Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit was honoured as he was named World Rugby’s Men's Player of the Year in a glittering ceremony in Monaco on Sunday night. Du Toit, who was the World Rugby ...

Ireland welcome Australia to Dublin on Saturday afternoon looking to build on their victories over Argentina and Fiji. Find ...

RFU revenues for the year £175.2m (£221.4m in previous year), with profit before rugby investment at £58.2m. Investment in rugby at £96.1m (£99.4 in previous year) and an operating loss of £37.9m (£4m ...

Italy will visit South Africa for the first time since 2013 for two Tests, while Georgia will face the Boks in a single Test, promoting World Rugby's initiative to give emerging nations exposure.

A review into the autumn campaign - it also featured defeats against Fiji and Australia - will begin shortly and be led by Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney. Gatland has overseen just ...

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chair Richard Collier-Keywood and chief executive Abi Tierney say they are committed to their roles and driving through change. Welsh rugby is in disarray on and off the ...

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood are both on World Rugby's council Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) chair Richard Collier-Keywood and chief executive Abi ...

The Rugby Football Union has announced unprecedented operating losses of £37.9m in their accounts covering the 12 months to June 2024. England's men have played only four matches at Twickenham in ...

Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) bosses say the outcome of an autumn series review will determine if head coach Warren Gatland will be in charge for next year's Six Nations. Gatland has led Wales to a ...

“The players have worked exceptionally hard at developing our game. What is really important at international rugby is cohesion and relationships. We saw more of that today. The attitude the ...

International rugby union has made a triumphant return in 2024 following a break since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa were crowned world champions last October after defeating New Zealand ...

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