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Why English referees are helping raise Prem spectacle and national team soar

Younger, fitter, referees with good communication skills are improving entertainment and helping foster more multi-skilled players.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

England: meet the next generation hoping to make an impact

Every Women’s Rugby World Cup winning team goes through its changes. So, when England’s Red Roses name their next squad, there could be some unfamiliar faces.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

Dragons 'sad to see' Wainwright go - prop Lewis

Dragons prop Dillon Lewis tells Scrum V The Warm Up he will be "gutted" to see Aaron Wainwright go to Prem side Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

'Everyone hates Henry Pollock' - Northampton relish Bordeaux hostility

Northampton will have to overcome an atmosphere fuelled by 34,000 people's hatred of Henry Pollock to win at Bordeaux Begles on Sunday, says coach Phil Dowson.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

Leicester add Andrews to squad after successful trial period

Leicester Tigers have added Phoebe Andrews to their squad after a successful trial period with the club.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

Wales' Faletau faces Six Nations fitness race

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after suffering a calf injury with Cardiff.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

Sean Everitt addresses rumours about his club future at Edinburgh

Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt has brushed off uncertainty over his future despite entering the final six months of his contract.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

Rhinos extend full-back Edgell's contract

Leeds Rhinos trigger an option in full-back Alfie Edgell's contract to keep him at the club until the end of 2027.

Rugby News / The42 / January 8

Ciara Mageean provides update on cancer treatment - 'I’m continuing to find the joy in every day'

The Down native announced last July that she was beginning her treatment.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

Bok added but Lions star and Ireland winger among those removed from squads

A number of high-profile internationals have been removed from European squads ahead of this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures, with injuries playing a decisive role in late roster changes.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

England duo Lawrence and Underhill out of Bath trip to Castres

England internationals Sam Underhill and Ollie Lawrence miss Bath's Champions Cup match against Castres on Friday.

Rugby News / The42 / January 8

Gerry Hussey takes over as sports psychologist for Cork hurlers

Defender Eoin Downey confirmed the renowned performance coach has joined Rebels’ backroom staff.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

'Make Tigers great again' - Parling's driving goal

Leicester Tigers head coach Geoff Parling talks of his ambitions to return the club to its former glories.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

Ireland: meet the next generation hoping to make an impact

At the beginning of a new Women’s Rugby World Cup cycle everyone begins to keep an eye out for the next players that will stake a claim for regular Test match minutes.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

Scotland prop Millar Mills to join Newcastle

Northampton prop Elliot Millar Mills signs a two-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls from next season.

Rugby News / The42 / January 8

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?

South Africa’s Cheetahs have made the Netherlands’ national rugby stadium their European home since 2023.

Rugby News / The42 / January 8

The penalty king: How Caoimhín Kelleher is breaking new ground for a goalkeeper

Cork native has saved eight of 14 spot kicks (excluding shootouts) in senior football for club and country stretching back to December 2020.

Rugby News / The42 / January 8

Lara Gillespie not defending European title as Ireland name team for Turkey

Nine Irish cyclists set for Track European Championships in Konya next month.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8

Gloucester's Clark and Thorley handed three-game bans

Gloucester duo Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley are given three-match bans following incidents during their defeat by Newcastle.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

'Will we have an AI coach at Sale? Yes': Sharks seek artificial edge

Sale Sharks co-owner Simon Orange has identified a company he believes can improve the Gallagher PREM club’s use of artificial intelligence to help coaches make decisions under intense pressure.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

Leicester Tigers sign Wales back-row Aaron Wainwright

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that Wales back row Aaron Wainwright will join the club ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 8

'I have chatted to him': Duhan van der Merwe form addressed as star returns

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe will make his return for Edinburgh in Friday’s Champions Cup pool clash with Gloucester intent on rediscovering top form in time to stake a claim for a Six Nations place.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 8