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Wales' Jac Morgan, England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Ireland's Caelan Doris will all be key men this summer, live on Sky Sports
Rugby Union 17/06/24 6:00am

Rugby's summer: England face All Blacks, Wales in Aus, Ireland battle Boks

International rugby returns to Sky Sports this summer as England, Ireland and Wales travel to face the might of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.

Siya Kolisi may no longer captain South Africa going forward
South Africa 12/03/24 1:36pm

Erasmus: Kolisi may no longer be Springboks captain

Double Rugby World Cup-winning skipper Siya Kolisi may not be retained as South Africa captain, said head coach Rassie Erasmus.

The All Blacks are seeking a fifth Rugby Championship title in a row in 2024
Rugby Union 22/12/22 9:30am

Rugby Championship live on Sky: 2024 fixtures and schedule

The 2024 Rugby Championship takes place between August 10 and September 28, with the southern hemisphere's best looking for silverware.

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is expected to return to work in February
Rugby Union 27/01/24 12:00pm

SA boss Erasmus in hospital after 'freak accident' caused chemical burns

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after a "freak accident" left him with chemical burns.

Hannes Strydom won the 1995 Rugby World Cup with South Africa
Rugby Union 20/11/23 1:16pm

Former Springbok World Cup winner Strydom dies in car accident

Former Springbok Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby has confirmed, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.

Handre Pollard landed every place-kick he attempted at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in four appearances
Rugby Union 09/11/23 11:13am

Pollard: World Cup win special under weight of expectancy

South Africa's World Cup final match-winner Handre Pollard tells Sky Sports clinching the title with the expectancy on the squad made it "extremely special."

Bongi Mbonambi was cleared by World Rugby
Rugby World Cup 2023 07/11/23 5:11pm

Mbonambi: England 'unprofessional' over alleged racial slur

Bongi Mbonambi called England "unprofessional" for alleging he aimed a racial slur at Tom Curry during South Africa's Rugby World Cup semi-final win in October.

Ireland's Andy Farrell was named world coach of the year, with New Zealand's Ardie Savea player of the year
Rugby Union 30/10/23 11:10am

Farrell named world coach of year, Savea player of year as SA miss out

Ireland's Andy Farrell has been named world coach of the year, while New Zealand's Ardie Savea scooped the player of the year.

South Africa held on vs 14-player New Zealand to clinch another Rugby World Cup triumph
Rugby Union 28/10/23 10:04pm

South Africa edge New Zealand in thrilling Rugby World Cup final

A first-ever Rugby World Cup final red card proved pivotal as New Zealand captain Sam Cane's dismissal saw Handre Pollard kick South Africa to a 12-11 win.

South Africa players celebrate at the end of the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
Rugby Union 28/10/23 4:01pm

South Africa edge 14-player New Zealand in World Cup final - as it happened

Recap the Rugby World Cup 2023 final as New Zealand faced South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.

Both Sam Cane's New Zealand and Siya Kolisi's South Africa are seeking a record fourth Rugby World Cup title on Saturday
Rugby Union 26/10/23 1:25pm

Risky South Africa vs unlikely All Blacks: Who will win RWC final?

We look ahead to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand's unlikely title chance, and a South Africa bench that could win or lose it.

Second row Kleyn has been named among South Africa's replacements for the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2023 27/10/23 6:00am

From Ireland outcast to the RWC final - Kleyn's Springbok redemption

Jean Kleyn will represent South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, the high point of a remarkable Test career that has seen him play for two nations.

Rugby World Cup 2023 26/10/23 6:22pm

Borthwick: World Rugby denied Curry a voice

Steve Borthwick says World Rugby denied Tom Curry "a voice" after it concluded there was "insufficient evidence" to suggest Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him.

Handre Pollard is promoted to the starting line-up after making a match-winning impact off the bench against England
Rugby World Cup 2023 26/10/23 5:28pm

De Klerk, Pollard start for SA I Retallick in for NZ for World Cup final

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa's starting side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand, who make one change.

England's Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of making a racist comment
Rugby Union 24/10/23 4:17pm

Wigglesworth: England rallying around Curry | Sale condemn abuse

England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm.

England players react the 15-16 defeat at full-time
Rugby Union 21/10/23 3:56pm

RWC semi-final: Heartbreak for England vs South Africa - as it happened

Relive all the updates from England's Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final loss vs South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.

It was the most heartbreaking of losses for England as South Africa sneaked the win and took the spot in the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2023 21/10/23 3:00pm

Pollard pounces as South Africa break England hearts in RWC semi

Handre Pollard's late penalty sealed South Africa a spot in the Rugby World Cup final as England fell to a heartbreaking 16-15 loss in Paris.

Kolisi wants to play for his whole nations when they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup 2023 19/10/23 4:32pm

Kolisi: South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation

Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks' quest to retain the Rugby World Cup.

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England's World Cup semi-final against South Africa
Rugby Union 19/10/23 12:00pm

Steward replaces Smith in one of three England changes for RWC semi

Freddie Steward returns in place of Marcus Smith in one of three England changes for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team for the World Cup semi-final against England
Rugby Union 19/10/23 8:13am

Springboks unchanged for England semi-final showdown

South Africa are unchanged for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown against England in Paris.

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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 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

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Image from It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

It’s a game-changer: How inclusive kit and athlete action are breaking down barriers for girls and keeping them in sport

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 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

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