Watch New Zealand v Australia as two in-form sides renew one of the biggest rivalries in rugby (Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) Les Kiss’s Australia head across the Tasman Sea in their best form in years. Watch New Zealand v Australia as two fierce southern hemisphere rivals clash for the 182nd time. The Wallabies haven’t won …Continue reading »

After the opening few weeks of domestic rugby, Paul Williams picks out five storylines that have taken him by surprise After the opening few weeks of domestic rugby, Paul Williams picks out five storylines that have taken him by surprise

Watch the NRL Grand Final 2026 as Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights battle it out for the title (Scott Gardiner/Getty Images) Everything you need to know to watch the climax of the Australian rugby league season Watch Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights as the two sides battle for the title in the 2026 NRL Grand Final. …Continue reading »

Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 (RWC) Planning on following the upcoming Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia? Check out these premium, trusted packages perfectly tailored to you… Planning on following the upcoming Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia? Check out these premium, trusted packages perfectly tailored to you…

Watch Australia v South Africa as the two Rugby Championship giants look to extend their unbeaten runs (WIKUS DE WET / AFP via Getty Images) New Wallabies boss Les Kiss faces his sternest test yet as the mighty Springboks come to Perth Watch Australia v South Africa as the two southern hemisphere giants look to build on successful runs of results in …Continue reading »

Watch Leicester Tigers v Saracens as two giants of English rugby kick off their seasons at Welford Road (Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) How you can watch two of the biggest sides in England kick off their PREM seasons – for free. Watch Leicester Tigers v Saracens as two of the biggest and most successful sides in Gallagher PREM history kick off …Continue reading »

Anything better than propping up the table would be an improvement for Zebre Parma this season (Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Can the Italian side lift themselves off the bottom of the URC table? Can the Italian side lift themselves off the bottom of the URC table?

Ulster faded last season but the top four feels like a realistic target this time around (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Ulster let a play-off spot slip through their fingers last season. Don’t expect them to make the same mistake again. Ulster let a play-off spot slip through their fingers last season. Don’t expect them to make the same mistake again.

How Saracens will fare in the post-Mark McCall era is one of the biggest question marks ahead of the new PREM Rugby season (Clive Rose/Getty Images) What does life after Mark McCall have in store for the side from the StoneX? What does life after Mark McCall have in store for the side from the StoneX?

Munster look likely to be battling for a play-off spot in the new URC season (Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find themselves fighting for a play-off berth. The 2023 URC champions seem likely to find themselves fighting for a play-off berth.

Leinster are going for a three-peat in Leo Cullen’s final season at the helm (Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Can the champions complete the three-peat in Leo Cullen’s final year in charge? Can the champions complete the three-peat in Leo Cullen’s final year in charge?

The Lions will play in the European Champions Cup for the first time this season (Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile via Getty Images) The Johannesburg side will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after reaching the play-offs for the first time The Johannesburg side will be looking to continue their upward trajectory after reaching the play-offs for the first time

Glasgow Warriors topped the URC table last year. Can they claim the title this time out? (Ewan Bootman/SNS Group via Getty Images) Can last season’s table-toppers take that final step and claim the URC title they last won in 2024? Can last season’s table-toppers take that final step and claim the URC title they last won in 2024?

Edinburgh should have the players to reach the URC play-offs after underperforming last season (Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images) With a squad like theirs, the side from the Scottish capital need to improve on last season’s disappointing 12th place. With a squad like theirs, the side from the Scottish capital need to improve on last season’s disappointing 12th place.

Watch the United Rugby Championship as reigning champions Leinster shoot for a three-peat (Seb Daly/Sportsfile via Getty Images) The best club sides in Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales compete for the United Rugby Championship title. Here’s how to follow the action... Watch URC live streams as the annual contest between Irish, Italian, Scottish, South African and Welsh sides gets underway. – Dates: …Continue reading »

Watch Gallagher PREM live streams to see if Northampton Saints can retain their title (David Rogers/Getty Images) English rugby’s top flight is back! Here’s how to watch all the action. English rugby’s top flight is back for another exciting instalment, and this guide explains how you can watch PREM Rugby …Continue reading »

Can Northampton Saints become the first team to win back-to-back PREM titles since Saracens in 2019? (Peter Nicholls/Getty Images) The reigning champions definitely have the talent to win another title but can they go back to back? The reigning champions definitely have the talent to win another title but can they go back to back?

