Scotland

Spain cite eligibility 'inconsistencies' with Irish and Scottish players

In a bid to appeal their ban from the 2023 RWC, Spain are planning to cite Irish internationals James Lowe and Bundee Aki, as well as Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman as cases of players with eligibility...

London Irish 2021/22 leavers confirmed

The Club can today announce the players that will depart London Irish following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season.   Albert Tuisue leaves Irish after making 72 appearances and scoring 25 times...

Fiji and New Zealand the winners after a brilliant HSBC France Sevens

Fiji’s men and New Zealand’s women turned on the style to win the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday. Ireland, led by the excellent Terry Kennedy, played some impressive rugby to reach...

Blitzboks own worst enemy in Toulouse

The Springbok Sevens team suffered a third defeat at the HSBC France Sevens in Toulouse on Sunday in what Blitzbok coach Neil Powell described as “the worst performance at a tournament in my career”.   The...

Men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series favourites suffer shock defeats on opening day in Toulouse as women’s champions Australia continue fine form

The three contenders for the men’s HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title faced setbacks on a thrilling opening day at the HSBC France Sevens as South Africa, Argentina and Australia suffered...

This week's rumours, signings and re-signings

We round up the week's latest rumours, signings, and re-signings.       PREMIERSHIP RUGBY   Bath Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of a club legend with Semesa...

Siya Kolisi commits long-term future to Sharks

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will remain with the Sharks until 2027 after signing a new long-term deal.     The 30-year-old became Springbok #851 on his 22nd birthday in 2013 debuting...

Behind the Thistle | Sean Lamont

"It reeks of sorting out a balance sheet" - Alun Wyn Jones on dropping a Welsh region

Wales veteran Alun Wyn Jones has claimed the recent Welsh rugby proposal to drop from four to three regions "reeks of sorting out a balance sheet rather than improving the game".   Appearing on...

2023 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals set for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium

European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has announced that Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will host the 2023 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Finals.   The two showpiece matches, representing...