Rugby

Stuart Hogg to start for Montpellier on return to rugby this weekend

The 32-year-old retired from professional rugby in July 2023.

Marlie Packer says England will benefit from ‘toughest’ pre-season in big year

England are ready for tough tests against France and New Zealand.

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

England flanker Maddie Feaunati set for first Test start against France

The Red Roses step up their preparations for WXV 1 in Canada.

Huw Jones urges Scotland team-mates to produce strong season in Lions tour bid

The Scots had eight players involved in the 2021 tour of South Africa.

England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.

Manu Tuilagi suffers broken hand in pre-season game for new club Bayonne

Tuilagi has suffered more injury woe after he swapped England for France.

A big goal – Immanuel Feyi-Waboso keen to make British and Irish Lions tour

The Exeter wing has made a rapid impression at the top level.

England defence coach Felix Jones hands in resignation

News of his surprise departure comes in the wake of influential head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters defecting to Ireland.

Finn Russell has no plans to retire soon as he eyes 2027 World Cup

Scotland’s co-captain has been revitalised by a summer break.