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'If it's not R360, another disrupter will come for rugby'
'If it's not R360, another disrupter will come for rugby'

Rowena Samarasinhe attempted to change rugby by launching World 12s. Does she think R360 can succeed where her own venture failed?

Du Toit to leave Bath for former club next summer
Du Toit to leave Bath for former club next summer

South Africa prop Thomas du Toit is to leave Bath at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.

No Rugby Championship in 2026 as New Zealand tour South Africa
No Rugby Championship in 2026 as New Zealand tour South Africa

The Rugby Championship will not be played in 2026, with the competition mothballed for a season as New Zealand tour South Africa and the Nations League kicks off.

Bevan leaves WRU for Leicester Tigers role
Bevan leaves WRU for Leicester Tigers role

Leicester Tigers appoint Welsh Rugby Union interim performance director Huw Bevan as their head of rugby operations.

Ireland 10s to face off for first time in derby
Ireland 10s to face off for first time in derby

Ireland fly-halves Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley are to line up on opposing sides for the first time in Saturday's derby between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park.

Faletau return boosts Cardiff for Dragons derby
Faletau return boosts Cardiff for Dragons derby

Cardiff number eight Taulupe Faletau has given Wales a boost before the autumn internationals by returning to face Dragons.

Exeter's Skinner determined to prove doubters wrong
Exeter's Skinner determined to prove doubters wrong

Harvey Skinner hopes he can prove some Exeter fans wrong with his performances this season.

England's Ford turned down R360 to stay at Sale
England's Ford turned down R360 to stay at Sale

England fly-half George Ford turns down R360 to sign a new three-year contract with Prem side Sale Sharks.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Ashy and Sara chat to Andy Farrell about the Lions, Ireland, Owen and his love for Wigan.

Doris in Ireland squad but McCarthy misses out
Doris in Ireland squad but McCarthy misses out

Returning head coach Andy Farrell includes captain Caelan Doris in his Ireland squad for the autumn internationals, but Joe McCarthy misses out.

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