A look back at the standout teams, players and moments from a dramatic 2025 rugby union season, including England's World Cup win and South Africa's continued dominance. Discover our award winners.
Ousmane Dembélé is crowned The Guardian's best male footballer of 2025, with Lamine Yamal second. See the full top 10 and why the Premier League dominates the list again.
Saracens unveil a strategic masterplan to disrupt Clermont's formidable home record in a crucial Champions Cup pool match. Can they dent French dominance? Read the full tactical breakdown.
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth receives a 12-week suspension for intentionally gouging Wales's Alex Mann. Discover the disciplinary details and consequences.
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 matches for eye-gouging Wales flanker Alex Mann. The ban follows his red card in the Springboks' 73-0 win in Cardiff.
South African lock Eben Etzebeth receives a 12-week suspension for making contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann. The ban was reduced from 18 weeks due to mitigating factors. Read the full disciplinary hearing details.
South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth receives a 12-week suspension for gouging Wales's Alex Mann. The ban rules him out of key club fixtures. Read the full disciplinary details.
French clubs have won the last five Investec Champions Cup titles. As the new season kicks off, we examine if any side can stop another Gallic triumph in Bilbao.
The draw for the expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia takes place today. Follow live as 24 nations, including England and defending champions South Africa, discover their pool opponents.
Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a potential 24-week suspension for an intentional eye gouge, overshadowing South Africa's record 73-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth faces a potential 24-week ban for an intentional eye gouge on Wales' Alex Mann, marring the Springboks' record 73-0 victory in Cardiff. Read the full disciplinary details.
Wales endure a record 73-0 home defeat to South Africa, a match marred by Eben Etzebeth's red card for an eye gouge. Read the full match report and analysis.
Wales suffer their heaviest ever home defeat, losing 73-0 to South Africa in a match marred by Eben Etzebeth's late red card for eye gouging. Read the full match report.
Welsh rugby faces a perfect storm as the national team, stripped of key players, takes on South Africa. This fixture exposes years of poor governance from the WRU, letting down players and fans alike.
Your complete guide to watching Wales host world champions South Africa at the Principality Stadium. Get the kick-off time, TV channel, team news and line-ups.
Wales face a weakened Springboks in a controversial out-of-window Test. Discover why this fixture is criticised and what it means for Welsh rugby's future.
Rassie Erasmus warns against complacency as his formidable Springboks, boasting 899 caps, face a depleted Wales side in Cardiff. Can Wales avoid a repeat of their 96-13 record defeat from 1998?
Australian rugby faces a crossroads as the Wallabies' inconsistent form tests fan patience. Discover why this talented yet tired squad still offers genuine hope for revival.
South Africa ended a 13-year Dublin drought with a 24-13 win over Ireland in a match marred by ill-discipline and multiple cards. Read the full match analysis.
World Champions South Africa secured a hard-fought 24-13 win against Ireland in a match defined by an extraordinary seven yellow cards. Read our full match report and analysis.
Ireland secure dramatic 27-24 victory against South Africa in Autumn Nations Series thriller. Relive the key moments from this epic rugby union clash.
Complete guide to Ireland vs South Africa rugby match: kick-off time, TV channel, team news and line-ups for the Quilter Nations Series clash in Dublin.
Rugby betting tips for Ireland vs South Africa's Autumn Nations clash. Can the Springboks secure their first Dublin victory since 2012? Read our expert prediction.
Ugo Monye analyses England's progress this autumn and whether they are closing the gap on the world champion Springboks ahead of the next World Cup. Read the full analysis.
Sam Prendergast retains Ireland's fly-half position for the final Test against world champions South Africa. RG Snyman set for 50th Springboks cap in Dublin showdown.
England flanker Henry Pollock is in the running for World Rugby's Breakthrough Player of the Year award after a stunning 2025. Discover the full list of nominees and winners announcement date.
Explore the pros and cons of rugby's new Nations Championship launching in 2024. Can this format transform Test rugby, or does it pose significant risks to the sport's future?
South Africa's rugby team secured a 32-14 victory over Italy in Turin, overcoming a red card shown to Franco Mostert for the second consecutive week. Discover how the world's top-ranked side demonstrated their resilience.
South Africa's rugby team secured a 32-14 victory over Italy in Turin, overcoming a second red card in consecutive weeks. Read the full match report and analysis.
Follow live coverage as the world champion Springboks take on a buoyant Italy side in the Quilter Nations Series. Can the Azzurri cause a major upset?