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SVNS heads to New York: Olympic heroes set for Big Apple debut

New York City is the host for the United States leg of the 2025/26 HSBC SVNS Series, World Rugby has confirmed.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Walsh's Australia in 'healthy position' ahead of new SVNS season

Australia Women’s Sevens coach Tim Walsh is enjoying selection headaches ahead of the new HSBC SVNS World Series season.

Rugby News / ESPN / November 19

Overreactions: Should England eye Six Nations title? Should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 saw England take down New Zealand and some controversial disciplinary decisions. Plus, should Scotland sack Gregor Townsend?

Rugby News / The42 / November 19

Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test

Daly broke his arm against Queensland Reds in Brisbane on the Lions tour.

Rugby News / ESPN / November 19

England vs. Argentina: Elliot Daly starts on wing after foot injury

Elliot Daly will make his first appearances since the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after being named on the wing for England's clash with Argentina on Sunday.

Rugby News / The42 / November 19

McBrine to the fore, but Bangladesh stay firm on day one of second test

Andy McBrine grabbed four wickets as Bangladesh finished the day 292-4.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / November 19

Daly back from broken arm as England change six for Pumas

Elliot Daly will play for the first time since breaking his arm on British and Irish Lions duty in June as he starts on the wing for England against Argentina on Sunday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Hong Kong eye Kai Tak return after National Games gold medal

Hong Kong's Liam Herbert promised a return to Kai Tak Stadium after winning gold at the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Henry Slade brought back in from the cold in rejigged England backline

The Exeter centre has been given an opportunity due to the hamstring injury sustained by Ollie Lawrence in England's win over the All Blacks.

Rugby News / The42 / November 19

Athlone Town earn €201k from European exploits

2025 double champions enjoyed a brilliant debut European campaign.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Time of transition: Scotland women's contracts explained

Late last week the SRU announced the 35 players who are receiving financial support for the 2025/26 season. Of those, 28 are getting full support with seven on development contracts.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Munster sign former Leinster star ahead of Champions Cup

Current Samoan international, Michael Ala’alatoa, will join the Irish province from Clermont Auvergne on 1 December.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Boks' 'poor man's Henry Pollock' shares why he 'hated' Rassie Erasmus

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus' once strained relationship with former team-mate Bobby Skinstad has been "repaired", according to Skinstad.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Kratz back as Canada name squad for RAN 7s in Trinidad and Tobago

Lockie Kratz will make his return for Canada at the Rugby Americas North 7s this weekend after almost two years off the field.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Carlos Spencer fears for the future of the game in New Zealand

'The King', who lives and coaches in Dublin, reckons rugby is losing ground to other sports in terms of popularity.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / November 19

Mostert can face Ireland after red card overturned

South Africa second row Franco Mostert will be free to face Ireland on Saturday after his permanent red card for a high hit is rescinded.

Liverpool FC News / The42 / November 19

Andy Robertson: 'I shared World Cup dreams with Diogo Jota, he’s smiling down now'

The Scotland captain said the pair had talked together about playing at the tournament.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Scotland misery and Ireland and South Africa's battle for the skies - Autumn Nations standout stats week 3

Scotland have a day to forget, George Ford gives England the perfect tonic and Ireland will be plotting the downfall of the Boks

Rugby News / The42 / November 19

Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa

As reported by The 42′s Murray Kinsella yesterday, the former Leinster player joins Clayton McMillan’s side as they adjust to injury issues at tighthead.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

'Mission accomplished' for Springboks at Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens

It was ‘mission accomplished’ for the Springbok Women’s Sevens as they dominated the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens Cup in Kenya.

Rugby News / The42 / November 19

South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed

Disciplinary committee found the incident against Italy did not meet the red card threshold.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Crisis averted for Springboks after Franco Mostert hearing

South Africa second-row Franco Mostert is free to play against Ireland on Saturday in the Quilter Nations Series after having his red card against Italy rescinded.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 19

Milton Haig steps into coaching role as Tonga sense 'fantastic opportunity'

A 30-strong Tongan squad, representing 20 clubs and seven different countries, has been busy making up for lost time as they look to add the final nail in the coffin of Scotland's Quilter Nations Series with a first-ever victory at Murrayfield.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / November 19

Bradford bring back forward Sutton from NRL

Forward Ryan Sutton returns to Super League to join Bradford Bulls after seven seasons in the NRL.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / November 19

Springbok grievances won't affect Irish prep

Ireland's preparations for Saturday's Test against South Africa will not be affected by the world champions' grievances with recent refereeing decisions, says Simon Easterby.