Bristol Bears Return Premiership Semi-Final Tickets As Bath Blamed For Overcharging Fans

The price of Bath Rugby tickets is under scrutiny after local rivals Bristol Bears returned some of their allocation for Friday’s Premiership semi-final clash. Despite the short distance and heated local contest, Bristol failed to sell out their 2,135 ticket allocation. The exact number of tickets returned to Bath for resale is not confirmed. But […]

James Chittick  •  05 Jun 2025
Ireland Rugby Squad Named For Summer Tests With Eleven Uncapped Players Included

Interim head coach Paul O’Connell has named his Ireland rugby squad for the summer tour, with Munster’s Craig Casey captaining the side. There are 11 uncapped players named for July’s tests against Georgia and Portugal. With 15 senior stars named in the British and Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour to Australia, there […]

James Chittick  •  04 Jun 2025
Former England Boss Stuart Lancaster Named Connacht Head Coach Following Racing 92 Exit

Irish province Connacht have named ex-England boss Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach. Lancaster, 55, arrives on a two-year deal. He has been out of work since departing French club Racing 92 mid-season. He will replace the outgoing Pete Wilkins, who departed after Connacht were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup in April. […]

James Chittick  •  03 Jun 2025
Leinster And Glasgow Book Places In URC Semi-finals As Dates Confirmed For Final Four

We’re previewing the URC semi-finals and revealing the times, locations and how to watch all the action as the final four sides face off. After a long and gruelling season, just four teams remain in contention to win the United Rugby Championship (URC). Reigning champions Glasgow Warriors were the first to book their place in […]

James Chittick  •  02 Jun 2025
Owen Farrell Could Be Nearing Saracens Return As Club Enters Talks With Racing 92

Former England captain Owen Farrell could be returning to Saracens after just one year with French club Racing 92. England’s record points scorer Farrell, 33, has struggled since making the switch to Parisian side Racing last year. It’s been a frustrating season for the fly-half, with injuries preventing him from putting together a good run […]

James Chittick  •  30 May 2025
Bath And England Flanker Sam Underhill Banned For High Tackle And Will Miss Rest Of Domestic Season

In a major blow for Bath, Sam Underhill has been banned for four weeks for a dangerous tackle in his side’s European Challenge Cup final victory against Lyon.  Underhill received a yellow card in the 26th minute of last Friday’s final for a head-on-head collision with Lyon’s Davit Niniashvili. But the England international was cited for […]

James Chittick  •  28 May 2025
Premiership Rugby Permutations: What Does Each Team Need Ahead Of Final Round Of Fixtures?

We’re taking a look at all of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby permutations ahead of this weekend’s final round of regular season fixtures. After a long and hotly contested season, the English Premiership is heading into its final week of games. Although there is no relegation from the top flight this year, there’s still plenty to […]

James Chittick  •  27 May 2025
The 2027 Rugby World Cup Draw Has Been Confirmed For December Following World Rugby Announcement

The date has been set for the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw after World Rugby confirmed the tournament groupings would be decided in December. The pool stage draw for the next men’s World Cup is scheduled to take place at the end of this year. This means that the summer tours and autumn internationals […]

James Chittick  •  22 May 2025
England Rugby Launch New Kit As First Castore Men’s Home Shirt Revealed With Nod To World Cup Win

British manufacturer Castore has paid homage to the 2003 Rugby World Cup victory with the brand’s first England Rugby kit launch. In April, Castore was confirmed as the new England rugby kit supplier for all England teams in a “long-term” deal. The multi-year contract will see Castore manufacture playing, training and casual wear for players […]

James Chittick  •  21 May 2025