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World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours lis

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has expressed his gratitude and says that he is “honoured and humbled” after being awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for...

Skipper Macleod back to lead Scarlets for derby mission

Club captain Josh Macleod will make his first appearance of the season in Boxing Day’s BKT United Rugby Championship West Wales derby against the Ospreys (17:15; S4C & Viaplay). Macleod has...

Carreras returns for Newcastle on Friday

Mateo Carreras returns for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when Bristol Bears visit Kingston Park in Gallagher Premiership action. The Argentina wing returns from a hamstring injury for the 7.45pm kick-off,...

Wellington Rugby appoint new coaches for Lions and Pride

The Wellington Rugby Football Union (WRFU) are thrilled to announce the appointments of Alando Soakai and Fusi Feaunati, as the new Wellington Lions Head Coach, and Wellington Pride Head Coach, for the...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 5/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 4/7

Italian improvement Last season, Benetton Rugby finished down in eleventh, while Zebre Parma ended up rock bottom after losing all 18 matches. It’s fair to say it’s been a very different...

Seven Things We Learned From The First Seven Rounds In The URC: 2/7

Crowds on the rise What about attendances? Well, the figures show they are up on the corresponding period last season. There’s also been a steady rise as the campaign has progressed, with the last...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Lions v Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Falcons name team to face Emirates Lions

Nathan Greenwood makes his European debut for Newcastle Falcons on Saturday in Johannesburg when they take on Emirates Lions in the EPCR Challenge Cup.   The 20-year-old Tynesider scored a try away...

Match Preview: Farrell: Connacht Rugby will be tough test

After their convincing loss at Vodacom Bulls in Round 1 of the Investec Champions Cup, Saracens know they have to beat Connacht Rugby at the StoneX Stadium on Saturday to keep alive their bid for a fourth...