Autumn Nations Cup

World Rugby Men's Rankings preview: 16-17 March, 2024

World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the final rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations and Rugby Europe Men's Championship this weekend. Permutation highlights: Ireland will drop...

England vs Ireland: Match Preview

Steve Borthwick's England opened their campaign with a 24-27 victory away to Italy before hosting Wales in a tightly-contested encounter at Twickenham. The side return to Twickenham...

Player Profile: Davit Niniashvili

Georgia have always been known for their prowess in the forward pack but in recent years, their backline has come alive.   Flying full-back Davit Niniashvili has spearheaded that revolution,...

Nominees Announced For Rugby Players Ireland Awards

Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan were today announced as nominees for the prestigious Bank of Ireland Men’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year Award. Set to be hosted...

Jack Willis joins Toulouse

As an additional player, England international Jack Willis joins Stade Toulousain until the end of this 2022-2023 season.   The 25-year old has played more than 80 games for his former club Wasps.   "We...

A statistical look at Wayne Barnes' career ahead of his record-breaking 101st test match

England’s Wayne Barnes will become the most-capped referee of all time when he takes charge of his 101st test match on 12 November when France meets South Africa in Marseille in the Autumn Nations...

Wales v New Zealand |All Blacks defeat spirited Wales team in Cardiff |Autumn Nations Cup Highlights

Vern Cotter names Flying Fijians squad for Scotland with three debutants

Flying Fijians Head Coach Vern Cotter has named three debutants in the 23-member team which kicks off their Autumn Nations Cup campaign against Scotland on Sunday.   Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, who missed...

Tipuric to lead Wales in Autumn Nations Series

Wales stalwart Justin Tipuric has been tasked with leading the national side in the upcoming Autumn Nations Cup in November.   Tipuric, who boasts 85 Welsh caps, has captained his country on two...

Grand slam winners return for France, eight uncapped players named in Autumn Nations Series Squad

France head coach Fabien Galthie has named a 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Cup.   France host Australia in their opening game on 5 November at the Stade de France before fronting...