Jack van Poortvliet has made his first appearance in an England squad since injury ruled him out out of last autumn's Rugby World Cup as Steve Borthwick examines his options ahead of the tour to Japan and New Zealand.
Back on home soil, Jack Willis gave everyone a reminder of what England are missing as he and his Toulouse team-mates wrecked Leinster’s breakdown en route to winning a sixth Champions Cup. The reason for Willis’s unavailability is of…
11 years ago today, Wayne Barnes reacted furiously to Dylan Hartley and sent off the England man, ending his hopes of making the British and Irish Lions tour. The moment occurred in the 2013 Premiership final between Hartley’s Northampton…
Rugby transfer expert Neil Fissler has compiled another list of the biggest transfer flops in rugby history, featuring several prominent names. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news…
Fierce defence, scrummaging dominance, kicking accuracy and the odd touch of magic; South African teams have a trusty formula for big games. Now they have a first taste of ‘European’ silverware, too, after Gloucester succumbed to a…
Former England Number Eight and influential and innovative RFU selector and president Derek Morgan, died on Friday at the age of 88, his family said in a statement.
England’s vice-captain, Ellis Genge, has officially declared his absence from the upcoming summer tour led by Steve Borthwick. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to…
New coach, new World Cup cycle, new players. With plenty of scope for change and three months of Super Rugby behind us, possibilities abound for amateur All Blacks selectors. My team has one eye on the future, but also one on continuity…
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 qualification will be decided across three competitions over the next 10 days and you can watch the action unfold with RugbyPass TV.
The most-capped England rugby player of all time, Sarah Hunter has remained solidly amongst the Red Roses after her on-field retirement. The legendary lock hung up her boots following the…
English rugby star Maro Itoje has disclosed his consideration of a future in politics after concluding his distinguished sporting career, taking a jab at the Conservative Party in the process.…
Joe Marler was suspended for two matches and fined £20,000 by World Rugby in 2016 following his ‘gypsy boy’ jibes in the England-Wales game during the Six nations. Join the RUCK’s…
Head coach Steve Borthwick will lead England into a second Rugby World Cup in 2027 when his contract with the RFU expires. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest…
Rugby union is a cyclical sport and it often feels as though there is no such thing as a new idea; only old concepts that are brought back up for another run.
Owen Farrell has expressed his desire to play rugby for as long as possible and remains open to potentially returning to the England team. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get…
Jonny Wilkinson retired in 2014 as one of rugby’s all-time greats. His illustrious career includes one Premiership title and two Powergen Cups with Newcastle Falcons, two Heineken Cups with Toulon,…
Despite being one of the most likable England stars of the modern era, Joe Marler did occasionally hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and…
The threat of a civil war over future governance of the professional game in New Zealand is rising just over a month before England are to play two Tests against the All Blacks, in Dunedin and Auckland, in July.