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Edinburgh Rugby today confirmed an initial phase of changes being made by Sean Everitt to the club’s coaching, medical, and strength and conditioning departments as part of a wider reassessment of its coaching and performance functions. As part of these changes, Assistant Coaches Rob Chrystie and Michael Todd will leave the club at the end …
Jonny Gray will captain Scotland A in their match against an Italy XV this Friday 6 February at Stadio Centro d’Italia, Rieti (kick off 5:30pm GMT/6:30pm local – live on YouTube) Gray has been named by head coach Nigel Carolan to lead Scotland A and has previous experience of the role having led the side …
The eight teams contesting the HSBC SVNS series are at it again in Perth on Saturday and Sunday and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend can not arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who leads the Blitzboks into battle at HBF Park in the fourth tournament of the 2026 series, they are eager …
The HSBC SVNS spotlight turns to Perth this week as the world’s best sevens sides arrive in Western Australia. Australia’s women return to familiar turf, looking to defend their Perth crown and contend for the top spot on the SVNS league standings. Team captains came together at Scarborough Beach today to launch HSBC SVNS Perth, …
Head Coach Fergus Pringle has named his Scotland Men U20 side for the first game of the 2026 U20 Six Nations against Italy U20 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo on Friday (kick off 8.15pm local/7.15pm GMT) – live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Scotland U20 captain Ross Wolfenden misses out after an …
The format of HSBC SVNS is tough enough, with five tight games between the top eight sides in the world on any given weekend, so the Springbok Sevens are determined to not also “play against themselves” at the HSBC SVNS Perth this weekend. They will face Spain, Argentina and Fiji in Pool A of the …
The Springboks will return to Adelaide for only the second time ever when they kick off their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign against Italy on Sunday, 3 October, before heading to Brisbane and Perth to face Georgia and Romania in their two remaining pool matches. World Rugby announced RWC 2027 schedule, that will play out …
Editor: Will the relatively easy Pool B that the Springboks find themselves in be a hinderance or an aid to another World Cup victory for Rassie’s men? The match schedule and ticket prices for Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 have been revealed, confirming dates, venues, and kick-off times for all 52 tournament matches. Fans …
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed its Stadium naming rights deal with Principality Building Society has been extended until 2030, with the new investment directly supporting the growth of the game in Wales from grassroots up to elite levels. Wales’ national ground has been known as Principality Stadium, hosting an array of global music stars, …
Scottish Rugby has today confirmed that the forthcoming Scotland v England fixture in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations (Saturday 18 April) will attract the largest crowd ever recorded for a standalone women’s sporting event in Scotland. With more than 19,000 tickets sold, the match has surpassed Scotland Women’s previous record by over 11,000 spectators, …
Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman expressed frustration and disappointment in his team’s fourth-place finish at the HSBC SVNS Singapore on Sunday. The Blitzboks dropped both matches in the National Stadium on Sunday, losing against France in the semi-finals and then to New Zealand in the playoff for third place. “It was certainly not our …
The Fiji men’s team reign supreme against France, while the Black Ferns Sevens overpower old adversaries Australia in Singapore. Fiji edged out France 21-12 in a thrilling final to sign off the Singapore leg of the HSBC SVNS Series in typically dramatic fashion. The French fought hard throughout but it was Fijian flair that won …
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks showed true grit in a thrilling round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies on Saturday to walk away with crucial victories against the Lions and DHL Stormers, which not only proved that they could be finding their form at the right time, but it also gave them a handy …
Edinburgh Rugby has named its side to face Leinster in tomorrow evening’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash at Aviva Stadium (Saturday 31 January, kick-off 5.30pm) – live on Premier Sports. Scotland trio Duhan van der Merwe, Freddy Douglas, and Magnus Bradbury are all released from Six Nations training camp for the match-up in Dublin as …
It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS Singapore. Snyman will have his strategies tested against …
Josh McKay will make his return from injury for Glasgow Warriors tomorrow evening, lining up at full-back in the starting XV that will take on Munster at Scotstoun under the Friday night lights. The 28-year-old is one of 10 changes to the team that claimed a bonus-point win in Parma last weekend, whilst two of …
South Africa’s die-hard rugby fans will be glued to their seats on Saturday as the four domestic franchises go head-to-head in gripping local derbies in round 11 of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which could have a big impact on the teams’ log standings. The Lions will host the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg at 14h30 …
To use Leo Cullen’s own words, Leinster Rugby were “getting a bit of flak” in the early weeks of this season. Well, that’s certainly not the case now in the wake of an outstanding run which has seen them win ten matches in a row in all competitions. They are now looking to make it …
A Misconduct Complaint made against Connacht Rugby’s Bundee Aki has been upheld by an Independent Disciplinary Committee resulting in a six (6) week suspension, two (2) of which are suspended for two years. The Player today appeared in front of an Independent Disciplinary Committee, chaired by Roddy Dunlop KC (Scotland) and supported by Attie Heyns …
The new-look HSBC SVNS Series arrives in Singapore this weekend for the third round of the season, with all 16 teams across the men’s and women’s competitions vying for crucial league points ahead of the three-tournament Championship later this year. Team captains arrived at the National Stadium today to launch the tournament ahead of what …
When Siya Kolisi rejoins the DHL Stormers at the end of this season, it will be a sad day for Hollywoodbets Sharks. But, for now, the Springboks skipper still has a huge amount to contribute to the team as a born leader, according to Sharks coach JP Pietersen. Flanker Kolisi made a big impact off …
Dan Thomas is one busy man both on and off the field. When it comes to his rugby, the figures speak for themselves. The Cardiff flanker has won the fourth most turnovers (ten) and made the seventh most tackles (109) in the Vodacom URC this season. As such, he will be a key man in …
It remains a massive privilege and something very special to represent South Africa on the HSBC SVNS series, and this weekend in Singapore will be no different for Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi. Although he could become the record holder for most tries ever in the National Stadium in his ninth appearance at the venue, Soyizwapi …
Head Coach Fergus Pringle has announced his initial Scotland Men U20 squad for the 2026 U20 Six Nations. The 31-player squad will be captained by Edinburgh pro-academy back Ross Wolfenden, with Glasgow Warriors hooker Joe Roberts named as vice-captain. In the forwards, props Jamie Stewart, Oliver McKenna and Will Pearce, hookers Roberts and Jack Utterson …