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When fans of Hull FC and Hull Kingston Rovers descended on Wembley en masse for the 1980 Challenge Cup final, there was famously a homemade sign erected by the side of the road out of the city reading 'Last one out, turn...

Fly-half Richie Mo'unga has signed a contract extension with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The post Richie Mo'unga: All Black playmaker re-commits to the Crusaders and New Zealand...

Sale Sharks full-back Simon Hammersley will retire at the end of the season while Bristol Bears defence coach Omar Mouneimne is departing. The post Premiership: Departure of Simon Hammersley from Sale Sharks and Omar Mou...

Lyon won their first European trophy after they produced a superb display to beat fellow French team Toulon 30-12 in the Challenge Cup final. The post Challenge Cup: Lyon dominate Toulon to win first-ever European title ...

Lyon won their first major honour for 89 years and first-ever European title on Friday, as they claimed a thoroughly deserved 30-12 Challenge Cup final victory over French rivals Toulon at Marseille's Stade Velodrome.

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The Heineken Cup final is upon us, and all eyes will be on the famous Stade Vélodrome. Based in the beautiful city of Marseille, it […] The post EXPERIENCE THE WORLD'S BEST RUGBY ATMOSPHERE IN MARSEILLE AT RWC 2023 ap...

Israel Folau is set to return to international rugby with Tonga – three years after having his contract with Australia terminated. The 33-year-old back had […] The post Israel Folau set for international return after...

Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong and James Lowe have been passed fit to start Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle in Marseille. The pair’s fitness […] The post Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong and James...

Ahead of the European Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle in Marseille on Saturday, we preview the showpiece event. The post Champions Cup final preview: Leinster to secure record-equalling fifth title b...

Rugby league's first major honour of the year will be decided on Saturday when Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors face off in the Betfred Challenge Cup final, and we look at what is being said and team news ahead of ...

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Former Wallaby full-back Israel Folau is set to make a return to international rugby for Tonga after being named in coach Toutai Kefu's squad. The post Israel Folau: Former Wallaby named in Tonga squad alongside three fo...

The Western Force have announced that veteran trio Jeremy Thrush, Richard Kahui, and Greg Holmes will be retiring at the end of the season. The post Super Rugby Pacific: Veteran Western Force trio call time on their care...

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is hopeful that his team will not have to deal with bio-bubbles during this year's international season. The post South Africa: Jacques Nienaber looks to avoid bio-bubbles appeared f...

Stormers star Evan Roos opens up about Rassie Erasmus tweeting about him and what he needs to improve on to break into the Springbok set-up. The post United Rugby Championship: Stormers' Evan Roos opens up on that Rassie...

Tighthead prop Ollie Hoskins has committed his future to London Irish after agreeing to a contract to keep him in Brentford beyond this season. The post London Irish: Prop Ollie Hoskins commits future to Premiership side...

Waratahs back-row Will Harris has recommitted to the Sydney-based outfit after signing a contract extension until the end of 2023 campaign. The post Super Rugby Pacific: Will Harris signs Waratahs contract extension appe...