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Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

19-Test All Black George Bridge handed leadership role at Force

19-Test All Black George Bridge has been named in the Western Force leadership group for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

SVNS Singapore schedule: Tough pools set up must-watch weekend

The All Blacks Sevens have been drawn in an unpredictable pool ahead of the third HSBC SVNS Series stop of the season.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Barry-Murphy's Cardiff ease to Barnsley win in League One's clash of Cork coaches

Jack Moylan meanwhile continued his fine form for high-flying Lincoln.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Sport Ireland chief to defend organisation's handling of rowing allegations before Oireachtas Committee

Officials from Sport Ireland and Rowing Ireland will appear before politicians on Wednesday following allegations of a toxic culture within rowing’s high performance programme.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Rosenior shuts down 'unrealistic' Palmer from Chelsea to Man United rumours

Speculation has emerged that the 23-year-old is unsettled at Stamford Bridge.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Cam Roigard extends NZR deal with an eye on 2029 Lions tour

Cam Roigard is locked in with New Zealand Rugby for the long haul, with a new deal through until 2029 announced on Wednesday morning.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Perpignan land second All Black from Crusaders with Braydon Ennor signing

After something of a resurgent 2025, injury-plagued All Black Braydon Ennor has cashed in with a move to the Top 14.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Derry's Slaughtneil set to appoint All-Ireland-winning boss Austin O'Malley as manager

O’Malley guided Cuala to All-Ireland glory after helping them to a first Dublin senior championship.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Round 1 reflections, the Clifford rule, and new Dublin-Mayo era

Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue look back on the first weekend of the National League campaign, before turning their attention to big upcoming battles between Donegal and Kerry, and Mayo and Dublin.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

'It's incredible the amount of chat from Irish players across the board'

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman feels there has been a "reaction" from referees in the way they are treated by Irish players in matches, which he believes "will be really worrying" for head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Slot: 'There are no centre-backs available apart from Virgil'

The Liverpool boss added that he expects Andy Robertson to stay at the club.

Dan Carter News / RugbyPass / January 27

Dan Carter wannabe Alin Conache looking to kick on in 2026

After a prolific season with the boot in 2025, versatile Romania back Alin Conache insists he is not focused on more personal glory but an improved campaign for the Oaks in the Rugby Europe Championship.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'

Ulster head into this weekend’s meeting with Cardiff without a number of key players.

Manchester United News / The42 / January 27

Patrick Dorgu set to be sidelined for number of weeks for Man Utd

The injury is also a major setback for Denmark, Ireland’s potential World Cup playoff final opponents if they beat Czechia.

Rugby News / The42 / January 27

Leopardstown fully expecting Dublin Racing Festival to go ahead as planned

‘We’re confident given the forecast we will be racing both days, which is amazing given the volume of rain’.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 27

Baxter out of Six Nations as prop problems grow for England

England's prop problems continue in the run-up to the Six Nations with Harlequins' Fin Baxter ruled out of the tournament.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Dan Biggar identifies Six Nations change that will have a huge impact

Dan Biggar, who is part of ITV's team of pundits for the 2026 Guinness Men's Six Nations, has identified the reduction in fallow weeks, from two to one, as potentially game-changing for the championship.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Jack Kenningham called into squad as England's injury woes worsen

Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham has been drafted into the England squad ahead of their training camp in Girona prior to the Guinness Six Nations, with Ben Curry and Fin Baxter no longer heading to Spain.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

One of the most anticipated years in the history of the Springbok Women is upon us

Since the tournament the Boks Women (or SA Rugby) have stepped up both on and off the field with some mouth watering fixtures lined up for the women in dark green on home turf in 2026.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Scotland suffer triple injury blow with two recruits added to squad

Glasgow Warriors hooker Gregor Hiddleston and Sale Sharks scrum-half Gus Warr have both been added to the Scotland squad following injuries to Dave Cherry and Jamie Dobie.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / January 27

Boatman's journey through adversity: 'I had a few complications...not being able to feel my leg properly'

Boatman’s rugby journey has been defined by adversity, resilience and return. After stepping away from the game, it was her decision to play again at university that reawakened something she hadn’t realised she’d been missing.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 27

'We're there for him' - England will rally round grieving Itoje says George

Club and country team-mate Jamie George says England will rally around captain Maro Itoje as he grieves the death of his mother.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 27

Wales forward Tshiunza unlikely to make Six Nations

Wales forward Christ Tshiunza is unlikely to be fit for the Six Nations as he recovers from a foot injury.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / January 27

Long-serving Smith to leave Leeds at end of season

Cameron Smith will leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season when his current contract runs out.

Rugby News / ESPN / January 27

Six Nations: Dewi Lake calls on Wales players to rally amid domestic turmoil

Wales captain Dewi Lake has described the Six Nations as a "welcome distraction" for Steve Tandy's embattled squad amid the current turmoil in Welsh rugby.

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