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RFU postpones start of competitive community rugby season in England

The RFU has postponed the start of the competitive community game season until the week commencing Monday September 21 due to "concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions".

England

Coles and Opoku-Fordjour among 25 England players given enhanced contracts

Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England players to be awarded an enhanced contract by the RFU for the first time.

New Zealand

Watch New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports this August, September

South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.

South Africa

South Africa edge Argentina in thriller but Kolisi suffers injury

South Africa scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby at the possible expense of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Rugby Union

Australia survive late Japan rally as new coach Kiss makes winning start

Australia held on for a tight 35-32 victory over Japan, despite a first-half red card for Miles Amatosero, as they made a winning start in head coach Les Kiss' first match in charge.

Rugby Union

New Zealand begin South Africa tour with flattering win over Stormers

New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers.

England

Hearn takes aim at 'terrible' salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanker, and his peers, must be rewarded in line with their commercial value.

England

Argentina fly-half Albornoz hit with four-game ban over ugly England scenes

Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.

England

Hearn wants £1m per-year deal for Pollock from Northampton

England star Henry Pollock is expected to seek a significant pay rise to remain at Northampton after agent Eddie Hearn said he is worth at least £1m a year.

Scotland

Fukofuka departs Scotland Women head coach role

Scottish Rugby has announced the departure of women's head coach Sione Fukofuka due to personal reasons after eight months in charge.

Scotland

Scottish Rugby chief sacked following investigation into conduct

Scottish Rugby has sacked chief executive Alex Williamson following an independent investigation into his conduct.

Wales

WRU confirm Scarlets or Ospreys will be cut by 2028

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed it will cut one of its four men's professional teams from the 2028/29 season.

England

Earl slams 'brutal' Nations Championship schedule

Ben Earl has called for a rethink of the Nations Championship format following England’s "brutal" itinerary that featured three Tests in three continents on successive weekends.

England

Furious Argentina boss storms out over England celebrations

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi stormed out of his press conference and accused England of showing a "lack of respect" following Saturday's controversial Nations Championship clash.

England

TMO drama in chaotic finale as 13-man England hold on for win in Argentina

England's rugby players avenged defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals with a chaotic, ill-tempered 31-24 Nations Championship victory that went to the wire in Santiago del Estero.