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Caldy looking to become a force away from home in new Champ Rugby season

Caldy are embarking on their fourth season in the second tier and are looking to entrench themselves within the league as a fearsome side.

Caldy looking to become a force away from home in new Champ Rugby season

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Caldy are embarking on their fourth season in the second tier and are looking to entrench themselves within the league as a fearsome side.

'I had to shrink myself ' Ireland rugby hero explains mental health struggle and battle with eating disorder

Porter lost his mother to cancer when he was just 12 and has spoken about the knock-on effects in his new book

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Gloucester Rugby player ratings from Northampton Saints defeat - 'Off-key'

Gloucester Rugby were beaten 37-35 by Northampton Saints at Kingsholm on Sunday in Round Two of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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“Greatest leader of them all” – Nigel Owens ranks the best rugby captains of all-time

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Renowned rugby referee Nigel Owens has revealed a surprising list of the top five captains he’s had the privilege to officiate. The popular referee selected his picks for Wales Online,…

Ireland rugby hero details mental health struggles as child and how he 'stopped eating' after mum's death

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Capped 75 times by Ireland, Porter has penned an autobiography titled 'Heart on my sleeve, my story of struggle and strength'

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Gloucester Rugby let record-come back against Northampton Saints slip through their fingers

Gloucester Rugby were beaten 37-35 by Northampton Saints at Kingsholm on Sunday in Round Two of the 2025/26 Gallagher PREM

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Clubs should aim to provide rugby for local players

IN response to last week’s letter regarding grassroots rugby, I would question whether it is time to rethink the league structure in England. Since league tables were introduced, some clubs have flourished and risen up the pyramid, others…

Peter Jackson: Saturday afternoons no longer for rugby

Back in the day when Cardiff ran the best club team in Europe, their fixture list guaranteed supporters 23 home matches, everyone on a Saturday afternoon bar Boxing Day and Easter.

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Erasmus proud of Boks' title triumph as Rugby Championship faces uncertain future

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said it meant a "hell of a lot" for the Springboks to have won back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time following a hard-fought victory over Argentina at Twickenham

Most hated rugby players (Ranked 6-1)

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While rugby is a sport built on respect, that doesn’t mean every player is universally adored. Some names simply wind up opposition fans like no other — through foul play,…

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Springboks in 'good position' ahead of Rugby World Cup draw

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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are in “a good position” ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw, which is set to take place in Sydney this December.

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Gloucester Rugby vs Northampton Saints LIVE: Play-by-play Gallagher PREM updates

All the build-up, team news, live play-by-play match updates, reaction, analysis and highlights from Kingsholm

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Watch: Mass brawl in women’s rugby league final

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The women’s NRL Grand Final on Sunday descended into a mass brawl on the final whistle.

Welsh rugby's thrilling new talent 'living the dream' after bursting onto the scene

The 20-year-old crossed for three tries in Cardiff's defeat to Munster on Saturday night

Welsh rugby's thrilling new talent 'living the dream' after bursting onto the scene

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The 20-year-old crossed for three tries in Cardiff's defeat to Munster on Saturday night

Scenes after Springboks go back-to-back in Rugby Champs

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South Africa retained the Rugby Championship for the first time.

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Waratahs win inaugural Super Rugby AUS

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The NSW Waratahs are the inaugural champions of Super Rugby AUS after edging the Western Force 33-26 in a gripping Grand Final at Wanneroo Rugby Union Club in Perth on Sunday.