Jock Campbell will start at fullback for the Wallabies in their Nations Championship opener against Ireland at a sold-out Sydney Football Stadium. The Queensland Reds player earned the number 15 jersey over Max Jorgensen and Tom Wright following his selection in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific team of the year, according to AAP. Why did … Read more
Rugby and Retirement: How Sports Partnerships are Tackling Financial Wellness Saracens’ new partnership with PensionBee signals a growing trend: sports teams are increasingly becoming platforms for financial education and engagement. This isn’t just about slapping a logo on a jersey; it’s a strategic move to connect with fans on a deeper level and address a … Read more
HSTikkyTokky, Louis Theroux, and the Rise of the “Manosphere” – What’s Next? The recent Netflix documentary, Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, featuring controversial social media personality HSTikkyTokky (Harrison Sullivan), has ignited a wider conversation about online masculinity, influencer culture, and the potential for harmful rhetoric. Sullivan, a 24-year-old with a significant following on TikTok, Instagram, … Read more
Reds Snatch Victory as Waratahs Left to Question Controversial No-Try The Queensland Reds secured a thrilling 26-17 victory over the NSW Waratahs on Saturday night, but the match was overshadowed by a contentious refereeing decision that denied the Waratahs a potential game-winning try. The incident has sparked debate and frustration, with Waratahs coach Dan McKellar … Read more
English rugby union is undergoing a seismic shift, with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) voting to separate the Premiership from the Championship, effectively ending traditional promotion and relegation. This move, approved at a recent council meeting, signals a move towards a closed-shop system designed to foster financial stability and attract investment, but at what cost … Read more
Stade Francais Paris are 14-time winners of French rugby union’s top-flight, most recently in 2015. (Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) DHL has made its first foray into French sports sponsorship, securing a multi-year deal as the main sponsor of Stade Francais Paris. The partnership, brokered by Sportfive, will see the logistics giant featured on the front of … Read more
The last portion of the competition will now be known as the Pennylane Final Phase. (Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) French domestic rugby union’s Top 14 league has unveiled a presenting sponsor for the first time, covering the final stages of the 2025-26 season. Through a deal unveiled today, French fintech brand Pennylane is expanding an existing deal with … Read more
The Global Rugby Landscape is Shifting: How the Nations Championship Signals a New EraThe Nations Championship aims to bridge the gap between the Six Nations and Rugby Championship, reshaping the international calendar. The recent agreement between Virgin Media and Six Nations Rugby to broadcast the inaugural Nations Championship is more than just a rights deal; … Read more
Castore’s Rugby Australia Deal: A Sign of Shifting Sands in Sports Apparel The recent five-year kit supply deal between Rugby Australia and UK-based Castore, reportedly exceeding the value of the previous Asics agreement, isn’t just a win for the Australian rugby federation. It’s a bellwether signaling a broader trend in the sports apparel industry: the … Read more
Spain’s Rugby Ambitions: A Rising Tide for Global Sport? The Spanish Rugby Federation’s (FER) recent moves – hiring a new events director, securing key tournaments, and actively pursuing a 2035 Rugby World Cup bid – signal a significant shift in the landscape of European rugby. But this isn’t just about one nation’s sporting aspirations; it’s … Read more