Rugby Union card news
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Rugby union occupies an unusual corner of the hobby: unlike league, soccer or the major card games, it has no dominant, mass-market annual card programme.
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That makes it a collector's category in the truest sense, built on vintage issues stretching back to the tobacco-card and Scanlens eras, custom and independent print runs, and single cards traded on the secondary market. World Cup years, Lions tours and Six Nations milestones tend to spark interest, and crossover internationals (players who feature across formats or codes) carry real appeal. Because supply is thin and scattered, knowing exactly what a card is, and what it's worth, matters more here than almost anywhere else. This page follows what news there is across the rugby union collecting world. Use CardLoft to identify any rugby card you come across and gauge its value, then trade with fellow collectors you know, without the guessing or the strangers.
Reds sneak into Super W finals, Brumbies' season over after Force defeat
With the visitors holding their nerve to stun the Waratahs 26-19, the hoodoo-busting win helped them leap to fourth on the ladder.
Black Ferns suffer huge blow as co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu faces surgery
"Kennedy leads with authenticity and care and her influence on this group extends well beyond what she does on the field.
All Blacks attack coach explains 'freedom' behind France performance
“When you coach a team, you look at how the game is being played, the direction it’s going, the quality of player you’ve got, the skills they’ve got and then try and mould and formulate a plan to get the best out of them."
'That's nonsense': Ex-Bok coach takes aim at Borthwick's Pollock decision
Former Springboks head coach Nick Mallett has criticised Steve Borthwick's decision to play rising England star Henry Pollock from the bench at Ellis Park.
'He has that IQ': Ex-All Blacks debate whether Cam Roigard is world's best No.9
Over 60 per cent of fans polled on Sky Sport NZ's The Breakdown believed that New Zealand have the world's best No.9 with Roigard's running game becoming central to the All Blacks' game.
Kane Jury rings the changes for New Zealand U20 showdown with Italy
Bay of Plenty halfback Charlie Sinton will captain New Zealand, as Haki Wisemen is replaced by David Lewai in the starting lineup.
Fin Smith offers scathing verdict on England loss to Boks
Fin Smith admitted England were “soft” in defence against South Africa as he offered an honest appraisal of the 45-21 mauling at Ellis Park on Saturday that registered a fifth straight Test defeat.
Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project | Robert Kitson
Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving? In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style summer tour there would still be two more Tests to come against the formidable S…
Semi Radradra one two Fiji stars out for remainder of Nations Championship
Fiji have been dealt a double injury blow after Semi Radradra and Tim Hoyt both left the field during Saturday's 39-24 defeat to Wales at Cardiff City Stadium and will play no further part in the Nations Championship.
'I never got the chance to play here... Villa Park was the biggest stadium I played in'
Aaron Wainwright savoured Wales winning at a stadium where he never managed to play as a Cardiff footballer.
'We had five Lions not in our starting team... we have depth'
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'Pathetic': England player targed by Springboks fans in case of mistaken identity
In the lead-up to the Springboks playing England in the opening round of the Nations Championship, the South African public had spent the best part of a week making clear what they thought of Henry Pollock.
Fissler Confidential: Scottish Lion going nowhere, Munster land Irish-qualified England star
Munster have completed the signing of Irish-qualified former England tighthead Kieran Brookes on a two-year deal after having the final year of his Perpignan contract ripped up.
England face anxious wait over star injuries as Fiji plans up-in-air
England must contend with a developing back-three injury crisis as they attempt to halt their five-Test losing run when they clash with Fiji on Saturday.
Spain U20 player handed hefty ban for racially abusing French player
Spain U20 player Mateo Aragón has been banned for seven matches after an independent disciplinary committee upheld a citing for racist verbal abuse directed at a French player during the World Rugby Junior World Championship.
Gregor Townsend: 'Now looking back, we’re very grateful for that defeat'
Gregor Townsend hailed Scotland for demonstrating their growth since November after they kicked off their Nations Championship with a scintillating 47-38 victory away to Argentina.
World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings.
444 points in six games: Nations Cup off to a thrilling start
Nothing separated Canada and Spain at the end of an 84-point World Rugby Nations Cup thriller in Edmonton, playing out a 42-all draw.
‘Foundation’ for Rugby World Cup: USA make winning Nations Cup start
The USA are off to a winning start in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup, overcoming Portugal 30-29 in a classic Test.
Hilsenbeck’s clutch penalty lifts USA over Portugal in Nations Cup classic
Chris Hilsenbeck slotted a 78th-minute long-range penalty as the USA snatched a dramatic 30-29 win over Portugal.
The verdict on Ruben Love from Rennie and Savea after first No.10 start
All Blacks new first five Ruben Love has been prasied by his coach and captain following his first run in the No.10 jersey in the 34-32 win over France.
Joe Schmidt’s assessment of Wallabies fly-halves after Ireland heartbreak
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has praised the performances of fly-halves Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson against Ireland.
Wallabies were brave and brilliant against Ireland but still miss some key ingredients | Daniel Gallan
If Australia can keep playing with the same amount of ambition, skill and speed they showed in Sydney, they will trouble anyone in the Nations Championship Did anyone inside the sold-out Allianz Stadium, or watching around the world, really expect Ben Donaldson to slot the game-…
'Weird to see': Quade Cooper breaks down Jalibert and France's tactics that stunned All Blacks early
France's fast start seemed to find the flaw in New Zealand's defensive system all too easily, with Penaud running into a wide open gap following a double pump by Jalibert.
Watch: Super Rugby duo score twice as Manu Samoa put 66 on Hong Kong China
The second game of the Nations Cup in 2026 was hosted at Estadio Nacional, in Santiago, where Lemalu Tusi Pisi's side secured a convincing, 66-19 victory over Hong Kong China.
Peter Lakai on All Blacks' 'soft' defensive moments against France
Rennie's men adjusted to the yellow card, and managed the next ten minutes efficiently to only trail by two points when Love returned.
Scotland player ratings vs Argentina | Nations Championship 2026
Scotland player ratings: Scotland conquered the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes emphatically, with Gregor Townsend’s men overpowering Argentina 47-38 after a sensational all-round performance.
Scotland head to South Africa in high spirits after maximum points against Pumas
Gregor Townsend’s side have now won four of their six Tests this calendar year.
Argentina player ratings vs Scotland | Nations Championship 2026
Argentina player ratings: Los Pumas started with menace, power and invention at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba, only to lose their grip as Scotland gradually wrestled control.
All Blacks captain praises surprise leader who 'took control' in France thriller
In the post-match press conference with media in Christchurch, Savea explained what was being said during the tough periods.