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The Six Nations champions are still in danger of flying home before the knockout stages

Hawkes Bay's players don't deserve the Ranfurly Shield. NZ Rugby should give it to teams who could show it and its history and adoring fans some respect, writes Adam Julian

Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team

Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership champions.

The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup

RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.

Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

First Ewan Ashman missed the opening weekend defeat to South Africa in Marseilles because of a concussion suffered in training earlier that week.

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

His initial deal with the capital club, announced earlier this week, is only for the length of this season, and he is certainly taking nothing for…