Eben Etzebeth Suspended 12 Weeks for Eye Gouge
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been handed a 12-week suspension for what an independent disciplinary committee considered an 'intentional' eye gouge of Wales' Alex Mann last Saturday.
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England Target 2027 Rugby World Cup Victory
England captain Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick have both said their aims are "definitely to win the 2027 Rugby World Cup" in Australia, reacting to Wednesday's pool stage draw.
Gloucester Triumphs, Bristol Rout Northampton Saints
Gloucester beat Harlequins 26-15 at Kingsholm to record their first Prem win of the season at the sixth attempt. Full-back Ben Redshaw stole the show with two tries as Gloucester triumphed for the first time in league action since May.
Exeter Rally Stuns Sale; Leicester Overcome Newcastle
Exeter came from 26-6 down to secure a dramatic 27-26 win and inflict a rare home defeat on Sale as the Gallagher PREM resumed after a month-long break during the autumn internationals.
2026 Rugby: Key Dates & Fixtures
Rugby's key dates, fixtures and schedule for 2026: England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Red Roses, Six Nations, Nations Championship summer and Autumn Tests, Women's Six Nations.
Abby Dow retires at 28 to pursue engineering
England Red Roses wing and Women's Rugby World Cup winner Abby Dow has announced her retirement from professional rugby at the age of 28.
RFU not planning Borthwick contract talks before 2027
The Rugby Football Union has no immediate plans to extend Steve Borthwick's contract as head coach beyond the 2027 World Cup despite England's success this year.
Argentina complain about Tom Curry tunnel confrontation
England must provide their version of events surrounding the tunnel confrontation between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi before Six Nations can decide whether to launch an investigation.
Contepomi Calls Tom Curry a Bully After Tackle
Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has labelled England flanker Tom Curry a "bully" and claimed to have been "smacked" by the player in the tunnel following England's 27-23 win on Sunday.
Ojomoh Shines as England Hold Off Argentina 27-23
England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh stars as hosts hold off Pumas fightback for Autumn Nations Series clean sweep England score through Max Ojomoh, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade to secure victory over Argentina at Twickenham; Pumas fought back from 17-0 behind to get to 17-16 and then…
Springboks survive five cards to beat Ireland 24-13
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored South Africa's only points of the second half, but it was enough as they faced an Ireland side shown five cards Despite a near remarkable Irish effort to remain in the contest after being shown five cards and reduced to 12 players at one stage, South Africa posted a…
Ireland vs South Africa: Dublin Test Poses Formidable But Winnable Challenge
Ireland head into the weekend's headline Autumn Nations Series clash against South Africa in Dublin as sizeable underdogs, but recent history suggests things may not prove straightforward for the Springboks.