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New Zealand

Kolisi overlooked by Springboks for first All Blacks Test

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been omitted the team for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.

New Zealand

Rugby's greatest rivalry? The history of All Blacks vs Springboks

In 2026 there is no Rugby Championship, but there is a throwback-type tour which sees New Zealand's All Blacks visit South Africa for eight matches, including four Tests against the Springboks, live on Sky Sports.

Australia

Eight-try Australia canter to Japan series win

Australia completed a 2-0 series sweep of Japan with a 56-17 victory in Townsville, in which Massimo De Lutiis marked becoming the 1,000th player capped by the Wallabies in style.

Rugby Union

Heatwave sees rugby season delayed over safety fears

The RFU has postponed the start of the competitive community game season due to "concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions" following this summer's heatwave in England.

England

Coles and Opoku-Fordjour among 25 England players given enhanced contracts

Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England players to be awarded an enhanced contract by the RFU for the first time.

New Zealand

Watch New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports this August, September

South African, New Zealand, Australian and Argentina Rugby (SANZAAR) and Sky Sports have agreed a deal for international rugby rights from 2026-2030, extending an over-three-decade-long partnership.

South Africa

South Africa edge Argentina in thriller but Kolisi suffers injury

South Africa scraped past Argentina 17-10 in Test rugby at the possible expense of inspirational captain Siya Kolisi in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Rugby Union

Australia survive late Japan rally as new coach Kiss makes winning start

Australia held on for a tight 35-32 victory over Japan, despite a first-half red card for Miles Amatosero, as they made a winning start in head coach Les Kiss' first match in charge.

Rugby Union

New Zealand begin South Africa tour with flattering win over Stormers

New Zealand's first full-scale tour of South Africa in 30 years began with an underwhelming 38-21 win over the Stormers.

England

Hearn takes aim at 'terrible' salary cap restricting 'future of rugby' Pollock

Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock has the superstar status to awaken the sleeping giant that is rugby union, but insists the England and Lions flanker, and his peers, must be rewarded in line with their commercial value.

England

Argentina fly-half Albornoz hit with four-game ban over ugly England scenes

Tomas Albornoz has been suspended for four matches after being hit with a misconduct charge following Argentina's Nations Championship defeat against England last month.

England

Hearn wants £1m per-year deal for Pollock from Northampton

England star Henry Pollock is expected to seek a significant pay rise to remain at Northampton after agent Eddie Hearn said he is worth at least £1m a year.

Scotland

Fukofuka departs Scotland Women head coach role

Scottish Rugby has announced the departure of women's head coach Sione Fukofuka due to personal reasons after eight months in charge.