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Wafer ruled out of Ireland's South Africa Tests

Influential forward Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Ireland's WXV Global Series trip to South Africa later this month.

Gloucester-Hartpury sign Australia prop O'Gorman

Gloucester-Hartpury sign Australia tight-head prop Bridie O'Gorman for the 2026-27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.

‘Like a movie script’: Michael McArdle backs Northern Ireland to make history

Manager says he has made team ‘playoff ready’ since taking over in March. They now face Portugal in their quest to reach World Cup

Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final

Republic of Ireland ease to a comfortable 8-0 victory against 10-player Kazakhstan in their Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg without three of their best players as their replacements impress

Prem players to be contacted over disproportionate head impacts

It is called the Outlier Project. Since 2021, World Rugby has been collecting data from instrumented mouthguards (IMGs) used by more than 8,000 players across professional leagues worldwide, producing more than a million data points on head-acceleration events.

Women's World Cup: Republic of Ireland face Kazakhstan in play-off first leg

Follow text updates as the Republic of Ireland face Kazakhstan in the first leg of their Women's World Cup play-off in Astana.

How the First Round of 16 Changes Rugby World Cup Betting

One year from now, the Wallabies will run out at Perth Stadium to open the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup. Six weeks later, on 13 November, someone will lift the Webb Ellis Cup at Stadium Australia in Sydney. It will be the biggest men’s World Cup yet. There will be 24 teams instead of 20 […] The post How the First Round of 16 Changes Rugby World Cup Betting appeared first on The Rugby Paper .

How can home nations reach Women's World Cup?

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?

Coach breaks silence as teammate reveals text message to Mary Fowler and Nathan Cleary

Mackenzie Arnold has spoken out. Read more here.

'Nothing impossible' as NI begin long road to Brazil

Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.

Leinster change entire team for homecoming

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen names a completely changed team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship homecoming against Cardiff.

'Possibilities exciting' as Scotland eye play-off progress

Wales eye shutout in World Cup play-off first leg

Rhian Wilkinson makes a clean sheet the first target for Wales in Friday's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Albania.

Wales captain James has World Cup on her mind

Wales take on Albania over two legs in the semi-finals of the play-offs motivated by reaching a World Cup for the first time.

Shaun Edwards to bolster Argentina’s World Cup bid after England stint

Edwards will join Felipe Contepomi’s staff from November

Shaun Edwards’ Argentina move rules out role in Steve Borthwick set-up

Shaun Edwards will join Argentina’s coaching team for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup just weeks after the Rugby Football Union brought him in as a consultant for the Red Roses.

Toone called up to England squad as Bronze withdraws

Ella Toone has received a call-up to the England squad ahead of their Women’s World Cup play-off ties against Greece.Manchester United midfielder Toone was originally left out of Sarina Wiegman’s ...

Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoff

Sarina Wiegman hailed Ella Toone’s attitude after the midfielder was belatedly called up for England’s World Cup playoff in Greece

Watch: Northern Ireland face Portugal in play-off first leg

Watch video coverage and follow live text commentary of Northern Ireland's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Portugal at Inver Park in Larne.

Toone comes into England squad as Bronze withdraws

Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone receives a late England call-up for this month's World Cup play-off games against Greece.