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Andy Farrell says Ireland's tour opener against the Maori All Blacks is huge
Ireland 28/06/22 1:47pm

Inexperienced Ireland face 'biggest game of lives' against Maori All Blacks

Andy Farrell says his experimental Ireland side face the "biggest game of their lives" after selecting five uncapped players to take on the Maori All Blacks.

Damian Willemse (l) and Elton Jantjies will start for the Springboks in Pretoria
South Africa 28/06/22 11:56am

Willemse, Jantjies start as Boks name strong side for first Wales Test

Damian Willemse starts at full-back and Elton Jantjies at fly-half in a strong Springbok side named for their first Test against Wales on Saturday.

Rugby Union 28/06/22 11:48am

'Burrell experience can be catalyst for change over racism in rugby'

Damian Hopley, chief executive of the Rugby Players Association says that the experience that Luther Burrell has highlighted over racism in the sport can provide an opportunity to make proper change.

England 28/06/22 10:43am

Smith-Farrell axis at the centre of Jones' new England blueprint

England's tour of Australia perfect time for Marcus Smith to cement 10-12 axis with captain Owen Farrell, five years on from apprenticeship spent "cleaning boots".

Rugby Union 28/06/22 10:01am

Bowling & Jones' Japanese | England preparing for Australia

Eddie Jones and England are preparing for their three-Test tour against Australia that kicks off in Perth on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

Luther Burrell
Rugby Union 27/06/22 4:27pm

Burrell: I want younger Luthers to speak out against racism

Former England centre Luther Burrell hopes by speaking about his experiences of racism in rugby he will empower the next generation of players to do the same.

Wayne Pivac is looking to lead Wales to a historic victory on South African soil
Rugby Union 27/06/22 1:35pm

Pivac: Mental strength key for Wales in South Africa

Wales boss Wayne Pivac says that mental strength will be vital during a three-Test series against world champions South Africa, live on Sky Sports.

Quade Cooper says there's nothing wrong with helping England flyhalf Marcus Smith with his development
Rugby Union 27/06/22 10:05am

Cooper defends relationship with Smith ahead of Test series

Quade Cooper sees only benefit in the fly-half brains trust formed with Marcus Smith despite their looming rivalry when Australia and England clash over three Tests.

Joe Schmidt has been called up to help prepare the All Blacks for their series against Ireland
Rugby Union 27/06/22 7:00am

Schmidt rushed in as Covid cases hit All Blacks days ahead of Ireland series

Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up ahead of their series with Ireland after Ian Foster and two of his assistant coaches tested positive for Covid-19.

Ireland's Tadhg Furlong, England's Maro Itoje and Wales' Dan Biggar will all be key men this summer, live on Sky Sports
Rugby Union 27/06/22 6:00am

Under-fire Jones, Ireland seek history, underdog Wales: July's key questions

We look at key questions facing England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland on their summer tours this summer, live on Sky.

England winger Jonny May has tested positive for Covid-19, eight days before their opening Test vs Australia
England 24/06/22 10:00am

England winger May tests positive for Covid in Australia

England winger Jonny May has tested positive for Covid-19 in Australia, putting his availability for the opening Test in question.

Dan Biggar will lead Wales as captain on their tour of South Africa, live on Sky Sports
Wales 23/06/22 11:00pm

How to watch Wales' tour of South Africa live on Sky

Everything you need to know and how to watch Wales' three-Test tour of South Africa, exclusively live on Sky Sports this July.

Grant Gilchrist will lead Scotland as captain on their tour of Argentina, live on Sky Sports
Scotland 23/06/22 11:00pm

How to watch Scotland's tour of Argentina live on Sky

Everything you need to know and how to watch Scotland's three-Test tour of Argentina, exclusively live on Sky Sports this July.

Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland as captain on their tour of New Zealand, live on Sky Sports
Ireland 23/06/22 11:00pm

How to watch Ireland's tour of New Zealand live on Sky

Everything you need to know and how to watch Ireland's five-match tour of New Zealand, exclusively live on Sky Sports this July.

 Kieran Hardy is quietly confident of a Wales upset against South Africa
Rugby Union 23/06/22 2:32pm

Injury-hit Wales eyeing South Africa upset | 'Don't write us off!'

Kieran Hardy says Wales are "ready for everything" as they prepare to tackle world champions South Africa in a three-Test series.

England begin their tour of Australia on July 2, live on Sky Sports
England 23/06/22 12:01pm

How to watch England's tour of Australia live on Sky

Everything you need to know ahead of England's three-Test tour of Australia, exclusively live on Sky Sports this July.

The Red Roses won a fourth consecutive Six Nations in April.
England 21/06/22 11:26am

England Women to play USA and Wales in September

England will face the United States and Wales in September ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup in October.

The vast majority of players diagnosed with concussion are set to miss their next match under the new regulations
Rugby Union 21/06/22 7:24am

World Rugby extends concussion stand-down period to 12 days

Players will face an increased minimum stand-down period of 12 days in a significant concussion protocol change announced by World Rugby.

Leinster scrum-half Nick McCarthy publicly came out as gay on Monday
Rainbow Laces 20/06/22 5:55pm

McCarthy: I considered quitting rugby before coming out as gay

Leinster's Nick McCarthy considered quitting rugby as he did not feel he could come out as gay while still playing.

Billy Vunipola returns to the England squad for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations
England 20/06/22 9:38am

Vunipola returns, eight uncapped players in England's Australia tour squad

Billy Vunipola has been recalled to the England squad by Eddie Jones for the summer tour of Australia, alongside eight uncapped players.

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Beno Obano has been combining his playing career with making documentaries

Obano brings players' eye to rugby documentaries

Alex Dombrant and Marcus Smith have enjoyed a stellar past 12 months for both club and country

Smith and Dombrandt seeing hard work pay off

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