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Eben Etzebeth has been given a 12-week ban for an 'intentional' eye gouge of Wales' Alex Mann
Rugby Union 04/12/25 4:46pm

South Africa's Etzebeth handed 12-week ban for 'intentional' 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. 

Caelan Doris returns from his long-term shoulder injury to start for Ireland vs Japan on Saturday
Scotland 06/11/25 11:15am

Doris, Stockdale, Farrell brought in as Ireland change eight for Japan

Captain Caelan Doris returns for Ireland as one of eight changes to the side to face Japan in Dublin on Saturday.

Jack Crowley has been named to start as Ireland's fly-half vs New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday
Ireland 30/10/25 11:49am

Crowley named Ireland's fly-half to face All Blacks on Farrell's return

Jack Crowley has been restored as Ireland's starting fly-half for Saturday's clash against New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago in the headline team news on Andy Farrell's return.

Andy Farrell's Ireland may be unfancied vs the All Blacks this weekend, but they return to the scene of one of their greatest days in Chicago
Ireland 29/10/25 3:50pm

Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

November 5, 2016 - the date when Ireland and New Zealand's rugby rivalry changed forever at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Louis Rees-Zammit last played for Wales two years ago at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but has now returned
Wales 21/10/25 1:17pm

Rees-Zammit back in Wales squad after rugby return from NFL

Louis Rees-Zammit is back in the Wales squad after a two-year absence and an attempt to make it in the NFL.

Leinster won the United Rugby Championship grand final after thrashing Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park
Rugby Union 14/06/25 7:50pm

Leinster crowned URC champions after easing past Bulls

Leinster won the United Rugby Championship grand final after thrashing Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.

James Lowe is set to become the third rugby player in history to play for and against the British and Irish Lions this summer
Rugby Union 03/06/25 6:00am

Lowe: From Maori All Black who faced the Lions to 2025 squad member

Outside of representing the Barbarians, only two players have played for and against the British and Irish Lions. In 2025, Ireland's James Lowe will become the third.

Tommy Freeman was one of four Lions in action for Northampton as they beat Saracens and their three Lions on Saturday
Rugby Union 17/05/25 8:25pm

Lions watch: Northampton quartet get better of Sarries trio in the Premiership

We look at how each of 2025's British and Irish Lions players involved in Saturday's Premiership and URC matches got on…

Cornal Hendricks has passed away at the age of 37
Rugby Union 15/05/25 11:28am

Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37

Former South Africa winger Cornal Hendricks has died at the age of 37.

Caelan Doris sustained the injury in Leinster's Champions Cup defeat to Northampton
Rugby Union 12/05/25 1:39pm

Ireland captain Doris faces up to six months out after surgery

Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris will be sidelined for up to six months following shoulder surgery.

New British and Irish Lions captain Maro Itoje was among the tries for Saracens in Saturday's Premiership rugby
Rugby Union 08/05/25 11:54am

Lions watch: Earl, Itoje among the tries in Saturday's Premiership

We look at how each of 2025's British and Irish Lions players involved in Saturday's Premiership and URC matches got on…

The British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 exclusively spoke to Sky Sports in one-on-one interviews, revealing the traits for their ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere
Rugby Union 04/05/25 7:00am

'Selflessness, clarity, resilience' - 2025 Lions coaching group on perfect tour

We speak to the British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 to get their thoughts on what makes the ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere.

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories
Rugby Union 22/04/25 6:00am

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

Dan Lydiate chats exclusively to Sky Sports about his career and 2013 British and Irish Lions tour memories as part of our Lions Recollections digital series.

All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has announced a surprise transfer to Leinster on sabbatical next season
Rugby Union 16/04/25 10:38am

All Blacks centre Ioane to join Leinster next season

New Zealand centre Rieko Ioane will join Leinster next season from the Blues in Super Rugby on a sabbatical, it has been confirmed. 

The Welsh Rugby Union has taken control of Cardiff after the club's legal entity Cardiff Rugby Limited was placed temporarily into administration by its directors
Rugby Union 09/04/25 7:25pm

WRU quickly moves to 'pull a rescue package together' to save Cardiff

The Welsh Rugby Union has taken control of Cardiff after the club's legal entity Cardiff Rugby Limited was placed temporarily into administration by its directors.

Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby and Andrew Goodman have been confirmed as part of Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching team
Rugby Union 26/03/25 9:50am

Wigglesworth, Easterby in as Farrell confirms Lions coaching team

Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, Andrew Goodman and John Fogarty confirmed as part of Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions coaching team to face Australia.

Rob Kearney chats to Sky Sports about his Ireland and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2009 and 2013 tour memories
Rugby Union 24/03/25 6:00am

Kearney: The Gaelic footballer who played for the future of the Lions

Rob Kearney chats exclusively to Sky Sports about his career and 2009, 2013 British and Irish Lions tour memories as part of our Lions Recollections digital series.

Zander Fagerson chats to Sky Sports about his Scotland and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2021 tour memories
Rugby Union 11/02/25 6:00am

Fagerson: The mountain bike champion turned Lions tighthead prop

Zander Fagerson chats exclusively to Sky Sports about his career and 2021 British and Irish Lions tour memories as part of our Lions Recollections digital series.

Duhan van der Merwe has been passed fit to start for Scotland vs Italy in their Six Nations opener
Rugby Union 30/01/25 1:59pm

McDowall replaces Tuipulotu for Scotland as Van Der Merwe passed fit

Stafford McDowall has been named to start at centre for Scotland in place of the injured Sione Tuipulotu, while wing Duhan van der Merwe is fit to start.

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge and his team-mates will again seek consistency to try and remain in the title mix of a Six Nations campaign
Rugby Union 30/01/25 6:00am

Will injury-troubled Scotland ever fulfil their potential?

In 2024, Scotland headed into the Six Nations as title challengers but customary inconsistency saw them mix the good with the bad. Can 2025 prove different?

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Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

Features

Image from Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland up against it but magical Soldier Field memories vs All Blacks remain

Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft (right) and experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt celebrate Rugby World Cup victory

How England's Red Roses banished Rugby World Cup final demons

Jamison Gibson-Park, Hugo Keenan and Finn Russell all played huge roles as the British and Irish Lions came from 23-5 behind to beat Australia in Melbourne

How Farrell's tourists pulled off greatest comeback in Lions history

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