<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rugby - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Rugby news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for All Blacks as Savea ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON Injured: Ardie Savea The inspirational No.8 was forced off in the 31st minute, shortly after scoring two magnificent first-half tries to put New Zealand ahead. ALL BLACKS captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the &lsquo;Greatest Rivalry&rsquo; series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss [&hellip;]<br />
The post Blow for All Blacks as Savea ruled out appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-savea-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-savea-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for All Blacks as Ardie Savea ruled out of final test with South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the final Test of the &lsquo;Greatest Rivalry&rsquo; series in Baltimore after suffering a serious shoulder injury in the 29-24 loss to South Africa in Soweto yesterday.<br />
The post Blow for All Blacks as Ardie Savea ruled out of final test with South Africa appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-ardie-savea-ruled-out-of-final-test-with-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/blow-for-all-blacks-as-ardie-savea-ruled-out-of-final-test-with-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young centres impress coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[GLOUCESTER director of rugby George Skiving-ton was disappointed with certain areas of his side&rsquo;s game. He said: &ldquo;They scored at least four tries from lineouts in our 22 so we will need to address that. They also did very well in stripping the ball away from us at the contact area, which prevented us from [&hellip;]<br />
The post Young centres impress coach appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-centres-impress-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/young-centres-impress-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome for Welsh clubs in the Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By SAM JACKSON Stand and deliver: Joe Batley enjoys a Bristol Bears try in their opening Prem Cup victory over Gloucester PICTURES: Alamy WEST Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem. The WRU is planning to reduce the number of professional clubs from four to three, with one [&hellip;]<br />
The post Welcome for Welsh clubs in the Prem appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welcome-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-prem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/welcome-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We need to be a lot sharper, admits coach Parling]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEICESTER Tigers head coach Geoff Parling lamented his side&rsquo;s performance but insisted nothing changes in his side&rsquo;s defence of the Prem Rugby Cup. Parling said: &ldquo;I thought we were poor. There was some effort there. We need to be a lot sharper, we can&rsquo;t take any moments out of the game. In terms of their [&hellip;]<br />
The post We need to be a lot sharper, admits coach Parling appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-to-be-a-lot-sharper-admits-coach-parling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-need-to-be-a-lot-sharper-admits-coach-parling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We all know the risks of playing game]]></title><description><![CDATA[BRENDAN Gallagher&rsquo;s article in last week&rsquo;s TRP regarding the group claim being brought by former players for damages for head injuries raised extremely valid points. He is absolutely correct to point out that claimants&rsquo; insistence that they were oblivious to the potential dangers of concussion injuries and the effects thereof is nonsense, is possibly the [&hellip;]<br />
The post We all know the risks of playing game appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-all-know-the-risks-of-playing-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/we-all-know-the-risks-of-playing-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade still gunning for Ashton’s try record]]></title><description><![CDATA[By GARY FITZGERALD CHRISTIAN Wade&rsquo;s laser vision is once again fixed on starting a new season with a bang and finally turning his top Premiership try scorer dream into reality. A variety of scenarios have left the flying wing still waiting to achieve his huge goal of surpassing Chris Ashton&rsquo;s present record haul of 101. [&hellip;]<br />
The post Wade still gunning for Ashton&rsquo;s try record appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wade-still-gunning-for-ashtons-try-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/wade-still-gunning-for-ashtons-try-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Poortvliet confident that Tigers can deliver]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By GARY FITZGERALD JACK van Poortvliet&rsquo;s feet have hardly touched the ground over the last few months and he admits he is now &ldquo;sick of flying&rdquo;. But the scrum-half &ndash; who spent the summer travelling around the planet for work and pleasure &ndash; is confident he and his Tigers team-mates will be soaring high in [&hellip;]<br />
The post Van Poortvliet confident that Tigers can deliver appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-poortvliet-confident-that-tigers-can-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/van-poortvliet-confident-that-tigers-can-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ulster hold on to deny gutsy Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh................26 Ulster........................28 ULSTER survived a spirited Edinburgh fightback to open their pre-season campaign with a victory at Hive Stadium. Richie Murphy&rsquo;s side scored four converted tries and led 28-14 early in the second half before Edinburgh fought back to within two points, only to miss a late conversion which would have levelled the scores. James [&hellip;]<br />
The post Ulster hold on to deny gutsy Edinburgh appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-hold-on-to-deny-gutsy-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/ulster-hold-on-to-deny-gutsy-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best Springbok ever? That’s a big call]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED WHEN the Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth, one of rugby&rsquo;s &ldquo;forever names&rdquo;, sank a thumb into the left eye of Alex Mann, the upstart insurgent of the Wales back row, at the fag end of a sporting massacre in Cardiff last autumn, some of us wondered if he had decided to bow [&hellip;]<br />
