# News, views and all the moves in the world of Rugby Union

## Articles

### [FIFA’s New Five-Second Countdown Shows Rugby Still Has a Time Problem](/content/fifas-new-five-second-countdown-shows-rugby-still-has-a-time-problem/index.html)

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, one of…

### [Exeter Chiefs player ratings vs Bath Rugby: 2025/26 Gallagher PREM semi-final](/content/exeter-chiefs-player-ratings-vs-bath-rugby-2025-26-gallagher-prem-semi-final/index.html)

Exeter Chiefs player ratings following their remarkable comeback victory away at The Rec, as they booked…

### [Bath Player Ratings vs Exeter Chiefs: Gallagher PREM semi-final](/content/bath-rugby-player-ratings-vs-exeter-chiefs-gallagher-prem/index.html)

Bath Rugby fell to agonising defeat as Exeter Chiefs overcame a 16-point deficit to claim the…

### [Northampton Saints player ratings vs Leicester Tigers: Gallagher PREM semi-final](/content/northampton-saints-player-ratings-vs-leicester-tigers-2025-26-gallagher-prem-semi-final/index.html)

Northampton Saints player ratings from a breathless 45-31 derby win over Leicester Tigers that sees them…

### [Maro Itoje stood down as Borthwick confirms new England squad](/content/maro-itoje-stood-down-as-borthwick-confirms-new-england-squad/index.html)

England Rugby head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 26-player squad for a three-day training camp.…

### [Saracens player involved in Ben Stokes incident revealed to be 125kg powerhouse](/content/saracens-player-involved-in-ben-stokes-incident-revealed-to-be-125kg-powerhouse/index.html)

The Saracens player reportedly involved in the late-night altercation with Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson is…

### [The best kits in international rugby (Ranked 10-1)](/content/the-best-kits-in-international-rugby-ranked-10-1/index.html)

A rugby kit is more than just a uniform. It represents a nation’s identity, history and…

### [Shaun Edwards to depart France with immediate effect](/content/shaun-edwards-to-depart-france-with-immediate-effect/index.html)

France’s coaching team could be on the verge of a major overhaul, with reports suggesting defensive…

### [The 20 Best Rugby Stadiums on the Planet — Ranked](/content/the-20-best-rugby-stadiums-on-the-planet-ranked/index.html)

Before a ball is kicked or a tackle is made, the world’s greatest rugby stadiums have…

### [Maro Itoje Set to Miss Out Again After Being Sent Home by Borthwick](/content/maro-itoje-set-to-miss-out-again-after-being-sent-home-by-borthwick/index.html)

England captain Maro Itoje was also sent home early from the recent England training camp, with…

### [All Blacks legend on the verge of bankruptcy](/content/all-blacks-legend-on-the-verge-of-bankruptcy/index.html)

Former All Blacks star Andrew Mehrtens is facing an application to be declared bankrupt, according to…

### [Eben Etzebeth names his TOUGHEST opponents](/content/eben-etzebeth-names-his-toughest-opponents/index.html)

Speaking to RugbyPass in their “Rugby Roots” series, Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth avoided naming a singular toughest opponent but instead…

### [“Not right” – England Legend Furious as South Africa-Born Star’s England Call-Up](/content/not-right-england-legend-furious-as-south-africa-born-stars-england-call-up/index.html)

Former England scrum-half Danny Care says it “doesn’t sit right” that South Africa-born Benhard Janse van…

### [Gabby Logan’s 115kg Son Could Quit Scotland for Six Nations Rivals](/content/gabby-logans-115kg-son-could-quit-scotland-for-six-nations-rivals/index.html)

Gabby Logan’s son, Reuben Logan, is emerging as one of the most exciting young forwards in…

### [Scott Hastings dies aged 61: Fans and players pay tribute](/content/scott-hastings-dies-aged-61-fans-and-players-pay-tribute/index.html)

Rugby is mourning the loss of former Scotland and British & Irish Lions centre Scott Hastings,…