In 2023, Gregor Paul produced his list of rugby’s 30 most influential power-brokers. Two years on, he has updated the list to reflect who are the recent movers and shakers in New Zealand rugby.

Richie Myler has thanked the Hull FC fans for their support so far this year and insists that the club are just getting started. The Black and Whites have enjoyed a strong start to the 2025 season ...

The URC returns this weekend with Ulster, high on confidence from their recent win over the Scarlets, travelling to Newport on Saturday evening to take on a Dragons team that are languishing at ...

Ulster head into the game with Dragons off the back of a dramatic win over Scarlets at the start of March Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side "need to win" to keep their hopes of ...

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side "need to win" to keep their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the United Rugby Championship alive. A top-eight finish will not only secure a play ...

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend admitted he was bemused by the decision to not upgrade France's Peato Mauvaka's yellow card to a red after his headbutt on Ben White in their Six Nations Super ...

Fans have been left fuming after Peato Mauvaka escaped a red card for his 'flying headbutt'. Peato Mauvaka and the match officials have been slammed after the France hooker was not red-carded for a ...

France hooker Peato Mauvaka avoided a red card during his side’s final Six Nations clash of the year on Saturday after headbutting Scotland star Ben White. The 28-year-old was sent to the sin ...

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The 2025 Six Nations will see the 20-minute red card trialled for the first time in the competition as the sport’s authorities try to improve the spectacle for fans and simplify key areas of the ...

The BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the Men's Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV until 2029. BBC Sport will provide live coverage, TV highlights and digital clips of the ...