The post The best Springbok ever? That&rsquo;s a big call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-best-springbok-ever-thats-a-big-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/the-best-springbok-ever-thats-a-big-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thacker’s injury mars Bristol’s winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#9632;By ROGER PANTING BEARS&rsquo; star hooker Harry Thacker was stretchered off in the 52nd minute but his impressive performance, including a two-try salvo, had already earned him the man of the match award as Bristol held on to make a winning start to their season. Thacker departed to sympathetic clapping with Bristol&rsquo;s director of rugby, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Thacker&rsquo;s injury mars Bristol&rsquo;s winning start appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thackers-injury-mars-bristols-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/thackers-injury-mars-bristols-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tagutu’s double pushes Knights to front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doncaster.........40 Nottingham.... 24 DONCASTER Knights held firm for an impressive win at Castle Park with strong defence the order of the day. Nottingham enjoyed all the early possession and Knights put in some huge hits to keep them at bay. Telusa Veainu combined with Penaia Tagutu to launch a dangerous counter-attack and when the ball [&hellip;]<br />
The post Tagutu&rsquo;s double pushes Knights to front appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tagutus-double-pushes-knights-to-front/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/tagutus-double-pushes-knights-to-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE scrum battle in the first two Tests of the series between South Africa and New Zealand has been fascinating, as has the war of words sparked by All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie&rsquo;s allegations of South Africa walking around to create a deliberate wheel. My read on it is that Springbok loosehead Ox Nche [&hellip;]<br />
The post Superman Nche puts All Blacks to the sword appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-nche-puts-all-blacks-to-the-sword/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/superman-nche-puts-all-blacks-to-the-sword/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa and class of their own? New Zealand in I don’t think so…]]></title><description><![CDATA[JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE... EVERY WEEK World beaters: New Zealand&rsquo;s Will Jordan and, right, South Africa&rsquo;s Cheslin Kolbe PICTURES: Getty Images and Alamy THE widespread suggestion that South Africa and New Zealand are currently in a class of their own at international level following the first two Tests of what they call the &lsquo;Greatest [&hellip;]<br />
The post South Africa and class of their own? New Zealand in I don&rsquo;t think so&hellip; appeared first on The Rugby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-and-class-of-their-own-new-zealand-in-i-dont-think-so/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/south-africa-and-class-of-their-own-new-zealand-in-i-dont-think-so/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith: We need to be on the]]></title><description><![CDATA[FIN Smith has been mixing with cricketing royalty in Sri Lanka and has told his Northampton side to go on the front foot again as they seek a second straight Prem title. nBy ADAM HATHAWAY Looking ahead: Fin Smith in action for Northampton PICTURES: Getty Images front foot Saints played Asia Pacific Lions in Colombo, [&hellip;]<br />
The post Smith: We need to be on the appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-need-to-be-on-the/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/smith-we-need-to-be-on-the/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson to let his new boys run loose]]></title><description><![CDATA[By BEN JAYCOCK Old hand: Courtney Lawes starts on the blindside for Sale PICTURES: Sale Sharks PREVIEW... Sale Sharks v Bath Today. Kick-off 3pm, CorpAcq Stadium SALE Sharks will unveil three of their headline summer signings when they open the new season against Bath in the Prem Cup today. Courtney Lawes, Joe Marchant and Alex [&hellip;]<br />
The post Sanderson to let his new boys run loose appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-to-let-his-new-boys-run-loose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/sanderson-to-let-his-new-boys-run-loose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Premiership]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Country rugby bosses have welcomed the idea of Welsh clubs joining an expanded Prem.<br />
The post Rugby bosses welcome idea for Welsh clubs in the expanded Premiership appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-bosses-welcome-idea-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-expanded-premiership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rugby-bosses-welcome-idea-for-welsh-clubs-in-the-expanded-premiership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Baxter urges Exeter Chiefs to continue fighting after takeover finalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter Chiefs&rsquo; finances were eased thanks to Black Knight riding to the rescue but boss Rob Baxter now wants his stars to play their part in securing a safe, prosperous and successful future.<br />
The post Rob Baxter urges Exeter Chiefs to continue fighting after takeover finalised appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rob-baxter-urges-exeter-chiefs-to-continue-fighting-after-takeover-finalised/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rob-baxter-urges-exeter-chiefs-to-continue-fighting-after-takeover-finalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK WELCOME to a new season where the Prem ring-fencers&rsquo; idea of progress was not only to shut the door on their Champ &ldquo;partners&rdquo; participating in the Prem Cup, but also give the aspiring clubs in England&rsquo;s second tier a slap in the face this week by revealing [&hellip;]<br />
The post RFU Board needs an immediate overhaul appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-board-needs-an-immediate-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/rfu-board-needs-an-immediate-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refs are not there to listen to players]]></title><description><![CDATA[LOBBYING was not once mentioned by Paul Rees in his otherwise excellent review of Matt Carley and his refereeing of the South Africa/New Zealand game. I am reminded of what Nigel Owens said in a French Cup final some 20 years ago: &ldquo;I am not here to listen to you, you are here to listen [&hellip;]<br />
The post Refs are not there to listen to players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/refs-are-not-there-to-listen-to-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/rugby/refs-are-not-there-to-listen-to-players/</guid></item></channel></rss>