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WRU Reveals Schedule for Reducing Professional Teams to Three
The Welsh Rugby Union has set a timeline to reduce its professional teams to three by 2028, leaving the Ospreys and Scarlets to compete for the final regional licence.
July 29, 2026
Joe Schmidt takes on consultancy role with Ulster
Former Ireland and Australia coach Joe Schmidt has joined Ulster as a coach development advisor to strengthen the provincial coaching pathway.
July 29, 2026
Northampton Saints start title defense against Newcastle
Champions Northampton Saints will kick off the 2026-27 Premiership rugby season at home against Newcastle, as the league moves to a permanent franchise model.
July 28, 2026
ITV Secures Broadcasting Rights for 2027 Rugby World Cup
ITV will continue its long-running coverage of the Rugby World Cup, securing the rights to broadcast every match of the 2027 tournament in Australia.
July 27, 2026
New research explores if women’s rugby requires unique concussion protocols
Cardiff University is conducting specialized research to determine if women's rugby requires distinct concussion protocols, as current standards are based primarily on the male game.
July 26, 2026
Rugby organizations push for dismissal of concussion-related lawsuits
Rugby governing bodies have asked the High Court to drop hundreds of concussion lawsuits, citing a failure by claimants to meet document disclosure deadlines.
July 22, 2026
Emily Scarratt secures permanent coaching role with England’s Red Roses
Record-breaking points scorer Emily Scarratt has transitioned from an interim coaching role to a permanent position with the England women's rugby team, leaving Loughborough Lightning after eight years.
July 22, 2026
Felipe Contepomi slams England for disrespectful behavior following Nations Championship loss
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi walked out of his post-match interview after a 31-24 loss to England, alleging the visitors acted with a lack of respect.
July 19, 2026
Wales faces tough scrutiny following heavy loss to South Africa
Wales finishes a challenging rugby season with a heavy 43-0 defeat to South Africa, prompting an urgent review of the team's tactics, identity, and future trajectory under head coach Steve Tandy.
July 19, 2026
England narrowly edge past Argentina in dramatic Nations Championship victory
England claimed a narrow 31-24 win against Argentina in the Nations Championship following a last-minute video review that disallowed an Argentine try.
July 18, 2026