Scarlets have overhauled their backroom staff after winning just four matches last season (Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images) With just four wins and a 14th-place finish last season, there’s plenty of room for improvement for Dwayne Peel’s men. With just four wins and a 14th-place finish last season, there’s plenty of room for improvement for Dwayne Peel’s men.

Will this season be the "new dawn" for Newcastle Red Bulls the club are pitching? (Stu Forster/Getty Images) Can the North-East side climb off rock bottom for the first time in five seasons? Can the North-East side climb off rock bottom for the first time in five seasons?

Ospreys head into the new season still unsure about their long-term future (Huw Fairclough/Getty Images) Ospreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balance Ospreys return to St Helen’s without Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake, and with their long-term future still in the balance

Can the Tigers improve on last season’s Gallagher PREM semi-final? (David Rogers/Getty Images) Tigers reached the PREM semi-finals last season. Can Geoff Parling lift the Welford Road outfit another level? Tigers reached the PREM semi-finals last season. Can Geoff Parling lift the Welford Road outfit another level?

Can Dragons improve on last year’s tally of three wins and four draws? (Gallo Images/Getty Images) Anything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based side Anything better than 15th would be an improvement for the Newport-based side

Harlequins need to arrest the steady decline that’s followed their 2021 title win (Alex Davidson/Getty Images) The fans at the Stoop will be desperate for an improvement on last season’s disappointing ninth place The fans at the Stoop will be desperate for an improvement on last season’s disappointing ninth place

Can Cardiff Rugby continue their upward trajectory in the 2026-27 season? (Harry Trump/Getty Images) Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place? Can the side from the Welsh capital build on last year’s sixth place?

After several disappointing seasons in the PREM, Exeter Chiefs returned to the play-off final last season (David Rogers/Getty Images) After last season’s play-off final defeat, can Rob Baxter’s men go one better this year? After last season’s play-off final defeat, can Rob Baxter’s men go one better this year?

After reaching four finals in five years, can the Bulls get their name on the URC trophy at long last? (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title? Can the URC’s perennial nearly men overcome the loss of some big names to claim an elusive URC title?

Few teams in the PREM are as unpredictable as Bristol Bears (Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Will Pat Lam’s men blow hot, cold or both when the new season gets underway? Will Pat Lam’s men blow hot, cold or both when the new season gets underway?

Harlequins' Stu Townsend in action during the PREM Rugby Cup match between Harlequins and Northampton Saints at Twickenham Stoop on September 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) The English top-flight will return in September The English rugby top-flight will return in September and here is all the details

Blackheath celebrate (Nicholas King) Blackheath FC have made it into the Championship but is there more success to come? Blackheath FC have made it into the Championship but is there more success to come?

Benetton, now coached by former Welsh boss Wayne Pivac, will be aiming to push for place in the URC play-offs (Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) How will the Italian side fare under Wayne Pivac’s management in the upcoming URC season? How will the Italian side fare under Wayne Pivac’s management in the upcoming URC season?

Scotland fly-half Finn Russell will be pivotal to Bath’s title hopes this season (Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images) Can Bath bounce back from last season’s semi-final heartbreak against Exeter? Can Bath bounce back from last season’s semi-final heartbreak against Exeter?

Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the two sides bring the Greatest Rivalry series to a close in Baltimore (GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP via Getty Images) This epic series comes to an eagerly anticipated conclusion on the east coast of the USA. Watch South Africa v New Zealand as these two rugby giants bring this Greatest Rivalry Test series to a close …Continue reading »

Watch the WXV Global Series as the best sides in the world compete in the revamped tournament (Paul Harding/Getty Images) Everything you need to know to watch the new-look WXV Global Series online, on TV, and from anywhere. Watch the WXV Global Series as 12 of the best sides on the planet compete in a revamped tournament designed …Continue reading »

Why do so many Welsh rugby players play in England? (Getty Images) With Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Aaron Wainright the latest Welsh internationals leaving to play club rugby in England, Paul Williams argues this is nothing new for fans of Wales and likely to continue With Jac Morgan, Dewi Lake and Aaron Wainright the latest Welsh internationals leaving to play club rugby in England, Paul Williams argues this is nothing new for fans of Wales and likely to continue

Watch Argentina v Australia as the Wallabies look to build on last weekend’s victory over the Pumas (Ramiro VEGA / AFP via Getty Images) Can Australia extend new boss Les Kiss’s winning start in the job? Watch Argentina v Australia as the two other Rugby Championship sides remind the world that southern hemisphere rugby isn’t just about …Continue reading »

Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the two rugby giants look to claim the advantage in the Greatest Rivalry series (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images) It’s currently honours even between the two best sides in the world. Who will seize the Greatest Rivalry initiative with victory in Johannesburg? Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the Greatest Rivalry series reaches a crescendo in Johannesburg. The All Blacks shocked …Continue reading »

Watch Springbok Women v Black Ferns as the sides kick-off an epic double-bill of Greatest Rivalry Rugby (Alex Davidson - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images) Two sides meet on South African soil for the very first time. Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the Springbok Women and Black Ferns kick off an epic afternoon of Greatest …Continue reading »

Watch Argentina v Australia as the two sides fill a Rugby Championship-shaped hole (Jason McCawley/Getty Images) The Rugby Championship sides meet in the first of two Tests in Argentina Watch Argentina v Australia as the two southern hemisphere giants meet in a tantalising follow-up to Saturday’s Greatest Rivalry action …Continue reading »

Watch South Africa v New Zealand, a must-win match for the Springboks after defeat in Johannesburg (PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP via Getty Images) After New Zealand’s victory last weekend, South Africa know they have to win in Cape Town Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the Springboks welcome the All Blacks to Cape Town knowing they need a …Continue reading »

Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the eagerly anticipated Greatest Rivalry Test series kicks off in Johannesburg (Phil Walter/Getty Images) Can the first Springboks v All Blacks Test live up to its Greatest Rivalry billing? Watch South Africa v New Zealand as the two top-ranked sides in the men’s game kick off their eagerly anticipated …Continue reading »

Scotland’s upcoming rugby fixtures include the home leg of the Nations Championship, the 2027 Men’s Six Nations and the Men’s Rugby World Cup (Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) When to watch Scotland’s men’s and women’s teams in action this season Scotland's men and women's teams have a busy schedule lined up

The next Wales rugby fixture for Steve Tandy’s men sees them welcoming Japan to the Principality Stadium (Ian Cook - CameraSport via Getty Images) Your guide to confirmed Wales rugby fixtures, including the WXV Global Series, Six Nations, Nations Championship and Men’s Rugby World Cup. This guide to Wales rugby fixtures has all the information you need to watch the men’s and women’s teams in …Continue reading »

Watch Bulls v New Zealand as the All Blacks roadshow lands in Pretoria (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images/Getty Images) It’s the All Blacks’ final warm-up before facing the Springboks next weekend... Watch Bulls v New Zealand as the All Blacks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry itinerary takes them to Pretoria to face this …Continue reading »

Watch Australia v Japan as the sides attempt to live up to last weekend’s 35-32 thriller in Osaka (Paul Miller/Getty Images) Eddie Jones returns to his home country looking to get one over on his former employers. Watch Australia v Japan as the Wallabies’ new boss, Les Kiss, attempts to make it two from two against one …Continue reading »

The Greatest Rivalry Tour is a rugby throwback (Getty Images) Paul Williams believes the All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa is the perfect mix of old and new Paul Williams believes the All Blacks' Greatest Rivalry Tour of South Africa is the perfect mix of old and new

Franklin’s Gardens, home of Gallagher PREM champions Northampton Saints, was a great place to watch rugby last season (David Rogers/Getty Images) A tour around the 10 Gallagher PREM rugby grounds, from venues established in the Victorian era to modern, purpose-built arenas. PREM Rugby stadiums are a proper mixed bag. A journey fom Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park in the south-west to Newcastle …Continue reading »

Watch Argentina v South Africa as the Springboks prepare for their Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks (David Rogers/Getty Images) Don’t expect the Pumas to see themselves as a warm-up act for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour... Watch Argentina v South Africa as Rassie Erasmus’s double world champions head to South America as part of their preparations …Continue reading »

Watch Japan v Australia as the Wallabies' Les Kiss era gets underway in Osaka (Koki Nagahama/Getty Images) Les Kiss’s men fill a Rugby Championship-shaped hole with a trip to Osaka. Watch Japan v Australia as new Wallabies boss Les Kiss leads out his side for the first time at the …Continue reading »

Joe Marler is swapping a rugby shirt for Spandex when he joins Gladiators as Mauler (Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images) Mauler will follow in the footsteps of Amazon, Fury, Apollo... and Jeremy Guscott. Mauler will follow in the footsteps of Amazon, Fury, Apollo... and Jeremy Guscott.

Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks against the Stormers in the opening Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash (Kai Schwoerer/Nations Championship via Getty Images) New Zealand kick-off their first tour of South Africa since 1996. Watch Stormers v New Zealand as Dave Rennie’s side get their Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry campaign underway in Cape Town. The …Continue reading »