbook'
The Northampton centre says the team has high standards and handling errors let Newcastle back into the game.
Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye to attend hearing over banned substance allegation
Springbok tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to appear at a disciplinary hearing this week following allegations of using banned substances. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest… The post Springbok Asenathi Ntlabakanye to attend hearing over banned substance allegation appeared first on Ruck.
“Major handful” – Five England hopefuls who stood out this weekend
England’s underwhelming Six Nations has left Steve Borthwick with big decisions and several positions now open for competition. With the PREM Rugby season heating up, a number of players have… The post “Major handful” – Five England hopefuls who stood out this weekend appeared first on Ruck.
England to host Canada in Rugby World Cup final rematch
England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women's World Cup final as part of a trio of fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.
“Total disaster” – Nigel Owens says ONE rugby law needs scrapping immediately
Former referee Nigel Owens has issued a characteristically blunt verdict on rugby’s laws, welcoming some of the recent tweaks but slamming others as a “total disaster” that should be scrapped… The post “Total disaster” – Nigel Owens says ONE rugby law needs scrapping immediately appeared first on Ruck.