Edinburgh’s home PRO14 match against Benetton on Sunday has been postponed after a positive coronavirus test in the Italian camp. PRO14 Rugby was concerned over the possibility of spreading Covid-19 and the round 14 fixture at Murrayfield will be rescheduled. A PRO14 statement read: “The game was due to take place on Sunday, March 7 in Edinburgh, however, one person […]

Joe Simmonds admits he is frustrated at not getting a look-in with England but says it is his brother Sam he really feels for. At the age of 23 fly-half Simmonds captained Exeter to the Premiership and European Cup double. It earned him an MBE from the Queen but no recognition whatsoever from Eddie Jones, who has not capped a […]

British and Irish Lions board RULE OUT tour to Australia while delaying final call on summer series against the Springboks… with UK Government yet to confirm it will underwrite fixtures The Lions board have confirmed a tour to Australia will not be happening  Australia made an offer but it cannot meet minimum financial requirements  A a UK-based ‘tour’ presents the most […]

Leinster prop Cian Healy has become the latest Ireland international to sign a new contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union. The 33-year-old, who has won 107 Test caps, has agreed a one-year extension which runs until the end of the 2021/22 season. His new deal follows recent extensions for flanker Peter O’Mahony, captain Johnny Sexton and locks Iain Henderson […]

Steve Borthwick is firmly on Warren Gatland’s radar to potentially work with him for the British and Irish Lions this summer. The former England forwards coach and current Leicester head coach is a leading candidate to be among Gatland’s key staff. No formal approaches have yet been made by the Lions to any potential assistant coaches ahead of the Test […]

Dan Biggar ruled out of Northampton’s Premiership clash against Harlequins after picking up leg injury in Six Nations win over England… but Wales fly-half could return for resumption of Grand Slam bid next week  Dan Biggar suffered a leg injury in Wales’ Six Nations win over England last week The fly-half will not play for Northampton in Sunday’s match with […]

Andy Farrell insists his Ireland commitments would take precedence over a possible coaching role with the British and Irish Lions and hopes to have greater clarity on the situation by the end of the month. Lions head coach Warren Gatland is reported to be assembling a formidable coaching line-up for this summer’s series in South Africa, including Farrell and Scotland […]

New Zealand lift the trophy in 2017 New Zealand’s government remains committed to hosting the next women’s Rugby World Cup even if it is postponed until 2022 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Sports Minister Grant Robertson said on Wednesday. World Rugby said on Tuesday it would be recommending the ninth edition of the tournament, scheduled to take place in New […]

World Rugby is recommending the 2021 Rugby World Cup, scheduled to take place in New Zealand in September and October, be postponed until 2022 due to the “uncertain and challenging global COVID-19 landscape”. This is a breaking Rugby World Cup news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest […]

Eddie Jones believes England can still salvage their Six Nations campaign Eddie Jones has called on his England team to “dig in” turn their dismal Six Nations campaign around despite their latest setback against Wales. There was bad blood left between the sides on Saturday as England fell 40-24 in Cardiff, with ill discipline proving costly. There is no let-up […]