CARL FORSTER would love to come up against “huge club” Widnes Vikings in the Challenge Cup, but North Wales Crusaders’ full focus is on getting the job done against Cornwall. Crusaders head ...

Ahead of the Six Nations, England head coach Steve Borthwick has made a change in captaincy with Maro Itoje taking over the armband from Jamie George. Meanwhile, Antoine Dupont will skipper France ...

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) say being able to close the retractable roof will guarantee conditions, maintain consistency for players and improve the fan experience. "There's no better atmosphere ...

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin Date: Saturday, 1 February Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live, with live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and highlights on Rugby Special ...

David Havili will captain the Crusaders for the upcoming Super Rugby season. Havili will become the first back to captain Super Rugby’s most successful franchise, replacing Scott Barrett who ...

Here’s a comprehensive summary of all the major rugby events scheduled for the 2025 calendar. The 2024 rugby season delivered some remarkable moments in the oval ball sport, some of which will ...

The New Zealand-born fly-half, who previously represented the Crusaders in Super Rugby and was eligible for England, has chosen to commit his international future to Scotland through his paternal ...

MPs are calling for the government to intervene in the upheaval currently gripping English rugby. England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) is currently subject to widespread dissatisfaction within the ...

(James Foy/Speed Media AU/Iconsportswire) The Crusaders have confirmed which player will succeed Scott Barrett and take on the role of captain for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. It has been ...

Accepting the captaincy of Super Rugby's most successful team, the Crusaders, was not an instant decision for utility back David Havili. When his appointment for the Super Rugby Pacific season was ...

"He missed a year's rugby with the Crusaders before he went to Saracens. So we've kept in touch. "He was in consideration in November, but we didn't feel his game at that time got him into our squad.

The Crusaders, who failed to make last year’s eight-team playoffs in Penney’s first season in charge, begin their 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign with a match against the Hurricanes in Christchurch ...