Rugby Union News Headlines

Exeter's US takeover completed as Black Knight take charge
Exeter's US takeover completed as Black Knight take charge

The owners of Premier League club Bournemouth complete their takeover of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs.

North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever
North v South - the battle for global supremacy is tighter than ever

The new Nations Championship pits the northern hemisphere against the south. Traditionally there would only be one winner in such a contest. Perhaps things are different now...

Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests
Wales lose Exeter lock Jenkins for summer Tests

Wales trim their squad for the Nations Championship after losing Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins to injury.

Halfpenny joins Wales coach team for summer Tests
Halfpenny joins Wales coach team for summer Tests

Legendary former full-back Leigh Halfpenny will work as Wales' interim kicking coach for the Nations Championship.

Easterby expects 'marker' from Australia in Sydney
Easterby expects 'marker' from Australia in Sydney

Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and "impose themselves" in Saturday's Nations Championship opener in Sydney.

Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup
Bonus-point rule and last-16 changes for Champions Cup

Try bonus points in next season's Champions Cup pool stage will be awarded only to teams who score at least three more times than their opponents.

Scarlets confirm Davies as boss on two-year deal
Scarlets confirm Davies as boss on two-year deal

Scarlets will be led by former Wales centre Nigel Davies for the next two seasons.

Drones, specs and sensors - meet RFU's 'Q' behind gadgets for England's stars
Drones, specs and sensors - meet RFU's 'Q' behind gadgets for England's stars

Duncan Locke arms England with the technology and innovation to perform at their best on the pitch.

Heyes signs new four-year Leicester Tigers deal
Heyes signs new four-year Leicester Tigers deal

Leicester Tigers' England prop Joe Heyes signs a new four-year contract with the Prem club.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Danny, Ashy & Chris preview the Nations Championship and England's showdown at Ellis Park

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2019 South Africa
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2003 England
1999 Australia

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