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Paul Williams: Scaffolder Liam Williams and his bandy legs built quite the career

Liam Williams scoring a try for Wales against Australia in 2024 (Getty Images)The former Wales full-back has announced his retirement from all rugby after struggling with a knee injuryMarch 2026 saw Liam Williams retire from all rugby at the age of 34, thus ending one of the most …Continue reading » [...]

Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints: How to live stream PREM Rugby’s Showdown VI for free

Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints in this year's Showdown at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (David Rogers/Getty Images)Saracens welcome the Gallagher PREM leaders to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Watch Saracens v Northampton Saints as two of the Gallagher PREM’s most successful sides face off at the Tottenham Hotspur …Continue reading » [...]

Who are the last five winners of the Gallagher Premiership?

Bath celebrate winning the Premiership (Getty Images)Bath Rugby are the reigning championsBath Rugby are the reigning champions [...]

What are the positions in rugby union? All 15 roles explained

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England rugby union fixtures: Upcoming matches for the men’s and women’s teams

Ellie Kildunne of England passes the ball (Getty Images)Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations.Your complete guide to confirmed England rugby union fixtures, including the 2026 schedules for the Men’s and Women’s Six Nations. [...]

Why is a rugby match 80 minutes?

Charlie Ewels of Bath wins the lineout ball (Getty Images)Each half is 40 minutes split by half-timeEach half is 40 minutes split by half-time [...]

I went to watch French rugby’s latest star team and experienced one of the best atmospheres in Europe…

Pau are becoming French rugby's new stars (Alex Duffill)Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match…Pau are fast becoming one of the best clubs in France’s Top 14 and have a wicked matchday atmosphere to match… [...]

Neutral venues could be used for Gallagher PREM play-offs

A general view of the pyrotechnics as the teams run out prior to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Bristol Bears at The Recreation Ground on June 06, 2025 in Bath, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)A move to bigger football stadium for the PREM play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game successA move to bigger football stadium for the Prem play-offs is part of plans to increase the league's Big Game success [...]

Top ten Red Roses appearance holders – most-capped England women’s rugby players

England's Defence Coach Sarah Hunter during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Final match between Canada and England (Getty Images)Sarah Hunter tops the charts but who else in the list?Sarah Hunter tops the charts but who else in the list? [...]

Rugby’s amateur internationals: Spending £30,000 to play, shuttle runs straight off the plane and owning the dancefloor

Frank Sackey packs down for Ghana and (inset) Peter Morris with the ball for AustriaInternational rugby players aren't always global stars – there's plenty of grass-roots players representing their nationsInternational rugby players aren't always global stars – there's plenty of grass-roots players representing their nations [...]

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Premiership Women's Rugby is inviting clubs to show their interest in joining the league for potential future expansion. [...]

Dragons lock Ben Carter is chasing more Wales opportunities after taking his chance in the Six Nations. [...]

Exeter sign Sam Harris, who can play at full-back or fly-half, on a two-year deal from Bath from the 2026-27 season. [...]

Leicester Tigers sign Argentina prop Joel Sclavi along with Bristol Bears centre Joe Jenkins and Harlequins hooker Jack Doorey-Palmer. [...]

Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber says it's "devastating" to lose second row RG Snyman for the rest of the season due to a ruptured ACL in his right knee. [...]

Ireland will play a Test match in Canberra for the first time when they take on Australia in a World Cup warm-up at GIO Stadium on 18 September, 2027. [...]

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his squad must build on the positivity around their players who were involved in Ireland's Six Nations campaign as they prepare for the crucial stage of the season. [...]

Bristol Bears wing Millie David says she is taking her call-up to England Women's Six Nations squad "one step at a time". [...]

Chris, Ashy and Danny discuss Parling’s outburst, Deans at Quins and Pollock’s rise [...]

A touchline bust-up, big-stadium spectaculars and a decisive move in the top-four race defined the 12th round of Prem action. [...]

Lions back row star Tom Curry misses Sale's make-or-break Champions Cup showdown with Harlequins through injury this weekend. [...]

Cornish Pirates says they will "fully engage with the RFU's disciplinary process" after joint-head coach Alan Paver was sent off. [...]

Alfie Barbeary's late try secures victory for Bath as they hit back from a 19-7 half-time deficit to inflict defeat on Sale. [...]

Carwyn Leggatt-Jones has five try assists in his first four starts for the Scarlets. He also has A-Levels to sit. [...]

Captain Kate Williams says she is excited by what the future holds for new-look Wales after a host of fresh faces came in for the 2026 Women's Six Nations. [...]