"Take the challenge": Australia XV coach throws gauntlet down to Wallabies seeking Test recall

Australia XV coach Rod Seib has challenged his inaugural squad to rise up and stake their claim on a Test berth - or recall - ahead of next month's two-game UK Tour. Almost half of Seib's 30-man squad...

All Blacks v Japan preview

All Blacks v Japan preview

The All Blacks will kick off their five-Test Northern Tour with a clash against Japan, competing for the Lipovitan-D Challenge Cup in Yokohama. Match Details: All Blacks v Japan, Saturday 26 October,...

Kubota Spears to play Waratahs in November

Kubota Spears to play Waratahs in November

Former League One champions Kubota Spears will play Super Rugby Pacific side NSW Waratahs at Spears Edoriku Field (Edogawa Stadium) in Tokyo on Friday 29 November.   The Spears, who...

Ravouvou returns for Bristol

Ravouvou returns for Bristol

Kalaveti Ravouvou returns from injury for Bristol Bears’ Gallagher Premiership round six clash with reigning champions Northampton Saints at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on TNT Sports). Fijian...

Scarlets name side to take on Zebre Parma

Scarlets name side to take on Zebre Parma

Scarlets have named their team to take on Zebre Parma in round six of the BKT United Rugby Championship at Parc y Scarlets on Friday night (19:35).   Head coach Dwayne Peel has made five changes,...

Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears

Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears

George Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate.   The...